Homily Short, the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe

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Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily Encounter a powerful reflection from Deacon Dave on Christ the King—His suffering, His triumph, and the ultimate question we must each answer: Is He King of our hearts? Read or watch the full homily here: Read the Homily Deacon Dave:I’d like to take you on … Continued

O Come Let Us Adore – Advent Adoration, December 12, 2025

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Friday, December 12 • St. John Church • 7:00–8:30 p.m. As we journey through the season of Advent, we invite you to a peaceful evening of prayer and reflection before our Eucharistic Lord. “O Come Let Us Adore” is an opportunity to step away from the busyness of December and enter into the quiet longing … Continued

Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Mass Schedule for December 8, 2025

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception – December 8, 2025 Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation and a beautiful reminder of God’s saving grace at work in Mary from the moment of her conception. We invite all parishioners, families, and visitors … Continued

Christ the King Sunday & A Welcome from Our New Discipleship Assistant

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Hello, St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Joseph Oratory! My name is Evan Connors; I am the new Discipleship Assistant here at the mother church of Jackson. A little bit about me: I have lived in the Diocese of Lansing my whole life, being a member of various parishes encompassing the Flint and Lansing … Continued

THEOTOKOS IS US

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Do you know the word THEOTOKOS?  It’s an ancient Eastern title for Our Lady, Mary the Mother of God.  It means God Bearer; the one who brings God into the world.  Mary is not the ONLY Theotokos.  As Christians, we are all called to be God bearers.  The name Christian implies something similar; it means … Continued