A few weeks ago, several parents stood up before Masses and gave a short testimony about our school and how St. John Elementary makes an amazing difference in the lives of the students (and parents!) that attend. Check out these videos of some of those amazing testimonies! We hope that all of our parishioners that … Continued
The St. Francis Retreat Center, in DeWitt, is hosting a weekend-long marriage retreat July 29-31, 2016. If you’ve not been to the retreat center before, it’s a very nice campus with private rooms that is perfect for a weekend getaway with your spouse! The weekend will begin on Friday evening with a social hour … Continued
We celebrate the feast of Pentecost. It was the second of three great Jewish Feasts. For the Jews it was a day of thanksgiving for the completion of the harvest. However, on this day a great transformation took place in the small group of disciples. Holy Spirit descended upon them like tongues of fire, and … Continued
Ascension of Jesus is a mystery This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus led the disciples as far as the outskirts of Bethany, which is less than two miles from Jerusalem (John 11:18); raising His hands He blessed them and “as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and … Continued
In honor of lifelong marriage, Marriage Matters Jackson is hosting a free community event for couples married 50 years or more. The event, hosted by MMJ’s Shelby Raines, takes places Saturday, June 25th at The Ye Ole’ Carriage Shop museum in Spring Arbor. Couples will be treated to free entrance to the museum, complimentary dessert … Continued