It has been roughly a year since I took the Director of Parish Operations position here at St. John. It certainly has been a learning experience for me. I stepped into the role right when Covid hit last year. What timing! The operations of the parish haven’t been “normal” due to the pandemic. So while … Continued
Something awesome this way comes! Can you feel it? Can you sense it? We so often see the downward spiral of statistics showing the Catholic Church of the Western world in decline. We’ve seen here in Jackson over the last 40 years a dramatic down-shifting in the numbers of parishes, schools, vocations, and participating members. … Continued
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Dear Parishioners & Visitors, Christmas 2020 is a Christmas like no other in our lifetime. And yet, as with every year, Christ is born for us to redeem this year…if we allow him to do so. God is once again inviting us to allow him to bring good even from the evils and … Continued
Dear Parish Family, Blessed Advent season to you all! I must admit, this liturgical season is, quite honestly, one of my favorite times of the whole year. It’s reflective and gives me a chance to be still in the midst of the busyness of life around me. It reminds me to shift my focus once … Continued
“Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope…” 1 Peter 3:15 If I only had 30 seconds to share my faith story, here’s what I’d say: I was born a “cradle Catholic,” and when I hit my mid-40’s or so, Jesus started inviting me in … Continued