Who Has God Placed on Your Heart?

Dear Parish Family, Last Sunday, I encouraged everyone to pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you a person in your life that has yet to know our Lord Jesus and his peace. God will place that person on your heart. Once you know who that person (or people), begin to pray about … Continued

Who in Your Life Needs Jesus?

Dear Parish Family, Who in your life needs Jesus?  In some ways, I ask a stupid question.  Everyone needs Jesus because everyone needs God.  He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  We all yearn to discover the way to happiness, the truth of who we are, and the fullness of life.  The beautiful … Continued

The God Who Cares

When a project is completed usually the taskforce will sit down and evaluate the results and drawbacks of their execution. Jesus also did the same with his team of disciples. The disciples had returned from their missionary journey. With the authority and power of Jesus they cast out demons, healed the sick and proclaimed the … Continued

Ready for Year Two!

Dear Parish Family, My first weekend here at St. John as your pastor was on June 28, 2014.  While on vacation last week, I was able to reflect on the many blessings of my first full year.  It has been a delight to get to know so many of our parishioners through the 21 Jackson … Continued

What Now for Marriage?

Dear St. John Family, It is a little over a week since that historic decision that redefines the legal definition of marriage in our country.  Please read the response of our Michigan bishops printed in this bulletin.  While many are celebrating this decision, it can leave many faithful Catholics very discouraged and even insecure about … Continued