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
Dear Parish Family, Welcome back to Fr. Zachary Mabee, who will be celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving at today’s 5:00 p.m. Mass! We are so proud of you, Fr. Zach. Best wishes to your assignment to the cluster of parishes in Flint! St. John Cemetery After this past Father’s Day weekend, I received some complaints … Continued
It’s been an amazing year for some of our youngest parishioners here at St. John the Evangelist. Last year, several of our dedicated volunteers approached Father Chas about beginning a Children’s Liturgy of the Word. With his blessing and support, plans proceeded quickly. Since then, our children at the 10:00 a.m. Mass have been treated … Continued
Dear Parish Family, Blessings to all the fathers of our parish! Thank you for all that you do and have done together with your wife in raising your children to be “good citizens of both heaven and earth” as our “Year of Marriage” prayer states. Studies have shown that the greatest sociological predictor of a … Continued
One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “It’s just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t have to spend as much on the present”. We thank you Dads for your love and care, for the hardships you have gone through, for the faith you kept, for the lessons you … Continued