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

Dear Parish Family, Congratulations to our St. John sixth grade class who celebrated their graduation last Wednesday. This class has been an example of service to our parish from the choir loft to serving at the altar. Over this year I’ve seen an amazing combination of parents, volunteers, staff and students come together to make … Continued

Dear Parish Family, Congratulations to all our graduates! Whether they are from St. John Elementary, JCMS, Lumen Christi, or one of the public schools, I commend all our students on reaching this milestone in their lives. Many blessings upon your future! I look forward to celebrating with some of you this week at this week’s … Continued

Dear Parish Family, It has been a roller coaster of emotions this past week.  Presiding over the funeral of my mother Lolita, burying her remains, and grieving her loss have been tough.  At the same time, God’s grace has revealed itself in powerful ways, comforting us with the great hope that we will be reunited … Continued

Dear Parish Family, We had a beautiful celebration of Deacon Dave Etters’ diaconal ordination last weekend.  If you haven’t already, please give him your personal congratulations the next time you see him! I do have some sad news to share.  My mother, Lolita Canoy, passed away earlier this week.  As you read these words, I … Continued