Dear Parish Family, I am happy to announce that we have a newly ordained deacon: Rev. Mr. David Etters! Please join us in congratulating Deacon Dave (that has a nice ring to it)! There will be a reception after the 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Masses at which Deacon Dave will be serving. Both Deacon … Continued
Dear Parish Family, One of the sweetest people we know, Barb Dwyer, is unfortunately retiring from her position as Coordinator of Senior Ministry at the end of June. We can understand how her husband Moe wants to spend more time with her because we would too! She has been a mainstay for our seniors, particularly … Continued
Dear Parish Family, The Church has had a long-standing tradition of observing May as a month in which the faithful especially honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our hurting and divided world needs the intercession of Our Lady, Queen of Peace. Consider praying the holy rosary with your family, even if it is just onedecade before … Continued
Jesus said: “I am the vine and you are the branches.” Jesus clearly expresses the intimate union that must exist between Jesus and his followers under the image of vine and its branches. Father is the vinedresser and He prunes the good ones and cuts off the useless ones. He does the pruning as part … Continued
Dear Parish Family, One issue that parishioners have brought up with me time and time again at the Thursday fireside chats we’ve been having is the question, “How do we attract the youth and young families to St. John Parish?” It is no secret that our parishioners have a more mature demographic profile than decades … Continued