From the desk of Deacon Dave Etters… Lent is upon us!  The beginning of this holy, penitential season was highlighted by our Ash Wednesday O, Come Let Us Adore holy hour.  For those who attended, I think you would agree that it was a time filled with reverence, worship and beauty, and set the tone … Continued

From our Pastoral Council President, John Dullock… Lent – Give It Up! Here we are again.  It’s almost Lent. Oh my, I have no clue what I’m giving up this year.  What are you giving up? I’m giving up candy! I’m giving up drinking pop!   Hold on, I’ve heard that Sunday’s aren’t counted, so … Continued

From our Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation, Angel Koerkel… Did you pick up  a copy of the book (Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West) that Fr. Chas gave us at Christmas?  Have you started reading it yet? Maybe you looked at the subtitle of: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender … Continued

From our Coordinator of Youth Faith Formation, Clare DeWitt… For most of my life, growing up in my family of nine, my two younger sisters and I have been referred to as the “three little girls”. My older siblings, parents, aunts, and grandparents all would collectively call us this title. And as a kid I … Continued

From our Pastor, Fr. Chas Canoy… Dear Parish Family, As the pastor of St. John, my primary responsibility is to help you grow as disciples of Jesus and to equip you to go and make disciples of others.  Critical to that duty is hearing from you about your needs!  To that end, I am excited … Continued