The Sacraments of Initiation While there are seven sacraments in the Church, the three that are the “Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist – lay the foundations of every Christian life,” (CCC 1212, emphasis original*) and usually at this time of the year we begin to get a lot of inquiries from parents … Continued
1873-2023…150 years of Catholic Education at St. John School…Join us as we celebrate! Wishing to contribute to our school? Click here and choose St. John Elementary School. Here’s to 150 Years In just a few days, we begin another year of school. There is excitement, nerves, and maybe a few tears (from maybe a kindergarten … Continued
Happy Labor Day and Happy Rest Day! “For everything there is a season…” God so beautifully built into his plan for us time for work and time for rest (the Sabbath). Being a “do-er”, I’ll admit, I’ve never been the best at balancing these two things! But lately, I’m really working on it! (Monday is … Continued
Here’s to 150 Years In just a few days, we begin another year of school. There is excitement, nerves, and maybe a few tears (from maybe a kindergarten mom or two.) But this is unlike the start of any other school year. We celebrate 150 years of Catholic education starting right here at St. John … Continued
St. John Parish Summer Mission Appeal, 8/12-8/13/23 THIS WEEKEND WE WELCOME Fr. Richard D. Affrim from the Diocese of Ho, Ghana This weekend Fr. Richard D. Affrim is asking the people of our parish to support the work of the church in the Diocese of Ho, Ghana. Their mission is to bring the Gospel to … Continued