Explore the latest bulletin articles from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish in Jackson, MI—featuring weekly reflections, pastoral insights, faith formation, community updates, and spiritual inspiration for parishioners
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March for Life 2016
“Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Roe v. Wade has got to go!” “Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Roe v. Wade has got to go!” The youthful, energetic chant rhythmically resounded up Constitution Avenue as we marched and the snow began to fall on Washington D.C. The voice was that of a new generation, determined to see the
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What’s the Gamma Group?
Dear Parish Family, We had a joint pastoral council and finance council meeting last week on January 12 to discuss a few things that pertained to both groups. There was unanimous agreement on going ahead with plans to hire an architect who can give us more accurate cost estimates and a better scope of what
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Agents of Mercy
After the Baptism, filled with the Holy Spirit Jesus began his ministry from his hometown of Nazareth. Even though Jesus pointed out the hypocrisy and meaningless practices of the Pharisees, Jesus obeyed the Scripture and God’s commandments. On the Sabbath day as it was commanded by God, he goes to the synagogue to observe the
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What Will you Do on January 22?
Dear Parish Family, Have you signed up to get your free 8X10 portrait and parish/school directory? We’ve had a great response in this first week of signups for our Church and School Directory. Signups continue after Mass this weekend. The first week of photo sessions are almost all filled up! There are still many spots
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The Miracle of the Transformation
The first miracle Jesus performed was the turning of water into wine at the wedding feast of Cana (John 2:1-11). Jesus turned water into wine to prove that He’s the source of life. Changing the water into wine offered a symbol of the new spiritual life Jesus brings to humanity. When we compare the first
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Happy Epiphany!
Dear Parish Family, Due to the bulletin publishers’ deadlines for the holy days, I am writing this to you on Dec. 23, even before the Christmas season begins. Thank you in advance to all our parishioners who have volunteered for the special hospitality we extended to all those attending our Christmas Masses. By being attentive
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A Message from our Pastor
A Message from our Pastor, Fr. Chas Canoy Merry Christmas! On behalf of the whole parish family of St. John, I welcome you and wish you a blessed and merry celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord. We are overjoyed that you have joined us for this special Mass. Our church may be fuller and
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“O Come, Let Us Adore Him” Friday December 11
Dear Parish Family, Some of the scenes from Black Friday were pretty crazy! Don’t let consumerism take over this holy Advent season of preparation. Relax and take time to focus on the Prince of Peace. Our “O Come, Let Us Adore Him!” event this Friday is the perfect time to do that, as our church
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How to Have a Blessed Advent
Dear Parish Family, We appreciate things more when we get a chance to properly prepare for them. This goes for celebrating Christmas, and the Church has an entire liturgical season just for this preparation. The season of Advent, however, is not only meant as a preparation for Christmas, but also for the final and definitive
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Heritage Hall idea
Dear Parish Family, The Church’s liturgical year comes to an end this Saturday, and a new one begins Nov. 29 with the first Sunday of Advent! On Nov. 9, I was walking in a mall and already there was a Santa booth. We were still nearly three weeks from the season of Advent, and our
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The Last Catholicism on Tap for the Year!
Dear Parish Family, Have you had any family or friends who are not Catholic (or not practicing the Catholic faith in which they grew up) ask you a question or two about Pope Francis or Catholicism in general? Take up the charge given to you by Christ as a member of his Body to reach
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Meet Dennis & Rose Wingfield!
Dear Parish Family, The departures of Barb Dwyer and Ben Dandrow from our staff have left some big holes to fill. While no one can replace them, we thankfully have two very qualified people who will join us as part-time employees, Dennis and Rose Wingfield. And yes, they happened to be married! Dennis and Rose
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You’re called to be a Saint!
Dear Parish Family, This year, All Saints Day falls on a Sunday. Inspired by all our brothers and sisters in heaven who have gone before us, it’s a great day to remember that each and every one of us is called to be a saint. “Not me!” you say. But remember this: “Every saint has
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October is the Month of the Holy Rosary!
Dear Parish Family, October is the month of the Holy Rosary! There are a number of ways to observe this, one of them obviously being to pray the holy rosary. Pray daily if you can, even if it is only one decade a day. Maybe try a novena of rosaries from Oct. 24 to Nov.
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The Alpha Course Kicks Off!
Dear Parish Family, The Alpha Course began on Wednesday evening, October 7 with over 100 people strong! It was beautiful to see so many of our parishioners come together to open wide our doors of hospitality for their fellow parishioners and newcomers who are exploring the big questions of life and the person of Jesus
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Be One of the One Hundred!
Dear Parish Family, Our Pope Francis Initiative is going full speed ahead. We are hoping that our beloved pope will inspire new people or those who have fallen away from the Catholic faith of their childhood to come home, their spiritual home of St. John Parish! As you may have heard in my homily last
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The Pope Francis Initiative!
Dear Parish Family, If I was presiding at the Mass you celebrated last Sunday, you heard me speak about applying the lesson from the second reading (James 5:1-6) about being “doers of the word and not hearers only” by taking part in the new Pope Francis Initiative I announced. As a number of people were
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NEW FACES ON STAFF
Dear Parish Family, The send-off dinner we had for our seminarian intern, Mark Martin, was a wonderful time for all. While many were involved, I particularly want to thank Cindy Smith, Jeanne Barrett, Dave & Marcia Etters, Linda LaRowe, Susie Powers, and some Knights of Columbus who did the lion’s share of the planning and
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