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
-
Borrowed Time is Not Permanent
Why does God permit the innocent people to suffer? Why the ISIS continue to slaughter and torture good people? The problem of human suffering and evil in the world raises serious questions. People of Israel believed that God punished the people either through violence, war or though epidemics as a result of their sins or…
-
Pastor’s Sunday Bulletin Article – “House of Mercy” – Part 2
Dear Parish Family, It was a packed week with our staff retreat this past Tuesday and Wednesday. Friends allowed us to use their cottage on Pleasant Lake, and there we worked on team unity and better communication, as well the pastoral vision for the parish we discussed with interested parishioners last Thursday. Then on Thursday…
-
An Invitation to Listen
Jesus took Peter James John and went up the mountain to pray. And there at their sight he was transfigured. They got a preview of the glory of the risen Jesus from the dead and his glory in heaven. It was also a preview of the glory we all hope to share in heaven. Through…
-
“The House of Mercy” – Feb. 14 Bulletin Article
Dear Parish Family, With this past Ash Wednesday and today’s First Sunday of Lent, we have begun this holy season of repentance and conversion. We open up our lives to God’s transforming work, and it takes an active denial of the things that get in the way of receiving God’s grace and power. Not denying…
-
We begin the season of Lent
Lent Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. Lent means “spring time” referring to the long days. We have forty days in the season of Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday excluding the six Sundays leading to the Easter Sunday. Lent is a time given for us to know the person of Jesus…
-
LENT BEGINS FEB. 10, ASH WEDNESDAY!
Dear Parish Family, Can you believe we already begin the Lenten Season next week?! Ash Wednesday is February 10. As you ponder “what to give up,” may each of us focus on sacrificing those things in our lives that get in the way of deepening our relationship with Jesus our Lord and taking advantage of…
-
WE TRIED IT BEFORE – AND IT DIDN’T WORK
When life seems to be a challenge that doesn’t offer any prospects, and everyday becomes a dull day, your work and daily life seems to be a struggle, Problems are insurmountable and when everything looks bleak, what is your attitude? Are you tempted to give way to depression and disappointment? Peter in the gospel was…
-
All-Embracing Love
The people at the synagogue of Nazareth were amazed at the words of wisdom from Jesus. They knew him too well and they knew his parents too and the entire family history. They knew Jesus as a carpenter and the son of a carpenter. They were too familiar with his details, so it was hard…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
“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…
-
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…
-
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…
New Here?
Welcome to St John the Evangelist Catholic Parish
Come & See!
Seeking to live out the truths of the Gospel and to fulfill Christ’s Call
Dig Deeper!
View our videos to find out more about the gospel