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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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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Wishing Suzzanne All the Best!
Dear Parish Family, She was the mainstay and face of St. John Parish as parishioners and guests walked into the parish office. You may have heard the sad news that our beloved Suzzanne Sinkovitz has decided to resign after twenty years with us! Upon hearing of her decision, you can be sure I repeatedly tried…
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Who in Your Life Needs Jesus?
Dear Parish Family, Who in your life needs Jesus? In some ways, I ask a stupid question. Everyone needs Jesus because everyone needs God. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. We all yearn to discover the way to happiness, the truth of who we are, and the fullness of life. The beautiful…
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The God Who Cares
When a project is completed usually the taskforce will sit down and evaluate the results and drawbacks of their execution. Jesus also did the same with his team of disciples. The disciples had returned from their missionary journey. With the authority and power of Jesus they cast out demons, healed the sick and proclaimed the…
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Ready for Year Two!
Dear Parish Family, My first weekend here at St. John as your pastor was on June 28, 2014. While on vacation last week, I was able to reflect on the many blessings of my first full year. It has been a delight to get to know so many of our parishioners through the 21 Jackson…
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Shake of the very dust of your feet
Jesus sent the disciples two by two and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. The twelve apostles had been with Jesus for some time and gained experience from His training. When they were ready for a practicum, Jesus empowered them with power and authority. It proved that they were indeed messengers sent by the…
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What Now for Marriage?
Dear St. John Family, It is a little over a week since that historic decision that redefines the legal definition of marriage in our country. Please read the response of our Michigan bishops printed in this bulletin. While many are celebrating this decision, it can leave many faithful Catholics very discouraged and even insecure about…
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In our weaknesses
The story of Jesus’s rejection in his own town is a classic one. It is a story that most of us can identify with because it is a story that has happened to most of us. The people of our home town know us too well, and therefore they simply cannot accept. At times anyway…
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Welcome Back, Fr. Zach Mabee!
Dear Parish Family, Welcome back to Fr. Zachary Mabee, who will be celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving at today’s 5:00 p.m. Mass! We are so proud of you, Fr. Zach. Best wishes to your assignment to the cluster of parishes in Flint! St. John Cemetery After this past Father’s Day weekend, I received some complaints…
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Trusting When We Cannot See
Last week we heard the power of Jesus manifested over the windstorm that obeyed and stilled at the command of Jesus. “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities– all things have been created through Him and for…
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Happy Father’s Day to Our Dads!
Dear Parish Family, Blessings to all the fathers of our parish! Thank you for all that you do and have done together with your wife in raising your children to be “good citizens of both heaven and earth” as our “Year of Marriage” prayer states. Studies have shown that the greatest sociological predictor of a…
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