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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An Important Message from Fr. Brian
Happy Sunday! I’m not sure about you all, but I seriously can’t believe that it’s already July, it seems last week we were still in April. I also just realized that this weekend is my official two-year anniversary of arriving at St. John’s, wow! High fives all around, it’s been a good ride so far.…
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2018 Diocesan Assembly: Made for Happiness.
Chances are you’ve heard of or read about it by now…on a previous bulletin cover, at the tables outside of Masses last week, or maybe you’ve already received a call from your area’s Parish Representative inviting you to the event. Even though the assembly is still over 3 months away, our St. John Parish diocesan…
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Growing in Community
What a joyous whirlwind these last three years have been as I transitioned from a parish across town to St. John! This is such a friendly and loving community, and so many people have been eager to jump in to help with our various ministries, classes and programs. Many more families and individuals have attended…
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Parish Project Update
It was shortly after the New Year in 2017 that we began the planning for our historic “Witness to Hope” campaign, so I’d like to take this opportunity to provide an update about the case elements at this point. Bathroom Kudos With one of the first projects in our Witness to Hope completed (so many…
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From Across the Pond… Fr. Chas’ Sabbatical Update
Dear Parish Family, Greetings from Oxford, England! Time is flying here with June already upon us! It’s a rainy day today as I sit in my room at St. Benet’s Hall, which is one of the 44 colleges and halls that make up Oxford University. Oxford doesn’t use “college” in the same way we do…
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Come Holy Spirit
Happy Pentecost! The time, as it flies, brings us here to mark 50 days since our celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection. This day completes the seven-week festival of Easter season and commemorates the promised sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. Everybody knows that Pentecost is the Sunday when we see red in church…
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Growing and Going: Send
Hi! I’m Joseph Gruber, missionary here at Saint John the Evangelist parish. Our local bishop, Bishop Boyea, has asked us to think deeply (and act boldly) in growing and going as disciples of Jesus. If you don’t mind, I’d like to offer a brief reflection on what going looks like in our relationship with Jesus.…
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Growing and Going: Build
Hi! I’m Joseph Gruber, missionary here at Saint John the Evangelist parish. Our local bishop, Bishop Boyea, has asked us to think deeply (and act boldly) in growing and going as disciples of Jesus. If you don’t mind, I’d like to offer a brief reflection on what growing looks like in our relationship with Jesus.…
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Mass of Anointing
You are invited to join us for a special Mass, Anointing of the Sick, and luncheon on Wednesday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. During the liturgy all who wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick will have the opportunity to be anointed. Anointing is for anyone experiencing physical, emotional, or spiritual distress. After Mass…
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Diocesan Service Appeal 2018
Happy Sunday! This week’s bulletin article is a written extension of the verbal announcement I gave at each of the Masses last weekend regarding our yearly parish DSA commitment. I will flesh out here a bit more on the subject, although you have already heard the basic nugget, so please exercise your liberty to skip…
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Child Care coming to St. John!
We will begin providing Child Care starting May 13th during the 10 a.m. and noon Masses as a support to parents who choose to use the service, but please know that children of all ages are always welcome at Mass! Come and find out more at our Connection Sunday on May 5-6, and watch the bulletin for more details. This pilot program will run for 5 weeks before…
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Growing and Going: Win
Hi! I’m Joseph Gruber, missionary here at Saint John the Evangelist parish. Our local bishop, Bishop Boyea, has asked us to think deeply (and act boldly) in growing and going as disciples of Jesus. If you don’t mind, I’d like to offer a brief reflection on the foundation of growing and going: our call to…
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Connection Sunday!
Join us in the Parish Center after Masses on May 5th and 6th to connect! Make connections within the parish: Meet some of the Parish Representatives or find out more about Child Care to be offered beginning May 13th. Update your information or register if you haven’t yet. Join our volunteer list or sign up…
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Building Better Dads
Greetings! I’m Joseph Gruber, missionary from FOCUS and missionary here at St. John the Evangelist Parish. I’d like to take a minute or two of your time to talk about fatherhood. When my son Philip was born, my wife and I were busy reading all sorts of books about birth, babies, and taking care of…
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Building Great Dads: The Fatherhood Project
One group that can be a great source of hope for our society is all the fathers of our parish families. Just like great Moms, our kids need great Dads! Both provide intangibles to the their children’s development that only they can. Families are the fundamental cell of society. If the basic cells of…
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Growing and Going During Lent
Dear Parish Family, So how did your first week of Lent go? Have you been able to dedicate some time to be with Jesus in the desert and engage your demons in spiritual battle? Maybe the desire to go deeper with the Lord is there, but you just haven’t figured out how. Or maybe it’s…
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O Come, Let Us Adore! – This Week!
This Friday, come join us for our special Holy Hour, O Come, Let Us Adore! We will be worshiping the Lord together through beautiful song, hearing a message from Fr. Brian, and encountering the Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Prelude music starts at 7:00 p.m. with Adoration beginning at 7:30 p.m. Come and let your…
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“Reach More” to “Come and See”
Dear Fellow Parishioners, God uses us when we make ourselves available to Him. I believe many of us are in a habit of attending Mass once a week. What a beautiful time that is to spend with God through the Eucharist! However, that is not where it ends for the week. I was…
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