All Souls’ Day What would typically be the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time is, this year, All Souls’ Day since November 2nd falls on a Sunday. We celebrate this commemoration of All Souls’ with a special Mass of Remembrance annually, recalling those recently passed, as well as all who have gone before us, lifting them … Continued
Unlocking the ‘Yearning of the Human Heart’Beneath our efforts in life to satisfy our basic human needs – even wants, lies adeeper longing, a yearning of the heart. Our busy lives often make it difficult topay attention to, or even recognize this longing. But, deep down what we trulydesire is truth, goodness and beauty – … Continued
From the Desk of Father Chas Canoy, 10/16/2025 Dear Parish Family, With all the tragic and yes evil events that have been happening in our world, the people of Jackson’s need for the Good News of Jesus Christ is all the more urgent! Maybe those recent occurrences or personal struggles have negatively impacted us. It … Continued
You’re Invited! A few weeks ago as Fr. Randy was preaching, he spoke of hot coals: “We here at St. John’s, along with all the other Jackson churches, have been tasked with setting fire to our city, bringing our community to Jesus, welcoming the kingdom of God here and now in Jackson, bringing our community … Continued
Who is Catechetical Sunday for? Catechetical Sunday is recognized on the 3rd Sunday of September; this year that means today, September 21, 2025, but what is it and who is it for? Generally speaking, Catechetical Sunday observes and celebrates the catechists of our Church – those that teach and hand on the faith. It’s a … Continued