From our Parish FOCUS Missionary, Joseph Gruber… Greetings, fellow parishioners! “Repent, and be baptized!” Peter cries out on Pentecost. For seven weeks, the people of Jerusalem have been living life without Jesus around. He was a wonder-worker, a preacher, a teacher like no other, and he was put to death 50 days or so ago. … Continued
From Clare DeWitt, our Coordinator of Youth Faith Formation… Dear St. John families, Happy Easter season! I don’t know about you, but there is a tendency that I have during this time to ride the joy of this season out for the first week and then…forget and let myself return to “normal.” During Lent, I … Continued
From the desk of Deacon Dave Etters… Happy Easter! Yes, happy Easter in the midst of this unprecedented – at least in my lifetime, suspension of human community…gathering, eating together, worshipping together. No doubt this has been and continues to be an Easter season like none other. My wife Marcia and I continue to pray … Continued
From our Pastor, Fr. Chas Canoy… Dear Parish Family, “CHRIST IS RISEN!” I so wish that we were celebrating together in person, so that I could hear you exclaim in response, “HE IS RISEN INDEED!” That sadly will not be until May, as you may have heard the diocesan announcement that the suspension of public … Continued
From the desk of Deacon Mike McCormick… Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week, a very important week for all Christians. We have been preparing for the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday since Ash Wednesday. This is our last chance to ensure that our preparations are complete. Jesus was riding on a donkey, … Continued