The Possibility for a True Pipe Organ at St. John

Good day, Many parishioners have approached me and other musicians in the parish to discuss the decision to install a true pipe organ, which is great! I love that you are comfortable enough to come forward and ask questions, and everyone is more than welcome to stop me and have their questions addressed. Here are … Continued

A year of seminary has flown so quickly!

“So many of you have asked about how our former seminarian intern is doing at seminary. So, in place of my column this Sunday, I’ve asked him to share how his first year of seminary has gone.” – Fr. Chas Canoy It truly doesn’t seem like that long ago that I was saying my goodbyes … Continued

5 New Priests & 2 Deacons for our Diocese!

Dear Parish Family, Last weekend, our Diocese of Lansing witnessed the ordination of five new priests and two new deacons.  It was a day of great rejoicing!  I still remember the day of my ordination on June 11, 2005 as the best of my life because it has led to all the joy of being … Continued

The Annual Stewardship Appreciation Dinner

Dear Parish Family, Last Thursday, we had our annual Stewardship Appreciation Dinner to recognize those in our parish who have given so much of their time, talent, and treasure.  The staff did a great job with putting the evening together.  We began with Holy Mass and then had our “stars” go down a red carpet … Continued

Congratulations to our Graduates!

Dear Parish Family, CONGRATULATIONS to our graduates from all the high schools in the Jackson area!  We are recognizing this significant moment in their lives at the 10:00 a.m. Mass this weekend, followed by a special catered brunch for them and their families.  Our very own John Slough gave a wonderful farewell address at the … Continued