Our columnists for this bulletin are Pastoral Council member, Ray Gorczyca, and Dcn. Al Krieger of our St. Joseph Oratory. They had approached me with an idea of presiding at Mass in a way that has been done for centuries called ad orientem, but using the current Novus Ordo, not the Extraordinary Form. After discussion … Continued
From our Pastoral Council President, John Dullock… Pastoral Council What is it and who is on it? It’s come to my attention that some may not be aware of what our St. John the Evangelist Parish Pastoral Council does. In a few cases, some didn’t even know we had a Pastoral Council or what a … Continued
A letter from St. John Elementary School parent, Kelli Piepkow… “Teach me knowledge and good judgement, for I trust your commands.” Psalm 119:66 The school year has begun! I know for a lot of parents – myself included – there is a bittersweet mix of sadness at saying goodbye to the lazy days and the … Continued
From our Parish FOCUS Missionary, Joseph Gruber… Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to a retreat hosted by the John Paul II Healing Center. Its founder, Bob Schuchts, is the author of the book Be Healed, which is part autobiography and part introduction to some of the ways that God can bring healing … Continued
As Fr. Chas mentioned in last week’s bulletin article, we will be making available many opportunities to “empower our parishioners to be agents of Jesus’ healing ministry.” Right here at St. John we are offering Gamma, Ablaze, and a “Day of Equipping.” Here’s more about the upcoming Day of Equipping…Do you desire to be equipped … Continued