Dear Parish Family, Due to the bulletin publishers’ deadlines for the holy days, I am writing this to you on Dec. 23, even before the Christmas season begins. Thank you in advance to all our parishioners who have volunteered for the special hospitality we extended to all those attending our Christmas Masses. By being attentive … Continued
A Message from our Pastor, Fr. Chas Canoy Merry Christmas! On behalf of the whole parish family of St. John, I welcome you and wish you a blessed and merry celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord. We are overjoyed that you have joined us for this special Mass. Our church may be fuller and … Continued
Dear Parish Family, Christmas is coming! For many, that will entail getting the extended family together. I encourage you to be sure and invite them to your spiritual home of St. John as well. This is the time of year when nominal Catholics, non-Catholics, and even the non-Christian are most open to going to church. … Continued
Dear Parish Family, With Pope Francis’ opening of the Holy Doors on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy has commenced! What all of this entails will be explained throughout the year in homilies, bulletin articles and faith formation events. What is our Holy Father Francis’ hope for … Continued
Dear Parish Family, Some of the scenes from Black Friday were pretty crazy! Don’t let consumerism take over this holy Advent season of preparation. Relax and take time to focus on the Prince of Peace. Our “O Come, Let Us Adore Him!” event this Friday is the perfect time to do that, as our church … Continued