Dear Parishioners, 1856. In this year, the “Mother Church of Jackson” laid its cornerstone, and from that moment on, parish life at St. John the Evangelist Parish began! This year, we celebrate our 166th year as a parish and our 150th year of St. John School! So first, a big THANK YOU… We have over … Continued
Wondering what The RESCUE Project is all about? Here’s what ACTS XXIX, led by Fr. John Riccardo, says about it… “We passionately believe that the most urgent task is the compelling proclamation of the Gospel, one that not only shares it in an attractive – and concentrated – way, but that also offers people a … Continued
A Blessed Easter to All! Death Is Conquered! Last weekend, I received word that Fr. Jim Shaver was entering his final days. While his family asked for privacy, they were allowing his brother priests to come by to wish him farewell. So Fr. Tim Nelson and I decided to drive from Jackson to Detroit in … Continued
Dear Parish Family, An important component to our Lenten journey is reflecting upon the stewardship of all with which we have been blessed. I am so pleased and proud of your response in these last two months after our parish’s Sunday offertory was behind budget approaching this last Christmas. You recognized the need, and your … Continued
A married couple’s primary objective is to get one another into heaven. There are many other responsibilities that come with being married, but all of them should be pointing toward this primary driver. Abby Mitch is going to get me to heaven and I, her. My wife is a big part of my faith journey … Continued