From the Desk of Shayne Slough, Director of Parish Life

“Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.” (Psalm 24) Hello St. John Parish Family, As the number of us St. John pilgrims have returned from the Holy Land, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the enthusiasm and excitement with which we share about our experiences there, from Fr. Chas’ moving homily last weekend to … Continued

From the Desk of Fr. Chas Canoy, Pastor

Resurrection from the Pandemic! Dear Parish Family, Though we were able to celebrate Holy Week liturgies last year, many were still leery about whether or not they should come back to Mass. As we exit from two years of Covid restrictions, this will be for many of us the first Easter Mass in two years! … Continued

From the Desk of Fr. Chas, Pastor

Let’s Keep a Great Thing Going! Dear Parish Family, As we enter into the second Sunday of Lent, when we focus on the stewardship of our parish and our diocese, I want to express one message loud and clear: THANK YOU! Thank you for responding so generously to the 5-4-1 Generosity Challenge! As your pastor, … Continued

From the Desk of Sarra Smith, Parishioner

Greetings, parish family, and to all of those who may find themselves reading this bulletin article. Happy New Year! I am just so amazed by the Lord’s timing, especially as Fr. Chas has been deepening our understanding of the gift of prophecy and what the Lord has put on my heart to share with you … Continued

From the Desk of Fr. Chas, Pastor

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Dear Parishioners & Visitors, 2021 has been another topsy-turvy year, and so how important it is for you, me, and all of humanity to remember at the end of this year the perduring truth of what the birth of Jesus Christ injects amidst our frail humanity and HOW God does it. He first … Continued