From the Desk of Joseph Gruber, FOCUS Parish Missionary

Advent season greetings!  What a beautiful season we are in! We re-enter the world that’s waiting for its Savior, we experience the anticipation of all that is not yet right with the world as it longs for righteousness, we commiserate with the misery of others who long for the manifestation of God’s mercy.   In other … Continued

Advent 2022

We invite you to journey with us this Advent and Christmas!            

Confirmation 2022

        The Confirmation students above met last week for their final meeting before receiving the sacrament and together we prayed a decade of the Rosary, dedicating each Hail Mary to asking for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit & the Theological Virtues.  Please pray this decade for them today that these Gifts … Continued

From the Desk of John Richards, Director of Parish Operations, 10/9/22

My Fellow Parishioners, You are probably aware with the official announcement last week, that I will be stepping down as Director of Parish Operations. It certainly was a tough decision which took a lot of prayer and discernment. I’ve been blessed to be part of the parish staff and to serve the Lord. It has … Continued

From the Desk of Joseph Gruber, FOCUS Parish Missionary

Greetings, Saint John Parish! Why might you want to spend 5 days with me in St. Louis this January 2 nd through 6 th ? Well, besides the obvious reasons that my wife and I enjoy your company and would be delighted to spend time with you, a big reason is that January 2nd through … Continued