Religious Education Newsletter – Classes begin 9/25

  For our Religious Education families from last year, and those who have registered early this year: welcome! PLEASE NOTE: CLASSES BEGIN SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 AT 10:00AM! Enter in the back parking lot of the School, in the center of the building. Classes are all in the South Hallway (to your left after entering) – … Continued

ALPHA — NEW VIDEOS, NEW LOCATION

Our fourth run of Alpha will debut a brand new Alpha Video Series (which is dynamic!) at a brand new location: The Grand River Brewery just a few blocks from St. John Church. We will run Alpha on Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:30 beginning October 4. I’ve heard complaints from folks who think Alpha is too light, … Continued

THE BISHOP WANTS YOU AT THE ASSEMBLY!

Join Fr. Chas, Fr. Brian, the parish staff, and dozens of interested parishioners as we attend the second Diocesan Assembly with Bishop Earl Boyea and thousands of other parishioners across the Diocese. This  assembly is targeted at bringing home “the Lost Sheep” which the Lord has “Called By Name”. Join us on Friday, October 21 … Continued

Register now for Faith Formation!

Don’t forget that registration is open for our 2016-17 Faith Formation classes.  If you have a child between preschool and 8th grade that does not attend an area Catholic school, they should be signed up for our Sunday morning religious education course. We also offer an engaging adult class, so bring the kids to their … Continued

THIRD ALPHA EVALUATION

  We held our third parish ALPHA Course on Sunday mornings over the summer, using Alpha as the RCIA Period of Inquiry. Total attendance was 42 (including volunteers). Our total Alpha attendance for St. John with three Alpha courses is 254 individuals. 50% of the most recent attendees ranked Alpha as LIFE CHANGING or VERY … Continued