Discover Lenten happenings at St. John the Evangelist in Jackson, MI—prayer opportunities, parish events, and reflections to prepare your heart for Easter.
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Homily Short, 1st Sunday in Lent, Feb. 22, 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Reflect on the contrast between the original Adam and the New Adam, Jesus Christ. In this message, we explore the root temptation of self-reliance, the distortion of love after the fall, and how Christ’s victory in the desert reveals the path to true…
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Lenten Penance Service Schedule
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic ChurchThursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM St. Mary Catholic ChurchSaturday, March 14 at 10:00 AM St. John the Evangelist Catholic ChurchThursday, March 19 at 7:00 PM St. Rita Catholic ChurchMonday, March 23 at 7:00 PM Queens Catholic ChurchTuesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM Whether it has been months or many…
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Lent 2026: Don’t Just Pass It By, February 22, 2026
This year for Lent, rather than give up ice cream (that’s not REALLY a difficult fast anymore), or add a virtue like being kinder to people (NAH, that never goes well), or attempt Exodus 90 (THAT never goes well either), I’m going to try to be intentionally aware of my daily practice of Catholicism. What…
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Adoration & Ashes, Feb. 18, 2026 at 645pm
Adoration and Ashes 2026 Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Prepare for Lent with time spent with our Eucharistic Lord. Join us for an evening of beautiful music, adoration, distribution of ashes, prayer teams, and Lenten reflections! Prelude music begins at 6:45pm
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Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
Ash Wednesday 2026 Join us at St. John Church 6:45am Mass & Ashes 9am St. John School Mass & Ashes: All Welcome! 7pm Evening of Adoration & Ashes: Prelude Music at 6:45pm
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Stations of the Cross 2026
Stations of the Cross for the Duration of Lent Thursdays: 6pm at St. Joseph Church Fridays: 5:30pm at St. John Church
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