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, 4th Sunday in Lent, March 15 2026
Father Chas Canoy Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; true humility is looking beyond yourself A reflection on spiritual blindness, humility, and overcoming pride. Discover how the simple prayer “Empty me, Fill me, Use me” can help us turn away from self-centeredness and live more fully…
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Homily Short, 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2026
Deacon Dave Etters Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short In this reflection on the Gospel of the Samaritan Woman (John 4), we discover the profound meaning behind the simple line: “Jesus had to go through Samaria.” Christ seeks out one broken soul with divine love, revealing the primacy of grace and the…
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Lenten Adoration Nights at St. John Church Through March
Lenten Adoration Nights at St. John Church Lent is a season of prayer, repentance, and renewal. To help our parish enter more deeply into this sacred time, St. John Church will host three special Lenten Adoration Nights, each focused on a particular group within our parish family. All evenings begin at 7:00 PM at St.…
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Homily Short, 2nd Sunday in Lent, Mar. 1, 2026
Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short On the Second Sunday of Lent, the Church gives us the Transfiguration — a powerful revelation of Christ’s divine glory. This reflection explores why the Transfiguration is proclaimed every Lent and how it anchors our Lenten journey not merely in penance, but in certain…
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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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