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For the full unedited audio version, please listen to Fr. Chas’ homily on 9-21-2014. This is the second in a series of bulletin articles addressing the diocesan parish audit. This week, I would like to give you a broad overview of the financial situation of the parish, highlighting those areas that are of great concern. … Continued
The parable of the workers in the vineyard is a reminder that we can’t argue about “fairness” over the distribution of God’s grace. In God’s kingdom the rewards will not be based on our usual pay scales and priorities, but will be generously given to all. Prophet Isaiah in the first reading reminds us, that … Continued
Dear Parish Family, Having been 19 years since the last time there had been a change in pastors here at St. John the Evangelist, there are a few things as a matter of protocol that occur on the diocesan level of which you may not be aware.
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. St. Paul writes about the redemptive significance of the cross in 1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” We celebrate the … Continued
We encounter differences when people have various opinions, values, motivations, perceptions, ideas or desires. Parents have different values considering the values held by their children. Sometimes we name it as the generation- gap. Siblings differ in their values, opinions, beliefs and life choices. At times these differences drift them apart to the point they will … Continued