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Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily the theological significance of the cross in Catholicism and Christianity, emphasizing its role in convicting of sin and offering salvation through Jesus’ sacrifice. Highlighting the transformative power of the cross, turning it from a symbol of death to one of victory and healing, and stressed the importance of … Continued
EXALTATION OF THE CROSS AND OCIA Do you have the feeling that God is looking for YOU? He IS seeking you and is calling you to Himself. Wherever you are in this walk of life: a full-on believer or a turned off doubter, He wants to find YOU. And when you respond to his insistent … Continued
Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short This passage is a reflection on Luke 14, where Jesus challenges his followers with strong language about “hating” one’s family to be his disciple. Father Chas explains that Jesus is not literally calling for hatred but is using hyperbole—much like when he spoke of cutting off … Continued
Watch the Video Clip Listen Join Father Chas as he reflects on the historic canonization of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Carlo Acutis, the first saints of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. Discover how these two young men—one a joyful mountain climber of the early 20th century, the other a millennial teen who built a … Continued
On Wednesday, September 10, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Parish will host a Funeral Planning Workshop in the Parish Center Community Room. This gathering is designed to provide parishioners and community members with the knowledge and resources they need to thoughtfully prepare for the future. Planning for end-of-life arrangements can feel … Continued