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From the Desk of Joseph Gruber, Parish FOCUS Missionary

Dear People of Jackson, An epic conference is just around the corner: St. John’s is hosting the SEEK conference at the parish center from February 18-20. Amazing speakers including Fr. Mike Schmitz and Sr. Miriam James, small group discussion, snacks, dinner, adoration, confession—it doesn’t get much better. I’d call it a life-changing conference, but on … Continued

From the Desk of Shayne Slough, Director of Parish Life

The Prophecy Workshop Several parishioners who were considering signing up for our January “Prophecy Workshop” asked me, “Is this for me?” Another shared, “I don’t feel like a prophet…I mean, I’m certainly no Isaiah or Elijah or Jeremiah…” There was definitely, and understandably, hesitancy by some to even sign up for a prophecy workshop! While … Continued

From the Desk of Sarra Smith, Parishioner

Greetings, parish family, and to all of those who may find themselves reading this bulletin article. Happy New Year! I am just so amazed by the Lord’s timing, especially as Fr. Chas has been deepening our understanding of the gift of prophecy and what the Lord has put on my heart to share with you … Continued

From the Desk of Todd Gale, Director of Faith Formation

EPIPHANY OF VARIOUS SORTS  We’ve written about the Feast of the Epiphany before in these pages; the arrival of the wise guys to visit Jesus and worship the King of the Jews. This time around, I’d like to share three personal epiphanies I have had recently. In general, the word epiphany is from the Greek … Continued