Upcoming “Marriage Matters” Events

If you’ve never been to a Marriage Matters event, now is your opportunity!  Marriage Matters is a wonderful organization here in Jackson that works on building up marriage in every stage and through every phase of life.  Whether you’re dating, engaged, newlywed, or married for twenty years…whether everything is “perfect” or times are tough in … Continued

First Communion retreat

  We will have our First Eucharist Retreat THIS SUNDAY March 13 at 2:00 in the St. John Parish Center! We will bake homemade bread to make the connection of “fruit of the vine, work of human hands”; we will practice receiving Jesus in the Church; make pew banners with the student’s names; talk about the … Continued

Baptism class 3/8/16

Baptism is the foundation of the Christian life and joins us to the life of the Church!   Did you know that we offer a Baptism preparation class at the St. John Community Center at 7pm on the first Tuesday of each month?  If you are anticipating having a child Baptized at St. John, please … Continued

Catholicism 101 on Sacraments!

Ever wondered why we have seven sacraments?  Are they symbols or something real?  Where do they come from?  What do they mean?  Why are they so important in our lives as Catholics?  Have you ever been stumped by your non-Catholic friends or family on questions about the sacraments and want to be able to answer … Continued

Marriage Matters Jackson events

FOCUS ON MARRIAGE! Happy (upcoming) Valentine’s Day!  This year, skip the chocolate and roses and indulge in something with no calories that will actual help your marriage thrive, not wither away: indulge in a Marriage Matters Jackson event!   Marriage Matters Jackson offers something for everyone, in every stage of their relationship, and right now I’d … Continued