St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church News, Jackson, MI
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Tim 4:12 | Celebrate with Us: Young Adult Halloween Party, October 30, 2025
Costumes, community, and Catholic fellowship – our Halloween Party is the perfect way to wrap up the month of October with the Jackson Catholic Young Adults Tim 4:12 group. Date: Wednesday, October 30Time: 7–9 PMLocation: The home of one of our young adults (address shared upon RSVP) This event is always a highlight of the…
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Tim 4:12 | Faith, Fun, and Fellowship: Young Adult Game Night, October 23, 2025
One of our favorite monthly traditions is back! The Jackson Catholic Young Adults Tim 4:12 group is gathering for Game Night at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Date: Wednesday, October 23Time: 7–9 PMLocation: Our Lady of Fatima Expect an evening filled with laughter, competition, and community. Bring your favorite board game or join in with…
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Tim 4:12 | Faith and Fellowship: Young Adult Night Out at Mancino’s, October 16, 2025
Community is at the heart of our faith, and what better way to grow in fellowship than by sharing a meal together? On October 16, the Jackson Catholic Young Adults Tim 4:12 group is heading to Mancino’s of Jackson for an evening of food, faith, and friendship. Date: Wednesday, October 16Time: 7–9 PMLocation: Mancino’s of…
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Tim 4:12 | Growing Together in Faith: Young Adult Bible Study, October 9, 2025
Looking for a chance to deepen your faith while building friendships? The Jackson Catholic Young Adults Tim 4:12 group invites you to join us for our October Bible Study Night. Together, we’ll reflect on scripture, share insights, and support one another on our journeys of faith. Date: Wednesday, October 9Time: 7–9 PMLocation: Queen of the…
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Tim 4:12 | Ever Played Sardines? Join Us for a Fun Young Adult Night!, October 2, 2025
The Jackson Catholic Young Adults Tim 4:12 group is kicking off October with something a little different – a night of Sardines! Haven’t played before? Think of it as a twist on hide-and-seek, full of laughter, teamwork, and community. Date: Wednesday, October 2Time: 7–9 PMLocation: Queen of the Miraculous Medal This is a fun way…
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Homily Short, 25th Sunday Ordinary Time
Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily In this homily, Father Chas reflects on the powerful truth that God’s love is offered to everyone—without exception. Whether saint or sinner, victim or offender, God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. His love is a free gift, not…
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Who is Catechetical Sunday for?
Who is Catechetical Sunday for? Catechetical Sunday is recognized on the 3rd Sunday of September; this year that means today, September 21, 2025, but what is it and who is it for? Generally speaking, Catechetical Sunday observes and celebrates the catechists of our Church – those that teach and hand on the faith. It’s a…
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Tim 4:12 | Faith, Fellowship, and Fun: Game Night with Jackson Catholic Young Adults
One of the most popular events in our Tim 4:12 weekly lineup is returning this month: Game Night! On Thursday from 7–9 PM, join us at St. John the Evangelist Parish for an evening filled with games, laughter, and community. Game Night has become a favorite gathering for our young adult community. Whether you’re into…
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Tim 4:12 | Strike Up Some Fun: Bowling Night with Jackson Catholic Young Adults
This week, the Jackson Catholic Young Adult community is heading out for a night of strikes, spares, and laughter! Our Tim 4:12 weekly gathering will take place on Thursday evening from 7–9 PM at JAX 60, one of Jackson’s favorite spots for friends to relax and connect. We have three lanes reserved just for our…
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Homily Short, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
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…
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From the Desk of Todd Gale, Discipleship Coordinator & Spiritual Director, 9/14/25
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…
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Homily Short, 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time
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…
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Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, 09/07/2025
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…
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Funeral Planning Workshop
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…
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Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati & Sainthood
Models of Faith for Our Time: Saints Pier Giorgio Frassati & Carlo Acutis This weekend we celebrate the canonization of two new saints: Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. As you may recall the canonization process has three main steps. The first of these is an investigation into the person’s life to find out if…
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Annual Life Chain 2025 Sunday in Jackson Michigan, October 5th
Mark your calendar to publicly, peacefully give witness to the precious gift of LIFE. Join Life Chains all around the country on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Now that abortion is enshrined in the Michigan Constitution after the disastrous passing of Proposal 3, it is more important than ever to…
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Homily Short, 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time
Watch the Homily Listen to the Homily In this Sunday’s homily, Father Randy reflects on Jesus’ teaching in Luke 14:1, 7-14 about humility at the Pharisees’ table. True humility is not about seeking recognition or false modesty, but about recognizing that every gift we have comes from God and that, even at our lowest, we…
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St. John Youth Group – Still Meeting This Labor Day Weekend!
Even though it’s a holiday weekend, our St. John Youth Group is still going strong! We’ll be gathering as usual this Labor Day weekend, and we’d love for all our middle school and high school teens to join us. Youth Group is a space for our young people to: Grow in their relationship with Jesus…