Reflection for 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 Second Reading: Philippians 4:6-9 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43 Jesus directs the parable of the vineyard owner to the chief priests and the elders. The vineyard owner is God. The vineyard Read More …
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9-27-2020 Reflection
Reflection for 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time First Reading: Ezekial 18:25-28 Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32 Our gospel today invites us to reflect on following the will of God. Jesus presents a parable to the chief priests and Read More …
First Saturday Cenacle (October 3)
Fr. Bill Halbing will be leading the First Saturday Cenacle Date: October 3, 2020 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Noon Place: In the church (except if there is a funeral, the location will change) Includes: Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Read More …
Blessing of the Animals (October 4th)
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Deacon Mike will be blessing the animals for the Feast of St. Francis, October 4th at 3 PM on the front lawn of the church’s main entrance. All animals should be on a leash or Read More …
BIBLE STUDY (starting October 7th)
Bible Study (line by line study) led by Fr. Bill Halbing Starting on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:30 PM in the church (and every Wednesday thereafter)
9-20-2020 Reflection
Reflection for 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9 Second Reading: Philippians 1:20C-24, 27A Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16A Just like last Sunday’s gospel, today we gain more knowledge about the “heart” of God – infinite in mercy, patience, love Read More …
9-13-2020 Reflection
Reflection for 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time First Reading:Sirach 27:30—28:7 Second Reading:Romans 14:7-9 Gospel:Matthew 18:21-35 Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, Read More …
9-6-2020 Reflection
Reflection for 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time First Reading:Ezekial 33:7-9 Second Reading:Romans 13:8-10 Gospel:Matthew 18:15-20 Today’s gospel may remind us of Cain’s response to God in Genesis 4:9: Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I Read More …
St. John’s Welcomes New Administrator and Parish Priest (September 1)
Please welcome and extend warm wishes to our new parish administrator Reverend Mauro Primavera who will be joining us at St. John’s effective September 1, 2020. He will be replacing our Pastor Reverend Robert McBride as he retires. Fr. Mauro Read More …