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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Farewell to Fr Phil
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 …
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 …
Farewell to Father Paul
Thanking You for Your Service to Our Parish THANK YOU ~ FAREWELL ~ BEST WISHES Fr. Paul Passant on his new assignment effective 9-1-2020 as Missionary in Turks and Caicos Islands. We thank Fr. Paul for serving the parishioners of Read More …
Farewell to Father Bob (August 22, 23, 29 & 30)
“We give thanks to God always for you… making mention of you in our prayers…” 1 Thessalonians 1:2 The Parish Community of St. John the Apostle thanks Fr. Bob for his 14 dedicated years as our Pastor. We wish Fr. Read More …
IMPORTANT: Email Scam Announcement
Our Pastor (Fr. Bob’s) personal email and text messaging account may have been compromised. Some parishioners have received e-mails and text messages from a Fr Robert McBride <revrobertmcbride@gmail.com> asking for money or favors. Please be advised that these e-mails and Read More …