Family Mission Information and Communication
New Wine in New Wineskin The Family Mission: A New Program for Saint John Youth, Young Adults, Couples, and Families In order for this new Family Mission to be successful, we need your suggestions, constructive feedback, and support so we can serve the parish with the most effective programs and…
One of my favorite memories of celebrating Easter here at Saint John came from gathering in the Ballroom a few years ago. Family, friends, relatives. Father Len got up to give the Homily, and as only he can do, he summed up the entirety of our faith in a few…
“Sometimes Even Plates Fly” There is no doubt that our Pope has continued to express the love and joy that come from participating in the Catholic Sacraments throughout this Lenten Season. He focused on married couples this past week, describing how even with the difficulties we all face in marriage,…
April is Child Abuse Awareness Prevention Month, and in conjunction with the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Diocese of Venice will hold a Mass to pray for victims of child abuse. The Mass is Monday, April 7 at St.…
One question I have heard several times from people is: What is the difference between the Family Mission now and the Family Ministry structure before? There is an important distinction between Ministry (activities of the church that are usually internal to the existing parish and parishioners) and Mission (usually externally…
