Our Holy Father wants to make sure we all take a vacation, and I know in the next few weeks, many of us will attempt to (some with more success than others, as I sit in Virginia, writing this message to you). However, vacations are not just to take a…
Last week, I introduced the new structure for the organizations that are integrated here at St. John, including three major categories that help us shape the role of the church to achieve our mission: operational, ministry, and group. As you will see next week, we are taking the first step…
Isn’t it interesting how we discussed the new parish-wide events just last week and Our Holy Father decided to give us all a pep talk on how the future of the Catholic Church rests on the shoulders of all of us, including the majority of people in the Catholic Church,…
A few months ago I told you all about how my wife knows better than anyone just how much I care and worry about each and every one of you: our Parish Family, our own families, and our guests who come to St. John for the love, joy, and engagement…
It always amazes me each time I attend Mass or participate in an event here at Saint John just how many wonderful volunteers we have. The volunteers and ministries of our parish assist and lead almost every facet of the church. They give out body and blood of Jesus both…
