Laudato Si Circle meeting
There will be a meeting in the parish center after the 10:30 AM Mass this Sunday. The Laudato Si Circle seeks to implement Pope Francis’ encyclical on our duty to care for God’s creation. It is also possible to attend the meeting online. For information email Carolyn Murray at
Lenten Afternoon of Reflection
Perhaps you are asking yourself what you can do for Lent. Mark your calendars for March 19 after the 10:30 AM Mass. The Laudato Si Circle will sponsor a Meager Meal with a viewing and discussion of the “Letter” on Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si. It will be an afternoon of prayer, reflection, fasting and almsgiving. This is an excellent way to observe Lent.
Black Catholic Congress
The Black Catholic Congress will be held July 20-23, 203 at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Maryland (near Washington). If any Saint John parishioners are interested in attending, please contact Father Tom. We hope that some of our church members will attend this Congress and bring back ideas to enrich our church life. Check out the Congress web site:
https://www.nbccgathering2023.org/
Events at Saint John’s
The Firefighters’ Mass and luncheon was an awesome gathering of our Saint John’s family. Those who attended were inspired. We need to offer more events, more opportunities for us to gather as a church community. Not all need to follow a church service; we can have events that are social and community building. Anyone interested in working with Father Tom to plan and execute events for Saint John Parish, please contact Father Tom.
Saint John Sanctuary Guild
Enroll yourself or a loved one, living or deceased, in our Sanctuary Guild. Those enrolled are remembered in a weekly Mass at Saint John’s and the $40 offering is used to support the upkeep of the church, the purchase of linens, flowers and other items needed for our beautiful church.
Collection for Church of Latin America
The collection to aid the Catholic Church in Latin America will be next weekend, March 11-12.