Season of Creation, 2023
“Let Justice and Peace Flow” is the theme ecumenical celebration held each year from September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to October 4th , the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
On Sunday, September 24 after the 10:30 Mass in the Parish Center, Saint John’s Laudato Si Circle will offer a presentation and discussion on Eco Spirituality. Sister Julia Keegan OSF, Spiritual Director at the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Aston PA, will lead the program. Sister Julia is a Laudato Si Animator who lectures throughout the country.
Laudate Si Monthly Meeting
Our Laudato Si Circle invites you this Sunday (September 3) to come to the Parish Center after the 10:30 AM Mass for a program of prayer and meditation on global inequality. In his historical encyclical, Laudato Si, Pope Francis highlights the relationship between environmental deterioration and injustice to the poor and marginalized. All are welcome!
Black and Indian Catholic Collection
This weekend, September 2-3, our second collection will be for Black and Native American Catholic missions.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
We will begin our weekly zoom classes on Monday, October 8 at 7 PM. These classes are for adults who are considering joining the Catholic Church through baptism or confirmation (for those who are already baptized). However, those who wish to update and expand their knowledge of the faith are also invited. If you wish to receive email invitations to our RCIA classes, email Father Tom below:
Eucharistic Procession
The Catholic Church in the USA is in the midst of a “Year of Eucharistic Revival”. Our bishops ask us Catholics to learn about and celebrate the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. We are planning a Eucharistic procession from Holy Redeemer Church to Saint John Church on Sunday, October 15. There will be 11:15 AM Mass at Holy Redeemer followed by a procession through the streets of Center City to Saint John’s where we will conclude with prayer and Benediction. Please mark your calendars!
