Capital Campaign 2025
An Introduction from Our Pastor, Fr. Thomas Betz OFM Cap. Short Version Please click the image below to begin the presentation. PLEDGE FORM Please click the brochure below for details.
An Introduction from Our Pastor, Fr. Thomas Betz OFM Cap. Short Version Please click the image below to begin the presentation. PLEDGE FORM Please click the brochure below for details.
Our goal is to help inspire and motivate parishioners in every parish. See the film Cabrini on Sunday Afternoon, February 16th at 2 pm This film is perfect for a screening or to watch at home. Powerful storytelling, beautiful cinematography […]
Mass ScheduleWednesday, August 14 5:15 Vigil Mass (LC) – Thursday, August 15 7:45 am (UC) 12:05 pm (UC) Livestream 1:05 pm (UC) 5:15 pm (UC) – N.B No Confession on this day
Almsgiving is one of the essential pious activities of Lent. Almsgiving means giving to the poor and to other good causes. Here at Saint John’s we are in the midst of a capital campaign to assure the survival of Saint […]
Brother James Gavin, who served at Saint John’s for many years and who is now deceased, did not like the way that Americans celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Brother James was born and raised in Ireland. He was appalled that Americans […]
People sometimes say to me, “have a good Lent”. I reply, in jest, “No, I hope that you have a miserable Lent”. After all, Lent is supposed to be grim, isn’t it? As a young child, we gave up something […]
Pope Francis is critically ill and no one knows the outcome of his illness. Catholics are praying for him. On February 10, the Holy Father issued a letter to all bishops of the United States about immigration. This letter was […]
This Saturday, February 22, we had our annual Firefighters’ Mass to pray for all firefighters and especially those who gave their lives protecting the lives and property of others. Fire is a fierce and sometimes cruel force. We were horrified […]
Since announcing the capital campaign, I have been uneasy. We have prepared materials to explain the need and I know that there are many people who love Saint John’s. So why uneasy? Because we need a lot of money. What […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, a day for young people to spend time with their beloved ones. On Valentine’s Day, people also recall all loved ones–parents, grandparents, children. There is a tinge […]