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
You may have noticed that the stained glass window broken by the burglar who took Mary’s golden crown has been repaired. I am still in regular contact with the police who are still working on solving the theft of the […]
As I write this bulletin column, I am in France, leading a pilgrimage of 44 mostly Holy Redeemer parishioners (and one Saint John’s parishioner) to holy places. The highlights of our journey will be for me the visits to Liseux, […]
Because we are conducting a capital campaign for repairs that are necessary for Saint John Church to remain open, I have had to explain why Saint John’s is worth supporting, why it is important that Saint John’s remains open. For […]
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 […]