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The Clergy Corner
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 8/18/24
It has been said that if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans for the day. I thought of that the other day as I looked at the...
Michael Orange
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The Virgin Mary: Our Mother and Intercessor
he Virgin Mary, our mother, holds a unique and profound place in the heart of Catholic devotion and theology. As the Mother of God, she...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 8/4/24
St. Jerome once said, “The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for...
Michael Orange
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Eucharist and Belief in the True Presence
The Eucharist stands at the very heart of Catholic faith, encapsulating the profound mystery of Christ’s Real Presence. As Catholics, we...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 7/21/24
The greeting card companies have been trying to market the Sunday after Labor Day as “Grandparents’ Day” for a generation now, but our...
Michael Orange
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We Are Called
In the Catholic Church, the deacon stands as a living example of Christ-centered service. Ordained for a ministry of charity, the...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 7/7/2024
This weekend the nation celebrates the 248th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Independence. In this era of vicious...
Michael Orange
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Embracing Faith During the Summer Months
As we enter the summer months, a season filled with warmth, relaxation, and often a break from our regular routines, it’s essential to...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 6/23/24
As we shift into summer mode around the parishes, I’ve got some sundry bits of news and information to share… Our parishes’ new fiscal...
Michael Orange
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We Make it Hard When We Lean on Our Own Understanding
In our daily lives, we often find ourselves grappling with decisions, uncertainties, and challenges. As human beings, we are naturally...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 6/9/24
This weekend we return to the counted Sundays of Ordinary Time; as we do, we rejoin this year’s Lectionary cycle where we left it before...
Michael Orange
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Taking Up the Gifts...What an Honor & Blessing
Taking up the gifts at a Catholic Mass is a significant and symbolic part of the liturgy. This action, often misunderstood or overlooked,...
Father George
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From Father George’s Desk…
Having completed the celebration of the Easter Season with last weekend’s great Solemnity of Pentecost, the Church returns to the...
Michael Orange
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Building Authentic Relationships in a Digital Age….
In a world increasingly dominated by social networking and digital communication, the need for genuine human connection has never been...
Father George
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The final days of the Easter Season
The final days of the Easter Season, between the Ascension and Pentecost, have their own special character as a particular period of...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 4/28/2024
Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless...
Michael Orange
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Walking with Christ: Reflections on the Road to Emmaus
The story of the Road to Emmaus serves as a profound narrative of encounter, revelation, and transformation in the Christian faith. As...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 4/14/2024
St. Mark records in his gospel that when, [T]he apostles had gathered together with Jesus and reported all that they had done and taught,...
Michael Orange
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The Road to Heaven is Through the Resurrection
The Resurrection stands as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, illuminating the path to heaven and guiding believers in their journey...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 4/7/2024
As most everyone at St. John is aware by now, our parish secretary, Tammy Richards, has decided to retire. She has faithfully and...
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