And With Thy Spirit

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible.  The KJV is without doubt “the most influential version of the most influential book in the world, in what is now its most influential language.”[i]  The KJV has produced well over 200 turns of phrases and has in many ways shaped…

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Christmastide Flowers

Saint John’s has a long standing tradition of creating Poinsettia trees at the altar for Christmastide, as well as making liberal use of festive flowers throughout the Nave.  The Poinsettias are donated by the faithful in thanksgiving or memory of a person(s) or an event.  During Christmastide the parish includes a listing of these memorials/thanksgivings…

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Blessing of the Animals

On Saturday, October 8th beginning at 10:00 am we will once again celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi by hosting the annual Blessing of the Animals on the front lawn of the parish.  The Blessing of the Animals is a wonderful rite that acknowledges the love we have for our animals and the…

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Back to Church Sunday

We are coming up on Back to Church Sunday very quickly.  On Sunday, Sept. 11th, we will have our Fall kick-off with a breakfast starting at 8:45 and a return to our full Fall programming.  Sunday school starts back in earnest with full classes for our kids and Christy Liverett’s adult class, which will be…

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