Holy Week
Dear friends in Christ: During this most holy week, in which our Lord Jesus passed over from death to life, the Church invites her members, dispersed throughout the world, to gather in vigil and prayer. For this is the Passover of the Lord, in which, by hearing his Word and celebrating his Sacraments,…

Funeral Notice for
Beth Boykin
Grace and peace to the faithful of Saint Johns:
With a heavy heart we announce the death of Beth Boykin, early Saturday morning, October 10, 12015.  Visitation will be Wednesday, October 14th, from 1:00 – 1:50pm in the Chapel at St. John’s with the funeral mass following at 2:00 pm in the church. …

Every so often we all need a ‘pep talk.’  With Fall activities in full swing many of us have obligations, activities and responsibilities that keep us constantly on the go.  Looking at the parish register and finances, it is easy to see our parish family is running full speed- we have swings in attendance of…

1 Chronicles 29:14 ~ But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? For all things come of thee, O Lord: and of thine own have we given thee.As our offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts are brought to…

Grace and peace to my parish family:
Summer has come and gone, people have gone in all sorts of directions, and I pray everyone had safe travels and made wonderful memories.  Summertime at Saint John’s is a mixed blessing- on one hand things slow down and there is time to plan, rebuild and take a breath……

This past week I was blessed to be able to take a part in the E.Y.C.’s mission trip to Copper Hill TN.  Usually, Catharine my wife and EYC sponsor goes, and I stay home to care for our children.  So, while I try to be as involved as I can in the lives of our…