Welcome to Sts. Mary and John Catholic Parish

Good evening. This weekend we celebrate the twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary time. We are reminded that if we repent of our sins the Lord will in turn welcome us back. Just a reminder we will have a pet blessing Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10 am in the south parking lot. On October 14 and 15 after all Masses, we will have extraOrdinary Eucharistic minister training for current ministers or anyone wanting to be one. There are a few changes in the guidelines for us to go over. Jean Elpers funeral was yesterday. Please remember him and his family in your prayers. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

Good evening. We celebrate the 25th Sunday in Ordinary time where we are reminded of God's generosity toward us being greater than are own ability to comprehend. Please join us for the Saint Vincent de Paul walk for the poor this Saturday, Sept. 23 on the States Hospital Grounds. Registration begins at 8 am and walk starts 9 am. We always have a good turn out from our parish so please join us. Deacon Tom has his presentation of the Eucharist this Sunday in Rager Hall after the 10 am Mass. Please come out to learn more about your faith. The memorial for Saint Francis of Assisi is Wednesday, Oct 4. In honor of him we will have a pet blessing Saturday, October 7 at 10 am. I invite you to have your pet blessed in the south parking lot by the big Oak tree. All animals are welcome. I will be explaining the Mass in detail on Thursday, October 12 at 6:30 and again Sunday, October 22 after 10 am Mass. Both these presentations will be in Church. We pray for all those in are parish who are dealing with illness. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.

Good evening. This weekend is the twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary time. Jesus reminds Peter and us to forgive as He forgives us. We will be hosting the Diocesan Green Mass at 11 am this Saturday. This weekend is Catechetical Sunday as we remember the importance of passing on the Catholic faith. We will have a meeting this Sunday after the 10 am Mass in Church to discuss Children's Liturgy of the Word and other formation for our youth. All our welcome. As parents are the first teachers of the faith to their children, a reminder the parish offers all parishioners free membership to FORMED. It offers award winning studies, parish programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family friendly kids programming. There is something for everyone. Go to our FORMED page on our parish website with instructions on how to sign up. Deacon Tom's presentation on the Eucharist will be next Sunday, September 24 after Mass in Rager Hall. Just a reminder the Parish Financial Update meeting is tonight at 6:30 pm in Rager Hall. Hope to see you there. Thank you for all you do for our parish. May God bless your weekend.