NEWS FROM ST JOHN CANTIUS.
Pastor’s Thoughts
Pastor’s Thoughts
The month of November has traditionally been a month of prayer for the deceased. It begins November 1st, All Saints Day, praying to the faithful who have already reached heaven (Church Triumphant). The Church also remembers the faithfully departed who are still...
Pastor’s Thoughts
This weekend the diocese asks us to pray for vocations to the priesthood. It’s called, Priesthood Sunday. As you are all well aware, we are approaching a crisis in staffing parishes. In the years since World War II there has been a substantial reduction in the number...
Pastor’s Thoughts
A woman in my parish has an adult son who has rejected his faith. She prays for him every day. She lights candles, says rosaries, and asks God again and again to bring him back. But nothing changes. Is God listening? Is He delaying? She told me once that she feels...
News & Events
SJC Parish Picnic
On SUNDAY OCTOBER 5th, we will be hosting our annual parish picnic for all SJC parishioners. There is no cost for registered members of our parish community. As in years past, the festivities will begin immediately following the Sunday 1130am Mass near the rectory...
SJC Annual Polish Festival
On SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27th, we will hold our annual SJC Polish Festival. The festivities begin at 4pm. Come enjoy Polish beer, polkas, sauerkraut and kielbasas, stuffed cabbage, cabbage and noodles and of course, Pierogis. We will feature several polish coctails...
Organ Dedication & Recital – Sunday, November 2 at 3:30 PM
Join us for a special afternoon of sacred music as we celebrate the refurbishment of our 100-year-old Votteler-Holtkamp-Sparling pipe organ. The event begins at 3:30 PM with a formal Blessing and Dedication by Bishop Edward Malesic, followed by an organ recital at...
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To register, call the rectory to set an appointment with the pastor.