NEWS FROM ST JOHN CANTIUS.
Pastor’s Thoughts
Pastor’s Thoughts
Our Gospel this weekend is all about traveling with nothing. Imagine your going on vacation for two weeks but are told you were not allowed to pack anything. What’s your first reaction? Incredulity? Fear? Panic? Is this a joke? Jesus orders his disciples to carry...
Pastor’s Thoughts
On Sunday, June 29, the Church celebrates the feast day of Ss. Peter & Paul, the founders of the Holy See. What is a See and why is it holy? As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint...
Pastor’s Thoughts
This weekend the church universal celebrates the feast day of Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ). Originally the celebration began in Liege, Belgium in 1246. Pope Urban IV extended the feast to the entire Church universal in 1264. Today, in many countries throughout...
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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