Pastor’s Thoughts

One of my close friends is a hermit priest who lives on a desert mountain. Recently I found myself in a group conversation about him. One vehemently objected, “What does he do up there all day? Nothing! Priests are down here working, running parishes, making a...

Pastor’s Thoughts

I used to be a bad neighbor. I’d get wrapped up in my life and ignore those around me. Then I found sage advice from Benjamin Franklin to this effect: to be a better neighbor, ask someone to do a favor for you. It’s counterintuitive, isn’t it? Tell strangers that I...

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...

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...