Hello families, In the encounter between Mary and Elizabeth described in today’s Gospel, we learn that other people can help us recognize God’s presence and action in our lives. Mary traveled to see Elizabeth because Elizabeth’s pregnancy was a sign that everything the angel told Mary would truly happen. Elizabeth recognized Mary as the mother…
Grow As a Disciple Ask a child, “Where is God?” and you’ll likely receive a variety of responses: “in heaven,” “in church,” “everywhere” and “in my heart” are all conceivable answers from a child’s lips. But the one we most easily write off as silly or sentimental is one that the saints would urge us…
Hello families, Each class continues to do Advent activities along with their weekly lessons. Please help the younger students do good deeds at home. The younger grades were introduced to “Abel in the Stable”. Abel is a very curious donkey who is in search of the answers to Christmas. The younger classes have heard the…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE I want to be a sanctuary lamp,” Samantha, my childhood friend, once remarked. “To be the little flame that reminds everyone, ‘God is here.’” In those short phrases, Samantha summarized not only her personal vocation, but also the all-important mission of St. John the Baptist. Like the…
We are pleased to once again offer flower cards to our parishioners and friends! This $40 flower card entitles the recipient to 1 free bouquet per month for 1 year beginning January 2025. Flower cards will be available for purchase in the parish office. Proceeds will benefit Faith Formation Programming. Thank you for your support!
Hello families, Last Wednesday the fifth and sixth grade class wrapped boxes for the St. Vincent de Paul Society helping to prepare for their gift giving program. They also helped the K/1 class make individual Advent wreaths they could take home. Each class has an Advent wreath and an Advent calendar for each family went…
By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE On this second Sunday of Advent, when the hustle and bustle of the season is already upon us, I find Paul’s words in his Letter to the Philippians very comforting. He says he is confident “that the one who began a good work in [us] will continue…