We invite all parishioners to a showing of the movie “Of Gods and Men,” a deeply moving and profoundly beautiful film about a group of monks working in the mountains of Algeria who are faced with the most difficult decision of their lives when the country erupts in civil war. Loosely based on actual events that took place between 1993 and 1996. Please join us for a special evening together. SPECIAL REQUEST: Please bring your casserole or salad to Social Hall before Mass. Dessert and beverages provided.
The Catholic faithful are reminded to exercise prudence this weekend as they seek to fulfill their Sunday Mass obligation. Weather forecasts predict a significant amount of snowfall on Friday and Saturday, and Archdiocesan officials have already been in contact with parish staffs about the steps that can be taken to prevent building damage and accidents during the storm. The Office of Divine Worship urges all Catholics to heed the travel advisories of their cities and towns, and to stay off the roads during the peak hours of the storm and plow operation. The faithful are encouraged to use good judgment when planning to travel to Mass. Hopefully the storm will have passed on Saturday, and roadways will be clear for travel on Sunday. In the event that roadways are not clear for travel on Sunday, the faithful are reminded that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply when there is grave difficulty in fulfilling this obligation. (See Code of Canon Law, Canon 1248 §2)
A thank you to our parishioners for the tremendous support that St. John the Evangelist gave to Haiti Marycare through our Advent vitamin collection. “…Thank you for not forgetting the Haitian people and for trusting us to deliver and distribute your donations properly. We know in directing the work of Haiti Marycare, part of our responsibility is to tell the people of Haiti of the caring shown to them by their friends at St. John’s. You can be sure we will take great honor and pride in telling them of your great kindness. You have all made a huge difference in many people’s lives…” Please click 
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Unfortunately, tonight’s Adult Faith Formation Commission lecture with Professor Jeff Bloechl has been cancelled due to illness, and will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for the short notice.
FIRST SUNDAY CHOIR meets, as the name suggests, on the first Sunday of every month from October to June at 9am to prepare a special choral piece(s) to be sung that same day at the 11am Mass. Children, grownups, families are encouraged to gather with other singers in the Music Office downstairs to learn an anthem (song) to be sung at Mass. At 10am we take a 10 minute break after which we resume rehearsal. No prior music/singing experience is necessary and there are no auditions. Children under 12 must bring a singing adult with them!! We’ll have a good time together learning about healthful vocal technique, music theory basics as we sing some very accessible, enjoyable music. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to participate in choir singing but cannot commit to a regular, weekly rehearsal schedule.
