Celebrate Our Journey Together: Fr. Sal’s Farewell
Sunday, April 29
Fr. Sal will celebrate his final Mass at 11 am with a reception to follow in the Parish Community Center.  

There is a journal in the Gathering Area for anyone wishing to write Fr. Sal a special note.
 

A few weeks ago it was announced that Bishop Perez has named Fr. Sal Ruggeri as the new pastor of Holy Angels Parish in Bainbridge.  This appointment is effective May 1.  As is very common in our Diocese, Bishop Perez has asked a neighboring pastor, Fr. John Betters of Ss. Robert and William Parish, to become Administrator of St. John of the Cross Parish until the Bishop is ready to name a new pastor for that parish.  There are a number of pastor openings in the Diocese and it will take a few months to make all the appointments.  There are not a lot of priests waiting in the "bull pen".  Bishop Perez assures the people of St. John of the Cross he will be naming a pastor to the parish in the months to come.  As Administrator Fr. John's role will be to maintain the Sacramental, Spiritual, and Temporal day-to-day operations in the parish.  This is in addition to his responsibilities as pastor of Ss. Robert & William Parish. Fr. John said, "I am a big guy and I have big heart and I know I can share it with two parish communities, especially since we are on the same street!  I am humbled and honored to serve in this role and look forward to leading St. John of the Cross in fulfilling its mission, just as I do with Ss. Robert & William."   Fr. John and Fr. Scott Goodfellow, Parochial Vicar of Ss. Robert & William Parish, will celebrate Masses and Sacraments at both parishes for the short term. This appointment is as of May 1.  The annual Extravaganza is being transformed into a Meet & Greet so that you can spend time with Fr. John.  He is looking forward to meeting all of you.

Lenten Testimonials
Thank you to all who participated in this Lenten season’s “Journey of the Heart.” Click here for testimonials taken from your Lenten Calendar Cards.
 

“I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd."                                                                                                                                                        - John 10:17

Every April, child and youth serving organizations, including Catholic Dioceses, participate in Child Abuse Prevention Month to highlight the importance of protecting minors. 

We encourage you to participate with us throughout the month. 
Please click here for resources in Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Bible Study

“Who do you say that I Am?” This is the question Jesus asked His Apostles 2000 years ago. It's a question Christians and atheists alike​ have asked throughout history. There are volumes of theological discourses which seek to answer this simple question.
Join our Pastoral Associate, Tara Mowery, for a nine-week Bible study exploring Jesus' own answers to this question. Working through the Gospel of John and John's Book of Revelation, we will study the "I Am" statements of Jesus. Answering this question may change your life.
This study will run on Tuesdays from 9 am to 10:30 am in Meeting Rm. 2 for nine consecutive weeks, starting on April 3. Each week is independent, so if you miss a week, feel free to join us for the next session. Please bring your favorite Bible.
(Please note Tuesday, April 24 has been moved to Wednesday, April 25, same time.)

The Extravaganza is Now a “Meet & Greet for our New Administrator!”

The Extravaganza Committee has decided to change this year’s format due to the timing of the arrival of our new Administrator Fr. John Betters. They want the entire St. John of the Cross family together to welcome him on his first weekend here. 
Doors will open at 5 pm, Saturday, May 5th with Cinco de Mayo appetizers and a cash bar. There will be no charge or sit-down dinner. You can still help support this important fundraiser by purchasing tickets for gift baskets, silent auction items and the $500. value piñata raffle prize at this event.
So, stop by and say, “hello!”

Our Spiritual Wellness Center is up and running. The materials include literature and talks on scripture, prayer life, the Church and more. These are resources that are available FREE to you. All we ask is that when you are finished with the book, pamphlet or CD, that you pass it on to someone else.

Welcome to the ​    Catholic Community ​of St. John of the Cross

We are the Body of Christ, nourished by the Eucharist, joyfully committed to living the Gospel message, and working together to share our gifts. We are called to humbly serve our Lord, one another and our community as disciples of Jesus.  

Click here to learn more

Activities & Events Calendar

2019 Is Our Parish’s 10th Anniversary!
In the coming months, you will hear more details about the year-long 10th Anniversary Celebration planned for St. John of the Cross Parish beginning on Nov. 29, 2018 and concluding with a visit from Bishop Nelson Perez on Nov. 30, 2019. A Celebration Committee has been formed to coordinate some new events, to revive some activities we haven't done in a while, and to put an "anniversary spin" on our more popular events throughout the year. Some of the plans in 2019 include a summer picnic, a Eucharistic Procession at the Outdoor Shrine, Alpha in the fall, a Parish Day of Service, some great family events, and, of course, opportunities to learn about and celebrate our patron Saint John of the Cross. We will also feature some well-known speakers and musicians! If would like to contribute your talents, ideas or suggestions to the celebration, please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!

Enjoy inspirational music from Fr. Sal's cd, "Blessed Beyond Measure," Songs include some of your favorite hymns like How Great Thou Art and contemporary hits like Lord of Eternity. Give one to a neighbor, friend, or family member for only $20 each. You can purchase CDs by clicking here. The cd benefits parish ministries.