Open Wide the Doors

This past weekend, our pastor, Father Fox released an article on receiving Holy Communion. In this episode Father Chris goes into a little bit more detail on the Eucharist and this article. We discuss how the Eucharist is truly the greatest gift we have been given and how we can prepare ourselves and our hearts to receive this gift with true reverence. To read the article click the link here: http...

Today, we are joined by our Director of Faith Formation who facilitates our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), as well as someone who has recently been received into the Catholic church through OCIA in our parish family! Join us as we discuss the process of becoming Catholic in our parish family, how to get started, and how to invite someone you know into starting this journey. Learn...

Christmas isn't over yet! Our Director of Worship helps to explain that Christmas isn't over on December 26th but continues well past Christmas Day. We discuss the value of living out the true meaning of Christmas when the rest of the world has stopped celebrating. We also discussing the role ushers have in helping us to fully celebrate Christmas.

In these final days leading up to Christmas, we are joined by one of our Communication Team members who is also a member of the Our Lady of Good Hope Altar Rosary Society! We discuss the history of some traditions we have in the Catholic Church as well as some ways we can connect with those traditions to help us focus on the true meaning of Christmas. Advent Resources in our parish family: https:/...

As we continue to journey through Advent together, our Director of Care shares with us some ways we can spiritually prepare for Christmas. We discuss the importance of caring for others and making connections with those in need especially during this time of year. Learn more about our Cookie Connection Program below! https://www.stjohnpaulii.org/cookie-connection

As we prepare for the third Sunday in Advent, our Pastor, Father Fox shares with us what Gaudete Sunday really is and where it came from! References: Rorate Caeli- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZr-dAZl1uI&authuser=0 Learn more about our Box Lunch Wednesday ministry here: https://www.stjohnpaulii.org/box-lunch-wednesdays

Let's Prepare Together this Advent! Discover some unique ways to keep this Advent season centered around what truly matters, despite all of the chaos and stress that naturally comes this time of year. Our Associate Director of Sacramental Preparation gives us some insight on how to truly Keep Advent Holy while also giving us some information about our parish family Young Adult Group! Check out our...