SOCIAL GROUPS & PARISH LIFE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30pm // Knights of Columbus Hall
Contact: The Grand Knight kofc3434_gk@outlook.com, currently Jeff Schleis
Open to all men in good standing with the Catholic Church, the Big Thompson Council was founded in 1952. It is named after the Big Thompson River that runs through the Loveland valley. The Council works closely with Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in providing funds for various projects. Our members are active participants in their parish. Weekly activities include Bingo on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday breakfast buffet after the 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Masses. Annual activities include Lenten Fish Fries, St. Patrick Corn Beef and Cabbage Seminarian Benefit Dinner, Adult and Children's Christmas Parties, Easter Egg Hunt, and Tootsie Roll Drive for the mentally handicapped. Council 3434 also provides missalettes to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Join the Knights!
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW)
The first Thursday of the month, September through May, at 11:30am // St. John’s Hall
Contact: Ann Foley, recruiter, momfoley8@gmail.com
Open to all women, the Council supports, empowers and educates all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. The CCW at St. John the Evangelist is part of the National Council of Catholic Women, an organization of more than 5,000 affiliated Catholic women’s organizations in parishes and dioceses throughout the U.S. Our recent activities have included: Providing altar and baptismal supplies; funding, preparing and serving funeral luncheons/dinners; setting up and serving receptions for church functions; helping sponsor a seminarian; and providing workers for a community kitchen. Membership dues are $5.00 per year and we have approximately 150 registered members. We need YOU!
SWEETHEARTS OF THE KNIGHTS
The first Wednesday of each month, September through June, at 6:30 p.m. // The Knights of Columbus Hall
Contact: Roberta Christopher, (970) 667-3802
The Sweethearts of the Knights were organized as an auxiliary to the Knights of Columbus Council 3434 for the purpose of lending support to the men of this council. Membership is open to women over the age of 18 who support the ideals of the Knights (such as charity, defending the faith, and the sanctity of human life) and who wish to participate in Knight and Sweetheart activities. Dues are $12 annually.
The Sweethearts offer spiritual, charitable and social opportunities for the members, and assist the Knights with some of their social functions and fundraisers such as the Lenten fish fry, craft sales, bingo and dinner-dances. The Sweethearts sponsor their own fundraisers to benefit Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School and the community. Some of their fundraising projects include the Soup Kitchen, Life Choices Pregnancy Center, Birthline, House of Neighborly Service, and Meals on Wheels. Additionally, the Sweethearts host the Knights Annual Father’s Day Breakfast and sponsor the Saint Gerard’s Baby Shower to benefit the local Birthline and Life Choices organizations. A live plant sale in May is also a fundraiser they sponsor.
CATHOLIC MOMS CONNECT
Hey Moms! Want to get to know other moms and kids in the parish? SJE is forming a community of mothers whose aim is to foster a fun environment where both moms and kids can build each other up in faith, friendship and virtue. Over the summer we will be organizing play dates at various locations, providing meals to families with newborns and discussing how we would like for the group to develop over the coming year. Whether you are a new or well seasoned mom, let’s encourage each other in the raising up of saints! Please reach out to us at SJECMomsC@gmail.com with questions or suggestions and to sign up for the CMC Flocknote.
SJE Catholic men’s group meets at Donut Haus in Loveland
An informal gathering of SJE men is happening each Friday morning at 7:00 am at the Donut Haus in Orchards Shopping Center. Sometimes our discussions are significant and sometimes we just enjoy a donut, coffee, and each other's presence. Come share time with us this next Friday morning. God Bless.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Sundays, 8-10:30am // Knights Hall
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Start the week serving the parish and enjoying a delicious breakfast! You do not need to be a member of the Knights to help with this ministry.
MAINTENANCE, GROUNDS, & LANDSCAPING
Contact: Parish Office, (970) 635-5800
St. John’s is very grateful to all who volunteer to keep our parish beautiful! If you have talent in this area, we would love to have your help! If you would specifically like to help with landscaping, contact Lois Peretti (970) 593-8575.
OFFICE SUPPORT TEAM
Contact: Parish Office, (970) 635-5800
Help is always appreciated in the Parish Office and Formation House during the week. If you can help with filing, spreadsheets, organizing, or just being a friendly presence to welcome visitors to the office, we would love to have your assistance.
FUNERAL DINNERS
Contact: Roberta Christopher, (970) 667-3802
As part of our service to the bereaved, St. John’s provides a reception following funerals. One can be involved in preparing a dish to serve or by setting up, serving, and cleaning-up.
MEAL TRAIN FOR PRIESTS
Contact: Shirley Eubanks, seubanks@saintjohns.net
This Meal Train has been organized to help both Father Shannon and Father Gustavo with meals as their schedules and responsibilities have become very busy. Basic instructions along with information regarding individual likes/ dislikes for both Priests are included in the signup. Thank you for your support and yummy food!