"No Greater Love" Marriage Retreat - September 25

We would to invite all married couples to join us for our 7th Annual Retreat for Marriage Couples on Saturday, September 25, from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish.  This year's topic is Marriage in the Bible (and what it means for you today!)  Registration is only $45 per couples which includes lunch and all materials.  Childcare is available but space is limited, so please register early.  You can register on line by going to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton website. 

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Father Steve 40th Anniversary Celebration - September 17

Friday, September 17, Mass at 5:00pm, reception following in the new hall

Father Steve reached the 40th anniversary of his ordination on June 13, 2021.  No celebration was held at St. John’s at the time as the church addition was under construction.  Father Steve’s ministry has taken him all over the world and we are very blessed that God has called him to our parish.  Join us for Mass followed by a reception, which will include snacks and hors d'oeuvres.

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Council of Catholic Women Fall Card Party - September 8

St. John's Council of Catholic Women will hold their annual Fall Card Party on Wed., Sept. 8 from Noon until 4:00 P.M. in St. John's Hall. Your $5.00 donation gets you an afternoon of card games, dessert, and coffee and a chance for one of many door prizes. For more information and to reserve a table call Roberta at 970-667-3802. Cards and supplies are provided or you may bring your own game.

Parish Open House - August 28-29

Now Open - Thanks to You!

You have built a beautiful home for our Catholic faith in Loveland! Join us for an open house after all weekend Masses on August 28-29. Tour the new offices, the new hall, and the new rectory.

Open House Hours:

Saturday, August 28: following 4pm Mass until 6:00pm
Sunday, August 29: following 7am Mass until 3:00pm

Parishioner Derrick Johnson to be ordained a Deacon - June 26

On June 26th at 10am, our own Derrick Johnson will be ordained by Archbishop Aquila, along with 18 other men from the Archdiocese, as a Permanent Deacon at Light of the World Catholic Parish in Littleton. Due to strict attendance restrictions the Archdiocese is asking that parishioners live stream the Mass at: www.archden.org/livestream

 

Please join us after the Ordination on the evening of June 26th at 5pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall for a reception for Derrick and his family.

 

On Sunday June 27th, Derrick will serve and preach his first Masses as a Deacon. He will be preaching at the 7am, 9am and 11am Masses.

 

Thank you for your prayers and support for Derrick and his family in these years of formation.  Please know of his gratitude to you all, and please keep praying for Derrick and his family as he approaches ordination.

Treasures of the Church, Relics from the Vatican - July 8

Thursday, July 8, presentation at 7:00pm

We are very blessed to host over 150 sacred relics, including one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross, a piece of a veil believed to have belonged to Our Lady, a part of Christ's crown of thorns, and relics such as clothing or bone fragments from many Saints.

This is an interactive exposition and you will be able to venerate rosaries, prayer cards, or other items by touching them to the relics.

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Treasures of the Church is a ministry of evangelization of the Catholic Church.  Run by Fr. Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross, its purpose is to give people an experience of the living God through an encounter with the relics of his saints in the form of an exposition.  

Each exposition begins with a multi-media presentation on the Church's use of relics that is scriptural, catechetical, and devotional, leading to a renewal of the Catholic faith for many people.  After the teaching those in attendance have an opportunity to venerate the relics of some of their favorite saints.

An exposition involves some 150 relics, including those of St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the "Little Flower"), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska.  The supreme highlight is one of the largest relics of the Church's claim to the True Cross in the world and a piece of the Veil that, according to sanctioned tradition, is believed to have belonged to Our Lady.

 

The veneration of relics is a communion with the heroes of our Christian faith, asking for their powerful intercession.   Many people have reported outstanding blessings and conversions through this ministry, and many have reported healings.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members which may be touched to the reliquaries as a means of intercessory prayer.

Totus Tuus - July 25-30

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We are excited to announce that Totus Tuus will be back again this year!  Please mark your calendars to participate in our summer youth catechetical program.  The cost will be just $40 per child for the week. Contact Deacon August for info and to register - 970.635.5818 or cordoau@saintjohns.net

Sunday Mass obligation to be restored on Pentecost - May 23

The Bishops of Colorado have announced that the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days will be restored on Pentecost Sunday – May 23, 2021 – and all Catholics who are healthy and without significant risk factors or other serious reasons should resume normal Mass attendance in the coming weeks. 

Catholics are encouraged to use the Easter season to prayerfully contemplate why they are called to Mass every week, and if necessary, educate themselves on the Church’s teachings on the obligation, including acceptable reasons to still stay home.

Parishes will continue to take prudent steps to ensure public Masses are celebrated in a safe manner.

Does this mean every Catholic is obligated to go to Mass?

No.  Long before this pandemic, the Church has always recognized that there are “serious” or “grave” reasons that prevent Catholics from attending Mass.

For example, if a person is sick or homebound, or living/visiting areas of the world where access to the Mass is limited, or a situation arises that prevents travel (snowstorm or flat tire), such persons would not be bound by the obligation.

In the case of this pandemic, serious or grave reasons would include:

  • · Anyone who is sick, symptomatic, or has been recently exposed to the coronavirus. Protecting the health of others is an act of Christian charity and our moral duty to one another.

  • · Anyone with significant health risk factors that requires them to avoid public spaces, or if you care for someone with significant risk factors.

  • · Anyone who cannot attend Mass through no fault of their own, for example, if a parish has reached capacity.

For more information, a statement from the bishops and an FAQ is available on the Archdiocese website – archden.org/return

 

Build Blessing Bags for the Homeless - Donate May 15-16

Together Colorado is a faith based committee working on homelessness in Loveland and Northern Colorado and includes several denominations of churches.  We are collecting the following items for “Blessings Bags” to be distributed to the homeless in Loveland in June.  Drop box for items will be in the foyer, Sat/Sun, May 15-16.  At the end of May volunteers will be putting the bags together.  If you would like to volunteer to assemble bags or want information contact Debbie DeDecker  970.663.2013.

Items needed:  Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, combs or small hairbrushes, hand sanitizer, sunblock, bug repellent, chap stick,  wet ones, bar soap, shampoo, healthy bars (Cliff, Kind, Quaker etc.)

Thank you!

 

Knights of Columbus Bingo Returns May 2

Knights of Columbus Bingo & Raffle will resume on Sunday May 2nd.  The estimated progressive bingo jackpot will be $6,300 if won in 58 numbers or less. We will be operating under the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions of County Health.

As of the weekend of May 22-23, 2021 - sign-ups are no longer required.

Doors open at Noon on Sundays. Bingo starts at 2:00pm.

Council of Catholic Women Spring Bake Sale - May 1 & 2

St. John's Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will be holding their Annual Spring bale sale this year on the Weekend of May 1 and 2 before and after all Masses, in the foyer of the church. Baked goods may be delivered after 1:00 on Sat., May 1st. All our proceeds go to charitable donations around St. John's and our community. For better selection and to avoid the rush plan to shop on your way into Mass. We would be more than happy to hold your purchases till after Mass when you can pick them up and go. Thank you for all your support in this worthy fundraiser.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Society informational meeting - April 29

Thursday, April 29, 7:00pm in St. John’s Hall 

Have you considered growing in holiness by serving the poor? The Society of St. Vincent de Paul helps our local neighbors in need with short-term assistance with rent, utilities, and food.  We meet with people in our community who are experiencing difficulties in life, determine their needs and whether we can help, and we share Christ’s love with them.  We are primarily funded through your gifts in the Poor Boxes.  If you want to learn more or feel God calling you to serve others through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, please come to the informational meeting, or contact saintjohns.svdp@gmail.com. 

 

Saturday Healing Mass starts May 1st

Beginning May 1, the 1st Saturday in May, St. John’s will start once again to offer 1st Saturday Mass at 8:30 am.  This Mass is especially provided for parishioners whose health is compromised in some way and may be reluctant to come to Mass in person.  This would especially include any who are suffering acute or chronic illnesses that have compromised their immune systems, any who battle cancer or other terminal disease, people who have received an organ transplant and take medication to suppress the immune system, any recovering from surgery and elderly folks who feel at risk. 

It is important to remember this Mass is for people with serious physical illnesses who seek a healing blessing from God through the sacrament of anointing of the sick.  We want to provide a safe environment where they can come to worship and receive this sacrament with others of the church gathered around them.

If you are otherwise healthy and seeking the sacrament of anointing of the sick, the sacrament is provided to all who ask.  Simply ask the priest before or after any Mass and he will give you the anointing, this would be especially important if you are preparing for an operation or a hospital stay.