Saturday, March 19, St. John's parking lot. The Knights of Columbus are pleased to welcome the UCHealth blood mobile back to St. John's! Your blood donation helps local hospitals offer life-saving care. Be a hero to your neighborhood - give blood!
1950's Rock-n-Roll Dinner Dance - Feb 26
1950’s Rock-n-Roll Sock Hop Dinner and Dance
Saturday, February 26 in the new “Bread of Life” parish hall starting at 5pm.
Get out your poodle skirts, jeans, and leather jackets, and join us for a fun throwback to the 1950’s! $50 ticket gets you admission to an evening of dinner and dancing. Proceeds go toward paying down the loan for the building campaign. Tickets can be purchased in the foyer after weekend Masses. Space will be limited, so get yours ASAP! Volunteers are also needed.
Valentine Card and Dessert Party - Feb 9
St. John's Council of Catholic Women will hold their Annual Valentine card Party on Feb. 9th, 2022, from noon till 4:00 in the Bread of Life Hall.
Your $5.00 ticket will get you an afternoon of card games and fun, dessert and coffee, and a chance for one of many door prizes. We furnish the playing cards. . Bring your friends for a full table or join others in a game. For more information, to purchase a ticket or reserve a table call Roberta at 970-667-3802
Catholic School Open House - January 30
Sunday, January 30, after all Sunday Masses
The Open House is an opportunity to tour our Catholic school, meet students and staff, and see how we are forming disciples of Christ!
If you are interested in learning more about our school but are unable to attend the Open House, please contact 970.635.5830 or SaintJohnsSchool@saintjohns.net to schedule a free personal tour.
Trivia Night - January 29
Trivia Night is a fun evening of games, prizes, and TRIVIA!
FREE BEER! FREE CHILDCARE! FREE POPCORN!
Registration is $160 per 8 person table, or $25 per individual. Proceeds benefit St. John’s youth and adult ministries.
Read the Bible in 2022
Give your SOUL a workout next year!
Click the button below to find resources to help you read the Bible or Catechism in 2022.
Family of Faith Christmas Pageant - December 19
The Religious Education Family of Faith program is inviting all parishioners to their presentation of their Christmas Pageant, Sunday, December 19th at 3:00pm in the church. Gospel writers Matthew and Luke will take you on an exciting adventure from the visit of the Angel Gabriel all the way to the Holy family fleeing to Egypt.
The children of the Family of Faith program will also be preforming all the beautiful Christmas songs that we know and love. There will be a reception immediately following the program in the new church hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
If you cannot make it in person the Pageant will be live streamed. Click the link below to view.
Las Posadas - December 18
Saturday, December 18, 6:00pm at the Bread of Life Hall.
This is a Hispanic tradition, similar to a Christmas Pageant, featuring Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem and ending with the arrival of Jesus! Enjoy traditional songs, authentic Mexican food, piñatas, candy, and pray the Rosary with us. English and Spanish. Everyone welcome.
Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration - Dec. 11 & 12
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is not a Holy Day of Obligation in the U.S., but it is in Mexico. Most of the celebrations at St. John’s will be in Spanish, but if you don’t speak Spanish, you may still enjoy the music, dancing, prayers, and socializing. You’re invited to celebrate on Saturday, December 11th. At 8:00pm there will be music and dancing, followed by the Holy Rosary at 8:45pm, then mañanitas (traditional music to honor Our Lady) and warm drinks around 9:30pm.
In the video below, Fr. Tony Caballero discusses the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe - the evidence, history, and symbolism, and what the events mean for our world today.
SJE Catholic School "Double the Funds" Campaign
Please give during the month of November
For the second year in row, during November, Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School will be participating in a Double the Funds Campaign.
The generous benefactor has stepped-up for another year and offered to match donations up to $10,000.00.
This year comes with an extra incentive. If we raise as much money as last year, $35,282.00, the donor will donate an additional $5,000.00, bringing our potential fundraising to over $40,000.00.
Give now to make sure your donation and impact are doubled. You can give any time now through November 30th.
This link goes directly to the Double the Funds button, where anyone can donate without registering for Faith Direct.
If you have a Faith Direct account, you can log in to your account and then select the Double the Funds button at https://membership.faithdirect.net/CO621
Christmas Mass Schedule now available
The Mass schedule for upcoming December Holy Days has been posted on our Mass Times page.
Christmas Fest - November 13
Saturday, November 13, 5-9pm in the new Bread of Life Hall at St. John’s Catholic Parish
Hosted by St. John’s Catholic School PTO
Live Auction will include beautiful Christmas trees, wreaths, outdoor Christmas decor and more!
The event will also include silent auction items, craft fair, fun activities for kids, hot cocoa, chocolate popcorn, ornaments for sale, live entertainment, and more!
Drop-in and browse on your own time after Saturday Mass!
All proceeds benefit SJE Catholic School.
Thank you for your support!
Reserve 2022 Mass Intentions - starting November 8
Beginning Monday, November 8, you can schedule 2022 Mass Intentions by visiting the Parish Office. Due to the size of our parish, there is a limit of 3 Mass Intentions per family. A stipend of $10 per Mass Intention is appreciated but not required. The Mass book fills up quickly, so reserve yours ASAP!
All Saints Day - November 1
Monday, November 1, is All Saints’ Day. It is the Solemnity when we honor the Saints; the souls who have reached heaven. It is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year, so there will not be any additional Masses on Monday, Nov. 1. At St. John’s we will only celebrate the regular 8:30am Monday Mass.
Halloween Family Fest - Trunk-or-Treat - October 30
Our school PTO is planning a night of treats, s’mores, popcorn, movie and Halloween family fun! $5 entry fee per trunk. Knights of Columbus will serve burritos to raise money for Coats for Kids.
40 Days for Life, SJE Prayer Vigil Day - October 23
40 Days for Life
St. John's Vigil Day is Saturday, October 23. Sign-up sheets in foyer after all weekend Masses.
Be a peaceful witness for life on the public sidewalk outside of the Ft. Collins Planned Parenthood. Prayer vigil is every day from 7am-7pm. Your prayers are especially needed from 8am-Noon on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays when abortions are taking place.
St. John’s parishioners are asked to fill all prayer vigil time slots on Saturday, October 23rd.
The 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign is September 22-October 31. Thank you for standing up for life!
Rosary Rally - October 16
Join in a Rosary Rally for America
Your witness of faith promotes devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Saturday, October 16, Noon, on the lawn in front of the Knights of Columbus Hall. Bring lawn chairs or participate from your car. The Rosary for America is a Rosary Rally as part of a national campaign from “America Needs Fatima.” Learn more at AmericaNeedsFatima.org
Council of Catholic Women Fall Festival - October 9-10
St. John's Council of Catholic Women will hold our annual Fall Festival in our new St. John's Fellowship Hall on Saturday, Oct. 9th from 10AM till 6 PM and Sunday Oct. 10th from 8 am until 2 PM.
We will feature several vendors with their crafts, plant sale, jewelry sale, Gently used market, a snack bar where you will be able to get a breakfast burrito Sunday morning or a bar-b-que sandwich after 11:00 each day, and of course, our BAKE SALE. We will also have many baskets that you can buy chances on. They will be in the Foyer of the church for your viewing. Tickets are $1.00 or 6 for $5.00 and may be purchased during the Festival or the weekend prior, on Oct. 1 and 2.
"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.
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.
