St. John the Beloved Parish

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Lent is meant to empty ourselves of the needless things that prevent virtue to enter our lives. The Church always recommends Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving as assured practices for the soul and heart to rid of sin, needless attractions and selfishness in order to make room for God.  
 
Please take advantage of this holy time whereby the Universal Church comes together to be purified for the complete joy of Christ’s Resurrection.  We need to be renewed in so many ways.  Now is the opportunity to begin.  With blessings upon you to make the Lent you need. Visit SJBDEorg/Lent for more. Father Joe Piekarski, Pastor

It's back! Visit SJBDE.org/KOC for details and order online. The deadline to purchase is the Tuesday before each event. Your pre-ordered food will be delivered to your car, outside at the Parish Hall between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 5th, 19th, and March 26. 

Pope Francis has declared aYear of St. Joseph Dec. 8, 2020 – Dec. 8, 2021 December 8, 2020. In celebration of the Year of St. Joseph, we will be highlighting Joseph and his role in the life of Jesus. 

Joseph has two feast days: March 19, we honor him as the husband of Mary. May 1, we celebrate Joseph's feast day as the patron saint of workers. Look for weekly shares in our parish bulletin. 

Prayer to St. Joseph, the Protector of the Church:

Father, you entrusted our Savior to the care of Saint Joseph. By the help of his prayers may your Church continue to serve its Lord, 
Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

“Gracious and loving God, we understand that you call us to be stewards of your abundance. Help us to always use your gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously.”

We are thankful for all the generous gifts that you provide to our parish. Please consider contributing via our secure online giving program via ParishSOFT. This is a convenient and safe way to make a one-time, or recurring donation. Click here to learn more. SIGN UP TODAY! 

Please visit the Parish Office for the availability and scheduling of intentions for Masses in the Parish for the approaching year. Because of the demand for Mass intentions, please be considerate of others who also want to make their intentions. All “living” intentions will be sent to retired priests to be fulfilled in a timely period. Thank you in advance for following the protocol. 

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