Dr. Julia Fleming will share reflections on the Scriptures and the Jubilee at the 10:30 am Mass. Coffee and donuts in Lower St. John’s after Mass

St. John’s announces its annual Novena of Grace in Honor of St. Francis Xavier, SJ. All are invited to join the Novena as we pray and are inspired by the call of Pope Francis to be “Pilgrims of Hope”. 2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an "event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church." The concept of "Jubilee" has its origins in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as "Pilgrims of Hope."

Novena prayer and blessing with the relic of St. Francis Xavier, SJ, at all Masses, March 4-12.

Lenten Series:

This year’s focus is the weekly Sunday Scriptures (March 9, 16,23,30 and April 6). Praying, reflecting and sharing insights together is the goal, keeping in mind the Synod Document’s
call to co-responsibility of the laity in the church

Sunday Mornings: 9:00 – 10:15

LSJ – Conference room

All are welcome.

Participation at every session is not necessary 
For more information contact Mary Ann 402-320-7784

South Asian Mass group will assist with 5 pm vigil Mass; Fr Elvin Cardoso, SJ, who ministered at the Basilica Shrine of Bom Jesus, Goa, India, where the remains of St. Francis are located, will preside and Fr. Elvin and parishioner Ian Severes will share reflections on pilgrimage and on the legacy of  St. Francis Xavier’s Ministry in India.**

**A reception with light refreshments will follow the 5 pm Saturday Vigil Mass in Lower St. John’s

St. John’s announces its annual Novena of Grace in Honor of St. Francis Xavier, SJ. All are invited to join the Novena as we pray and are inspired by the call of Pope Francis to be “Pilgrims of Hope”. 2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an "event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church." The concept of "Jubilee" has its origins in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as "Pilgrims of Hope."

Novena prayer and blessing with the relic of St. Francis Xavier, SJ, at all Masses, March 4-12.

Friday, March 7, Stations of the Cross with Novena prayer and blessing with the relic of St. Francis at St. Benedict the Moor, 2423 Grant St. 6 pm *

*please note St. Benedict the Moor fish fry available on Fridays in Lent from noon-6 pm, Spicer Hall; cost $20

St. John’s announces its annual Novena of Grace in Honor of St. Francis Xavier, SJ. All are invited to join the Novena as we pray and are inspired by the call of Pope Francis to be “Pilgrims of Hope”. 2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an "event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church." The concept of "Jubilee" has its origins in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as "Pilgrims of Hope."

Novena prayer and blessing with the relic of St. Francis Xavier, SJ, at all Masses, March 4-12.

St. John’s announces its annual Novena of Grace in Honor of St. Francis Xavier, SJ. All are invited to join the Novena as we pray and are inspired by the call of Pope Francis to be “Pilgrims of Hope”. 2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an "event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church." The concept of "Jubilee" has its origins in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as "Pilgrims of Hope."

Novena prayer and blessing with the relic of St. Francis Xavier, SJ, at all Masses, March 4-12.

St. John’s announces its annual Novena of Grace in Honor of St. Francis Xavier, SJ. All are invited to join the Novena as we pray and are inspired by the call of Pope Francis to be “Pilgrims of Hope”. 2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an "event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church." The concept of "Jubilee" has its origins in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as "Pilgrims of Hope."

Novena prayer and blessing with the relic of St. Francis Xavier, SJ, at all Masses, March 4-12.

St. John’s announces its annual Novena of Grace in Honor of St. Francis Xavier, SJ. All are invited to join the Novena as we pray and are inspired by the call of Pope Francis to be “Pilgrims of Hope”. 2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an "event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church." The concept of "Jubilee" has its origins in the Book of Leviticus (chapter 25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home. Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as "Pilgrims of Hope."

Novena prayer and blessing with the relic of St. Francis Xavier, SJ, at all Masses, March 4-12.

February 22nd

“A Night in Tuscany” pasta dinner

Please brings desserts to share.

After the 5 pm Mass in Lower St. John’s

The Sacrament of Anointing  within the Mass is available to all those who are chronically ill, advanced in age, overly burdened with the struggles of life and even children who suffer from illness.  The entire community is invited and encouraged to pray and support the sick of our parish.

The Sacrament of Anointing  within the Mass is available to all those who are chronically ill, advanced in age, overly burdened with the struggles of life and even children who suffer from illness.  The entire community is invited and encouraged to pray and support the sick of our parish.

On the 8th Day of the Octave of Christmas and at the beginning of the new civil year, the Church celebrates Mary as the Mother of God. One of the oldest titles for Our Lady, the Greek title Θεοτόκος (Theotokos), meaning "Bearer of God" was adopted by the First Council of Ephesus (431) as an assertion of the divinity of Christ.

This will be the only Mass celebrated on January 1 and there are no scheduled confessions this day.

Church carols begin at 4:30 pm

The Sacrament of Anointing  within the Mass is available to all those who are chronically ill, advanced in age, overly burdened with the struggles of life and even children who suffer from illness.  The entire community is invited and encouraged to pray and support the sick of our parish.

“Catholics of the Archdiocese of Omaha are dispensed from the holy day of obligation on December 9th. This will not be a holy day of obligation this year. Please do pray for our country on December 9th, our national feast day.”

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
celebrates the day the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived
without original sin.

“Catholics of the Archdiocese of Omaha are dispensed from the holy day of obligation on December 9th. This will not be a holy day of obligation this year. Please do pray for our country on December 9th, our national feast day.”

“Catholics of the Archdiocese of Omaha are dispensed from the holy day of obligation on December 9th. This will not be a holy day of obligation this year. Please do pray for our country on December 9th, our national feast day.”

Mass will be at 9 am

The topic for the study will be the Gospel of Luke, which will also be the Gospel that shapes our liturgies during the Liturgical Year C that begins on the first Sunday of Advent on December 1.  Dr. Eileen Burke-Sullivan will facilitate the group, and members are encouraged to bring any contemporary translation of the Bible. If any participant’s first language is other than English they are welcome to bring their copy of the Scriptures in the language that is their first language.

For more information contact Dr. Eileen Burke-Sullivan e_burkesullivan@creighton.edu

The Sacrament of Anointing  within the Mass is available to all those who are chronically ill, advanced in age, overly burdened with the struggles of life and even children who suffer from illness.  The entire community is invited and encouraged to pray and support the sick of our parish.

The topic for the study will be the Gospel of Luke, which will also be the Gospel that shapes our liturgies during the Liturgical Year C that begins on the first Sunday of Advent on December 1.  Dr. Eileen Burke-Sullivan will facilitate the group, and members are encouraged to bring any contemporary translation of the Bible. If any participant’s first language is other than English they are welcome to bring their copy of the Scriptures in the language that is their first language.

The group meets in the conference room in Lower St. John’s.
Note that absence from one or more sessions is not a problem if one wants to attend most of them. For more information contact Dr. Eileen Burke-Sullivan e_burkesullivan@creighton.edu