Virtus Training: “Protecting God's Children”

Posted by mike myers on 11/03/18

This program is Mandated for all Parish Staff and all Adult Parish Volunteers from ALL Parish Ministries including: Faith Formation, Life Teen, Lectors, Ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Choir, Pro-Life, Building & Grounds, Men’s Group, Council of Catholic Women, etc.

Virtus is an informative awareness program which will ... Read More »

Life Teen Mass

Posted by mike myers on 10/28/18

On Sunday, November 4 the 5 PM Mass will be a LifeTeen Mass, with music by our Life Teen Band. All are invited to attend. Following the Mass all teens are invited to join us downstairs in Fr. Filip Hall to share a meal and to talk about the ... Read More »

Council of Catholic Women

Posted by mike myers on 10/28/18

The St. John the Evangelist Council of Catholic Women will host their annual Fall Potluck Dinner Social on Monday, November 5, at 6:00 PM, in Fr. Filip Hall.

Barbara will once again be providing her wonderful pork roast, and members will be bringing side dishes and desserts to enjoy! ... Read More »

Men's Group Meeting - Church Hall October 16

Posted by mike myers on 10/13/18

The St. John Men’s Group will meet on Tuesday, October 16, at 7:30 PM in the Church Hall.

Dan Matthews will be joining us for a special topic on how we can talk about our Catholic faith today. Come and join us as Dan leads us in a discussion ... Read More »

St. John Parish October Festival - October 12 from 5:00-9:00

Posted by mike myers on 10/06/18

Our October Festival will be held on Friday October 12, from 5-9 PM, in the church parking lot. Our events team has been hard at work planning this evening and it is sure to be a great night.

Here is a little more about the evening. Musical Guest Marty ... Read More »

Respect Life Sunday - Pancake Breakfast

Posted by mike myers on 9/30/18

 Respect Life Sunday is October 7th. Once again the Pro Life Ministry invites you to breakfast after all morning Masses.

The menu will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, pastries, coffee and tea. A Free Will Offering will be accepted to off set costs and to support pro life activities!

The Archdiocese of Hartford will be joining the National Now International Forty Days for Life campaign. The campaign runs from September 26th till November 4th. This consists of prayer, fasting and a peaceful prayer vigil at the Hartford GYN center at 1 Main St., to end abortion. St John’s Parish will participate on October 6 with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after the 5 PM Mass from 6 to 7 PM. We are also scheduled to participate in Hartford at the prayer vigil on Sunday October 7 from noon till 6 PM. If you can participate for an hour or more please call Ginny Wawrzyniak 860-987-8152 for details, or email virgwawr@gmail.com. Come join us! Thank ... Read More »

Council of Catholic Women - October 1

Posted by mike myers on 9/30/18

The Council of Catholic Women will have its Fall meeting on Monday, October 1 in Fr Filip Hall at 7 PM. We welcome Deacon Victor Mitchell to speak to us, so that he can meet us and we can get to know him better. A social will follow with ... Read More »

Pro-Life Ministry

Posted by mike myers on 9/14/18

On Wednesday, September 19 at 7 PM, our Pro-Life Ministry will meet in the Faith Formation Conference Room. After praying the Rosary, we will discuss plans for our October 7 Pro-Life Pancake Breakfast and for our participation in the 40 Days for Life Vigil in Hartford, also on October ... Read More »

THE ABCs OF ANNULMENT

Posted by mike myers on 9/12/18

Rev. Robert Turner, pastor of the St. Ambrose Parish (St. Monica, Northford and St. Augustine, North Branford) will host “The ABCs of Annulment” on Friday October 5th, from 7-9- pm in the St. Monica Church Hall, 1326 Middletown Ave, Northford.  Members of the Annulment Team will review the changes in the ... Read More »

Men's Group Meeting - September 18

Posted by mike myers on 9/12/18

We will be holding our September Men's Group meeting  on Tuesday, September 18th at 7:30 pm  in the Church Hall   

We have the great pleasure of having Father Terry Kristofak come to talk with us.   Father Terry is a Passionist priest working on the Retreat team at Holy Family Retreat ... Read More »