St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church unfolds a new evangelization plan to embrace and welcome all God’s people and celebrate our blessings as a multi-racial/cultural family
This will be a highly spiritually-packed revival and renewal event for all of our parishioners, visitors, and neighbors.
Bring your friends, and come encounter God through holy actions, words, sacraments, and God-in-us.
A MASK is required to attend the gathering.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 9 (evening)
| 6:00 | Gathering Music – Spanish Choir |
| 7:00 | Keynote: Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. Eucharist and Pastoral Planning (bilingual) Bishop Lewandowski has served as the pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus/Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. His emphasis on community and inclusion has made him a leading advocate for immigrants’ rights. Bishop Lewandowski serves as Archbishop William E. Lori’s vicar for Hispanic Ministry. |
| 8:05 | Small Group Discussion (English/Spanish Small Groups) |
| 8:30 | Adoration accompanied by Spanish Choir |
| 8:45 | Closing Prayer and Dismissal |
Friday, September 10 (evening)
| 6:30 | Gathering Music – Missionary Families of Christ Choir |
| 7:00 | Speaker: Father Gene Nickol Eucharist as Family/Community (simultaneous translation available) |
| 8:05 | Small Group Discussion (English/Spanish Small Groups) |
| 8:15 | Prayer Service for Parishioners Lost during Covid |
| 8:30 | Adoration accompanied by Filipino Choir |
| 8:45 | Closing Prayer and Dismissal |
Saturday, September 11 (all day)
| 9:00 | Rosary Procession along Twin Rivers Road and Village Center Non-walkers may gather in Room 4 |
| 10:00 | Pastoral Planning Stations open Take the challenge and earn a reward |
| 10:30 | Gathering Music – English Choir |
| 10:45 | Speaker: Father Joseph Kenna Eucharistic Healing – Our Church as a Mobile Clinic (simultaneous translation available) |
| 11:30 | Small Group Discussion (English/Spanish Small Groups) How we survived the pandemic? What faith practices have helped us? What can the parish do to support us in the future? |
| 11:45 | Columbia Community Care (CCC) Presentation |
| 12:00 | Lunch Bring your own lunch/beverage (preferably a filled reusable water bottle) or enjoy an old favorite: the Scouts will be back with their Hot Dog/Chicken Taco Stand at affordable prices. Watch for Green Team instructions. Music Ministry Instrumentalists Pastoral Planning Stations and Ministry Tables are open Confessions available Adoration open |
| 1:30 | Speaker: Father Joe Muth Eucharist is Inclusive (simultaneous translation available) Fr. Joe is the previous Pastor of St. Matthew Church which has a community made up of people from over 40 different countries. The Church also established an Immigration Center to help people with political asylum, status adjustment, and family reunification. |
| 2:15 | Small Group Discussion (English/Spanish Small Groups) |
| 2:45 | Kids Activities Youth Activities: Kickball Pastoral Planning Stations and Ministry Tables are open |
| 3:15 | Small Group Discussion (English/Spanish Small Groups) Join the discussion of today’s readings prior to Mass |
| 4:00 | Concelebrated Bilingual Mass including Sacrament of the Sick for our Spiritual Diseases Weather permitting, the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday, September 11 will be outdoors (in the parking lot of the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center). Please bring a chair, and wear a mask. We are encouraging you to wear the fashions of your heritage as well in celebration of our diversity. |