Welcome to St. John the Evangelist!
5–Day Lenten Spiritual Exercise
March 16–20
5:00 PM each evening (English) Led by Deacon Adolfo Carbajal
7:00 PM each evening (Spanish) Led by Fr Temo Ramirez
Lent is a sacred season of grace, a time when the Church invites us not simply to give something up, but to return more fully to Christ. It is a season of conversion, healing, and renewal of heart.
From March 16 through March 20 at 5:00 PM (English) and 7:00 PM (Spanish), we will gather in the church each evening for about one hour for a Lenten Spiritual Exercise. Through prayer, reflection, and spiritual guidance, these five days are meant to help us examine our lives in the light of the Gospel and grow in deeper trust in God’s mercy.
The Church, like a loving mother, provides concrete spiritual helps during Lent. Those who attend all five days and also participate in the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass the following Saturday, March 21, may receive a plenary indulgence, under the usual conditions (Confession, Holy Communion, prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father, and freedom from attachment to sin).
A plenary indulgence is a profound gift of grace, the complete remission of the temporal punishment due to sin. Flowing from Christ’s saving sacrifice and entrusted to the Church, it is a powerful reminder that God’s mercy is not partial, but abundant and healing.
Consider setting aside this week for the Lord. Allow Him to renew what is weary, strengthen what is weak, and draw you closer to His Sacred Heart as we prepare for Easter.
Our Spiritual Retreat will be preceded by a Lenten Mission Concert
special guest
Daniel Oberreuter
Sunday, March 15 at 7:00 pm
Stewardship begins at home - right here in our parish.
As we begin our St. John the Evangelist Stewardship of Treasure Renewal, we invite you to take a moment to prayerfully reflect on the blessings God has given you as you may have already done while reading through the last several weeks of bulletin articles regarding Stewardship from the USCCB.
As you consider these blessings God has given you - and how you can give back in gratitude, please fill out and return your pledge form today in the collection basket, to the parish office, mail or online at:
A Fall 2026 Pilgrimage to Italy- REGISRTATION NOW OPEN!
Join St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church for an incredible journey of faith. This pilgrimage will immerse you in the vast cultural and Catholic heritage of Italy. Experience 10 unforgettable days visiting sites in Assisi, Orvieto, and Rome, with daily Mass as the cornerstone, bringing you face to face with the great saints, martyrs, Eucharistic Miracles and cultural heritage of Roman Catholicism.
When: November 3 - 13, 2026
