Upcoming Events
Events for the Whole Family
Blessing of the Animals
October 4 at 12:30pm | Plaza in front of the Church
In honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. John will have a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4 at 12:30pm in the plaza area in front of church. Please be sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
October 4 at 12:30pm | Plaza in front of the Church
In honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. John will have a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4 at 12:30pm in the plaza area in front of church. Please be sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Generations of Faith
This October’s Generations of Faith Service Event will be a little different from our usual “Night of Service.” There are several ways that you can participate!
DONATE
We are asking parishioners to please donate so we can stock the shelves of Reach Out Lakota and Pregnancy Center East. The shopping lists for both of these agencies are listed to the right.
PRAY
Please join us online on Wednesday, October 7 at 7pm on Facebook Live when the St. John Staff will hold a prayer service to bless the items that are donated! We will share the prayers and songs with you ahead of time so you can follow along!
CREATE
We are asking that parishioners create cards for recipients of the items that we will send to Reach Out Lakota and Pregnancy Center East. Card templates are in the September 13 bulletin and are also available on our website for printing at home. Please return all completed cards by October 2.
As always, thank you for being such a giving and wonderful parish. We are blessed to have you as part of our parish community.
This October’s Generations of Faith Service Event will be a little different from our usual “Night of Service.” There are several ways that you can participate!
DONATE
We are asking parishioners to please donate so we can stock the shelves of Reach Out Lakota and Pregnancy Center East. The shopping lists for both of these agencies are listed to the right.
PRAY
Please join us online on Wednesday, October 7 at 7pm on Facebook Live when the St. John Staff will hold a prayer service to bless the items that are donated! We will share the prayers and songs with you ahead of time so you can follow along!
CREATE
We are asking that parishioners create cards for recipients of the items that we will send to Reach Out Lakota and Pregnancy Center East. Card templates are in the September 13 bulletin and are also available on our website for printing at home. Please return all completed cards by October 2.
As always, thank you for being such a giving and wonderful parish. We are blessed to have you as part of our parish community.
Trunk-n-Treat
October 25 at 6:00pm | Church Parking Lot
Please join us for a safe and BOO-tiful evening of fun for the family! Decorate your car for Halloween and hand out treats to our young parishioners. Kids can dress in their costumes and go “trunk-n-treating” to all of the cars.
In past years, we have provided hotdogs, snacks and drinks. This year we will forgo that part of the event. Yet, we will still have the kids trunk-n-treat. If you plan to decorate your car and pass out candy, you are required to wear a mask at all times, wear gloves while passing out candy (we will have some gloves on hand) and please register for this event online or in the Parish Office. Cars must be parked by 5:45 p.m. because we close the lot for “trunk-n-treating” at 6:00p.m.
Tips for handing out candy/goodies safely: One adult in your party hands one piece of candy to each child. Do not allow kids to reach their hands into a bowl or bag. Or, use a portable table behind your car and spread goodies around for each child to pick up. Remind kids that the one they touch is the one they take.
Kids will trunk-n-treat in family groups, and all groups will maintain a separation of at least 6 feet - staying at least one car from each other. All adults and children over the age of 10 must wear a mask. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the event. If anyone in your household is not feeling well, we ask that you all stay home. Thank you for helping us to keep this a safe and fun event!
Contact Scott Steinke for more information. All costumes and decorations should be family friendly. If you would like to donate candy for the event, please drop it off in the office during office hours by Thursday, October 22. See you there!
October 25 at 6:00pm | Church Parking Lot
Please join us for a safe and BOO-tiful evening of fun for the family! Decorate your car for Halloween and hand out treats to our young parishioners. Kids can dress in their costumes and go “trunk-n-treating” to all of the cars.
In past years, we have provided hotdogs, snacks and drinks. This year we will forgo that part of the event. Yet, we will still have the kids trunk-n-treat. If you plan to decorate your car and pass out candy, you are required to wear a mask at all times, wear gloves while passing out candy (we will have some gloves on hand) and please register for this event online or in the Parish Office. Cars must be parked by 5:45 p.m. because we close the lot for “trunk-n-treating” at 6:00p.m.
Tips for handing out candy/goodies safely: One adult in your party hands one piece of candy to each child. Do not allow kids to reach their hands into a bowl or bag. Or, use a portable table behind your car and spread goodies around for each child to pick up. Remind kids that the one they touch is the one they take.
Kids will trunk-n-treat in family groups, and all groups will maintain a separation of at least 6 feet - staying at least one car from each other. All adults and children over the age of 10 must wear a mask. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the event. If anyone in your household is not feeling well, we ask that you all stay home. Thank you for helping us to keep this a safe and fun event!
Contact Scott Steinke for more information. All costumes and decorations should be family friendly. If you would like to donate candy for the event, please drop it off in the office during office hours by Thursday, October 22. See you there!