"Standing Strong as a Parent or Grandparent" - Advent Retreat with Dr. Ray Guarendi Dec. 13, 5:30-8:30 PM. The world is changing fast. How do I help my children or grandchildren grow up to be the men and women God made them to be? Come find out this Advent. Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten, clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio & television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and SiriusXM® channel 130. His EWTN television series, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” is aired in 140 countries. Dr. Ray has given over 3,000 talks on various topics including parenting, marriage, family and the Catholic faith. He captivates audiences with his compelling humor-laced presentations providing practical advice and proven techniques.
Saint John's Giving Tree is an Advent tradition. Visit the Gathering Space between Nov. 23 and Dec. 13 to pick an ornament off the tree, then return the requested gift in time to make somebody's Christmas a bit merrier. Do you have a holiday need? Any parish family can receive confidential support through this program: Contact Eric Cooley in the church office.
Director of Pastoral Ministry Eric Cooley ordained a Deacon at 10 AM Mass on Saturday, December 7, at the Cathedral in St. Paul. Learn how you can celebrate and congratulate Eric on that day, as well as at our parish reception at 9:30 AM December 22 in the Gathering Space.