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You are Welcome
We want you to know that no matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family or marital situation, no matter what your past or present religious affiliation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race or color: you are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved, and respected at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
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Returning to Mass Plans and Policies
The Bishops of Ohio have announced that churches will re-open Mass to the public beginning the weekend of May 30-31. For the Diocese of Columbus, Bishop Brennan has sent a Letter to the Faithful about this return.
Although churches will begin opening to the public by the end of the month, Bishop Brennan has also continued the dispensation of the Sunday obligation until September 13, 2020. This is especially important for those who are "high-risk", over the age of 70, have serious health conditions, or are suffering with COVID-19.
Fr. Krile has compiled a set of guidelines for a safe return to public church activities for St. John Church. Among these include wearing a mask, maintaining 6-foot social distancing, checking your temperature at home, and washing and sanitizing hands.
Masses will continue to be live-streamed, as well:
As we begin to re-open the church, we will also continue to live-stream our daily and Sunday Masses on our Facebook page (St. John Logan Ohio) and later post them on our YouTube channel (Saint John Catholic Church).
Daily Mass is held Tuesday thru Friday at 9 a.m.; weekend Masses are held at 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. SundayOnce church reopens to the public, the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass will be live-streamed.
Masses can also be viewed from other churches on EWTN, local cable channels (check your listings), or listened to on St. Gabriel Radio AM 820 from St. Joseph Cathedral.
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Mass Times
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- TueFri 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Weekday Masses are held in the Chapel, located in the Church Hall.
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN During the school year, Wednesday Masses are held at 9 a.m. so that the students may attend.
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Confession will be held in the Church Office Conference Room; enter through the outside door. Participants are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
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Our Food Pantry is Still Open
St. Vincent de Paul Society’s food pantry is still open during this pandemic. If you need food, please stop by during their hours of operation: Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. They ask that you remain in your vehicle, and a staff member will come to your car to assist you. The pantry staff is taking all necessary safety precautions during this pandemic. If you have any questions, please call Gretchen Tomson at 740-603-7232.
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Reconciliation InformationAs Father Krile wrote in his email, the Bishops of Ohio have decided to allow Reconciliation with very specific rules, including scheduled appointments and required safety measures.
Starting Saturday, May 16, Father will be available for Reconciliation in the Church Office Conference Room from 3-4 p.m.
The room allows for social distancing, as required. Please wear a mask and bring your own sanitizer for your hands as you enter the room. A face covering must be worn the entire time and individuals must check their temperatures before arriving. If it is 100.4 degrees or higher, please do not come.
There is a screen just inside the door to allow for reconciliation anonymously or, by stepping to the left, you may go face-to-face.
There is no requirement to make an appointment, but please keep social distancing norms if waiting, with no more than 3 at a time in line.
This Saturday time and place for Reconciliation will continue each Saturday for the foreseeable future.
==Peace, Fr. SteveA copy of the "Guide for Making a Good Confession" has been attached.
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Things You can do on Sundays
1. Spend time in prayer and read the day's Mass readings. Thank Our Lord and read the day's Mass readings. Thank Our Lord for all the times you've been able to go to Mass in your lifetime, and pray for those who don't have consistent access to the sacraments. Read the Mass readings for the day, and say your favorite prayers.
2. Make a Spiritual Communion: St. Thomas Aquinas defined Spiritual Communion as "an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Holy Sacrament and a loving embrace as though we had already received Him. Here is a prayer by which you can make a Spiritual Communion: "My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen."
3. Bless yourself with Holy Water. When used reverently, Holy Water can help protect us from evil, cure illness, overcome temptation, and even remove temporal punishment for venial sins! Blessing ourselves with holy water at home and at Church is a wonderful habit to develop.
4. Try watching the Mass online or on TV. See more information below.
5. Remember to rest and enjoy true leisure. We must remember to rest and relax on the Lord's Day and avoid any unnecessary work. Enjoy the outdoors or play a game with your family, call a friend and catch up, or read a book outside!
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Online CollectionOur church depends on your weekly contributions, and during this time of social distancing when we are unable to be together, we are now offering online tithing through tithe.ly.
Parishioners have the option, upon using tithe.ly, to choose between manual payments or setting up an automatic withdrawal.
Please click the green "Give" button on the left to continue your support.
If you are uncomfortable with online payments, tithes may also be mailed to the church office or left in the lockbox on the back porch of the rectory.
Thank you for your continued support and God bless!
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Ways to help
- Spread the word: If you are in contact with those who don't have email, please let them know of any pertinent information listed in the bulletin or in our emails..
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In need of help?
If you need assistance (grocery shopping, errands, etc.) while you’re staying home during this crisis, you may call John & Nancy Wallace (740-475-8518), Cathy Kerns (740-385-8608), or Rachel Cairns (740-603-1440 on Fri., Sat. or Sun.), who have graciously volunteered to help those in need.
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FLocknote Reminder
Flocknote is a messaging system designed for churches that allows church administrators and group leaders to send messages directly to parishioners through email and text messages. If you haven't signed up yet, there are two ways to join.
Either text "LoganStJohn" to 84576 and follow the prompts or visit flocknote.come/find, enter your zip code, select "St John the Evangelist" and follow the prompts.
You will be asked for your name, email address and phone number. Once signed up, you can choose how to receive information from each group you've selected.
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Prayer to St. joseph during the Coronavirus Pandemic
O Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Foster Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we turn to you in our time of need knowing fully that you are a source of consolation, comfort and solace.
Comforter of the Afflicted and Hope of the Sick, help those throughout the world who have the coronavirus, bring them strength, perserverance and healing.
Patron of the Dying, deliver the souls of those who are dying of the coronavirus into the merciful arms of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Joseph Most Courageous, help those on the front lines of this pandemic with health of mind and body and assist them with their challenges and strife.
And finally, in times of fear and anxiety, take us under your loving protection and aid us from on high.
Amen.
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Prayer Resources
- Living the Faith Daily Devotional booklets will be available in the carport behind the church office, in a small cardboard box, until they are gone.
- The Knights of Columbus have passed along information about free access to:
- St. Joseph Cathedral Holy Week Schedule
- This page includes the cathedral's schedule for Holy Week, as well as the live-stream links to Mass and the Holy Week Retreat with Father Michael Kelly
- Pray with Pope Francis
- Message from Pope Francis for the beginning of Holy Week
- Celebrate the Triduum with the Friars at St. Patrick through their live-stream
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Announcements
This Week:
- There will be no daily Mass held or taped the week of July 5, as Father Krile will be on vacation. Information on where to find daily Mass (through EWTN or St. Gabriel Radio) can be found above.
- If you use church offering envelopes, please remember to pick up your boxed set from the Church Hall this weekend. To pick up your box during the week, call the church office at 740-385-2549 ext. 4.
- The weekend of July 11-12, we will have a visiting priest, Fr. Martin Holler. Fr. Holler will celebrate Masses and tell us about the work of Unbound, a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 19 developing countries. To learn more, call 800-875-6564 or visit Unbound online at www.unbound.org
- Fr. Don and Joe Maroon are hosting a special Rosary hour on Sunday, July 12 at 11 a.m. in church to pray for the racial tension in our country and for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. A short talk will be presented by Fr. Don. Please bring an umbrella in case of inclement weather. All are encouraged to attend. Please note: social distancing and the wearing of masks will be implemented during this event for your safety. If you have any questions, please call the Maroons at 740-394-2720.
- St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is open Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m. with measures in place for the health and safety of all. They would appreciate donations of soap, detergent, laundry detergent, dish detergent, shampoo, and conditioner. Thank you!
- We are short on Mass intentions at the current moment. If you would like to have a Mass said for your loved one or for a special intention, contact the church office or drop off your intention. The suggested donatin is $10.
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