Catholic Biblical School Info Sessions - July and August

Denver Catholic Biblical School is coming to St. John’s!

Catholic Biblical School is a 4 year program.  Year 1 starts Sept. 10, 2025 and ends May 20, 2026.  Meets weekly, with breaks for Christmas, Easter, Summer, etc.  Classes can be attended in person or virtual, but no recordings are made.  There is a fee for the class, but scholarships are available to help with the cost. 

Learn more at our FREE Info Sessions  

6:30pm in Bread of Life Hall on the following Wednesdays: July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27.  Same info at each session.  For details, visit  sjvlaydivision.org

Year 1: From Eden to Exile 
(Genesis to Maccabees)

In this first year of study, we walk through the story of salvation history in the Old Testament. Students will study each of the narrative books of the Old Testament in turn, tracing the covenant structure of God’s saving plan from the creation of the cosmos in Genesis to the victory of His chosen people over their Greek oppressors in 2 Maccabees. Students will gain a new appreciation for the significance and details of familiar stories like the Flood narrative and the Ten Plagues in Egypt. They will wrestle with difficult passages, such as God’s command to Israel to destroy their enemies during the conquest of the Promised Land. Students will also discover new elements of the history of salvation that bind the various stories together as a cohesive whole setting the stage for Christ.

 

Evening at the Evangelist - July 23

Confession  •  Adoration  •  Fellowship  •  Dinner

Wednesday, July 23. 

Confession and Adoration 4:30-7:00pm. 

Free dinner 5:00-7:30pm. 

Evening at the Evangelist is a family-friendly time of prayer and fellowship at our parish.  Join us for Adoration in the church, time for Confession, and a celebration of our parish community with a free dinner in the Bread of Life Hall.  Kids activity during dinner.  Hope to see you there!

 

Brown Scapular Enrollment Ceremony - July 16

Wednesday, July 16, 6:30pm in the church.  

On the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, we will pray a rosary and offer a brown scapular enrollment ceremony.  Tradition has it that in 1251, Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock. She gave him the Brown Scapular and told him, "Whosoever dies wearing this scapular shall not suffer eternal fire. It is a sign of salvation, a sure safeguard in danger, and a pledge of peace and my special protection until the end of the ages."

 

Fr. Gustavo Farewell Reception - June 28-29

After all Masses,  June 28-29.  We are very grateful for Fr. Gustavo’s service to St. John’s the past 4 1/2 years.  Please come and thank Father Gustavo and keep him in your prayers.

There will be cake after the Saturday Mass, free breakfast after 7am and 9am Sunday Masses, sandwiches after the 11am Mass, and a reception after the 1pm Spanish Mass. 

 

Knights of Columbus Friday Lenten Fish Fry - Mar. 7 - Apr. 11

Fridays during Lent, 5:00pm-7:00pm.  Dine-in service is preferred, but we also offer drive-up/take-out service for your convenience.

The Knights of Columbus invite you to enjoy  the best fish in town! 

Menu and Prices*

All meals include coleslaw, dinner roll, and your choice of rice or French fries.

  • 1 fish meal: $10

  • 2 fish meal: $14

  • 1 fish + 3 shrimp meal: $15

  • 6 shrimp meal: $16

  • Mac & Cheese and Desserts are the same as last year at $2.00 per serving.

  • All shrimp will be deep fried.  Fish fillets can be ordered either deep fried or baked.

Drive-up traffic flow

Evening at the Evangelist - Mar. 26

Evening at the Evangelist is a family-friendly time of prayer and fellowship at our parish.  Join us for Adoration in the church, time for confession, and a celebration of our parish community with a free dinner.

 

Schedule:

· 4:30pm Adoration and Confessions start in the church

· 5:00pm FREE Dinner starts in Bread of Life Hall

· 7:00pm  Adoration and Confessions end

·  7:30pm Dinner ends

 

Lenten Parish Retreat - March 15

Saturday, March 15, 8:30am-2:30pm

Prepare for the Triduum by delving into the pivotal moments that led to our salvation. Join Jennifer Laurent of Catholic Biblical School for reflections on the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection through the eyes of Pope Benedict XVI in his brilliant work, Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week. By setting aside time for the Lord during this Lenten season, you will gain a deeper understanding of Christ’s words and deeds during the three days that changed everything.

No cost to attend.  Mass starts at 8:30am, light breakfast and lunch served.  Confession starts at 2:00pm. 

Lenten Lectio Divina - starts March 5

Meets on Wednesdays during Lent from March 5 - April 16.  There will be a morning session at 10:00am and an evening session at 6:30pm.  Same info at both sessions.  We will be praying Lectio Divina with the Sunday readings and preparing for Sunday Mass.  Lectio Divina means “divine reading” and is a way of becoming immersed in the Scriptures through reading, meditation, contemplation, and prayer.

 

Valentine Card Party - Feb. 12

The Council of Catholic Women will hold their annual Valentine Card Party on Wednesday, Feb. 12th this year from noon till 4:00pm. We will meet in the Bread of Life Hall. Open to all men and women and open to the public. We will supply cards for many games including Hand and Foot, Bridge or pinochle. You may bring your own cards or board game. For your $5.00 donation you will have an afternoon of cards, dessert and coffee and a chance for a door prize. For more information or to sign up for your group call Roberta at 970-667-3802. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time or at the door but call now to reserve your table. Thank you for supporting Council of Catholic Women!

 

Blue Christmas - Dec. 20

Friday,  December 20th, 6:30 pm, Church upper foyer

For many people this season is hard.  Maybe we are grieving the loss of a loved one or the end of a relationship or job, or are suffering other emotions and heartaches.

Hosted by Stephen Ministry, a Blue Christmas service allows us to acknowledge our sorrow and pain, hurts and losses at this time of the year, and also seeks to help us acknowledge and feel God’s presence and coming for us,  to help us find hope in his love.

Starts at 6:30pm in the upper foyer. Stephen Ministers will be available to meet with, talk to, and pray with.

Transportation can be provided if needed - please call the parish office at 970-635-5800.

Father/Daughter Dance - Dec. 14

Saturday, December 14th, 6:00-9:00pm, Bread of Life Hall
Doors open at 5:30pm with dinner at 6pm followed by a night of dancing and sweet treats.  Cost: $20 per family, all ages welcome!  Tickets available at SJE school office or church office starting November 25th or in the church foyer following masses on December 7th and 8th. Deadline to purchase tickets Dec. 11.  Contact Gretchen Stinner 309-533-1881 with questions.