Beginning May 1, the 1st Saturday in May, St. John’s will start once again to offer 1st Saturday Mass at 8:30 am. This Mass is especially provided for parishioners whose health is compromised in some way and may be reluctant to come to Mass in person. This would especially include any who are suffering acute or chronic illnesses that have compromised their immune systems, any who battle cancer or other terminal disease, people who have received an organ transplant and take medication to suppress the immune system, any recovering from surgery and elderly folks who feel at risk.

It is important to remember this Mass is for people with serious physical illnesses who seek a healing blessing from God through the sacrament of anointing of the sick. We want to provide a safe environment where they can come to worship and receive this sacrament with others of the church gathered around them.

If you are otherwise healthy and seeking the sacrament of anointing of the sick, the sacrament is provided to all who ask. Simply ask the priest before or after any Mass and he will give you the anointing, this would be especially important if you are preparing for an operation or a hospital stay.