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NEWSLETTER | September 23, 2026

Season of Creation - Neighborhood Clean-up at St. John

September 26 | 10 AM- 12 PM |

St. John Courtyard

A wonderful opportunity for adults and children to beautify the neighborhood, have fun, and earn service hours!

Gloves, litter grabbers, garbage bags, and safety vests wil be provided.

FR. PARRISH'S PASTORAL LETTER:

AUTUMN ADDITION

Click here to read the letter.

Fr. Parrish shares several exciting updates for our Parish Family this fall, including the hiring of our new Director of Pastoral Ministry, plans to celebrate ALL Sunday Masses at one location during Advent, upcoming faith formation and sacramental programs, and important liturgy and facilities updates.

Please take a moment to read the letter. For the latest Parish Family news and announcements, visit www.pf14.org.

ALPHA - Open Invitation to Open Conversations

Wednesday nights starting on September 23!

Mark your calendars today for this 11-week program!

Sept 23, 30; Oct 7, 14, 21, 28;

November 4, 11, 18, 25; December 2

For more info, visit www.pf14.org/alpha-course

or contact Claire Shea at cshea@parishfamily14.org.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY

Everyone has a voice and an opinion, what's yours?

Click here to share your thoughts by answering three questions.

What opportunities do you see to better serve people within our parishes and the wider community?
What challenges are we facing within our Parish Family?
What challenges do you see that exist in the wider community?

September 9-October 31, 2026

To learn more about our Partners in the Gospel Journey, read Fr. Parrish's pastoral letter.

If you prefer pen and paper, printed copies are available in the vestibule.

In Preparation for the Feast of St. Michael

You are invited to

CONSECRATE TO ST. MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL

Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:00 PM at St. Benedict

Join us for an evening of grace, protection, and spiritual renewal as we consecrate ourselves to the powerful protection of St. Michael the Archangel.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Donald William Allen

September 26, 2026 | 11 AM Mass | St. Benedict

Reception to follow in the School Cafeteria.

HAM and PANCAKE BREAKFAST at St. Alphonsus

On Sunday, September 27, the men of the

Holy Name Society will serve a ham and pancake breakfast after the 9 AM Mass, at the St. Alphonsus Family Center.

Donations are gratefully accepted.

All members of the Parish Family are invited to attend. Bringing family, friends and neighbors is encouraged.

NEED A RIDE? HAVE AN EXTRA SEAT?

We’re organizing a new Carpooling Ministry to help everyone stay connected to parish life especially older parishioners and others who are unable to drive.

If you can offer a ride or need transportation, please sign up!

Carpools can help parishioners attend weekday and weekend Masses, parish events, and other activities while building friendships and caring for one another along the way.

Sharing an extra seat may be a simple gesture, but it can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life!

BUMP-IT-UP 2026

September 29-October 22

Get ready to dig deep and compete in our annual St. John/St. Al FUNraiser!

BOOK GROUP

October 1, 7 PM |St. Benedict Book Group at St. Mary Room (upper level of Parish Center); In September, we are reading Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, a memoir by Trevor Noah, which we will discuss at our October meeting. Our October selection is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. To join, please contact Brenda at bjandmes@msn.com.

BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO NIGHT

Hosted by St. Alphonsus Parish School

October 3 | 6:30 PM |St. Alphonsus School Gymnasium

Join us for a fun-filled evening for the whole community! Reconnect with friends, win great prizes, and kick off the new school year with a little friendly competition. Click here for more details.

CREATE YOUR OWN ROSARY

October 3 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |St. Alphonsus Wilson Room

Join the Crafting for a Cause group for a hands-on rosary-making class led by parishioner Philip Orquia!

You will learn how to create cord rosaries, chain rosaries, or rosary bracelets. All materials will be provided!

Come create something beautiful to enrich your prayer life or give as a heartfelt gift!

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Begins October 4—right after St. Benedict’s 11:00 AM Mass, head over to the St. Benedict Parish Center.

You don’t have to grieve alone. Join our Grief Support Group, a safe and compassionate space to share, listen, and find hope alongside others who understand. Click here for more info.

SEASON OF CREATION

Blessing of the Pets

October 4 | 12-12:30 PM | St. John Courtyard

For everyone's safety, dogs must be leashed or in a secure carrier. All other animals must be in a secure carrier.

Click here for the whole Season of Creation schedule.

Click here for ways to care for creation.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & RECONCILIATION

Open to baptized children 7 years of age and/or in the second grade.

Choose from two class locations and schedules.
Classes are for both children and parents/guardians.
Classes begin October 4.

More information.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Daniel Pelfrey at dpelfrey@parishfamily14.org.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Robert Ruffner funeral - Saturday, October 17, 11AM at St. Benedict. Reception to follow at the School Cafeteria.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION

All baptized Catholic youth in 7th grade and above are invited to join.
Classes start on October 25.
Classes are Sundays after the 11am mass at St. Benedict School auditorium (unless otherwise noted).

More information.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Daniel Pelfrey at dpelfrey@parishfamily14.org.

ST. AL/JOHN BASKETBALL REGISTRATION

Games start in early November and run through January!

Registration Fee: The registration fee is $125. Full and partial scholarships are always available – no questions asked. Please contact Brian Haid AD, stjohnad@st-johnschool.org, for a scholarship request.

Jerseys: A St. John/Al reversable jersey is required. If you do not have a jersey, you will have the option to add a reversable basketball jersey during registration. The cost of a jersey is $50. Used jerseys are available in the uniform exchange.

Volunteers: We have over a 200+ players in St. Al/John CYO basketball. Please consider volunteering for CYO sports; it is a fun way to earn your volunteer hours! You can register as a volunteer when you register your player for the season. Be sure you are logged in with the email you want to use for coaching (e.g., not your significant others')

More information on the St. John CYO website.

EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE

Click here for events happening throughout the Archdiocese.

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