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The Church of St. John the Evangelist offers adult faith development, education and spiritual formation to assist in the discovery of the meaning and deeper knowledge of God’s plan in our lives.

Our primary source of enrichment in the parish is the weekend liturgy. In addition, we offer:

Life Issue Dialogue

An opportunity to reflect on the Church’s teachings while listening and reflecting on all sides of contemporary issues we face today. Noted experts and national authorities lead the discussion.For more information, contact Mary Vlazny.

Just Faith

A program of formation and conversion based on issues of peace and justice as they effect our lives. How do we live justly in the world today? The program is a national offering through Catholic Charities USA. The program meets weekly from September into May. Each 2 1/2 hour session will include reading a selected list of books, viewing videos, guest speakers, and lots of discussion. The process will also include retreats and hands-on experiences.For more information, contact Mary Vlazny.

Social Justice Issues

At the Church of St. John the Evangelist we offer ongoing education and ministry around the social dimensions of the Gospel.For more information, contact Mary Vlazny.

St. John Reads

A New Adult Enrichment opportunity - A simple process of reading a book at our own pace - For more information, contact Mary Vlazny.

Bible Studies

Offered on Tuesday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Maggie DeStazio.

Lenten and Advent Study Groups

Opportunity for adults to gather to pray and reflect on the upcoming Sunday reading, or to discuss various topics related to our Catholic faith, or a book related to spirituality. For more information contact Sr. Joanne Loecher or Maggie DeStazio at the Parish Office.

Communion and Liberation

Communion and Liberation is an ecclesial movement whose purpose is the education to Christian maturity of its adherents and collaboration in the mission of the Church in all the spheres of contemporary life. It began in Italy in 1954 when Fr Luigi Giussani established a Christian presence in Berchet high school in Milan with a group called Gioventù Studentesca (Student Youth), GS for short. The current name of the movement, Communion and Liberation (CL), appeared for the first time in 1969. It synthesizes the conviction that the Christian event, lived in communion, is the foundation of the authentic liberation of human being. The basic instrument for the formation of adherents is weekly catechesis, called “School of Community”. We meet for it each Friday at 7:00 pm here at St. Johns. No registration is required. Please contact Margaret Kelsey for more information.

Opportunities for Young Families

The Church of St. John the Evangelist provides opportunities for young families to get to know each other (both parents and kids), open to all families with children

Baptism and Beyond Family Potlucks – Opportunities for families with young children to gather and connect. Childcare and activities for children are provided. Parents gather to reflect on a topic and meet one another. Gathering is on a Sunday three times a year.

Weekly Summer Park Outings - Wednesday mornings. Gather with other young families at various Rochester city parks. A great way to meet new parishioners and friends and see some of the sites of Rochester!

Moms and Little Ones - meet during the school year on Wednesday Mornings at 10:00 a.m. Twice a month (1st and 3rd wednesday of each month), moms gather for support and time to pray and reflect on the Gospel for the coming Sunday. Child care is provided. For more information

Would you like more information?

Please contact Sr. Joanne Loecher at 507-288-7372 extension 18.