Spiritual Devotion

Catholics believe that during the Mass which we attend each week (for some of us daily), the priest (during the consecration) speaks these words as he holds up the communion host, " ...He took bread and gave you thanks and praise. he broke the bread, gave it to his disciples and said: Take this all of you and eat it, this is my body which is given up for you." When the priest says, "this is my body," it is at that instant when, through the miracle of transubstantiation, the bread and wine which we offer as the bloodless sacrifice to our Lord truly become the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus.  It is His true Presence in the form of bread and wine.  It is Christ.

Perpetual Adoration

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is when the priest takes a consecrated host such as the one described above, and places it in a monstrance.  The monstrance is then placed in front of the tabernacle or on the altar of the church or a chapel for adoration.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration began at St. John's on January 6, 2002.  The chapel is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.  It is open to anyone who desires to spend quiet time in prayer, meditation, or reading.  Volunteers willing to make a one-hour commitment are most welcome to call the parish office at 625-3131 or email.

Prayer

Prayer as God's gift

Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or requesting of good things from God.  But when we pray, do we speak from the height of our pride and will, or "out of the depths" of a humble and contrite heart? He who humbles himself will be exalted; humility is the foundation of prayer.  Only when we humbly acknowledge that "we do not know how to pray as we ought," are we ready to receive freely the gift of prayer.  "Man is a beggar before God." (CCC 2559)

The Universal Call to Prayer

Man is in search of God.  In the act of creation, God calls every being from nothingness into existence. "Crowned with glory and honor," man is, after the angels, capable of acknowledging "how majestic is the name of the Lord in all the earth."  Even after losing through his sin his likeness to God, man remains an image of his Creator, and retains the desire for the one who calls him into existence.  All religions bear witness to men's essential search for God. (CCC 2566)

Devotional Ministries
Choose either quiet reflection to look within your self and connect with Christ or join in group prayer or faith sharing.

Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary’s mission is to strengthen the body of Christ in the Church by prayers, works and evangelization. Interested? Come to a meeting and listen to field reports from other members. Meetings are Wednesdays 9am in the Marian Room, St. John’s Parish Office. Call for more information.
Marian Prayer Group
Come join us Thursdays 7pm in the Adoration Chapel as we pray using the format recommended by Our Blessed Mother at Medjugorje. We pray especially for priests.
Rosary Leader before Mass
Are you looking for a way to express your spirituality? Consider leading the rosary 20 minutes before Mass on weekends.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Image
The image of Our Queen of Heaven and Protector of the Unborn, is available for members of our parish and community at large as a gentle reminder of Our Mother’s tender love for us. Further information about the image is provided in a take-home-kit along with a video about Guadalupe for the children. Call if you would like to display this image in your home for a week.
Prayer Network Ministry
This is a phone network of parishioners who pray for any serious/emergency situation.
Email Prayer Network Ministry
Network members are notified by email to pray for any serious/emergency situation.
Lead Small Bible Study Groups
Facilitate a small group bible study and share your spiritual values with others.
NEW! Traveling Trust Box for Vocations
Accept the Traveling Trust Box at a mass of your choosing, display it prominently in your home and pray daily the prayers that accompany the box for a week. Pray for all vocations, but particularly for religious vocations. You may add your own prayer intentions to the box.

Contact us for more about the Spiritual Devotion Ministries