Readings for the Week of February 21, 2021 - February 28, 2021

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1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6/Mt 16:13-19
Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19/Mt 6:7-15
Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19/Lk 11:29-32
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8/Mt 7:7-12
Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8/Mt 5:20-26
Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8/Mt 5:43-48
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10
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On behalf of St. John Berchmans Parish, welcome to our website!  Please be patient as we continue to work on the development of the entire site and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.  Thank you and God Bless!


Upcoming Events:

                                                                                           
  •  Masses at St. John Berchmans will be held in Church every Saturday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 9:00am, until further notice. Enter church no more than 30 minutes before Mass begins through side door (handicap ramp).​  Remain 6 feet apart from others; families may sit together.  Face coverings are required unless excluded due to age or medical condition.
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  • Lenten weekday Masses are being held on Tuesday through Friday at 5:30pm with a Communion Service on Monday's at 5:30pm.   Way of the Cross on Friday's after the 5:30pm Mass.
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  • Fr. Ken will hear Confessions in front of the Parish Hall on Friday, February 26th, from 10:00am to 11:00am.
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  • 2021 Safe Environment Continuing Training is now available online.  If you have already completed the Initial Training, log into virtusonline.org.  Your new training is found under "Online Training Courses."
 
  • During Lent, St. John Berchmans will once again participate in Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl, a faith-in-action program that invites us to encounter the needs of the world with the hope of the Resurrection.  Rice Bowls can be obtained from the Church Office.
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  • ​Given the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of the past year, hope is the focus of the 2021 Bishop's Services Appeal.  We naturally long for hope in times of difficulty and struggle, and we seek healing and restoration when burdened and hurting.  And so, as caring Catholics, we understand the needs others express, and we welcome God's call to be His hands and feet, Bringing Hope and Healing to our families, our fellow Catholics, and all those who are hurting.  Our God is a God of hope.  Follow Him and heal our world.  Give to the 2021 BSA by visiting www.diolaf.org or texting DIOCESE to 41444.
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  • Confirmation Interviews have been rescheduled for THIS Wednesday, February 24th, from 3:15pm to 5:00pm, at the Parish Hall.  Please bring Mass Cards with you at this time.  If you have not returned Sponsor Form, please do so at this time.
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  • ​First Communion Dress Rehearsal and Pictures:  Saturday, February 27th—If taking family pictures, please arrive at 7:30am at the Church.  If not taking family pictures, please arrive at 8:00am at the Church.  Rehearsal will end at approximately 12:00 Noon.  Parent/Adult must accompany child!  
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  • First Communion Mass:  Wednesday, March 3rd—Please arrive at the Church at 6:30pm (Enter through front doors).  Mass begins at 7:00pm.  Please note:  Due to limited seating capacity in the Church during Phase 2 of Covid-19 Directives, only the Communicant and three people (parents/guests)  total of four people per pew  will be allowed to attend.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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  • Confirmation Dress Rehearsal and Pictures for Student and Sponsor:  Saturday, March 13th—If taking family pictures, please arrive at 8:30am at the Church.  If not taking family pictures, please arrive at 9:00am at the Church.  Rehearsal will end approximately at 12:00 Noon.  Student confessions will also be heard at this time.  Parents:  Love Letters will be given out at this time.  If you have not turned in your letter to the Church Office, please do so no later than Thursday, March 4th, at 2:00pm. 
 
  • Confirmation Mass:  Wednesday, March 17th—Student and Sponsor:  Please arrive at the Church at 6:00pm (Enter through front doors).  Mass begins at 6:30pm.  Please note:  Due to limited seating capacity in the Church during Phase 2 of Covid-19 Directives, only the Confirmand, Sponsor, and two people (parents/guests)  total of four people per pew  will be allowed to attend.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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  •  ​​Online contributions can still be made at:   https://diolaf.org/online-parish-giving.  Click on -- "Click Here to Give to Your Parish".  Choose donation amount and Church Parish -- (411-St. John Berchmans, Cankton).  Complete Donor Information, Payment Information, and Confirmation.  Thank you for your support!! ​ ​  ​​