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Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time

August 07, 2026

Alleluia, Alleluia.

"Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven."

Alleluia, Alleluia.

Mass, Adoration, S.O.R., & Prayer Times

Saint John Catholic Church

Physical Location: Mailing Address:

206 Moxee Ave. P.O. Box 128

Naches, WA 98937 Naches, WA 98937

Church Office: 509 - 653-2534

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"Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his Cross, and follow me."

Fr. Timothy Ring

Sunday Gospel Meditation

August 02, 2026

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Daily Reflections

Friday, August 07, 2026

Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Sermon

August 02, 2026

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 08/2/26

The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 14:13-21

When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, He withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed Him on foot from their towns. When He disembarked and saw the vast crowd, His heart was moved with pity for them, and He cured their sick.

When it was evening, the disciples approached Him and said, “This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves.” But they said to Him,
“Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.”

Then He said, “Bring them here to me,” and He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven,
He said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over—twelve wicker baskets full. Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children.

For the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 02, 2026

Greetings,

I hope that all is well with you and your family.

As I compose this email I realize that I am one day late. My apologies. I shall be brief.

As usual, I have attached the most current bulletin to the "About" pages for your perusal. I hope that you find it useful. I would draw your attention in particular to the Question Box this week which addresses the Ninth Commandment, "Thou shalt not bear false witness."

I have also attached an article to the "Liturgy" pages from the Saint Paul Center on the Feast of the Transfiguration of The Lord which the Church celebrates this Thursday on August 6th. The Mass of the Day will be celebrated at St. John/Naches at the usual time of 8:30am. Following Mass will be Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; for as long as you wish to remain with Our Lord. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be heard after Mass on the same day. I hope that you will join us on Thursday for part of or all of these liturgies.

Finally I have, for your information, included below for your review a link on the liturgical theology of the Feast of the Transfiguration of The Lord. I hope you will find it helpful.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Blessings,

Fr. Brooks

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2025-08-06

Rev. Brooks F. Beaulaurier

Pastor

St. John Catholic Church, Naches, WA