Tuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time

October 20, 2026

Alleluia, Alleluia.

"Be vigilant at all times and pray that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man."

Alleluia, Alleluia.

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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

"Blessed are those Servants whom the Master

finds vigilant on his arrival."

Fr. Timothy J. Ring

Sunday Gospel Meditation

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My Catholic Life!

Daily Gospel Reflections

October 20, 2026

Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Sermon

October 18, 2026

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 18, 2026

The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 22:15-21

The Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech.
They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyone's opinion, for you do not regard a person's status. Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?" Knowing their malice, Jesus said, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin that pays the census tax." Then they handed him the Roman coin.

He said to them, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?" They replied, "Caesar's." At that he said to them, "Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God."

October 18, 2026

For the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings,

I have, as usual, attached the bulletin for the parish to the "About" pages for your perusal. I draw your attention in particular to the upcoming All Saints Day gathering to be held in Purdy Hall this coming Saturday, October 24th after the 5:00 pm Vigil Mass. I look forward to seeing all of you there.

I have also attached to the "News" pages, a flyer for the upcoming Fall Youth Retreat, for ages 18 to 26. This retreat is sponsored by Central Washington University Catholic Campus Ministry (CWU/CCM). I hope that all of our teens and young adults will be able to attend. Please do not allow concerns over costs of the retreat keep you from attending. Your parish stands ready to financially assist those who wish to attend.

Finally, I have attached a flyer in promotion of the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It will be held at the Highland Food Bank in Tieton. Please see the attached flyer on the "News" pages for details.

Blessings to you and your family.

Fr. Brooks

St. John Catholic Church

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 128

Naches, WA 98937

Street Address:

206 Moxee Avenue

Naches, WA 98937

Office: (509) 653-2534

Email: stjohnnaches.onmicrosoft.com

Website: stjohnnaches.org

Pastor: Rev. Brooks F. Beaulaurier

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October 20, 2026

Saint Paul of the Cross

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Jesus confronts the Pharisees who asked if He thought it was lawful to pay the Census Tax. So Jesus asked them who's Image & Inscription of Authority they saw on the Coin, because He knew their malice was being used against Him.