Saturday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time

November 14, 2026

Alleluia, Alleluia.

"God has called us through the Gospel, to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ."

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

The Lord said, "Pay Attention to what the dishonest Judge says. Will not God then secure the Rights of His Chosen Ones who call out to Him Day and Night? Will He be slow to answer them? I tell you, He will see to it that Justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will He find Faith on Earth?"

Fr. Timothy J. Ring

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 8, 2026

The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 25:1-13

Jesus told his disciples this parable:
"The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps. Since the bridegroom was long delayed,
they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

At midnight, there was a cry, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'
Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise ones replied, 'No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.'

While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked. Afterwards the other virgins came and said, 'Lord, Lord, open the door for us!' But he said in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.' Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour."

November 8, 2026

Rev. 11/14/26

For the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings,

I hope that this email finds you well.

I have attached the bulletin to the "About" pages for the parish for your perusal. I draw your attention in particular to the article on the Holy Spirit; which is often the subject of discussion and questions by many Christians, including Catholics. This the first of a series of articles that you will find in the bulletin on this subject in the weeks to follow.

As you can see on the back page of the bulletin, during the first week of November (November 1 to November 7 2026) we celebrate and pray for vocations to: the priesthood, holy matrimony, religious life, and the permanent diaconate. We are reminded most especially during this time (and every week) of the importance for all Catholics to support those in life who are discerning where God is calling them to serve Him -- wherever that might be. We are also reminded, in the words of Pope St. John Paul II, that though everyone has a role, a place and purpose in our Church and most especially that; “There can be no Eucharist without the priesthood, just as there can be no priesthood without the Eucharist.”

Let us all continue to pray for our friends and family members who are discerning a call to serve our Church; and most especially for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and to religious life. I urge you to, also in the words of Pope St. John Paul II; "to be not afraid" to approach those in your world who are in the midst of discerning a vocation -- or who you believe may be discerning. Now is not the time to be shy in such matters! Mother Church needs all of us to be bold and brave!

On parish matters, we will be launching a scripture study course beginning the First Week of Advent, which opens November 29. Many in the parish have expressed an interest in such a course and we are excited to make this announcement. Details to follow in the bulletin.

Blessings to you and your family.

Fr. Brooks

Pastor

Rev. Brooks F. Beaulaurier

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

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November 14, 2026

Saint Gertrude the Great

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November 14, 2026

A Reminder, or perhaps an Initial Request of you.

Greetings,

I hope that your weekend is going well.

The parish, and the greater Naches, is in need of your assistance to help those in need this Thanksgiving. As many of you are aware, we are working together with two other faith communities to assist those who would not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal.

I have again included (below) an excerpt from a previous bulletin in relation to a Thanksgiving service project drawing together our parish, the faith community of Peace of Christ Church in Naches as well as the local Naches Church of the Nazarene. With all three of our churches working together we can make a difference!

My thanks to those who have already stepped forward with your donations!

PLEASE HAVE ALL FOOD DONATIONS DROPPED OFF AT PURDY HALL/ST. JOHN PARISH NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 18, 2026.

God bless you for your kindness and your generosity!

Fr. Brooks

Pastor

I hope that this note finds you and your family well as we move into November and the chilly weather.

This week I was contacted by Pastor Scott Klepach of Naches. Some of you may know Scott as he is the pastor of the Peace of Christ Church here in Naches. As most of you may know, this church is located but a short walk from St. John.

Pastor Scott called me seeking our parish’s involvement in a local project to assist those in need over the Thanksgiving holiday; to provide a number of families in our area with the essentials to assist them in preparing a Thanksgiving dinner for their family.

He also reached out to Pastor Andrew Sinift; who is the pastor of the local Church of the Nazarene here in Naches -- also located but a short walk from St. John! Naches is indeed a walkabout town!

Both of these faith communities have agreed to participate in this Corporal Work (Feed the Hungry) and are asking our parish to be part of this act of kindness. After much consideration and prayer; I have, on your behalf, agreed to join the other faith communities in this effort. It is my hope that we will be as generous with these families in need as he has been with those in need in the past, specifically the Catholic Charities Food Bank in Union Gap. Please join as a support worthy effort.

For your information, this project is being coordinated at least in part by Mary L. Rennie of the Peace of Christ Church and Christina Munroe of the Naches Valley School District.

They have provided the following list of food items that hopefully will be able to allow us to support a minimum of three or perhaps more families.

Following is the list of items:

--Turkey or ham

--Stove Top stuffing mix (assuming they may not have fixings to make stuffing from scratch) or a sack of stuffing

--Sack of Potatoes

--Gravy Mix

--Can of Green Beans/Can of Corn

--Canned pumpkin

--Pie crust

--Whipped Cream package

--Rolls or loaf of bread

--Butter

--Applesauce or Cranberries