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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 13, 2026

Alleluia, Alleluia.

"I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: Love one another as I have loved you."

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

"Forgive your Neighbor's Injustice;

then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven."

Fr. Timothy Ring

Sunday Gospel Meditation

September 13, 2026

My Catholic Life!

Daily Reflections

September 13, 2026

Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Sermon

September 13, 2026

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 09/13/26

The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 18:21-35

Peter approached Jesus and asked Him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me,
how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants.

When he began the accounting, a debtor was brought before him who owed him a huge amount. Since he had no way of paying it back, his master ordered him to be sold, along with his wife, his children, and all his property, in payment of the debt. At that, the servant fell down, did him homage, and said, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full.’ Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him the loan.

When that servant had left, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a much smaller amount. He seized him and started to choke him, demanding, ‘Pay back what you owe.’ Falling to his knees, his fellow servant begged him,
‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.’ But he refused. Instead, he had the fellow servant put in prison until he paid back the debt.

Now when his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were deeply disturbed, and went to their master and reported the whole affair. His master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?’ Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt.

So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.”

September 06, 2026

Greetings,

I hope that this text finds you well.

I have attached the bulletin for St. John for this week. I hope that you will find it useful.

For your information, I will be joining my brother priests for the 2026 Convocation of Diocesan Priests to be held in Richland beginning the afternoon of Monday September 21, through Friday September 23. As usual, I will be returning for the weekend liturgies. Before departing for the convocation I will celebrate Mass at the parish at 8:30pm Monday September 21.

Also, for your information, plans are presently underway to present to the parish a Scripture Study class. Please watch for details in your email and in the bulletin.

As well, the parish is pleased to offer OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) not only for those discerning entering the Catholic Church, but also for those Catholics who seek a greater understanding of their Catholic faith. The classes will be held beginning this Wednesday in the parish hall at 6:30pm. All are welcome.

Blessings to you and your family.

Fr. Brooks

Rev. Brooks F. Beaulaurier

Pastor

St. John Catholic Church

Physical Address:

206 Moxee Avenue

Naches, WA 98937

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 128
Naches, WA 98937

Office: 509.653.2534

Website: stjohnnaches.org