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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 09, 2026

Alleluia, Alleluia.

"I wait for the Lord; my Soul waits for His Word."

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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"Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your Salvation."

Fr. Timothy Ring

Sunday Gospel Meditation

August 09, 2026

My Catholic Life!

Daily Reflections

Sunday, August 09, 2026

Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Sermon

August 09, 2026

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 08/09/26

The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 14:22-33

After He had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. After doing so, He went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening, He was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it.

During the fourth watch of the night, He came toward them walking on the sea.
When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to Him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.”

Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus, but when He saw how strong the wind was, he became frightened and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did Him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.”

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