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St. John Catholic Church

Memorial of Saint Monica

Thursday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time

August 27, 2026

Alleluia, Alleluia.

"Stay awake!

For you do not know when the Son of Man will come."

Alleluia, Alleluia.

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

Welcome Home!

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

"So too, you must be prepared,

For at an Hour you do not expect,

the Son of Man will come."

Fr. Timothy Ring

Sunday Gospel Meditation

August 23, 2026

My Catholic Life!

Daily Reflections

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Sermon for

August 23, 2026

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 08/23/26

The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 16:13-20

Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and He asked His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."

He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."

Then He strictly ordered His disciples to tell no one that He was the Christ.

August 23, 2026

Greetings,

I hope that you are well and surviving this recent heat spell.

I have attached the parish bulletin to the "About" pages for your perusal.

As the Diocese of Yakima celebrates it's 75th Anniversary I would draw your attention to the article in the bulletin on the two full color publications available to you at St. John. I have also included an attachment on the "News" pages which provides additional information. Copies of Treasures of the Diocese of Yakima and the Journey of Hope are available in the vestibule of St. John and in Purdy Hall. Copies of these publications are made available to you through a purchase by St. John. All contributions toward defraying these costs are greatly appreciated.

I have also attached to the "News" pages, local information on the following upcoming events:

1) Holy Family Men's Ministry

2) First Annual Christ the Teacher Catholic School "Pig Fest" Fundraiser.

4) Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington appeal to Help Make and Impact: Spokane Complex Fire.

I share with you the following catechetical, teaching (online) sources, with links, for you and for your family. I hope that you will find these of benefit:

A) Lord Teach Me to Pray. https://lordteachmetopray.com/https-lordteachmetopray-com-https-lordteachmetopray-com-about-the-series-the-series/the-series

B) Rev. Mike Schmitz https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0QzUlsjD3k3UnRBLz_Y3DYQGv-mQAqy0

C) Rev. Mike Schmitz https://catholicreligionteacher.com/fr-mike-schmitz/

D) What's Stopping You From Becoming Catholic? https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/called-to-communion-with-dr-david-anders

E) Catholic Answers Live https://www.catholic.com/audio/cal

Blessings to you and your family -- and stay cool out there!

Fr. Brooks

PS Scripture study will be coming to the parish with the school year. Details to follow.

Rev. Brooks F. Beaulaurier

Pastor

St. John Catholic Church

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