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St. John Catholic Church

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 02, 2026

Alleluia, Alleluia.

"One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God."

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

Welcome Home!

"Come to me heedfully, listen, that you may have Life.

I will renew with you the everlasting Covenant,

the Benefits assured to David."

Fr. Timothy Ring

Sunday Gospel Meditation

August 02, 2026

My Catholic Life!

Daily Reflections

Sunday, August 01, 2026

Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Sermon

August 02, 2026

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 08/2/26

The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 14:13-21

When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, He withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed Him on foot from their towns. When He disembarked and saw the vast crowd, His heart was moved with pity for them, and He cured their sick.

When it was evening, the disciples approached Him and said, “This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves.” But they said to Him,
“Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.”

Then He said, “Bring them here to me,” and He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven,
He said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over—twelve wicker baskets full. Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children.

July 26, 2026

rev. 08/02/26

Greetings,

I hope that this email finds you well.

I have, as usual, attached the weekly bulletin for the parishes to the "About" pages for your perusal. I hope that you will find it useful.

Greetings to my friends in the Upper Yakima Valley -- most especially to the faithful of St. Juan Diego parish. I hope that you are doing well and staying cool in the hot weather!

As many of you may be aware, this Thursday (July 30th) marks my final weekend with you on the altar at St. Juan Diego. I will of course be celebrating the Mass this Thursday, as usual, at 7:00pm. Mass will be preceded by a Holy Hour and Confessions at 6:00pm.

Next Sunday (August 2) officially marks the transition date for Fr. Kelly to begin his time of service as your pastor. He will be assisted by Fr. Christian Melendez. I am confident that you will give them the same level of support that you showed me during my six years of service at St. Juan Diego. At the request of Bishop Tyson I will continue to serve as pastor of St. John parish in Naches.

It is said that it is the people of a parish that contribute greatly to making a man the priest that he proves to be. The same can be said for me. I am indebted to the people of St. Juan Diego (and the people of St. John) as I feel that you have contributed greatly to my growth as a priest in my years as your pastor. May God continue to bless you and your family in his abundant kindness.

Fr. Brooks

Pastor

PS Also, please find attached to the "Liturgy" pages, the Eucharist Family Kit published by Sadlier Religion. I hope that you will find it useful in catechizing your children or your grandchildren.

Rev. Brooks F. Beaulaurier

St. John Catholic Church, Naches, WA