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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

"As high as the Heavens are above the Earth,

so high are my Ways above your Ways and

my Thoughts above your Thoughts ."

Fr. Timothy Ring

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September 20, 2026

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September 20, 2026

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The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 20:1-16a

Jesus told His disciples this parable:
"The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage,
he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o'clock, the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.' So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o'clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o'clock, the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, 'Why do you stand here idle all day?' They answered, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard.' When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, 'Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.'

When those who had started about five o'clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more,
but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, 'These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day's burden and the heat.'

He said to one of them in reply, 'My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?'

Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last."

September 13, 2026

Greetings,

I hope that you are well and enjoying the fall weather.

As usual, I have attached the parish Sunday Bulletin to the "About" pages. I hope that you will find it of value; perhaps especially the Question Box that addresses the Church's position on the Death Penalty.

A reminder that OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes have begun in the parish for all those who are discerning entering into the Catholic Church, or perhaps for those Catholics who simply wish to learn more about their Catholic faith. Please see the bulletin for details. Invite you to join our journey of faith.

A note as well that, as previously announced, the parish will be offering a Scripture Study class this fall. The details will follow within the coming weeks.

Finally, a reminder that the parish celebrates morning Mass each Tuesday through Friday at 8:30am. The rosary is prayed each Wednesday morning at 8:00am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Thursday after the morning Mass.

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

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