Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time

October 12, 2026

Alleluia, Alleluia.

"If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts."

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

"For Freedom Christ set us free;

so stand Firm and do not submit again

to the Yoke of Slavery."

Fr. Timothy J. Ring

Sunday Gospel Meditation

October 11, 2026

My Catholic Life!

Daily Gospel Reflections

October 12, 2026

Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Sermon

October 11, 2026

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 11, 2026

The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 22:1-14

Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the people in parables, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come. A second time he sent other servants, saying, 'Tell those invited: "Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast."'
Some ignored the invitation and went away, one to his farm, another to his business. The rest laid hold of his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.

The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, 'The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come. Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.' The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to meet the guests, he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment. The king said to him, 'My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?' But he was reduced to silence.

Then the king said to his attendants, 'Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.' Many are invited, but few are chosen."

October 11, 2026

For the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Greetings,

I hope that you are well as we move into the second full week of October; the month that the Church dedicates to the rosary, and to the praying of it. I have included below a link that I hope will all of us better understand the rosary as a sacramental and as a way for all of us to draw closer to God through Mary. https://rosarycongressusa.org/pray-the-holy-rosary/

As usual, I have attached this weekend's bulletin -- the correct one, to the "About" pages. I hope that you will find it enlightening.

In news around the parish, as I have recently mentioned that the parish will, in the near future, be launching a study course in Sacred Scripture. I hope that you will be able to participate in this study. Details to be announced at Mass, social media and in the parish bulletin.

Many of you are aware that I have, just this weekend, returned from a conference, a retreat held in Florida focused on honing the skills of the 28 priests from around the globe in attendance in the art of what is referred to in the Church as "Spiritual Direction." This last week was only the beginning of what will be an ongoing course, composed of many segments, all in the hope of better guiding the Catholic faithful in our parishes in their spiritual life, in their journey to God. I have included a primer on Spiritual Direction at the following link. https://archindy.org/guidelines-for-spiritual-direction

I myself have found the guidance of my Spiritual Director to be most beneficial in my life. It is my hope to provide such direction not only to Catholics, but as well to Christians from outside the Catholic tradition who seek such direction.

Blessings to you and your family.

Fr. Brooks

P.S. Catechesis classes for our youth are to begin soon; including sacramental preparation (First Communion and Confirmation). We look forward to seeing your children in class! If you have questions or concerns, please contact the parish at the phone number below.

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

SAINT OF THE DAY

October 12, 2026

Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos

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The Parable of the Wedding Feast - All are invited to the Kingdom of Heaven, but only for those who behave appropriately and live their lives according to God's Will.