Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 18, 2026

Alleluia, Alleluia.

"Shine like lights in the world as as you hold on to the word of life."

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

"Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar

and to God what belongs to God."

Fr. Timothy J. Ring

Sunday Gospel Meditation

October 18, 2026

My Catholic Life!

Daily Gospel Reflections

October 18, 2026

Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday Sermon

October 18, 2026

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 18, 2026

The Holy Gospel According to: Matthew 22:15-21

The Pharisees went off and plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech.
They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. And you are not concerned with anyone's opinion, for you do not regard a person's status. Tell us, then, what is your opinion: Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?" Knowing their malice, Jesus said, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin that pays the census tax." Then they handed him the Roman coin.

He said to them, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?" They replied, "Caesar's." At that he said to them, "Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God."

October 11, 2026

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:

St. John Catholic Church

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 128

Naches, WA 98937

Street Address:

206 Moxee Avenue

Naches, WA 98937

Office: (509) 653-2534 *

Email: stjohnnaches.onmicrosoft.com

Website: stjohnnaches.org

Pastor: Rev. Brooks F. Beaulaurier

SAINT OF THE DAY

October 18, 2026

Saint Luke

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Jesus confronts the Pharisees who asked if He thought it was lawful to pay the Census Tax. So Jesus asked them who's Image & Inscription of Authority they saw on the Coin, because He knew their malice was being used against Him.