Celebrate Pentecost
Pentecost was a life-changing, transformative event for the Apostles and the followers of Jesus. It made their faith in the Lord real and gave them the power to live a new life in Jesus.
Pentecost Novena
For nine days, the Apostles and the Virgin Mary prayed in the Upper Room, just as Jesus had asked:
“He enjoined them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for “the promise of the Father about which you have heard me speak; for John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the holy Spirit.” Acts 1:4-5
On the tenth day, the Holy Spirit came upon them in power, as strong driving wind and tongues of fire, bringing the Church to life as the Apostles began fearlessly proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus to all.
“The Church of Christ is always in a situation of Pentecost: she is always gathered in the Upper Room in prayer, and at the same time, driven by the powerful wind of the Spirit, she is always on the streets preaching.” St. John Paul II
Please join us for this year’s Upper Room Pentecost Novena! From Friday, May 30 - Friday, June 6, we will gather in the Parish Activities Center from 7—8p.m. for Eucharistic Adoration, worship, and a short teaching on the Holy Spirit and what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. We will pray for the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be poured out on us and experience the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, who brings to life graces of our baptism. The Holy Spirit not only sets on fire all that we have already received but comes again in power to equip us with his gifts for service and mission.
Special Pentecost Evening of Adoration, Praise & Worship
Please join us Friday, June 7, 7p.m. in the church for this powerful time of prayer!
Pentecost Vigil Mass and Overnight Adoration
On June 7, on Larsen Field, we will gather for the culmination of our Novena with the celebration of the Extended Pentecost Vigil Mass at 7p.m. After Mass, we will move into a time of fellowship with our parish family as we enjoy a chance to connect and celebrate. The parish will offer pizza and ice cream.
Eucharistic Adoration will continue overnight on Larsen Field until 7a.m. Sunday morning as parishioners continue to intercede, pray, and spend time with Jesus in the quiet of the night.
7a.m. Benediction and the Eucharist will be reposed.
All are welcome. Please join us as we celebrate Pentecost at St. John.
Come, Holy Spirit!
A Week at a Glance:
Friday, May 30 - Pentecost Novena, 7p.m., in the PAC.
Saturday, May 31 - Pentecost Novena, 7p.m., in the PAC.
Sunday, June 1 - Pentecost Novena, 7p.m., in the PAC.
Monday, June 2 - Pentecost Novena, 7p.m., in the PAC.
Tuesday, June 3 - Pentecost Novena, 7p.m., in the PAC.
Wednesday, June 4 - Pentecost Novena, 7p.m., in the PAC.
Thursday, June 5 - Pentecost Novena, 7p.m., in the PAC.
Friday, June 6 - Pentecost Novena, 7p.m., in the PAC.
Saturday, June 7 - Larsen Field
7p.m. Vigil Mass
Food and Fellowship after Mass
Eucharistic Adoration until 7a.m. on Sunday
Sunday, June 8 - Pentecost Sunday
