APRIL 9, 2020
"The death of the Lord our God should not be a cause of shame for us; rather, it should be our greatest hope, our greatest glory. In taking upon himself the death that he found in us, he has most faithfully promised to give us life in him, such as we cannot have of ourselves." 
-St. Augustine
Holy Saturday-Sacrament of Reconciliation Opportunity

Drive up confessions will be offered this Saturday, April 11 from 10AM-12PM from the window of the Rectory (Yep! You read that right!). Please enter for confessions through the church parking lot from the west side of the campus and follow the signs to pull up on the left side of the road in front of the rectory garage/side entry. Please remain in your car with your windows up as you await your turn. When it's your turn, walk up to the marked window. The shade will be pulled for privacy. Father will hear your confession and then you are asked to return to your car and drive away. If there are more than one of you in the car, please have only one person get out of the car at a time. Remember, this is an excellent opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation for many so BE BOLD, BE BRIEF, and BE GONE! ;)

In anticipation of Easter, the church will not be open on Saturday. The church will be open for prayer only on Easter Sunday, April 12 from 12-6PM.
**our website will continue to host the most up-to-date information for your easy reference; if you know someone who needs to be added to the Daily Update please email communications@stjohns-savage.org.
HOLY WEEK & EASTER MASS SCHEDULE
Holy Week and Easter Masses 
all via livestream linked below

April 9/Holy Thursday: 7PM
April 10/Good Friday: 3PM
April 11/Easter Vigil: 8:30PM
April 12/Easter: 10AM
LITURGY GUIDES
Click the liturgy cover above to access the online liturgy guide for each livestream service.
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
Given the Governor's extension of the Stay at Home Order until May 4, please note we will continue the following schedule through May 3 and continue to keep you updated through frequent, although not daily, email updates. This is the best way to stay connected to parish liturgies and events. To get added to this list, please send an email to welcome@stjohns-savage.org.
 
  • The parish office REMAINS CLOSED. 
  • Messages can be left on parish office voicemail or email welcome@stjohns-savage.org. Email is the best way to contact us.
  • Door #11 is open daily from 9AM-6PM Monday-Saturday and noon-6PM on Sunday to allow entrance for those wishing to pray only. Please note that on Good Friday, the church will be open from 9AM-2:30PM and will be closed Holy Saturday, April 11.
  • The school office/building IS CLOSED.
  • The church atrium is CLOSED.
  • Adoration is CLOSED.
  • Please contact Beth Prendi (bprendi@stjohns-savage.org) with regard to funerals and other pastoral care needs/concerns.
  • There are no baptisms at this time.
  • Livestream Masses will continue to be offered on Sundays at 10am and M-F at 8am; all Masses are recorded so they can be viewed at anytime on our youtube channel.
  • Next opportunity for confession is: Saturday, April 11 (Drive up at the Rectory) from 10AM-12PM; Saturday confessions will continue to be offered; we will provide updated details next week

All events previously scheduled through May 3, per the national order, will not occur as scheduled. Events that have the potential of being rescheduled will have details communicated as information becomes clear.
Do you long for your connection time after weekday Mass? We do too! We are offering a connection point for you to join together virtually through Zoom, an online meeting hangout service.

This new "Virtual After Mass Gathering" will be at 9AM on Mondays, beginning next Monday, April 13.
You will use the link below to join then enter the CODE. To keep this private and secure, if you'd like to participate, you will need to email Beth Prendi at bprendi@stjohns-savage.org to get the code. Some who already responded to the survey may have already been emailed the code.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Celebrate God’s Gift of Mercy
Divine Mercy Sunday-April 19

This year we will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday via livestream immediately following the 10am Mass. See the links below to learn more about the devotion of Divine Mercy. Our Lord gave St. Faustina the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and a 9 day Novena to prepare for this devotion. If possible, you should go to confession and pray this Novena of Chaplets beginning on Good Friday and continue for the nine days leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday.

Our Lord told St. Faustina “ By this novena, I will grant every possible grace to souls. Especially at the hour of death ” (Diary 796) (1224) “ Jesus, I Trust in You ” (327) “ I am Love and Mercy itself ”(1074)... Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet (699)... My Mercy is greater than your sins and those of the entire world (1485).
  
In addition to the links below, pamphlets to pray the Novena can be picked up inside the parish office using door 11 during open church hours.      

RESOURCES
Music can be a balm for the soul. This playlist is the perfect mix for feeling the fullness of the Triduum. Give it a listen, and enjoy!
How can we be praying for you? How can we help you with any special needs? Click the button below to indicate how we can pray for you or if you are in need of help or resources. We want to support you during this difficult time.
DAILY MASS
We are pleased to be able to bring St. John's daily Mass into your homes.Feel free to invite family and and friends by sharing the link to our YouTube Channel (below) or invite them to search for us at St. John's Savage.

*Please note, this week is Holy Week. Daily Mass will resume again next week on Monday, April 13 at 8AM.
WAYS TO GIVE
Envelopes:  
If you currently use envelopes provided by St. John’s, those can be mailed to the church. Contributions can be mailed in any manner even if you do not have the envelopes we provide. You can also drop off your envelope during building open hours (M-F from 9AM-6PM) through door #11.
On-line giving:  
A special thank you to all who currently give electronically. eGiving is faster, more secure and provides much needed donation consistency. If you’d like to register to give in this manner (either with an on-going contribution or one time gift), or make a change to your existing gift, please click   here .
Text to give:  
Electronic and traditional givers accustomed to texting can now give through text giving as well. Make one-time or recurring offerings by simply texting the amount you wish to give to our secure account at 833-351-0063. It's a convenient solution when you can't attend services or don't have cash or checks with you. *A minimum $5.00 donation is needed.