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In-Between Times
In-Between TimesParish Health Ministry

In-Between Times

Life is filled with clear beginnings and endings. As wonderful and/or sad as these times may be, the majority of life is filled with in-between times. These are the spaces…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJune 25, 20254 min Read More
Our Cup Runneth Over: Nurturing a Culture ofAbundance (Pt. 2)
Our Cup Runneth Over: Nurturing a Culture ofAbundance (Pt. 2)Parish Health Ministry

Our Cup Runneth Over: Nurturing a Culture ofAbundance (Pt. 2)

In last month’s Messenger we laid out the case that our culture in the developed world can be seen as one of false scarcity. In other words, many of us…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJune 25, 20254 min Read More
Half Empty or Half Full? Pt. 1
Half Empty or Half Full? Pt. 1Parish Health Ministry

Half Empty or Half Full? Pt. 1

So goes the question that attempts to discern how you look at your life and at the world.  Do you see your life as lacking essential elements that you need…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJune 25, 20254 min Read More
2025 Southern Deanery Picnic at St. James
2025 Southern Deanery Picnic at St. JamesUncategorized

2025 Southern Deanery Picnic at St. James

Join us for the Southern Deanery picnic at St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments will be provided. All those…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJune 25, 20251 min Read More
Women’s Medical Respite
Women’s Medical RespiteOutreach Ministry Group

Women’s Medical Respite

About the Women's Medical Respite In March of 2024, the Women's Medical Respite moved from rental properties with the Kitchen, Inc., into our own home at 1902 E. Page St. …
Kevin GriceKevin GriceMarch 31, 20253 min Read More
A Night of Fellowship and Flavor: Lenten Fish Fry at St. John’s Episcopal Church
A Night of Fellowship and Flavor: Lenten Fish Fry at St. John’s Episcopal ChurchEvangelism CommitteeServices and Events

A Night of Fellowship and Flavor: Lenten Fish Fry at St. John’s Episcopal Church

On a crisp evening in the heart of Springfield, nearly 70 souls gathered at St. John's Episcopal Church for the much-anticipated Lenten Fish Fry, sponsored by the dedicated members of…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceMarch 22, 20252 min Read More
Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Relief and DevelopmentOutreach Ministry Group

Episcopal Relief and Development

The Outreach Ministry Group have chosen "Nurture & Nourish The Earliest Learners" as our Episcopal Relief & Development Lenten project. This program helps young children develop thinking, communication, social, emotional…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceMarch 9, 20251 min Read More
Bishop Diane’s Farewell Mass and Dinner
Bishop Diane’s Farewell Mass and DinnerServices and Events

Bishop Diane’s Farewell Mass and Dinner

The deaneries of The Diocese of West Missouri are inviting you to the Bishop’s Farewell Party in each deanery to commemorate Bishop Diane’s service and ministry to our diocese. The…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceFebruary 27, 20251 min Read More
Lenten Fish Fry – March 21st, 6 pm
Lenten Fish Fry – March 21st, 6 pmServices and Events

Lenten Fish Fry – March 21st, 6 pm

Join us for a St. John's tradition! All you can eat fried fish, french fries, hush puppies, and coleslaw - Suggested $10 donation or bring a dessert, side dish or…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceFebruary 24, 20251 min Read More
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper! March, 4th 5 pm – 7 pm
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper! March, 4th 5 pm – 7 pmServices and Events

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper! March, 4th 5 pm – 7 pm

What is Shrove Tuesday? Shrove Tuesday is a day of indulging in the rich, fatty foods that were traditionally abstained from during Lent. Making pancakes was a way to use…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceFebruary 23, 20252 min Read More
Ash Wednesday – March 5th Noon & 6 pm
Ash Wednesday – March 5th Noon & 6 pmServices and Events

Ash Wednesday – March 5th Noon & 6 pm

The first of the forty days of Lent, named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of worshipers at Ash Wednesday services. The ashes are a sign…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceFebruary 23, 20251 min Read More
Annual Chili Cook-Off!
Annual Chili Cook-Off!Outreach Ministry Group

Annual Chili Cook-Off!

St. John's OfficeSt. John's OfficeOctober 10, 20241 min Read More
Understanding Loneliness and Its Impact on Health
Understanding Loneliness and Its Impact on HealthParish Health Ministry

Understanding Loneliness and Its Impact on Health

DioceseDioceseJuly 5, 20241 min Read More
What is Eating the Leaves of My Plants?
What is Eating the Leaves of My Plants?The Green Team

What is Eating the Leaves of My Plants?

DioceseDioceseJuly 1, 20241 min Read More
Outreach Report for 6-2024
Outreach Report for 6-2024Outreach Ministry Group

Outreach Report for 6-2024

Much continues to go forward with Outreach. In June we will again collect easy-to-open food for children at home in the summer. July will be the time to focus on…
DioceseDioceseJune 1, 20241 min Read More

Mass Schedule

Sung Mass: Sunday Morning at 10:30 am (also streamed live on Facebook).

Vigil Mass: Saturday at 4:00 pm

Said Mass: Wednesday at 6:00 pm (September – May)

 Healing Mass: Thursday at Noon