Celebration for Fr. Ramon Owera on June 4th

Just a reminder that on Sunday, June 4th, we will celebrate Fr. Ramon Owera’s birthday and honor his Jubilee Anniversary (25 years as a priest)!

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Mass at 9:30 am at The Community of Holy Rosary and St. John
660 S. Ohio Ave. (corner of Ohio and Newton), Columbus, Ohio

Program and Reception after in the St. John Community Center
640 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus, Ohio (entrance in back of building)

Parking in the back of the community center or on area streets.

If you are attending from outside the parish, please register on Eventbrite so we can plan for the number of attendees:

hrsjchurch.eventbrite.com

If possible, please register by June 1st, so we will have a good idea of how many are attending. Thanks!

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May Crowning of Mary

Join us for Mass on Sunday, May 14th for a celebration of mothers and for the May Crowning of Mary.

Other upcoming events include our celebration for Fr. Ramon Owera’s 25 years as a priest on June 4th, a parish picnic on June 25th, a golf fundraiser on July 8th, a School Supplies Giveaway in August, and our 125th Church Anniversary Celebration on October 29th (with Bishop Fernandes preaching).

Mass is at 9:30 am every Sunday at Holy Rosary-St. John Church, 660 S. Ohio Ave. (corner of Ohio and Newton), Columbus. In addition to these special events, we have regular monthly events such as Fellowship Sunday, Eucharistic Adoration, and Rosary Sunday. All are welcome!

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Holy Week at Holy Rosary-St. John

Lenten Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 31, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Holy Rosary-St. John Church

Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 9:30 am
Holy Rosary-St. John Church
660 S. Ohio Ave. (corner of Ohio and Newton)

Holy Thursday
Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7 pm
St. Dominic Church
451 N. 20th Street

Good Friday
Friday, April 7, 2023 at 7 pm
St. Dominic Church

Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 8 pm
St. Dominic Church

Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 9:30 am
Holy Rosary-St. John Church

Easter Egg Hunt after Easter Mass
for children and youth (up to age 12).

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Upcoming Events at Holy Rosary-St. John

Upcoming events at Holy Rosary-St. John Church:

– Stations of the Cross during Lent on March 17th and March 31st at 6:30 pm at the church;

– Day of Eucharistic Adoration on Sunday, March 19th (Mass at 9:30 am; Eucharistic Adoration starts after Mass at approximately 10:30 am and is available until 5 pm);

– Holy Week activities will be at St. Dominic Church this year (next year at Holy Rosary-St. John) – see the church calendar at hrsjchurch.org/calendar for details);

– Palm Sunday (April 2) and Easter Sunday (April 9th) will both be at the usual time of 9:30 am;

– Easter Egg Hunt and activities for children and youth after Mass on April 9th in the St. John Community Center (640 S. Ohio Ave.);

– We’ll be having various gardens events in April and May to get the gardens around the church looking great; if you’d like to participate, contact us through our hrsj.org website;

– On June 4th, we’ll be celebrating Fr. Ramon Owera’s birthday and his 25 years as a priest; Mass at 9:30 am and reception after; go to our Eventbrite page at hrsjchurch.eventbrite.com to register for the reception;

– Also in June (probably June 25th, but details to follow), we’ll be having our Parish Picnic;

– In August, we’ll have our annual School Supplies Giveaway;

– On October 29th, we will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of St. John the Evangelist church; Mass at 9:30 am with Bishop Fernandes leading Mass, and reception after in Campion Hall in the St. John Community Center.

Everyone is welcome at the church. It is a very friendly parish.

And don’t forget the ongoing St. John Learning Center classes and events, including GED classes, business classes, health and mental health workshops, and parenting workshops. Classes are taught through partnerships with a wide range of other community organizations. Go to stjohnlearning.wordpress.com for more details or go to stjohnlearning.eventbrite.com to sign up for classes. All classes are free.

The St. John Community Center also houses the St. John Food Pantry, the Community Kitchen, and the Order of Malta Center of Care (health and dental clinics). Go to hrsjchurch.org/service for more details and ways to contact each.

We have a monthly email newsletter, and we welcome everyone to sign up. Go to hrsjchurch.org/newsletter to sign up. You can also find links to all of our social media on the hrsjchurch.org site and at our hrsj.org site.

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Celebration for Fr. Ramon Owera on June 4th

Join us as we celebrate Fr. Ramon Owera’s birthday and honor his Jubilee Anniversary (25 years as a priest)!

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Mass at 9:30 am at The Community of Holy Rosary and St. John
660 S. Ohio Ave. (corner of Ohio and Newton), Columbus, Ohio

Program and Reception after in the St. John Community Center
640 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus, Ohio (entrance in back of building)

Parking in the back of the community center or on area streets.

If you are attending from outside the parish, please register on Eventbrite so we can plan for the number of attendees:

hrsjchurch.eventbrite.com

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Stations of the Cross During Lent

Join us for Stations of the Cross during Lent at Holy Rosary-St. John:

Friday, March 3rd @ 6:30 pm
Friday, March 17th @ 6:30 pm
Friday, March 31st @ 6:30 pm

Also, remember our Day of Eucharistic Adoration on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 10:30 am to 5 pm.

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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday Mass is on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7 pm at Holy Rosary-St. John Church, Columbus.

The Holy Rosary-St. John Black Heritage Month Celebration is on Sunday, February 26, 2023 after Mass. Join us for Mass at 9:30 am and after Mass in Campion Hall of the St. John Community Center for food, fun, quizzes, and more.

Coming up in March, we will have a Day of Eucharistic Adoration for Lent at Holy Rosary-St. John on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm.

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More February Events

Last chance to buy tickets to our Mardi Gras Fundraiser on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 7 pm. Proceeds to benefit the Janice Davis Scholarship Fund and the HRSJ Building Fund. Go to hrsjchurch.eventbrite.com to buy tickets.

The National Black Catholic Congress gathering is in July 2023, and we are planning for a group to attend from the Columbus Diocese. Join us on a Zoom information session on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 7 pm to 8 pm. Details on our Facebook page (facebook.com/hrsjchurch).

Ash Wednesday Mass is on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7 pm at Holy Rosary-St. John Church, Columbus.

The Holy Rosary-St. John Black Heritage Month Celebration is on Sunday, February 26, 2023 after Mass. Join us for Mass at 9:30 am and after Mass in Campion Hall of the St. John Community Center for food, fun, quizzes, and more.

Coming up in March, we will have a Day of Eucharistic Adoration for Lent at Holy Rosary-St. John on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm.

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Mass for the Anointing of the Sick on February 12th

Join us on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 9:30 am for a Mass for the Anointing of the Sick. The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus, and Fr. Ramon Owera will be celebrating Mass and anointing the sick. Sponsored by the Order of Malta. Reception and tours of the Order of Malta Center of Care after the Mass.

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Mardi Gras Tickets Sale

Mardi Gras tickets have been reduced to $20, and you get so much for that! Food, DJ, music, door prizes, raffle, fun! Join us on February 18th. Buy tickets at hrsjchurch.eventbrite.com.

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