St. John the Apostle Catholic Church


Today's Readings and Video/Audio Reflections

FORMED, The Catholic Faith. On demand - FORMED.org Sign in

Bible Project - Experience the Bible as a unified story

Parish Events Calendar  


Religious Education for Youth 

Religious Education Calendar 2024-2025  / Calendar for C3

Religious Education Tuition/Fees Payment Link

RE Teacher Messaging - sja.teacher@stjohnvillapark.org


Mass Times

Saturday Vigil 5:00pm

Sunday 9:00am,11:00am; 12:30pm in Spanish

10 Reasons for Going to Mass


Reconciliation Times

Mondays from 5:00 - 6:00pm and Saturdays, from 4:00 - 4:45pm at St. John and by appointment. 

Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:00pm and Saturdays, 4:00 - 4:45pm at    St. Alexander and by appointment.


What's Happening ...


Letter from Father Rosenbaum

Sent via Flocknote on March 21, 2025


On February 13, 2025,  Bishop Hicks rendered this decision:

St. John the Apostle Parish in Villa Park will amalgamate into St. Alexander Parish in Villa Park. St. John the Apostle Parish will close its church and buildings.

These changes will go into effect as of July 1, 2025. 

 INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESTRUCTURING


St. John and St. Alexander Unity Prayer Group

All parishioners from both parishes are invited. We will meet weekly at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays.  Check the bulletin for the latest schedule for dates and locations.


Liturgical Enrichment Day Registration 2025 is now open. Click HERE to register

Enlightening Us Through The Liturgy

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 8:00 am until 12 Noon
Ascension Parish, 1S314 Summit Ave. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181


“The Chosen”— Season 4 will be shown at St. John’s beginning Monday, March 31st at 6:30 in the library.

There will be one episode shown each evening followed by a group discussion. All parishioners of St. John’s and St. Alexander’s are invited to join us.


Food Pantry Collection: April 5-13

Rice Mixes / Knorr Pasta or Rice Sides

Our food donations are supporting the York Township Food Pantry.   Item(s) of the Month 2025


7 Hours of Reconciliation on Saturday, April 5

8:00am—3:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church, Elmhurst

Priests from the 15 parishes in our Deanery will be available at all times for English Confessions and at some times for Spanish and Polish Confessions. 


2025 Lenten Mission / Night of Mercy

Friday, April 11 at 6:00PM at St. Alexander Church

Adoration, Benediction, Confession, Music and a Talk on the Eucharist by Sister Stephanie Baliga


Catholic Charities Cleaning Supplies Drive

Click here to see how you can help!


Adult Volunteers are needed to serve as Greeters for Reconciliation/Confession on Mondays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.

Click here to sign up


Parish Communications

    Click on the sheep icon to sign up for Flocknote -                choose the group - St. John the Apostle.  


Communications from the Diocese of Joliet

Worldwide Church Jubilee Year - English / Spanish


Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

St. John the Apostle Goal for 2025 - $23,200

You may donate online at  ​www.jolietdioceseappeal.org