St. John the Apostle Catholic Church

Welcome to our parish community.  Our hope is that you find the information you need to become fully engaged in our family of Faith. 


Today's Readings and Video/Audio Reflections

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Bible Project - Experience the Bible as a unified story

Parish Events Calendar  


Religious Education 2024-2025 Information

Register your children on July 14 or 21 from 10am-12pm, 1-3pm

Religious Education Registration Form - English / Spanish

Religious Education Calendar/Calendario 2024-2025  

Religious Education Tuition/Fees Payment Link


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. 

Please note: No Monday evening confessions on July 15 and 22.

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


What's Happening ...

Message from the Pastor

regarding Diocesan Restructuring Phase 3


Religious Education Registration for 2024-2025

Our second registration Sunday is  July 21 from 10 am - 12pm and 1 - 3 pm. in the parish library. No appointment needed. Use the link above to download the registration form. Forms are also available in the church narthex.

All 2024-2025 registrations must be completed by August 10!

Adults who need sacraments are welcome to register for Adult Confirmation and OCIA!


Volunteer for the Catholic Charities Back to School Fair on August 7, 2024

Click here for opportunities and signup!


Eucharistic Revival - Information, Eucharistic Miracles, and Prayer Resources


75th Anniversary of the Diocese of Joliet

December 11, 2023 through December 8, 2024

Link for more information about the 75th Anniversary


OUTREACH

Food Pantry - collecting August 3 - 11 / Peanut Butter & Jelly

Our food donations are supporting the York Township Food Pantry which operates solely on private contributions and in-kind donations. Items are collected on the first two weekends of each month.     Item(s) of the Month Schedule


Donate Blood

Consider scheduling your appointment! The next dates to donate at St. Alexander are:  Tuesday, August 13, and Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Schedule at americanredcross.org 


Ministerio Hispano


Let your light shine!

St. John the Apostle is a friendly place, as you have already experienced and it is an honor and a pleasure to serve at worship. If you have questions or  would like more information about serving as a Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Altar Server, or volunteer in another capacity, please call/text Deacon Ron at 630-279-7433.


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

Click here to sign up


Volunteer Opportunities with Catholic Charities

 Thanks for your generosity and support!


St. John the Apostle - Online Giving through WeShare


Parish Communications

    Click on the sheep icon to sign up for Flocknote -                choose the group - St. John the Apostle.  We share this communication tool with St. Alexander Parish. 


Diocesan Communications

Link to the diocesan YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DioceseofJolietIL

Communications from the Diocese of Joliet

Around the Diocese Blog


 

Link - Eastern DuPage Deanery Events and Calendar

Click on link above to view upcoming events.


Youth Ministry Nights for High School Students

are offered monthly at Immaculate Conception Parish and are open to all high school students in our Deanery.

Schedule of Topics and Dates


 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal 2024

"For the Glory of God"

You may donate online at  ​www.jolietdioceseappeal.org

St. John the Apostle has surpassed its 2024 parish goal of $21,500 through your donations and pledges. Please honor your pledge to help us reach our collected goal and earn a rebate back to the parish.

Through July 7, donations and pledges total $31,343. The parish has earned a rebate in the amount of $2,974.

A heartfelt thank you to those who have supported this year's Appeal.