St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
Welcome to our Parish. Our hope is that you will find the information you need to become more fully engaged in the life of our family of Faith.
Today's Readings and Video/Audio Reflections
Religious Education Calendar [English]
Calendario de educacion religiosa [Español]
What's Happening...
LIFE ADVOCACY DAY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2019
Capitol Building, Springfield IL
Take action today by phone and email to your representatives
to vote NO on House Bill 2467 & Senate Bill 1594
as well as HB 2495 & SB 1942
St. Alexander ● St. John the Apostle ● St. Joseph
Parish Lenten Mission
March 27 - 29, 7 p.m.
Father Ed Shea, OFM, will be with us for three nights of preaching God’s word and sharing some of his Franciscan spirit. Reception to follow each evening.
Wednesday, March 27 ● Open My Eyes, Lord
at St. John the Apostle -- Mission Talk in English
Jueves, 28 de marzo ● En pie en medio de la tormenta
en San José, Addison, 7:00 PM Misa y Lectura en Español
Friday, March 29 ● All You Need Is Love
at St. John the Apostle, 7:00 PM Bilingual Mass ● Mission Talk
● 6:00 PM Reconciliation Available
All are welcome. Please invite your family, friends and neighbors!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Holy Thursday Mass, 7:00 PM at St. Alexander
Good Friday Liturgy, 7:00 PM at St. John the Apostle
Easter Vigil Mass, 8:00 PM at St. John the Apostle
Easter Sunday, regular Mass Schedule
Mobile Food Pantry Upcoming Dates
Thursday, April 11 at St. John from 10:00 - 11:30 am
Tuesday, May 14 at St. Joseph from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursday, June 27 at St. John from 10:00 - 11:30 am
April, June dates - registration begins at 8:30 am
May Date - registration begins at 3:30 pm
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – APRIL 28, 2019
Celebration of Divine Mercy hosted by St. Joseph Parish, Addison in unity with the parishes of St. Alexander, St. Pius and St. John the Apostle.
2:00 P.M. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
2:30 P.M. MERCY STATIONS
3:00 P.M. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
3:15 P.M. CELEBRATION OF MASS
4:15 P.M. EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
4:30 P.M. BENEDICTION
BLESSING OF RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
CLOSING
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND POLISH FROM 2:00 – 3:15 PM.
THIS MASS FULFILLS THE SUNDAY OBLIGATION. HOLY COMMUNION SHOULD BE RECEIVED ON THE FEAST OF MERCY.
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JOIN US FOR THESE DEANERY EVENTS
18 Hours of Reconciliation
Immaculate Conception Parish, Elmhurst
Friday, April 5 from 12 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, April 6 from 8 am - 4 pm
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2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal
Our Parish Goal: $24,000
Gifts to the Appeal play a vital role in funding the ministries, services, and programs provided through our Diocese.
You may have received a request by mail or you can make your gift or pledge at Mass on the weekend of March 2/3. Gifts can also be made by credit card through the Diocese at www.jolietdioceseappeal.org
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