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

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

Bible Project - Experience the Bible as a unified story

Parish Events Calendar  

Religious Education Calendar/Calendario 2022-2023

Religious Education Tuition Payment Link


Mass Times

Saturday Vigil 5:00pm

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


Reconciliation Times

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

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


What's Happening ...

 

Eucharistic Revival - Information, Eucharistic Miracles, and Prayer Resources

3 Day Diocesan Lenten Mission - March 23-25


HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Monday, March 27……..……...5:00-7:00PM

Friday, March 31.…..……........7:30-9:00PM

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday, April 2

Regular weekend Mass schedule

Holy Thursday, April 6

Bilingual Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 PM at St. John

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00 PM in the Hall

Good Friday, April 7

English Stations of the Cross….....3:00 PM

Spanish Stations of the Cross…....4:00 PM

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (bil) at 7:00 PM at St. Alexander

Holy Saturday, April 8

Blessing of Food (at St. John)................11:00 AM

Easter Vigil Service and Mass (bil) at 8:00 PM at St. Alexander

No Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Masses

Easter Sunday, April 9

English Masses ….....9:00 and 11:00 AM

Spanish Mass……….....……….....12:30 PM


Holy Thursday Volunteers Needed

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper will be at 7:00 pm at St. John the Apostle. The Liturgy Team is looking for 12 volunteers for the foot washing. Please consider participating in this holy moment! To sign up, use the link below. Thanks!

Link to Signup 


7 HOURS OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 8am until 3pm

hosted by Immaculate Conception Parish, Elmhurst

Multiple Confessors will be available. / English, Spanish, Polish

Information / informacion


The Capital Campaign for the new church heating system:  please use the envelope in your monthly packet or you can make a donation online to the Utility System Fund through our WeShare link. Thanks for your generous support!


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

Click here to sign up


OUTREACH

Food Pantry Donations

Collecting April 1 - 9 >> Rice Mixes / Knorr Rice & Pasta Sides

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

 Thanks for your generosity and support!

Bishop Hicks Message on Feeding the Hungry


Offertory Donation Options

Thank you for your continued financial support of the parish.  

Place your contribution in the collection basket at Mass or mail your contribution to St. John the Apostle,, 330 N. Westmore Ave., Villa Park IL 60181.  Please do not leave donations in the rectory mailbox.

St. John the Apostle offers Online Giving through WeShare


Parish Communications

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


  Ministerio Hispano


Students of Impact Youth Nights

All high school students in our parish are invited to attend the monthly Youth Ministry Nights at Immaculate Conception Parish in Elmhurst. Click here for topics and dates. 


Link to our Parish Synod Survey Response


Marian Grotto Pavers: Purchase information

Link - Eastern DuPage Deanery Events and Calendar

Click on link above to view upcoming events.

Register for Marriage Enrichment Ministry April Events


  2023 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

"We Belong to God"

2023 Parish Goal - $22,300

Please prayerfully reflect on your gift to the 2023 Appeal which supports the mission and ministries of the Diocese of Joliet. You may donate online using the link below.

 ​www.jolietdioceseappeal.org