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 that leads to Jesus
Religious Education Registration Form 2022-2023 - English / Espanol
Religious Education Calendar/Calendario - 2022-2023 calendar soon!
Religious Education Tuition Payment Link
What's Happening ...
Statement of Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
06/24/2022
Food Pantry Donations
Our donations are supporting the York Township Food Pantry which is operated solely on private contributions and in-kind donations. The York Township Board of Trustees sent a letter thanking St. John the Apostle Parish for our support.
Missing Sacraments or want to learn about the Catholic Faith?
RCIA / ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION CLASSES
Adult Sacrament Registration Form - English / Spanish
The Parishes of St. Alexander and St. John the Apostle invite you to join Fr. Matt Nathan on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM in the gathering space at St. Alexander for an informative presentation on the Holy Bible!
Blood Drive on July 19, 2022
12pm - 5pm at St. John the Apostle. If you would still like to sign up, please contact Al Foerster at foersteralvin@att.net.
Religious Education Registration to begin July 18!
Registration forms are available in the church narthex or you can download from the link on this homepage.
Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity
CCW is sponsoring our summer volunteer trip to the Northern Illinois Food Bank on Saturday, July 30th from 9am to 12pm. Sign up sheets will be in the narthex the weekend of 7/23-7/24 or contact Terry at 630-235-2966.
All parishioners are invited to a Prayer Service hosted by CCW on Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:00 pm outside at the grotto, weather permitting (otherwise in the church)
Catholic Charities Back to School Fair
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton
MANDATORY PRE-REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MAY 23RD!
Registration Flyer - English / Registration Flyer - Espanol
Adult Volunteers are needed to serve as Greeters for Reconciliation/Confession on Mondays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
RECONCILIATION
Mondays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 4:00 - 4:45pm at St. John and by appointment.
Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 4:00 - 4:45pm at St. Alexander and by appointment.
Offertory Donation Options
Thank you for your continued financial support of the parish.
Place your contribution in the collection box 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 now offers Online Giving through WeShare
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.
Register here to get your parish bulletin sent directly to your email.
Diocesan Communications
Link to the diocesan YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DioceseofJolietIL
Communications from the Diocese of Joliet
There is no longer a dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
MINISTERIO HISPANO
Use the link below to access our
PARISH SYNOD SURVEY RESPONSE
sent to the Diocese
Link - Eastern DuPage Deanery Events and Calendar
Click on link above to view upcoming events.
2022 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal
"Devoted to the works of the Lord"
Our 2022 Parish Goal is $22,400 - Our Parish Goal Chart
Please prayerfully reflect on your gift to the 2022 Appeal which supports the mission and ministries of the Diocese of Joliet. You may donate online using the link below.
As of May 31, 2022, we have achieved our goal through pledges. Please continue to honor your pledge each month!
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