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 - First Day of Class Information

Religious Education Calendar/Calendario 2023-2024  

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 - 6:00pm 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 ...

All RE student and families: the RE school year opening Mass is at 11:00 am on Sunday, September 24. See you there!


Eucharistic Revival - Information, Eucharistic Miracles, and Prayer Resources


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

Click here to sign up


Join Deacon Ron at the Grotto for the Blessing of Pets on Sunday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m.


Adult Faith Formation Presents: “The Chosen” - Season 3

All parishioners are invited to join us on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. from 10/9 - 12/4.  Each week we will watch a different episode, followed by a brief discussion.


28th Annual Great Lakes Catholic Men's Conference

Saturday, November 18, 2023 / 8:50 AM - 4:00 PM

at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb

For registration information, click here for flyer.


OUTREACH

Food Pantry - collecting October 7 -15 / Canned Vegetables

with special request for canned corn

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


CATHOLIC CHARITIES - UNDY SUNDAY is coming!

Our collection dates - Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1

Items requested:  Diapers / sizes 5, 6, 7 and

new Women's Underwear (all sizes)

Drop off or donate online using the link to the Amazon wish list below.

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/MINDOXGB1I9F


Volunteer Opportunities with Catholic Charities

 Thanks for your generosity and support!


Parish Financial Support Options

Sunday Offering and Utility System Fund envelopes may be placed in the collection basket or sent by mail. Please do not leave donations in the rectory mailbox. Donations can also be made online through our WeShare link below.  Thanks for your generous 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


  Ministerio Hispano


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.

 


  2023 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

"We Belong to God"

2023 Parish Goal - $22,300

You may donate online using the link below.

 ​www.jolietdioceseappeal.org

St. John the Apostle has surpassed its goal through donations and pledges. Please honor your pledge to help us reach our collected goal of $22,300 and earn a rebate back to the parish. Thank you to those who have supported this year's Appeal.