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
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!
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
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.
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
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
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.