St. John the Apostle Catholic Church
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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.
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Habemus Papam! A Prayer for Pope Leo XIV
It is with profound reverence that we give thanks to Almighty God for the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Let us Pray:
Heavenly Father,
You have raised Your servant, Pope Leo XIV, to the Chair of Saint Peter.
Pour out Your abundant blessings upon him.
Through him, guide Your pilgrim Church along the path to Heaven.
Grant him wisdom to discern Your will,
Courage to fulfill it,
And charity to shepherd Your people with the Heart of Christ.
In this time of transition,
Bring peace to troubled hearts,
Joy to those who suffer,
And hope to the despairing.
May he be a faithful successor to Peter,
A humble servant of Your Word,
And a fearless herald of Your Divine Mercy and Truth.
Strengthen him with the grace of the Holy Spirit,
That he may lead the Church in unity, holiness, and fidelity.
We entrust him to the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
And to the prayers of all the saints.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
On February 13, 2025, Bishop Hicks rendered this decision:
St. John the Apostle Parish will amalgamate into St. Alexander Parish in Villa Park. St. John the Apostle Parish will close its church and buildings, effective as of July 1, 2025.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESTRUCTURING
Food Pantry Collection: May 3-11
Canned Meats / Tuna / Chicken
Our food donations are supporting the York Township Food Pantry.
The CCW of St. John the Apostle proudly present:
“A Night of Jeopardy!”
Saturday, 5/17 at 6:30 (after 5:00 Mass)
All parishioners are invited to attend Jeopardy either as a player or audience member. Click here for more details!
St. John and St. Alexander Unity Prayer Group
All parishioners from both parishes are invited. We will meet weekly at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays. Check the bulletin for the latest schedule of dates and locations.
St. John the Apostle will close June 30, 2025.
On behalf of Father Rosenbaum and the entire parish staff, we want you to know how much we appreciate your consistent presence and participation in our parish community over the years from 1959 - 2025.
Father Rosenbaum invites you to continue your active engagement in our new parish of St. Alexander as we strive to live out our faith and mission as church.
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Beginning July 1, 2025, join us at St. Alexander Church
Masses (English): Saturday, 4:30 pm; Sunday, 8:30 am, 10:30 am
Misas (Espanol): Domingo, 12:30 pm, 6:00 pm
Reconciliation: 5-6 pm on Mondays and Thursdays
Daily Masses: 8:30 am (M-T-W-F-Sat); 6:30 pm (Thur)
Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal
St. John the Apostle Goal for 2025 - $23,200
96% of our goal has been pledged. Thank you!
You may donate online at www.jolietdioceseappeal.org
