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
Religious Education Registration Form 2022-2023 - English / Espanol
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
St. John - Reconciliation Schedule for December
Monday, December 5 from 5:00 - 7:00pm
Friday, December 9 from 7:30 - 8:30pm
Friday, December 16 from 7:30 - 8:30pm
Monday, December 19 from 5:00 - 7:00pm
and by appointment - call 630-279-7404
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 ...
Donations to the Capital Campaign for the new church heating system: please use the envelope in your monthly packet or you can find one at the back of the church. You can also 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.
7 Hours of Advent Reconciliation at Visitation Parish, Elmhurst
Saturday, December 17 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Offered in January 2023. Use this link for more details.
2022 Simbang Gabi Novena Schedule
Breakfast with Santa
The CCW invites all parishioners to our first annual "Breakfast with Santa" on Saturday, December 3 at 11:00 am in the parish hall. Santa will attend and have goodies for all children 10 and under.
Registration Information / registrarse Información
OUTREACH
‘TIS THE SEASON HOLIDAY OUTREACH 2022
It's time to help Catholic Charities with gifts to help families in need.
From November 19 through December 4, please place your new and unwrapped donations in the decorated box in the church narthex.
Our Parish will collect -- Gifts for Teens: Pajamas, Lounge Pants for Guys/Girls, Hoodie, Leggings, String/Leather Bracelets, Water Bottle, Travel Coffee Tumbler, Crazy Socks, Mini Cell Phone Purse/Crossbody Bag, Fancy Pen, Journal, Bluetooth Beanie Hat, Bluetooth Portable Speaker, Soft Throw Blanket, and Gift cards ($15-25) from Amazon, Target, Walmart, Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks. Please put gift cards in an envelope marked “CC Holiday Outreach” and place them in the collection basket. Thanks for your generosity and support.
Food Pantry Donations - Item(s) of the Month
Collecting December 3 - 11 >> Canned Meats / Tuna
Our monthly food donations are supporting the York Township Food Pantry which is operated solely on private contributions and in-kind donations. Please bring on the first two weekends of each month. Item(s) of the Month Schedule
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.
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
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 - 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.
We have achieved our goal through collected pledges. Our rebate has begun. Please continue to honor your pledge each month!
Use the link to access our PARISH SYNOD SURVEY RESPONSE
Marian Grotto brick pavers: Information and Order Form
