St. John the Evangelist
Our Mission
To form disciples of Jesus Christ who joyfully live out the Gospel.
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Please pray for our priests on Feb. 24 as they enter into prayer to prepare for Lent. Join this prayer campaign to prayerfully support our priests.
Following Christ is the next step for all those who have completed the Alpha or Discovering Christ courses at St. John. Building on what we experienced in the first course, Following Christ will help you grow in your daily relationship with Jesus. If you have not yet taken Following Christ, we invite you to sign up today! Course starts March 6 on Thursday evenings. Check out stjohnsp.org/following for more information and to register.
At the beginning of each Following Christ course, we provide a time for fellowship over dessert. Help others grow in their relationship with Christ in a personal way by volunteering to provide a sweet treat for the participants. Either store-bought or homemade would be great. Sign up here.
VBS True North – Trusting Jesus in a Wild World is coming to St. John the Evangelist, June 23 - 27, 2025, 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. We are looking for a VBS Coordinator, and we also need adult and youth volunteers. Please contact Ruth Gorski at rgorski@stjohnsp.org for more information.
Our St. John the Evangelist Church renovation is well underway! Stay informed on the latest news and updates on the renovation progress.
We are pleased to offer a spring Marriage Convalidation course for civilly married couples seeking a sacramental marriage. Group preparation sessions consist of two Saturday classes – March 8 & 29, 8:30a.m. – 12p.m., and a Convalidation ceremony on Sunday, April 27 at 2p.m. Couples must attend both sessions.
Ash Wednesday is March 5. Please join us this Lent as our parish family enters into this ancient time of preparation for Easter. See schedule and Lenten resources.
Amid what many have referred to as an “epidemic of hopelessness” and an “epidemic of despair,” our need for hope feels greater than ever. Hope is not just optimism about the future. It is divine power from God that keeps us going even when life is difficult, painful, and arduous. But where do we get that power? What reasons do we have for this hope? And how can I be filled with it? Join us this Lent as we enter into the hope promised to us by God.
Come prepare your heart to enter more deeply into the Season of Lent at this special Walking with Purpose sponsored event on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7p.m. in the Parish Activities Center. ALL women are welcome. Fr. John Bilenki will be our speaker.
Remember your loved one(s) with a gift to our Easter Flower Memorials fund. Your offering will help to beautify our Parish Activities Center on Easter Sunday and into the jubilant season of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of our Lord.
Help others encounter Christ in a personal way by volunteering to help at Discovering Christ. We need food volunteers, help with hospitality, and volunteers to pray for the participants. Click on the image or go to stjohnsp.org/dc-volunteer for more information and to sign up. Thank you!
Upcoming Events
No need to cook on Thursday, Feb. 20 – join your friends and family at JBs for our Spirit Night Fundraiser to benefit our school.
Join us for a Eucharistic Healing Service with Adoration, praise and worship, and prayer teams available to pray with those seeking healing from the Lord Jesus.
Join Fr. Erik as we pray for the Lord’s direction and inspiration for how we can best assist our parents and families.
Come prepare your heart to enter more deeply into the Season of Lent at this special Walking with Purpose sponsored event on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7p.m. in the Parish Activities Center. ALL women are welcome. Fr. John Bilenki will be our speaker.
Join Fr. Erik as we pray for the Lord’s direction and inspiration for how we can best assist our parents and families.
Couples married this month are invited to receive a special anniversary blessing during Daily Mass at 8:30a.m. followed by a reception sponsored by our Joy in the Spirit ministry group.
6:30a.m. Mass with Ash Distribution
8:30a.m. Mass with Ash Distribution*
11:45a.m. Prayer Service with Ash Distribution
12:30p.m. Prayer Service with Ash Distribution
5p.m. Mass with Ash Distribution
7p.m. Mass with Ash Distribution
Stations of the Cross, every Friday in Lent at 12noon and 7p.m. in the church.
Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour Sunday morning and replace your smoke detector batteries!
Come enjoy fellowship with your St. John community and a tasty donut, as well! After all the morning Masses. Monthly Children’s Masses with special children’s homilies during the 9a.m. & 11a.m. Masses.
Join us Friday, March 15, following Stations of the Cross for our monthly Evening of Worship beginning at 7:45p.m. In the presence of the Lord in the Eucharist, we have the opportunity to draw near to Jesus in prayer, praise and worship. All are welcome.
Join us for a moving presentation by Bill Wingard, a renowned Shroud of Turin expert and founder of “Shroud Talks.” A replica of the shroud will be displayed.
Couples married this month are invited to receive a special anniversary blessing during Daily Mass at 8:30a.m. followed by a reception sponsored by our Joy in the Spirit ministry group.
Come enjoy fellowship with your St. John community and a tasty donut, as well! After all the morning Masses. Monthly Children’s Masses with special children’s homilies during the 9a.m. & 11a.m. Masses.

Please join us on Saturday, March 15 at Kurtz’s Beach as we celebrate the achievements of our school and parish. Tickets, sponsorships and donation information are all available on the gala website (see QR code above, auctria.events/sje-2025-gala). Bus transportation to and from Kurtz’s is available. There is limited seating on the bus, buy your tickets today!