Please join us this fall in our Young Women’s Walking With Purpose Bible study! We will meet on Saturday mornings from 9:30—11a.m. starting Oct. 10. Registration is open to women ages 22-35.

We are currently accepting applications for handmade crafters and artists vendors to join our annual Advent Market to be held on Nov. 21. We only accepting applications for outside vendor spaces.

We are pleased to offer a fall Marriage Convalidation course for civilly married couples seeking a sacramental marriage. Group preparation sessions consist of two Saturday sessions, and a Convalidation ceremony. Couples must attend all sessions.

Join us at home or after daily Mass for the Novena to St. John the Evangelist beginning Monday, Sept. 7 through Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Join the That Man is You men’s ministry and become part of our fraternity, 100 men strong, striving to help one another to grow in holiness. “Revelation of the Father God,” our 2026—2027 program, calls you to renewal and escape from emptiness, restoration of your fatherhood, strengthening of your marriage, building resilience in your family, all for the transformation of society. New sessions begin Sept. 12.

Whether you want to ask more questions about the Catholic Church or are ready to be received into the fullness of the Faith, we are here to help you explore Catholicism.

We invite all our adults to join us for “Sunday School” this fall as we launch a new offering entitled “Sunday Evening Catechism.” Join us on Sunday evenings from 7—8p.m. as our priests and seminarians open up and lead us through the original Baltimore Catechism one lesson at a time. Starts Sept. 13.

What are you looking for? Peace? Purpose? Joy? Unsatisfied with life? Hoping that there’s more? Try life differently. Try Discovering Christ and explore the meaning of life, the love, forgiveness and the good things of God, and the heart of the Christian faith around a delicious dinner, an inspiring talk, and an engaging conversation with friends. Regardless of religious background, active in a church or not, or just know there must be more, come join us. Free childcare and dinner included. Starts Oct. 1. Click here for more details and to register.

Help others encounter Christ in a personal way by volunteering to help at Discovering Christ. We need food volunteers, help with Donut Sunday, childcare, and volunteers to pray for the participants. Go to https://stjohnsp.org/dc-volunteer for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Rickert at drickert@stjohnsp.org.. Thank you!

Mark your calendars for SJAA's Oktoberfest on Friday, Oct. 23 from 6:30-9:30p.m. in the school's auditorium. This is an adults-only event, so secure your sitters! Celebrate with Biergarten and Oktoberfest games. Tickets are $35 per person and include snacks, beer, wine, sodas and water. Tickets now available!

Walking with Purpose - WWP will kick-off the 2026—2027 season with a Connect Coffee on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9:30a.m., 1p.m., and 7p.m. in the Gathering Space. All women are invited to join.

Are you over the age of 18 and received sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Reconciliation, however not yet Confirmed? Small group sessions begin in September with Confirmation in October.