Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

To encourage greater participation for the Stations, and to promote a greater love for the Holy Eucharist, our Friday evening devotions will begin at 5:00 PM with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with Stations of the Cross beginning at 5:30 PM. Stations will...
Lenten Penance Service

Lenten Penance Service

This Sunday, March 3 at 4:00 PM, we will be celebrating our Lenten Penance Service, when several priests will be present to assist with individual confessions. An essential element of Lenten living is the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Its importance...
December 24/25 Mass Schedule

December 24/25 Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve is on a Sunday this year, so Masses at St. John will be as follows: Masses for the 4th Sunday of Advent: Saturday, December 23, vigil Mass at 4:00 PM; Sunday morning Masses at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Masses for Christmas: Sunday, December 24, at 4:00 PM...

Summer Mass Schedule

Just a reminder that on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, (May 28) our 2nd Mass will begin at 10:00 AM. This Summer Mass Schedule will continue through Labor Day weekend.  
Mass of Anointing of the Sick

Mass of Anointing of the Sick

We will be celebrating a Mass of Anointing here at St. John’s on May 21 at 2 PM in the afternoon. Attending this Mass will fulfill your Sunday obligation. Please mark your calendar and plan on joining us.  We will need volunteers to minister as Lectors, Eucharistic...
Ascension Thursday

Ascension Thursday

This Thursday the church celebrates the glorious feast of the Ascension!  There will be a vigil Mass on Wednesday at 6:00 PM, and Masses on the feast itself at 8:30 AM and 6:30 PM.  This is a Holy Day of Obligation, and all are encouraged to make the effort to join...
Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt is early this year. Join us on Sunday, March 19, after the 11:00 Mass in Father Bailey Hall, the school gym, where the children will be placed into age groups and given instructions for the Egg Hunt. Children 14 and under are welcome to come...
March 19 Brunch

March 19 Brunch

  BRUNCH FOR THE WHOLE BUNCH!  Please join us in Fr. Bailey Hall (gym) after the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, March 19 for brunch during our Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone is welcome!  Enjoy a bite to eat while the children hunt for eggs.  Even if you don’t have any...
Parish Penance Service

Parish Penance Service

Our Lenten Penance Service is Sunday, March 19, at 4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to make your Lenten confession and to receive the Lord’s forgiveness as you prepare for Easter.  A number of priests from the Altoona Area will assist with this penance service. We...
Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

In an attempt to encourage greater participation for Stations, and to promote a greater love for the Holy Eucharist, our Friday evening devotions will begin at 5:00 with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with Stations of the Cross beginning at 5:30.  Stations will...