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Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, affectionately known as "St. John's" by its parishioners, warmly welcomes you to our website.

We are located in the heart of Center City, providing spiritual enrichment for local residents, daily commuters, and visitors to our city of brotherly love.

St. John the Evangelist has been bringing the Good News to Philadelphia for 179 years. Two canonized saints have ties to St. John's: St. John Neumann and St. Katharine Drexel.

In 1941, St. John's established Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church as a mission chapel. Twenty years later we opened St. John's Hospice to serve the homeless.

Our parish is a community of communities. There is a group for everyone -- from young adults, to healthcare professionals to the musically inclined. Stop by anytime. We'd love to see you!

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From the Pastor's Desk:

This week I have a reflection and then friendly reminders to pass on to you.

I want to begin my column by expressing heartfelt thanks to all who gave of their time and talent in making Father Anselm's funeral liturgy truly a celebration of life. Those who came to the funeral: friars, parishioners and visitors commented over and over again about how wonderful the funeral liturgy was. Brother James and I attended the wake service and burial in Pittsburgh. The friars there who attended the funeral spoke highly about the liturgy here and the beauty of the celebration.

It's just a month away, St. John's annual Firefighters Mass, Saturday, February 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Plan on attending this annual celebration when we remember the four firefighters who gave their lives fighting to save St. John's in the near destructive fire in 1899, as well as all firefighters who put their lives on the line for the sake of others.

Mark your calendars and join in the fun at St. John's Beef-n-Beer, Saturday, April 21st, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m., Roman Catholic High School. Beer, food, D.J., BYOB, silent auction, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and much more. Tickets: $25.00. The event is sponsored by Patrick Kerr AOH Division. The event benefits St. John's.

Thanks for all you do for our parish and for ensuring that Saint John's is “Good News in the Heart of Philadelphia.”

Peace and God's blessings,
Father John
 

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This Week:

Sat Jan 28 @09:30AM -
Family in Bethany
Sat Jan 28 @10:00AM - 11:45AM
King's Men Weekly Meeting
Mon Jan 30
Help St. Francis Inn
Mon Jan 30 @05:00PM -
St. John's Hospice
Wed Feb 01 @05:00PM -
St. John's Hospice
Wed Feb 01 @07:00PM -
Legion of Mary
Thu Feb 02 @05:00PM -
St. John's Hospice
Fri Feb 03 @06:30AM -
Young Adults Prayerful ProLife Vigil
Fri Feb 03 @06:30PM - 12:05PM
No Greater Love Weekend
Sat Feb 04 @06:30PM - 12:05PM
No Greater Love Weekend


Mass Schedule

Weekdays: 7:45 a.m. (lower church); 8:30 a.m. (lower church); 12:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.; 5:15 p.m.
Saturday: 7:45 a.m. (lower church); 12:05 p.m.; 5:15 p.m. Vigil for Sunday
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Wednesday-Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday before First Friday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vigil of Weekday HolyDays: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Not available on Holy Days

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

Vigil of Weekday HolyDays: 5:15 p.m. (upper church)

Weekday Holy Days: 7:45 a.m. (lower church); 8:30 a.m. (lower church); 12:05 p.m. (lower church); 12:30 p.m. (upper church); 1:05 p.m. (lower church); 5:15 p.m. (lower church); 6:00 p.m. (upper church)

 

 

 

Driving DIrections & Parking Info

Eastbound I-676 / Vine Street Expressway
(from western PA, from I-76)

Take the Broad Street exit. Bear right at exit ramp, turning onto 15th street. After passing City Hall, turn left onto Chestnut Street. Pass Macy's department store. Turn left onto 13th Street. Saint John's will be on the right.

Westbound I-676 / Vine Street Expressway
(from NJ, from I-95)

Take the Broad Street exit. The exit ramp curves onto 15th street. Continue straight onto 15th steet. After passing City Hall, turn left onto Chestnut Street. Pass Macy's. Turn left onto 13th Street. Saint John's will be on the right.

Parking

Park for just $8 every weekend and weeknight at the Loews Hotel Parking Garage (depending on availability.) Just mention St. John the Evangelist Church. 

Contact Us

Address: 21 S. 13th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA

Parish Office Telephone: 215-563-4145

Schedule of Services (recorded line): 215-563-5432

Parish Office Fax: 215-563-1770

E-mail: secretary@stjohnsphilly.com

Wedding Inquiries: pastor@stjohnsphilly.com

Business Manager: Bill Doyle, manager@stjohnsphilly.com

Parish Secretary: Patricia Rooney

Finance Committee: Kathy Howley, finance@stjohnsphilly.com

Parish Council: Steve Mitchell, council@stjohnsphilly.com

RCIA: Kathy Howley, rcia@stjohnsphilly.com

Director of Music: Dr. Annette DiMedio, music@stjohnsphilly.com

Website Inquiries: webmaster@stjohnsphilly.com