40 Days for Life - September 22 through October 31, 2021

Posted by mike myers on 9/18/21

The Respect Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford is sponsoring a 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil at a new location.

 The site this year is on the sidewalk outside of:

Planned Parenthood

 1030 New Britain Avenue

West Hartford, Connecticut

This year’s fall campaign runs from September 22 ... Read More »

Council of Catholic Women - September 13

Posted by mike myers on 8/28/21

The Council of Catholic Women invites all women of the parish to their kickoff meeting on Monday, September 13 at 7:00 PM in Fr Filip Hall, at St. John Church. Due to Faith Formation Classes parent pick up, please arrive after 6:45 pm).  

Members look forward to being together ... Read More »

Fall Tent Event   -  Religious Goods Shop

Posted by mike myers on 8/07/21

Save the Date:  Sunday, September 12th,  8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

The Council of Catholic Women will be hosting the Religious Goods Tent Shop, due to the generosity of Mary Moynihan who has donated beautiful religious goods to our Parish.  All proceeds will directly benefit our Parish.  This is ... Read More »

Life Teen News

Posted by mike myers on 7/17/21

The Life Teen teens attended the Steubenville CT retreat last weekend.  It was an incredible experience for all of us.

If you feel God is calling you to work with teens, please consider joining our Life Teen Core Team.  You will not regret your decision.  Contact Mark Ryan at mryanmusic@mac.com

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Respect Life Ministry

Posted by mike myers on 7/17/21

St. John the Evangelist Respect Life Ministry will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 21 at 7 PM in the Faith Formation Building at 9 Academy Hill.

We would love to have new members join us, or just stop by and pray with us!  All are invited ... Read More »

Synod Mass at the Oakdale Theater

Posted by mike myers on 7/10/21

Reservations are being accepted for the Mass that will close the Archdiocese of Hartfrd Synod. This special Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, STD, on Friday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m.. It will take place at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford. 

Travel to and from ... Read More »

St. John Council of Catholic Women

Posted by mike myers on 6/12/21

The Council of Catholic Women finally was able to meet in person June 1st at Veteran’s Park for a fun box lunch picnic. It was a great day to get together outdoors for a meeting! We were able to have election of officers. Carol Turonis, outgoing Treasurer, was honored ... Read More »

2021 Lobster Fest - Drive Thru Pickup

Posted by mike myers on 5/29/21

Menu: 1.25 lb freshly cooked Maine Lobster Maine Seafood & Vegetable Boil (corn on the cob, shrimp, potatoes, kielbasa, lemon, onions) Loaded Clam Chowder Cheddar Cheese Biscuit Dessert   Order online from now through June 14 at Noon Saturday June 19  from 4pm - 7pm Parish Center at Saint ... Read More »

Council of Catholic Women

Posted by mike myers on 5/22/21

The Council of Catholic Women is excited to be finally able to meet in person on Tuesday, June 1, 1:00 PM, at Veteran’s Park Pavilion for a “bring your own box lunch” picnic! (rain date 6/2) Although we’ve been busy with outreach projects all year, this will be our ... Read More »

Ushers Ministry to Re-Launch 

Posted by mike myers on 5/15/21

Many of the "Norms" are returning next weekend, and it is time to get the usher ministry back in full swing. In addition to offering the collection baskets, ushers serve as greeters, seaters, caretakers, and more, at worship. The usher ministry seeks to call back all pre-pandemic members, those ... Read More »