Church of Saint John the Evangelist

06/11/2026

A photo from 1876 showing Willie Spence, a young chorister at St. John’s, with our processional cross.
The cross is still used today in our services.
Photos: William Notman Studio (courtesy of The McCord Stewart Museum) and Janet Best.

06/08/2026

Join us on Wednesday 24 June for the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist! Nous célébrerons une messe solennelle bilingue à 10h30. After the liturgy, we will enjoy our customary Fête nationale BBQ (on the porch, weather permitting).

06/07/2026

Feast of Corpus Christi (photos by Janet Best)

Corpus Christi Blessing of the new Gospel Cover Procession and Benediction Potluck supper June 4, 2026

06/04/2026

Some of our clergy – past and present.

06/02/2026

Corpus Christi with procession and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

We will be celebrating a Corpus Christi solemn high mass on Thursday, June 4 at 5:45 pm followed by a potluck supper
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Video by Janet Best

05/29/2026

Next Thursday, 4 June, join us for the feast of Corpus Christi, our unofficial kickoff to the summer season! At 17h45, we will celebrate a Solemn Mass, concluding with the Procession & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and followed by a potluck supper of cold dishes.

05/28/2026

Back in the day, our processional cross (still in use today) was highly controversial.
Even though Saint John’s was an Anglo-Catholic parish, the cross was criticized by some as being ‘too Catholic’.
In I876, our founder Fr. Edmund Wood, published a sermon defending its usage.
You can read it at:
https://hdl.handle.net/2027/aeu.ark:/13960/t7hq4fs76

05/25/2026

Join us for this excellent free concert on Friday, May 29 at 4:30 PM.
There may be audience singing, and it promises to be a lot of fun!

05/24/2026

🩺✨ William Wright : Le pionnier méconnu de la médecine canadienne
Saviez-vous que Montréal a vu le premier médecin de couleur diplômé en Amérique du Nord britannique ? Né à Québec, William Wright a marqué l’histoire en obtenant son diplôme de médecine à McGill en 1848. Pendant plus de 30 ans, il a enseigné la pharmacologie, cofondé le Medical Chronicle (un journal médical influent), et même occupé le poste de ministre adjoint à l’église anglicane St-John the Evangelist (celle au toit rouge sur l’avenue Président-Kennedy !).
Mais ce n’est pas tout : deux de ses fils ont aussi embrassé la prêtrise, perpétuant son héritage spirituel et intellectuel. Et devinez quoi ? Il a vécu 50 ans sur la rue Sainte-Famille, là où se trouvent aujourd’hui les 3566 et 3570 (anciennement 80 et 84).
Un homme de science, de foi et de résilience, qui a brisé les barrières de son époque. Et vous, connaissiez-vous son histoire ?
Pour en savoir plus lire l'article du blogue de Richard Phaneuf

https://blogue.histoireplateau.org/2026/05/15/william-wright-premiere-personne-de-couleur-medecin-en-amerique-du-nord-britannique/

05/23/2026

Tomorrow, 24th May, we will celebrate the third greatest Christian festival of the year: the feast of the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles and disciples, which is commonly called Pentecost or Whit Sunday. Solemn high mass is at 10:30am.