Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church

08/17/2026

St. John's is organizing a watch party for the film
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story.
The showing is at
Regal Dulles Town Center
21100 Dulles Town Circle, Suite 203, Sterling, VA 20164
on Tuesday, August 25th

or
Wednesday, August 26th


For a Limited-time BOGO offer! Here’s how to claim your free ticket:
1. Visit the Fathom film page HERE (https://us.list-manage.com/W9DctGQXDiA?e=ddf2d0d43c&c2id=b9bac78205b4e5bdaa0e15cb36545716) or the button below
2. Select your date, theater, time, then select at least two tickets to see “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story.”
3. Sign in or create your free Fandango FanRewards account (or enter your email address for guest checkout).
4. Click “Promo Code,” enter - ROTHER - and click “Apply”. "Promo Code" = ROTHER
5. Complete your purchase and decide how you want to receive your ticket.

or
Call the parish office to sign up.

08/13/2026

NEW POLICY FOR MASS INTENTIONS

Beginning this month, parishioners may request a maximum of three Mass intentions per person per week.

The Mass Intention Book will be opened quarterly for the following periods:

January through March 2027 (FULL)

April through June 2027 (Still open)

July through September 2027 (Closed; opens when June is full)

October through December 2027 (Closed; opens when September is full)

These changes are being implemented to provide all parishioners with the opportunity to reserve Mass intentions for their loved ones and special intentions, and to bring us into conformity with the practices of other parishes in the area.

08/12/2026

07/08/2026

The Bishop has asked parishes to share the following statement from him:

As a consequence of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X (SSPX) sadly proceeding with episcopal ordinations of four bishops on July 1, 2026 without a papal mandate, the Holy See has subsequently decreed that, in accord with Church law, the bishops involved have incurred automatic excommunication and carried out a schismatic act.

The decree of the Holy See, issued through the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, together with an explanatory note, makes clear that as a result of the SSPX's schismatic act, any celebrations of the sacraments of confession and matrimony by the SSPX are invalid, and the administration of other sacraments is illicit. As bishop, and motivated by care for souls, I therefore instruct the faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington to avoid participating in the activities of the SSPX. I encourage any persons locally who have been attached to the SSPX and who desire the spiritual nourishment of the Church and the Extraordinary Form of the Mass to become active in any one of the eight locations in our diocese where this is currently possible.

The Holy See, in the spirit of conciliation, has outlined the procedure necessary for SSPX priests and lay faithful to return to Catholic communion. Although lay faithful who formally adhere to the SSPX are considered schismatic and excommunicated, this does not apply to lay faithful "who do not reject the Magisterium of the authority of the Roman Pontiff" and have engaged with the SSPX for solely liturgical or spiritual reasons. Such persons must simply resolve not to continue to participate in future SSPX sacramental worship or pastoral ministries.

To my brother priests in the SSPX, please know of my prayers for you and my heartfelt desire for your return to full communion with the Church.

I invite all the faithful to join me in prayer for the end of all division and schism and for the unity of the Church, so that she may better fulfill the divine commission to make disciples of all nations.

Bishop Michael Burbidge
Diocese of Arlington

July 8, 2026

06/22/2026

Confessions on Wednesday, 6/24/26, are canceled.

06/11/2026

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
First-Come, First-Served Placement based on preferred day & time
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Required Documents: (copy)
• Birth Certificate • Baptismal Certificate (if baptized)
The program is a 2-Year Journey for each sacrament.

Registration forms are on the STJ Website, Church, & the Parish Office

No Late Registrations
No Exceptions
(Unless the family has moved into the parish within the last month.)

06/11/2026

https://www.usccb.org/250-hours-adoration

As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the U.S. bishops will con...