Saint John Roman Catholic Church

06/06/2026

Please join us this coming Friday, June 12th for our Prayer Service in Honor of the Semiquincentennial of the United States of America.

Please join us on the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 12, for a special Prayer Service commemorating the Semiquincentennial of the United States. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be led by Father James.

During the evening, we will unite in prayer for our nation and participate in an Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This observance coincides with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops national consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

All are warmly invited to attend. Please consider sharing this invitation with your family and friends.

06/05/2026

The parish community is invited to a Farewell Reception in honor of Father Juan on Sunday, June 7, at 12:00 p.m. in Saint Sebastian Church Hall.

Please join us as we thank Father Juan for his faithful service to our parish and offer him our best wishes as he begins this next chapter of his priestly ministry.

Coffee and baked goods will be served. All are welcome.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, the parish family of Saint John pauses to remember and pray for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and love of country will never be forgotten.

As Catholics, we entrust these heroes to the mercy of Almighty God and pray that Christ, the Prince of Peace, welcome them into eternal rest. We also pray for our active military, veterans, and their families, asking the Lord to strengthen and protect them.

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13

May God bless those who have served, those who continue to serve, and the United States of America.

05/25/2026

Please join us on the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 12, for a special Prayer Service commemorating the Semiquincentennial of the United States. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be led by Father James.

During the evening, we will unite in prayer for our nation and participate in an Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This observance coincides with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops national consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

All are warmly invited to attend. Please consider sharing this invitation with your family and friends.

05/17/2026

The Parish of Saint John Parish extends its prayers and God’s blessings this morning to our sister parish, Saint Sebastian Parish, as they celebrate the 105th Annual Saint Sebastian Feast.

May this joyful celebration in honor of San Sebastiano bring continued faith, fellowship, and blessings to the entire parish community.

Buona Festa a Tutti!

05/08/2026

A gentle reminder that this coming Thursday, May 14, is a Holy Day of Obligation for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. A Vigil Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 13, at 5:00 p.m., and Mass on the Holy Day itself will be offered at 8:00 a.m.

At Saint Sebastian, Masses on the Holy Day will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Please note that the Solemnity of the Ascension is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics within the Diocese of Norwich and the Ecclesiastical Province of Hartford.

04/05/2026

🌅 Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the Lord

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” (Matthew 28:6)

Today, the Church proclaims the greatest truth of our faith: Christ is risen! Death is defeated. Sin is conquered. The tomb is empty.

Easter is not simply a remembrance—it is a reality. Through the Resurrection, Christ opens the way to eternal life and restores hope to the world.

In Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis teaches that the light of faith flows from the Risen Christ, illuminating all of life and guiding us forward.

Let this day renew your faith, strengthen your hope, and deepen your love for the Lord who gave everything for our salvation.

✝️ Easter Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM

Alleluia! He is truly risen!

04/05/2026

Christ has Risen! He has Risen indeed

04/04/2026

✨ Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil (Mass begins at 8pm)

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)

Tonight, the Church gathers in solemn anticipation for the Easter Vigil, the most sacred liturgy of the year. From the darkness of the tomb, Christ brings forth the light of new life. The Paschal Candle is lit, salvation history is proclaimed, and we rejoice as death is conquered forever.

This night calls us to remember that even in silence, God is at work. What seemed lost is restored. What seemed defeated is redeemed.

Drawing from Spe Salvi, Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that Christian hope is not mere optimism, but a confident trust rooted in Christ’s victory over death.

Come and keep watch with the Church. Stand in the darkness, and witness the light of Christ break forth.

🕯️ Easter Vigil Mass: This Evening

04/04/2026

🌑 Holy Saturday (Day of Waiting)

The Church waits in silence at the tomb.

Pope Benedict XVI in Spe Salvi speaks of Christian hope—hope even in darkness.

This day teaches us trust in God’s plan, even when all seems lost.