St. John The Baptist Melkite Catholic Church

09/10/2026

08/02/2026

The fourth summer of our Theotokos Bible Camp was our biggest to date! The campers spent 3 days together making memories, bonding with friends, and most importantly- strengthening their faith in Christ. We can't wait to see you all again next year 🙏🏻

07/16/2026

Arrangements for Elie Ghawi funeral service.

Friday July 17, 2026
St John the Baptist Melkite Catholic Church
330 N. Westmore Ave.
Villa Park, IL 60181

Visitation from 10-11am

Funeral Service @ 11am

Family gathering after service for a meal in church all purpose room.

Saturday, July 18, 2026
12:30pm
Interment at
Holy Cross Cemetery
7301 W. Nash St.
Milwaukee, WI 53216

May his memory be eternal.
فليكن ذكره مؤبدًا

07/14/2026

+ Eile George Ghawi (April 17, 1943 – July 13, 2026)
(Please read the obituary in the comments)

07/03/2026

Happy 55th Birthday to Bishop Francois Beyrouti.
May god grant you long life & abundance of blessings.

07/02/2026

“I am the resurrection and the life, whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet he shall live.” John 11:25

With deep sorrow and profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Archdeacon Tony Shehata, beloved husband of Denise, devoted father of Suzanne (James) O’Mahoney-Naughton, Mira Elias and Christine Sochacki, adoring Gido of Colleen (Joe) O’Mahoney-VanBladel, Rita Elias, Brian (Emily) O’Mahoney, Mary (Luke) Kraus, Ava Sochacki, and Freddie Sochacki, preceded in death by his siblings Raymond, Fred, Joseph and Therese and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews, faithful servant of God, and cherished member of the Saint John the Baptist Melkite Catholic Church community.

Visitation is Sunday, July 5th from 4:00 PM -8:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Church
330 N. Westmore Ave., Villa Park

Funeral is Monday, July 6 at 11:00 AM at St. John

https://www.northlakefuneral.com/obituaries/archdeacon-antoine-tony-shehata

06/29/2026

Just a few days left to register for our summer St. John Theotokos Bible Camp! Scan the QR code in the flyer or follow this link:
https://stjohnmelkite.flocknote.com/signup/255096

Deadline is July 3rd! Can't wait to see all of our youth there (your friends and relatives are welcome to join)!