St John The Evangelist Church

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Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, affectionately known as "St. John's" by its parishioners, warmly welcomes you to our website.

We are located in the heart of Center City, providing spiritual enrichment for local residents, daily commuters, and visitors to our city of brotherly love.

St. John the Evangelist has been bringing the Good News to Philadelphia for 179 years. Two canonized saints have ties to St. John's: St. John Neumann and St. Katharine Drexel.

In 1941, St. John's established Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church as a mission chapel. Twenty years later we opened St. John's Hospice to serve the homeless.

Our parish is a community of communities. There is a group for everyone -- from young adults, to healthcare professionals to the musically inclined. Stop by anytime. We'd love to see you!

Advent is the time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. It is also the start of the liturgical year in the Roman Catholic Church. Beyond the wreath and the candles lies one of
the richest and most beautiful seasons in the Church.
Did you know that Advent was once known as the "Little Lent? St John the Evangelist Parish invites you to join us for a time of scriptural reflection, prayer and fellowship in preparation for

We will meet on the four Thursdays of Advent: December 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 7:30pm-9pm. Please RSVP!

or call 215-563-4145 ext 33.

On the first Sunday of Advent, we read the beginning of the book of Isaiah, where the prophet speaks in the voice of God and calls the people of Israel to repentance, to prepare them for the coming of His Son. But the Old Testament people of Israel also represent the New Testament Church, so the call to repentance applies to us as well.

Mass schedule for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

7:45, 8:30, 12:05 PM, 1:05 & 5:15PM

11:30am, 12:30 PM & 6:00 PM

The Parish Offices will be closed.

Fri Dec 03 @06:30AM -
Young Adults Prayerful ProLife Vigil

Sat Dec 04 @09:00AM - 10:45AM
King's Men Weekly Meeting

Tue Dec 07 @07:00PM - 08:30PM
The Lily's Voice (Women's Group)

Believers Without Boundaries

God, Fill Me With Compassion

Weekdays: 7:45 a.m. (lower church); 8:30 a.m. (lower church); 12:05 p.m.; 1:05 p.m.; 5:15 p.m.
Saturday: 7:45 a.m. (lower church); 12:05 p.m.; 5:15 p.m. Vigil for Sunday
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday before First Friday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Vigil of Weekday HolyDays: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Not available on Holy Days
HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Vigil of Weekday HolyDays: 5:15 p.m. (upper church)
Weekday Holy Days: 7:45 a.m. (lower church); 8:30 a.m. (lower church); 12:05 p.m. (lower church); 12:30 p.m. (upper church); 1:05 p.m. (lower church); 5:15 p.m. (lower church); 6:00 p.m. (upper church)

Driving DIrections & Parking Info
Eastbound I-676 / Vine Street Expressway
(from western PA, from I-76)
Take the Broad Street exit. Bear right at exit ramp, turning onto 15th street. After passing City Hall, turn left onto Chestnut Street. Pass Macy's department store. Turn left onto 13th Street. Saint John's will be on the right.
Westbound I-676 / Vine Street Expressway
(from NJ, from I-95)
Take the Broad Street exit. The exit ramp curves onto 15th street. Continue straight onto 15th steet. After passing City Hall, turn left onto Chestnut Street. Pass Macy's. Turn left onto 13th Street. Saint John's will be on the right.

Address: 21 S. 13th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
Parish Office Telephone: 215-563-4145
Schedule of Services (recorded line): 215-563-5432
Parish Office Fax: 215-563-1770
E-mail: sjeoffice@yahoo.com
Wedding Inquiries: stjohnweddingcoord@yahoo.com
RCIA: sjercia@yahoo.com
Website Inquiries: webmaster@stjohnsphilly.com