St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

About this church

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church celebrates a 5 p.m. Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. in English, plus Spanish Mass at 12:30. Weekday English Mass begins Monday through Friday at 5 p.m., preceded by the Rosary at 4:30. Saturday reconciliation is offered from 4:25 to 4:45 in English and Spanish. First-Friday adoration follows Mass from 5:30 to 6, and a Perpetual Help novena follows Tuesday Mass. The Hillcrest parish describes itself as a multicultural Catholic community committed to faith, service, and solidarity with marginalized people.

Sacramental formation serves children, teenagers, and adults preparing for First Communion, Confirmation, or full initiation through OCIA. First Communion preparation for children in grades two through eight spans two years and includes prayer, Mass formation, service, retreats, and parish participation. Teen Confirmation serves grades nine through twelve through a hybrid structure, with diocesan safe-environment material linked. Student registration records authorized pickup adults. Parish history traces the community to women who appealed for a local church in 1912; the present building at Polk and Normal was dedicated in 1952. Before attending, guests may want to ask about Mass duration, music at their chosen hour, nursery care, accessible entry, parking, hearing support, and livestreams. Non-Catholic visitors should also confirm the parish’s Communion guidance.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, complete Mass, reconciliation, adoration, Rosary, novena, loc · Official Mass-schedule page, weekend English and Spanish liturgies, weekday Mass · Official sacramental-formation page, First Communion, Confirmation, OCIA, two-ye · Official history page, 1912 local appeal, early parish development, and 1952 ded

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