Presentation
Sunday, January 19 at 2:00pm
Father Tom will speak at the American Catholic Historical Society (263 S. 4th Street) on the history of Chinese Catholic ministry at Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School. Founded in 1941 from Saint John the Evangelist Church, it has the distinction of being the first Catholic church in the Western hemisphere built for Chinese people. The event is free and open to the public, with the option to attend in-person or view the livestream. Please visit www.amchs.org for more information and to register.
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MLK Day
Monday January 20, 2025
Mass Schedule
7:45 am
12:05 pm
No 5:15 pm mass
Church will close immediately following the 12:05 pm mass.
Firefighter Mass
Saturday, February 22 at 10 am
On February 16, 1899 saint john's church burned down.
Four firefighters lost their lives fighting that fire:
William j. Chance, 32
Hugh Duffy, 44
George w. Steinle, 38
James j. Shea, 41
We remember those four men as well as all firefighters who lost their lives defending lives and property of others and we pray for the safety of all firefighters.
A Lunch reception will follow the mass in the parish hall.
Parish Registration
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