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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!

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SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH! Print

Are you joining us for our 9th annual day of fun, games and new friends? The Parish Picnic is Sunday, September 12, 2010 after the 12:30 p.m. Mass at Lemon Hill Pavilion in East Fairmount Park, easily accessible via SEPTA. The picnic is held rain or shine, unless hurricane whoever is in town!

If you're coming, call the parish office (215-563-4145) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) so we know how many burgers to buy AND what you are bringing for our table.
Please R.S.V.P. by August 27.

We grill from about 1:30-3:30 P.M., so we ask that food donations arrive at the picnic site no later than 1:30. Special note: Monetary donations are appreciated to help defray picnic supply costs. Thank you!

Click HERE for directions from St. John's to the picnic. If you can carpool, please let us know. Any questions, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Gert Anthony ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), or call 215-925-3511 anytime before 8 p.m.
 
What’s That on the Wall Outside of St. John’s? Print

Check out the exciting mural that is being created on the wall outside across from our church! Through collaboration between the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health, SEPTA, Project H.O.M.E., the Bethesda Project and St. John’s, the Finding Home mural is taking shape. St. John’s is grateful to have received a generous grant for such collaborative projects from Partners for Sacred Places, part of which we contributed to the mural effort.

Finding Home is a project aimed at raising awareness about the plight of our fellow citizens experiencing homelessness. It has often been said that a basic moral test for our society is how we treat the most vulnerable in our midst. Finding Home is the first large-scale textile installation aimed at engaging through dialogue and creative collaboration those of us who are fortunate to have shelter and those of us who are without.
 
Welcome Fr Antony Soosaimanikam!!! Print

Fr Antony comes to us from the Tumil Nadu Providence of India where he served as Assistant Novice Master for the Capuchins. He has degrees in Social Science, Journalism & Mass Communication, and Theology. He is originally from Soosaiapparpatty, India. He was ordained in 2005. He is excited to explore the vegetarian delights of our city and experience parish life. Please welcome him and make him feel at home.
 

Parish Calendar

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This Week:

Fri Jul 30
Help St. Francis Inn
Fri Jul 30 @06:30AM -
Young Adults Prayerful ProLife Vigil
Sat Jul 31 @08:30AM -
Family in Bethany
Sat Jul 31 @09:00AM - 10:45AM
King's Men Weekly Meeting
Mon Aug 02 @05:00PM -
St. John's Hospice
Mon Aug 02 @06:00PM -
Medical Professionals Group
Tue Aug 03 @07:00PM - 08:30PM
The Lily's Voice (Women's Group)
Wed Aug 04 @05:00PM -
St. John's Hospice
Thu Aug 05 @05:00PM -
St. John's Hospice
Thu Aug 05 @06:00PM - 08:00PM
Hands of Truth


Mass Schedule

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.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Wednesday-Saturday: 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Thursday before First Friday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Vigil of Weekday HolyDays: 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Not available on Holy Days

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

Vigil of Weekday HolyDays: 5:15 p.m. (upper church)

Weekday Holy Days: 7:00 a.m. (lower church); 7:45 a.m. (lower church); 8:30 a.m. (lower church); 12:05 p.m. (upper church); 1:05 p.m. (upper church); 4:30 p.m. (upper church); 5:15 p.m. (upper 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.

Parking

Park for just $8 every Sat & Sunday until closing at Park America (Girard Square Parking) 1120 Clover St., between Chestnut and Ludlow Sts. Click here to locate this lot, and several other lots convenient to St. John's.

Contact Us

Address: 21 S. 13th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
Schedule of Services Telephone: 215-563-5432
Parish Office Telephone: 215-563-4145
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