St. John the Beloved 

Confirmation is the third Sacrament of Initiation in our Catholic Tradition. It is a vital milestone on a young person’s faith journey and development as a Catholic. In Confirmation we celebrate the continuing grace-giving presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  Jesus continually extends an invitation to us to join in a fuller and closer relationship with Him and with our faith community.

At St. John The Beloved, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 11:00 am. Mass, Bishop Malooly will preside.

Students in grades 6th through 9th are invited to join SJB Youth Ministry for a hayride and bonfire at Brandywine State Park on Sunday, October 27, 2019.  To register to attend complete the registration form online at form.jotform.com/82675034703153. Please be sure to complete all required forms. Chaperones are welcome and appreciated. Seating is limited to 18. Registration ends Saturday, October 21, 2019. 

Although we must cherish, protect, and defend human life year-round, the Catholic Church in the United States sets aside each October as Respect Life Month.

This year’s theme, “Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life,” is particularly suited for our times. While attacks against human life seem to grow ever more numerous and callous, we know that Christ has conquered sin and death. Through our Christian hope in the Resurrection, we are given the grace to persevere in faith.

Jesus asks us to be as leaven in the world, to bring His light to the darkness. Our daily activities take each of us to places only we can go, to people only we will meet. May we allow Christ to renew and strengthen us, that He may work through us in each moment of every day.

“Hold fast to the hope that lies before us. This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm.”     Hebrews 6:18-19

The Church devotes the month of November to prayer for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. 

Each year we gather on All Souls Day, (Nov.2) to pray for those dear to us who have gone ahead to the Lord. This year the Mass of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, November, 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Please plan to join us at Mass and in prayer.

To all those who have donated over the last 6 months to our "Raise The Roof" Campaign, which was established to help raise funding to restore our beloved SJB Parish Hall, thank you! 

With your help, we have raised $152,000 to date. With the money raised we were able to cover the cost of the new Hall roof and ceiling which cost $126,605. The remainder will continued to be used for the new Hall doors which will be installed over the next few weeks.

If you are able, please continue to give to the Hall renovations fund, you can continue to do so online, through the offertory at mass or just mail or drop off a check to the Parish office.  Please be sure to write on your check or envelope “Raise The Roof”. Click here to learn more. 

“Gracious and loving God, we understand that you call us to be stewards of your abundance. Help us to always use your gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously.”

We are thankful for all the generous gifts that you provide to our parish, but we realize that you cannot be with us every Sunday. Please consider using our secure online giving program via ParishSOFT. This is a convenient and safe way to make a one-time, or recurring donation. Click here learn more. SIGN UP TODAY! 

Use My Own Church to add and update your church records at St. John the Beloved Parish online. Click here to learn more. We apprecaite your assistance. Thank you!

St John the Beloved Parish Students who attend public, or private schools are invited to receive their Faith Formation through our parish RE program which consists of class study and preparation for the reception of the sacraments. Click here for more information about religious education formation at St John the Beloved Parish and to register your child/ grandchild to attend our Tuesday evening program this fall.