
Welcome to
SAINT JOHN XXIII PARISH
MASS SCHEDULE
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE:
Closings for Weekday Masses
In the event that West Haven Schools are closed due to inclement weather, there will be no 12:00 PM Mass at St. Louis Church.
If West Haven Schools are delayed, there will be 12:00 PM Mass.
WEEKEND MASSES
WEEKDAY MASSES
Saturdays:
4:00 PM (English) in St. Louis Church
4:30 PM (English) in St. John Vianney Church
Sundays:
8:30 AM (English) in St. John Vianney Church
9:00 AM (English) in St. Louis Church
10:30 AM (English) in St. John Vianney Church
10:30 AM (Spanish) in St. Louis Church
12:30 PM (Spanish) in St. Louis Church
Monday to Friday:
12:00 PM (English) Mass in St. Louis Church
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE & RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION)
ADORATION OF THE MOST
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Saturdays:
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM in St. Louis Church
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM in St. John Vianney Church
Mondays:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in St. Louis Church
Mondays:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM in St. Louis Church
CHURCH OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER
St. Louis Church is open during Office Hours, just ring the parish office door and a staff member will direct you to the door which leads you into the church.
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Jubilee Year 2025
“Pilgrims of Hope"
Pope Francis stated in his February 2022 letter announcing the Jubilee 2025: "We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire..."

Año Jubileo 2025
“Peregrinos de Esperanza"
El Papa Francisco, en su carta de febrero de 2022 en la que anunciaba el Jubileo 2025, afirmaba: "Debemos avivar la llama de la esperanza que se nos ha dado y ayudar a todos a encontrar nuevas fuerzas y certezas mirando al futuro con espíritu abierto, corazón confiado y visión de futuro. El próximo Jubileo puede contribuir en gran medida a restablecer un clima de esperanza y confianza, como preludio de la renovación y del renacimiento que tanto deseamos..."
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
FRIDAYS DURING THE LENTEN SEASON
BEGINNING ON FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025
6:30 PM English
in St. John Vianney Church
6:30 PM Spanish (español)
in St. Louis Church
The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary, usually through sacred art, prayers, and reflections.
ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
10 AM Stations of the Cross will be prayed on the boardwalk along the beach.
Starting at St. John Vianney Church.


PALM CROSSES FOR SALE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ORDERS ACCEPTED NOW
NO LATER THAN MARCH 30, 2025
All order forms together with payment can be placed in the offertory basket in both churches and orders will also be taken following all Masses. No mail in orders will be accepted.
All proceeds will benefit the St. Lawrence School, West Haven
Scholarship Program
ATTENTION ALL LECTORS
OF ST. JOHN XXIII PARISH
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
6:30 PM
ST. JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH
All lectors of St. John XXIII Parish, those interested in serving as a lector or seeking to know more about the ministry of a lector are invited to attend a Spiritual Workshop that will be presented by Fr. Michael Ruminski, Archdiocesan Director of Divine Worship.


ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD
CHRISM MASS
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
11:00 AM
Cathedral of St. Joseph
140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford
Celebrant: Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne
Please note: the Daily Mass this day will be offered at 7:30 AM in St. Louis Church (not 12 PM) so that the priests of the parish can attend.
The Parish Office will also be closed this day since they will be in attendance.
PASCHAL TRIDUUM
HOLY THURSDAY:
EVENING MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
April 17, 2025
7:00 PM Bilingual (English/Spanish) in St. Louis Church
followed by Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament until 12 AM
Please note: there is no 12 PM Mass in St. Louis Church this day.
GOOD FRIDAY:
FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
April 18, 2025
3:00 PM English in St. John Vianney Church
6:00 PM Spanish in St. Louis Church
the Encuentro (“Encounter”) procession will follow the Spanish service.
HOLY SATURDAY:
EASTER VIGIL
April 19, 2025
7:30 PM Bilingual (English/Spanish) in St. John Vianney Church
Please note: there is no 4 PM Vigil Mass in St. Louis Church and no 4:30 PM Vigil Mass in St. John Vianney Church this day.
EASTER SUNDAY:
SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
April 20, 2025
8:30 AM English in St. John Vianney Church
9:00 AM English in St. Louis Church
10:30 AM English in St. John Vianney Church
10:30 AM Spanish in St. Louis Church
12:30 PM Spanish in St. Louis Church

JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE
TO CANADA
MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY

SEPTEMBER 22-26, 2025
This trip is a Jubilee Year Pilgrimage featuring
Basilicas, Daily Mass and Natural Beauty,
hosted by Fr. Jeff Gubbiotti and Fr. José Mercado
$999 per person, double occupancy
Add $350 for single occupancy
To request details or to save your spot,
Contact Richard Antosca (203) 809-8032


MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP COYNE

THE SECRET OF EVERYTHING IS TO
LET ONESELF BE CARRIED BY GOD
AND SO TO CARRY HIM TO OTHERS.


- SAINT JOHN XXIII -

OUR PARISH BULLETIN
CONTACT US
Saint John XXIII Parish Office
89 Bull Hill Ln
West Haven, Connecticut 06516
Fax: (203) 934-1055
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday to Thursday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM