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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..."
2025 ARCHBISHOP'S
ANNUAL APPEAL
KICK OFF WEEKEND
SATURDAY, MARCH 1 &
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025
This weekend marks the start of the 2025 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal in our parish and throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford.. If you haven’t already,
you will soon receive a letter from Archbishop Coyne seeking your support. As Catholics in the Archdiocese
of Hartford we can have a profound impact on our local communities not only spiritually, but intimately
connected to it, the realm of social services and many charities and outreach services performed by, or with
help from, our Church. We hope you can help us meet our parish goal.
ASH WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025
12:00 PM English Mass
in St. Louis Church
6:30 PM English Liturgy of the Word
(Prayer Service) in St. John Vianney Church
7:00 PM Spanish (español) Mass
in St. Louis Church
The imposition of Ashes will take place in each Mass
and prayer service on this day.
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.
SOLEMNITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
6:30 PM ENGLISH MASS
ST. LOUIS CHURCH
All are invited to share non-perishable food that will be placed on our St. Joseph Day Table in the church and blessed following the Mass. Food will be donated to local food pantries. Coffee And will also follow the blessing in the church hall.
The regularly scheduled 12 PM Mass this day will not be celebrated due to the Connecticut March for Life. The Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 PM as announced for the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
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