St. John the Apostle

LEESBURG, VA

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St. John the Apostle Catholic Church

Sharing our Catholic Faith from Leesburg, VA
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Sharing our Catholic Faith from Leesburg, VA LITURGY /liturgy _self

Exquisite Arched Interior The architecture of our church appropriately forms a cross. /liturgy-online _self

Complementary Rear w. Latin Verses "Whoever eats this Bread will live forever." /liturgy-online _self

"Salve Regina!" Pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death, Amen. /liturgy-online _self

"Pan de Vida, Cuerpo del Senor" "Bread of Life, Body of the Lord" (Hurd), You have the words of eternal life! /liturgy-online _self

Holy Thursday Starts the Triduum The chapel glows in commemoration of that Last Supper with Jesus. /liturgy-online _self

Jesus Died That We Might Live "Woman, behold thy son... John, behold thy mother." /liturgy-online _self

Alleluia, He is Risen! His passion, death and resurrection have given our lives an Easter. /liturgy-online _self

Inspirational Prayer Garden Like the Prayer Garden, life's path curves with difficulties and challenges.
Come and pray. /liturgy-online _self

Lifelike Nativity Epitomizes "Family" The Holy Family models the Christian Family as the cornerstone of society. /liturgy-online _self

Towering Choir Loft "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord" with us! /liturgy-online _self

Historical Chapel Exterior Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, dedicated in 1878. A breathtakingly spiritual place. /liturgy-online _self

Immaculate Conception Interior Your eyes are immediately drawn upward to your Salvation. /liturgy-online _self

Picture Perfect Fall May your autumns and winters be blessed with His peace. /liturgy-online _self

A Church for All Seasons Throughout all the seasons of your life, join with us in faith. /liturgy-online _self

ANNOUNCEMENTS
- PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT:
  
  On Monday, 1/20/25, there will be an exception to the Parish Inclement Weather Policy: both the 7am and 12pm daily Masses will take place as scheduled....all other scheduled programs, meetings, and activities are canceled and the parish offices are closed for the day.
  
  PARISH UPDATE:
  Loudoun County Schools have closed campuses for Sunday, 1/19/25, in anticipation of the snow storm: our parking lot and sidewalks have been pre-salted and we anticipate the early morning Masses will be the best to attend before snow fall accumulates....Sunday Mass schedule will remain as usual....all other scheduled activities and meetings are canceled for the entire day.
  We encourage you to be safe and if road conditions are bad avoid traveling.
  
  The Knights of Columbus will have registration for bus transportation for those who wish to attend the March for Life on Jan. 24th. The bus will depart STJ at 10:30 am and return by 5 pm.
  
  Religious Education classes are canceled and the parish office will be closed on Mon., Jan. 20th, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. However, OCIA/RCIA classes will still be held.
Inclement Weather Policy
SJA Inclement Weather Policy
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KofC Solo Pizza Spirit Night Tues. Jan 21st

Heaven in Your Home, Sat. Jan. 25th
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Future Chapel of St. Lazarus of Bethany
Diocesan
Diocesan News

Holy Year 2025 - Plenary Indulgence

Upcoming Canonization of 2 Young Saints

Diocesan Jubilee Documentary and Cathedral Tour
- OUR CHURCH
  
  On August 3, 2012, our parish dedicated our new church after long years of planning, fund raising, and praying.
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- MINISTRIES
  
  Our ministries include parish-based ministries and also those that reach outside of our parish community (outreach).
  
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- EDUCATION
  
  St. John the Apostle offers Religious Education for school-aged children, and OCIA (formerly RCIA) classes for those contemplating the Catholic Faith.
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Welcoming You Home
- We welcome you to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church! We are a faith-based community located in Leesburg, VA.
  St. John The Apostle Roman Catholic Church maintains a rich history in Leesburg, Virginia. The founding date of our chapel on King Street, Immaculate Conception Chapel, dates back to 1878. We are proud of this 144 year-long presence where the image of the Twelfth Station of the Cross reminds us of our patron saint. There the Apostle John stands at the foot of the Cross with Our Lady on Calvary.
  St. John the Apostle Catholic Church is a parish of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia.
  Our pastor is Rev. Kevin Larsen. We invite you to read the welcome message from our pastor.
  Our Parochial Vicars are Rev. Michael Kelly and Rev. Edouard Guilloux. If you are new to the area, we extend you a warm welcome to this beautiful part of the country in Loudoun County, VA. We invite you to learn more by visiting our Faith Resources Page and join with us in our faith journey together.
  We are an active parish of people who serve, as evidenced by the wide range of ministries available directly at our parish and also outreaching into the community. As Christ taught us, His Church IS the people. We welcome you wholeheartedly to become involved at St. John's!
Liturgy Schedule
- Mass Times
  
  Sunday Mass Schedule
  
  Saturday Vigil 5:30 PM English English EN Church
  
  Sunday 7:30 AM English English EN Church 9:00 AM English English EN Church 10:45 AM English English EN Church 12:30 PM English English EN Church 2:15 PM Spanish Español ES | Church
  
  Daily Mass Schedule
  
  MonFri 7:00 AM English English EN Church 12:00 PM English English EN Church
  
  Saturday 8:00 AM English English EN Church
- Confession Times
  
  Wednesday 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Until no penitents are in line
  
  Saturday 4:00 PM In the Church
- Adoration Times
  
  Tuesdays at 7:45 am through Fridays at 7:45 am in the Chapel. The chapel is locked at 9pm, and registered adorers have the code to enter after hours. Click here for more details.
- Today's Readings
  
  Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time
  
  Reading 1 Hebrews 5:1-10
  Responsorial Psalm Psalm 110:1, 2, 3, 4
  Gospel Mark 2:18-22
Catholic Publications
- Catholic News
- Bulletins
- Catholic Resources

Liturgy, Sacramental Reservations, Parish Events

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- Faith Formation Calendar (R.E., CYM, RCIA)
- Ministries Calendar
- Sacramental Reservations Calendar (Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings)
News
- KofC Solo Pizza Spirit Night Tues. Jan 21st
  
  January 17
  
  KofC Solo Pizza Spirit Night Tues. Jan. 21st. Open for the details.
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- Heaven in Your Home, Sat. Jan. 25th
  
  January 10
  
  Heaven in Your Home, Sat. Jan. 25th. Open for details.
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Registration and Sacraments
Parish Membership
- Parish Membership
  
  Please reference our PARISH REGISTRATION Page.
Sacrament of Baptism
- Baptism
  
  To have a child baptized at our regular parish baptisms they must be under 7 years old and the parents must be registered parishioners of St. John the Apostle with the child to be baptized include on the registration. Parents must complete a Baptismal Registry Form for their child. Godparents must have a sponsor certificate from their home parish, and may use our Sponsor Certificate Form or their home parish's form. *Please note, there is a three month waiting period for new parishioners who are asked to be godparents or sponsors.*
  Please contact the parish office for additional inforamtion.
  
  Children 7 & 8 years do not need to go through the full RCIA or RCIC program but must take a seperate special Sacraments class before being baptized.
  
  People 9 years old and older must go through RCIA or RCIC to be baptized.
  
  Please contact Parish Office at (703) 777-1317 for more information on scheduling a child for Baptism.
  
  See here for more information on the Sacrament of Baptism from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Sacrament of Marriage
- Marriage
  
  Couples registered as parishioners of St. John the Apostle wanting to begin Pre-Cana marriage preparation through our parish should contact a parish priest directly to schedule a meeting.
  
  We are able to host weddings for couples from outside our parish. However, our parish priests are not available to prepare additional couples or celebrate the weddings for non-parishioner couples. Please contact your home parish to begin pre-cana marriage preparation and arrange for a celebrant to come to our parish.
  
  For more information on how to schedule a wedding in our parish and possible wedding dates, please see our Wedding Agreement and call the parish office (703) 777-1317 or email our Office Manager.
  
  See here for more information on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Religious Education
- Religious Education
  
  Parents looking to enroll children to receive First Confession, First Communion, or Confirmation, please our Religious Education page.
  
  For teens, please see our Catholic Youth Ministry page.
RCIA
- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
  
  If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church or becoming Catholic, or if you had not received all the Sacraments of Initiation as a child please see our RCIA page.
St John the Apostle
- Apostle and Evangelist
  
  St. John the Apostle, the son of Zebedee and Salome, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. John was called to be an Apostle by our Lord in the first year of His public ministry. He is considered the same person as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos and the Beloved Disciple. John's older brother was St. James the Great, another one of Jesus' Twelve Apostles. Jesus referred to the brothers as "Boanerges," meaning "sons of thunder." John is believed to be the longest living apostle and the only not to die a martyr's death.
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