St. John the Evangelist Church

A Roman Catholic presence in the Shenandoah Valley since 1932

540-949-6145 Contact Us

NO MASS / 26-29 JANUARY 2021.

LIVE-STREAMED MASS FROM ST. JOHN. CLICK BELOW TO VIEW.

Weekend Mass (Saturday) @ 5:00 PM, not Sunday @ 8:30 or 11:30 AM

Weekday Mass (Tuesday - Friday) @ 9:00 AM, except Funeral Masses

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NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION IS NOW ONLINE.

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SATURDAY VIGIL & SUNDAY MASS SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN TO ALL BEGINNING WEDNESDAYS @ 5:00 PM.

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The Pastor's Update on our parish Christian Formation for Children & Adult Faith Formation programming for the fall. Click photo to see the video recording.

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THE PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. CONTACT PASTOR / STAFF BY PHONE OR EMAIL.

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The school is currently leased to Appalachian Christian School. Please refrain from entering the building. Otherwise contact the parish office.

STAY INFORMED. TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS.

CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. LOVE IN WORD & DEED.

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NEW VIDEOS & PHOTOS

PHYSICAL LOCATION: 301 Sheppard Court, Waynesboro VA 22980 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Our plan for the acquisition of New Patrimony (Liturgical Furniture & Art) for our new church. Please contact the Parish Administrator for more information.

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CYBERCRIME is hitting dioceses nationwide. If you receive an email or text message from the pastor or any priest requesting you to purchase a gift card or transfer funds by wire, be forewarned, IT IS A SCAM. NOBODY DOES THAT. Parishioners should contact the parish office to verify the legitimacy of any suspicious request received through email or text.

DO NOT REPLY TO THE ORIGINAL EMAIL OR TEXT NO MATTER HOW PERSUASIVE.

All cybercrime should be reported to the FBI at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. It is up to the victim of cyber-crimes to file complaints.

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THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION IS AVAILABLE IN THE PATIO AREA ON SATURDAYS FROM 3:30-4:30 PM; AND AS ALWAYS BY APPOINTMENT.

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FOR SACRAMENTAL EMERGENCIES ONLY CALL (540) 324-3146. For parish business, please contact the parish office during regular office hours.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

When Waynesboro City Schools are closed, the Parish Office is closed & ALL church activities are cancelled.

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Welcome

Thank you for visiting the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church webpage.

Come explore this website and discover our Catholic Christian family that is ever striving to live the values of the gospel in relevant ways. Join us in this our great adventure, and take nourishment for our lives and our friendships. Share your ideas about how we can better proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, and serve God's holy people.

If you happen to visit Waynesboro VA, please do stop by and join us for liturgy.

If you have recently moved to the area, come see what we are all about, and if you may consider joining our church family.

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Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify civil authorities.

Call the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1 (833) 454-9064, and reach out to the Acting Director, Office of Safe Environment, Jennifer Sloan at 1 (804) 622-5175.

Click on the graphic below to see the Richmond Diocese's response in support of healing and reconciliation for victim survivors of sexual abuse.

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Mass Times

Confessions: Saturdays 3:30--4:30PM or by appointment

THE OBLIGATION TO ATTEND SUNDAY & HOLY DAY MASS IS SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY IN THE DIOCESE OF RICHMOND.

Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM. Sign up links available above. Live stream recording available through the weekend.
Sunday: 8:30AM & 11:30AM. Sign up links available above.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00AM by livestream. No need to sign-up to attend.

Holy Day: 9:00AM live-streamed Mass

Mass times may change due to funerals. Call the office.

Office Hours

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Call or Email the Pastor / Staff.
Monday through Friday from 9:00AM--3:00PM.

If Waynesboro City Schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Parish Office is closed. All church activities are also cancelled.