Join Us Weekly
Sunday Holy Mass (9:00 AM): Join us in spirit from wherever you are. Our services are streamed live on YouTube, and you can always find the direct access link on the St. John’s website homepage.
Bible & Breakfast (Thursdays, 8:00 AM): Start your Thursdays with scripture and a great meal. We gather every week at the Old Style Deli Café here in Elkhart.
October
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, Oct. 4 at 4:00 PM | St. James, Goshen
Please join Christians from different denominations in praying at this service.
JOINT PET BLESSING
Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1:30 PM | Civic Plaza, 350 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516
Bring your pets to be blessed at this special joint event with St. James, Augustana Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church. Neighbors and all animal lovers are welcome!
HUMANE SOCIETY BLESSING
Monday, Oct. 5 at 11:00 AM | Elkhart County Humane Society
Help us bring comfort to animals awaiting adoption at the Elkhart County Humane Society. Human hearts are needed, but please leave your own pets at home for this one.
EUCHRE GROUP
Monday, Oct. 5 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | The Common Room
Ready for some friendly card games? The Euchre Group meets this month in the Common Room. All skill levels are welcome.
Christmas at Sea-Christmas Card Signing
Sunday, Oct. 11 after Mass | The Common Room
Christmas at Sea (CAS) is the oldest and longest continuously-running charter knitting program in the United States. The CAS program supplies items to mariners who are on the water—either oceans or rivers—at Christmas time, so each person receives a present to open. These packages include handmade items such as hats & scarves, toiletries, snacks, and a card.
LADIES LUNCHEON
Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11:30 AM | Toasted Turtle
Take a well-deserved break from your busy life to share a meal and chat with the women of St. John’s. This informal gathering is the perfect chance to reconnect. Details and location will be announced soon! RSVP here
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:00 PM | St. John’s
If you consider yourself a "young adult," you belong here! Come out for fellowship and conversation. For location or questions, please email Father Nolan at fathernolan@stjohnselkhart.org.
PARISH BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 PM | Hosted virtually via Zoom
Grab your current read and join our monthly discussion from the comfort of your home. This meeting will be hosted virtually via Zoom. The Book Club has changed their meeting to the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The book to be discussed is “The Lotus Shoes” by Jane Yang.
Looking Ahead …
November 8 - Harp Concert with Anna Hagen
November 21 –Cheese ball preparation day
November 22 - Carry-In & Fellowship
- Cheese ball pickup
November 29 – Joint Bilingual Worship & Carry-In, Joint Service @ St. James, Goshen
December 13 - Elkhart Community Chorus Christmas Concert