St. John Cantius

Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4:30 pm, Sunday at 8:00, 10:30 am, and 5:30 pm. Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday at 8:30 am. First Saturday Mass at 8:30 am. Reconciliation: First Thursday before First Friday, and Saturdays 3-4 pm.

Baptism or Confirmation sponsors must be registered and active for three months prior to sacrament. Adults seeking Baptism follow the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. Contact the Parish Office for more details.

Classes for grades 1-8 on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7 pm. Classes after the 10:30 am Mass on Sundays for children attending public school. RCIA classes held Sundays after the 10:30 am Mass.

Contact the Parish Office for anointing if ill or hospitalized. Communion calls to the sick on first and third Sundays. Call for pastoral visits to hospitals or homes.

Join us for Mass at St. John Bosco: Saturday 4pm, Sunday 7:30am, 10am, and 12:30pm (Spanish), Tuesday 5:15pm, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 8:15am. Domingo en Español a las 12:30pm. Adoration on Tuesdays 4-5pm and Saturdays 7-8am.

Take part in Adoration every Tuesday from 4-5pm and on Saturdays from 7-8am. Confession is available on Tuesdays 4-5pm and Saturdays 7-8am, or by appointment. Adoration and Confession are great ways to seek peace and reconciliation.

Save the date for the Fall Festival on September 29th. Also, mark your calendars for First Friday Adoration on October 5th. Stay tuned for more details on these upcoming parish events!

Looking to get involved? Consider joining one of our ministries such as RCIA, youth programs, Bible study, or volunteer opportunities. Contact the parish office for more information on how you can serve and grow in faith.

In case of any emergency or if you know someone in need of an anointing, please call (219) 228-9024 anytime. We are here to provide spiritual support and guidance during difficult times.

Weekday Mass is Monday - Friday at 6:30am. Weekend Masses are on Saturday at 4:15pm and Sunday at 8:00am & 10:30am. Sacrament of Penance on Saturday at 3:00pm. Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before every Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is on Wednesday after the 6:30am Mass with Benediction at 6:00pm.

Registration Meetings for Religious Education are on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30pm and Saturday, September 12th at 9:30am for grades K - 11. It is mandatory for parents or grandparents to attend one of these meetings. Religious Education details for public and Catholic school children are provided, emphasizing the importance of attendance for Sacramental preparation.

All Saints Catholic School welcomed 344 students on August 26th for the school year. Gratitude is extended to supporting parishes and prayers are requested for continued success. The school emphasizes a faith-filled, rigorous Catholic education environment and appreciates the ongoing parish support for Catholic education.

Tomorrow's event includes the Knights of Columbus Round Table at 7:00pm. Wednesday features the RE Registration Meeting at 6:30pm. Attend the Parish Fellowship, Coffee & Donuts on Sunday at 9:15am. Check the Weekly Readings for the week of September 6, 2026 for deeper reflection on faith.

A reminder that the Bulletin Deadline for September 20th is noon on Friday, September 11th. Contributions are vital to the parish's day-to-day operations and special programs. Contributions and articles can be emailed to bulletin@

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In the poorest and most forgotten places of the world, Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta found the living presence of Jesus and listened to His eternal cry: "I thirst." Her life stands as a humble and radiant witness that we do not need to perform great feats to change the world, but rather do small things with extraordinary love, recognizing the dignity of Christ in every soul we meet. May her example inspire us to love without measure, serving those around us with quiet joy and an unwavering faith.

Join us for weekend masses on Saturday at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 8:00 am, 10:30 am, and 5:30 pm. Weekday masses are also available from Monday to Friday at 8:30 am, and on the first Saturday at 8:30 am.

Formal registration is required for those interested in participating in Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Marriage sacramental preparation. Baptism and Confirmation sponsors need to be registered and active for at least three months prior to receiving the sacrament.

Confessions are available on the first Thursday before the first Friday from 3:00-4:00 pm, on Saturdays from 3:00-4:00 pm, and by appointment. Communal reconciliation celebrations are scheduled seasonally.

Religious education classes for children in grades 1-8 are held on Tuesday evenings after the 10:30 am Mass. Classes for those seeking confirmation or RCIA are also available. Consider volunteering for ministries or formation programs at our parish.