St. John's Bellefonte

Christmas Eve: Family Mass & Nativity Pageant
2021-12-24 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | PA

Let Us Keep the Feast! - Worship + Dinner
2021-12-14 17:30 - 19:00 | PA
Join us on Tuesday, December 14 at 5:30pm for our observance of the feast of Saint John of the Cross. We will begin with Low Mass, accompanied by organ music and a cantor, followed by dinner in the Parish Hall.

Corned beef & cabbage dinner
2021-03-20 15:00 - 18:00 | 189 W Lamb St, Bellefonte

Low Mass of Christmas
2020-12-25 09:00 - 09:30 | PA
Watch the livestream on Facebook: facebook.com/stjohnsepiscopalbellefonte/live
and YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCiUpcWj0qW7kJS2-A15W4YQ/

Sung Mass of Christmas
2020-12-24 17:00 - 18:00 | PA

Drive-in Christmas Caroling in front of the Rectory
2020-12-24 15:30 - 16:00 | PA

Easter Day Mass
2020-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
You’re invited to participate and tune-in to our Easter mass on our Facebook Live page: facebook.com/stjohnsepiscopalbellefonte/live

The Great Vigil of Easter
2020-04-11 20:00 - 21:00 | PA
You’re invited to participate and tune-in to all our Holy Week services on our Facebook Live page: facebook.com/stjohnsepiscopalbellefonte/live

Good Friday
2020-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | PA

Maundy Thursday
2020-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | PA

Solemn Mass & Imposition of Ashes
2020-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the season of preparation and reflection culminating in Easter. Ash Wednesday invites us to recognize our mortality, repent, and return to God’s redeeming love. Start your Lenten journey at one of our two masses 9:30am & 7:00pm (with music).

Low Mass & Imposition of Ashes
2020-02-26 09:30 - 10:00 | PA

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2020-02-25 16:00 - 18:00 | PA
Celebrate Mardi Gras aka Shrove Tuesday at our annual all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancake supper. Meals include a side of breakfast sausages and beverages. $10 for adults and $7 for children. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ: Candlemas Procession, Solemn Mass, and Blessing of the Throats
2020-02-02 10:00 - 11:30 | PA

Annual Parish Meeting & Potluck Lunch
2020-01-19 10:30 - 11:30 | PA

Christmas Day Mass
2019-12-25 09:00 | PA

Christmas Eve Solemn High Mass
2019-12-24 23:00 | PA

Carols & Anthems of the Season
2019-12-24 22:30 | PA

Christmas Eve Family Mass & Nativity Pageant
2019-12-24 17:00 | PA

Celebration of a New Ministry & 150th Anniversary of Laying of the Cornerstone
2019-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | 189 W Lamb St, Bellefonte
Please join us for the Celebration of a New Ministry with
THE REVEREND CARLOS DE LA TORRE & THE CONGREGATION OF ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
The Right Reverend Bishop Audrey Scanlan will celebrate.
Reception to follow in Mary R. Beaver Fellowship Hall.
All are welcome!

Remembrance Sunday
2019-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | PA
Join us as we remember and pray for those lost to the tragedy of war. Our choir, under the direction of Mr. Erik Clayton, will offer Faure’s “Requiem in D minor, Op. 48.” Please join us to remember.

Solemnity of All Saints
2019-11-03 10:00 - 11:30 | PA
Celebrate with us the Solemnity of All Saints. Music: Missa O Quam Gloriosum, Victoria. Hymns include Sine Nomine, Grand Isle, Ewing, and Zeuch mich, zeuch mich.

Authentic Polish Dinner
2019-11-02 16:00 - 19:00
Mark your calendars and bring a friend to our next parish dinner. Our Polish dinner will include haluski, bratwurst, dessert, and a drink, all for $10. Let us cook for you, and join us for dinner in the Fellowship Hall or stop by for takeout. Smacznego!

Solemnity of Saint Francis & Blessing of the Animals
2019-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 | PA
In commemoration of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, we’ll be offering a Blessing of the Animals after Solemn Mass. We will gather in front of the Lady Shrine to ask for God’s blessing upon our animal companions. Please join us with your furry, feather, finned or scaled friends.

Solemnity of Saint Michael and All Angels
2019-09-29 10:00 - 11:30 | PA
We will observe the feast of Saint Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas) on its proper day, September 29. According to British folklore, Michaelmas is the last day of the year to eat blackberries. It is said that when Saint Michael expelled Satan from heaven, he fell from the skies and landed in a prickly blackberry bush, cursing the fruit and scorching them with his fiery breath. Join us for worship and in singing glorious hymns at Solemn Mass, more musical details to follow, and plan to stay for a sweet coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall.

Acolyte Retreat and Training
2019-09-28 09:00 - 11:30 | PA
Those currently serving, and those interested in serving, as acolytes, subdeacons, and mass servers are invited to a morning retreat and training. We will begin our time together with a hardy breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Followed by a conversation on our prayer and worship life at Saint John’s. We will go over the ritual practices in our worship life and refresh ourselves on liturgical roles and responsibilities. Please email Trish at the Parish Office by September 26 to RSVP.

Journey to the Heart of God | Learning Series
2019-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 | PA
Journey to the Heart of God is a five-week program rooted in prayer, fellowship, and learning. Each Thursday we’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall and dive into the heart of God by exploring elements and practices established by Christ in his Church. Sessions stand independently from one another, and there’s no requirement to commit to all five sessions to attend. We will begin our time with prayer, share a meal, and dwell in the heart of God through scripture and theology. Gatherings will run from 6-7:30 P.M. Dates and topics are as follows:
September 26: Baptism | October 3: Bread | October 10: Prayer
October 17: Forgiveness | October 24: Charity

Lakeside Worship & Learning
2019-08-25 14:00 - 17:00 | PA
Youth and their families are invited to an afternoon of worship, food, and activities by the lake at Bald Eagle State Park. Please RSVP by emailing Mrs Ellen Dyakiw | setinsun@aol.com

Solmenity of the Assumption & Shrine Dedication
2019-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
Procession, Blessing of the Marian Shrine, Solemn Mass & Angelus
Celebrate with us the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary as we dedicate our new Marian Shrine, Our Lady of Bellefonte. Music by Bach, Palestrina, and Victoria.

Healing Mass
2019-04-24 09:30 - 10:00 | PA
