Sacramental Blessings at St. John Cantius
The ritual blessing of sacramentals is an ancient custom in the Church and is scripturally founded (Num. 5:17, Gal 6:14, Mk 9:49-50 are...
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Prayer for Vocations Group
The Prayer for Vocations group gathers on the fourth Saturday of the month in front of Mary’s Altar after the 8:30 am Mass to pray for an...
A Shower of Roses for Pentecost
In Rome on Pentecost, in the Pantheon (i.e. the minor basilica called S. Maria ad martyres) there is a beautiful and ancient custom of ...
Bishop Joseph Perry's Confirmation Sermon
"Whenever and wherever we see you still loving in the face of loss, ridicule or rejection, we see God’s Spirit alive and well in you,...
Ember Days
From Pius Parsch Vol. III pp 226: "Gratitude, not penance, should be the dominant Ember spirit. Wednesday of Ember week is dedicated to...
A New Priest and New Deacon for the Canons Regular
With praise and thanks to almighty God, the Canons Regular announce the ordination of a new Deacon and a new Priest. Through the power of...
Peter & Paul - Young Adults
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” Ps 133 Peter and Paul is a group of Catholic young adults, ages...
Live Streaming Masses and Divine Office
Tune into our YouTube channel for daily live streaming Masses and the Divine Office. See link above.
Knights of St. John
It is in the traditions of the history of the various Knightly orders of the Roman Catholic Church, including the Knights of Malta and...
Chants of the Church Year
This weekly video series offers reflections on a variety of chants as they occur throughout the Church year. It is designed to help you...
Proper Use of the Sacrament of Penance
A wise bishop once said, “Sin is the shipwreck of the soul. If the sin is serious, it is a fatal shipwreck. Confession is the only plank...
Bishop Perry’s Homily - Easter, 2021
We were blessed to welcome His Excellency Bishop Joseph Perry of the Archdiocese of Chicago to celebrate a Pontifical High Mass for...
Easter Letter from the Pastor
Dear Friends, Our broken world needs Easter more than ever. St. Paul tells us that “If Christ be not raised from the dead, our faith is...
Holy Week and Easter Schedule and Sign up
“In Holy Week we participate in the most sublime drama of religious history.” —Fr. Pius Parsch Click here to sign up for all Masses and...
Easter Basket Blessing
We will be blessing Easter baskets! Come to the church at 2:00 - 3:00 pm on Holy Saturday, April 3rd to have your Easter food and treats...
The Golden Rose Award
St. John Cantius Parish has had a long tradition of presenting the Golden Rose to an individual, family or institution which has...
A Polka Valentine!
Eddie Korosa Jr. and The Boys from Illinois put on a wonderful live stream show. You can watch the replay here.
RCIA: The Scrutinies
This ancient rite of the Catechumenate for Adults, comprising several distinct steps leading towards a person’s new life of grace by...
Feast of the Epiphany
The 12th day of Christmas! Join us to celebrate the traditional feast of the Epiphany on Wednesday, January 6th. We will offer a solemn...
Candlemas 2021
Join us to close the Christmas Season with the traditional feast of Candlemas. Bishop Joseph Perry will celebrate a Solemn Pontifical...
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