St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Come to weekly mass celebration at 5:00 p.m. every Sunday.

The LGBTQ Prayer Group meets monthly on the 4th Sunday of the month after the 5:00 p.m. mass) in the Rose Room.

"It is a demonic mystery of the human soul why so many men and women have a profound and visceral animus toward members of the L.G.B.T. communities. The church’s primary witness in the face of this bigotry must be one of embrace rather than distance or condemnation. The distinction between orientation and activity cannot be the principal focus for such a pastoral embrace because it inevitably suggests dividing the L.G.B.T. community into those who refrain from sexual activity and those who do not. Rather, the dignity of every person as a child of God struggling in this world, and the loving outreach of God, must be the heart, soul, face and substance of the church’s stance and pastoral action."

Cardinal Robert Elroy

Sunday, January 11th 

LGBTQ Ministry Potluck Immediately following the 5:00 mass, the LGBTQ Ministry will be having its monthly potluck social.  Bring a dish, bring a friend or come as you are. 

Saturday, January 17th  at 11:00 a.m. 

Family Members of LGBTQ Support Group St. John the Evangelist is hosting a special meeting for parents, relatives and friends of LGBTQ individuals to be led by Deacon Jim and Mary Keeley. The meeting will take place in the Rose Room. 

We recognize there are differing understandings of Church teaching which can cause divisions in families and even among friends, which can lead to a loss in faith in God.  We invite you to an evening discussion with  a question-and-answer period to assist attendees to understand what our Catholic Church teaches us on this topic.

Sunday, January 18th   

Dine Out with the LGBTQ Ministry Join us for a group dinner at the Arrrivederci Ristorante at 3845 4th Avenue in Hillcrest.  We will be heading to the restuarant following the 5:00 pm mass.  

Sunday, January 25th   

Monthly Prayer Group Join us for our normal monthly prayer group.  We will meet in the Rose Room after 5:00 p.m. mass. 

St. John's LGBTQ Ministry Group walked in the 2025 Pride Parade.

St. Johns Hosts the Diocese "All Are Welcome" Mass

On July 13, 2025, six parishes from across the Diocese of San Diego participated in this year’s “All Are Welcome”.  The mass  presided by Bishop Robert Bejarano and priests from six parishes, welcomed many of the marginalized communities in the fold of the church. These communities included the unhoused, refugees/asylum seekers, those experiencing mental health issues, migrants, and the LGBTQ community.

Mass offers warm embrace, open heart - The Southern Cross

Watch the video of the mass.  https://youtu.be/UMlT-eJjZWI