St. John the Evangelist Church New Hartford, NY

09/20/2026

Happy Catechetical Sunday!

We would love to thank our wonderful catechists for:

Volunteering their time with youth to echo the Word of God and serve as role models on what it looks like to walk a Christian faith!

Choosing to be there as an encouraging guide to families as they continue their faith journey together!

And, continuing their own faith journey together as a Catechetical Family!

Not all of our catechists are pictured here, but we are so grateful to all of our catechists for their service! Happy Catechetical Sunday!

Thank you to Lafa for hosting this year's luncheon!

09/17/2026

Share your gifts through music at St. John’s! Whether you love to sing, ring, or play, there’s a place for you in our music ministries, with opportunities for adults, young people, vocalists, instrumentalists, and those interested in handbells. Contact the rectory office at 315-732-8521 or visit the choir loft after any weekend Mass to learn more.

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

Have you been thinking about taking the next step in your faith journey? Whether you’re exploring the Catholic faith, seeking the sacraments, or simply looking for a place to learn and grow, OCIA offers a welcoming place to begin. Classes begin Sunday, October 11th.

09/09/2026

There’s still time to register for Faith Formation, but don’t wait! Registration closes this Thursday, September 10, at 5:00 p.m. We’d love for you to be part of it.

To register, visit https://stjohnsnh.flocknote.com/signup/266544.
Payment can be made at bit.ly/4gRPqJI.

08/27/2026

For the Love of Faith: Sports & Arts Camps

What a wonderful time we had at our two For the Love of Faith one-day camps! The kiddos explored how faith can guide and inspire us through both sports and the arts.

At our Faith and Sports Camp, campers practiced soccer, running relays, basketball, golf, and fishing while learning how faith leads the way in sports. Teen athletes shared how faith influences their sports lives, sportsmanship, teamwork, and more. The children even discovered how altar serving connects with coordination and teamwork. The morning began with a prayerful reflection led by Fr. Matt.

At our Faith and Arts Camp, the morning began with prayer and a discussion about using art to pray through Visio Divina and Lectio Divina. The children explored the artwork throughout our church, including the stained-glass windows, Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy image, and choir loft. They painted love-themed cookies, opened their voices through poetry, and had the opportunity to meet a published poet.

Thank you to all the children who joined us and to everyone who helped make these camps so special! We are especially grateful to our wonderful teen helpers, athletes, Rick Bach, Sue Cavo, and Fr. Matt.

A special thank you to Jessica from Love and Cupcakes for donating her time to work with the children, and to our guest poetry speakers, Bella Stephens and Allen Wilcox.

We are grateful for the fun, faith, creativity, teamwork, and memories shared at both camps!

08/25/2026

Recent Beautification at St. John’s

We are grateful for the recent work that has helped beautify the outside of our church and highlight the rich history of our parish. The beautiful statue of Jesus from St. Thomas Church has now been placed in front of St. John’s, where it offers a welcoming sign of faith to all who arrive.

Another meaningful improvement has been the relocation of the cornerstone of the original St. John’s Church, dating back to 1883. Once buried in overgrown bushes at the back of the church, it can now be seen next to the flagpole near the entrance between the church and rectory.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to M.C. Creations for their assistance in removing the overgrown bushes, leveling the area, and planting new grass. In addition, parishioner Marie Pitarresi planted all of the flowers in front of the church, which were generously provided by St. John’s Men’s Club.

These improvements not only enhance the beauty of our church grounds, but also remind us of the pride we share in our parish and its enduring legacy.

08/20/2026

St. John's Men's Club – Join Us on Sunday, August 23rd at 6:00 PM!

We're excited to share that there's a renewed effort to grow and revitalize our St. John's Men's Club! This is a wonderful opportunity to build a vibrant community of fellowship, faith, and service among the men of our parish.

We are holding a meeting on Sunday, August 23rd at 6:00 PM in the Hayes Room to discuss plans and ideas for moving forward. Whether you've been involved before or are interested in joining for the first time, we strongly encourage all men of the parish to attend. Your presence and input will help shape the future of this important ministry.

Come be part of building this community together. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please contact the parish office at 315-732-8521.

08/14/2026

While the Feast of the Assumption is not a holy day of obligation this year, everyone is warmly invited to join us for Mass on Saturday, August 15th at 9:00 AM as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on this special feast day.