2021 Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal

“Whatever you did for the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40)

The 2021 Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal has begun. “ Our parish goal is $58,000. Over the coming weeks, please prayerfully consider making a pledge/gift.

Your generous support promotes the health and vitality of the Archdiocese of New York through the various charitable, pastoral and outreach works assisted by the Cardinal’s Annual Appeal.

CASA video link
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FORMED: The Catholic Faith on Demand

The Archdiocese of New York is making available FORMED, an on-line resource of faith formation and study programs, Bible studies, Catholic themed movies, e-books, etc. To get the parish access code for your free subscription to FORMED, please contact the Adult Faith Formation office at formed@archny.org, then go to www.formed.org, enter the parish code, and register to get started. FORMED is free and offers various resources both in English and Spanish to learn more about our Catholic faith. For our parish to maintain this free subscription, we need more people to register and sign-up to use FORMED. If you have not already registered, please consider doing so.

Parish Pandemic Memorial Mass, March 13, 2021

Memorial Mass recalls those lost to COVID-19, offers solace for mourners

A man bows his head in prayer during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from COVID-19 at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the coronavirus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

By: Beth Griffin

Date: March 15, 2021

BRONX, N.Y. (CNS) — As names of their loved ones lost to COVID-19 were read from the altar at St. John-Visitation Church, a muted gong sounded and dozens of people made their way up the sun-drenched main aisle to receive a memorial taper lit from the pascal candle.

Click here to read the entire CatholicNews.com article: https://www.catholicnews.com/memorial-mass-recalls-those-lost-to-covid-19-offers-solace-for-mourners/

A young man helps sanitize pews following a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Andrew Komanetski plays the organ during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Komanetski is among the many members of the parish community who were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
A woman bows her head in prayer during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
A man bows his head in prayer during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Father Michael P. Kerrigan, right, pastor of St. John-Visitation Parish in the Bronx borough of New York, and Father Antonio Astudillo, parochial vicar, concelebrate a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus. The two priests are among the many members of the parish community who were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
A man bows his head in prayer during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Worshippers hold candles during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Worshippers attend a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
A man receives a candle during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Father Michael P. Kerrigan, pastor of St. John-Visitation Parish in the Bronx borough of New York, reads the names of the deceased during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus. Father Kerrigan is among the many members of the parish community who were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
A woman holds a candle during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Father Antonio Astudillo, parochial vicar of St. John-Visitation Parish in the Bronx borough of New York, delivers his homily in Spanish during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus. Father Astudillo is among the many members of the parish community who were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
A woman holds a candle during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
A woman receives a candle during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus at St. John-Visitation Church in the Bronx borough of New York. Many members of the parish community were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Father Michael P. Kerrigan, pastor of St. John-Visitation Parish in the Bronx borough of New York, delivers his homily during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus. Father Kerrigan is among the many members of the parish community who were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)
Father Michael P. Kerrigan, pastor of St. John-Visitation Parish in the Bronx borough of New York, delivers his homily during a bilingual memorial Mass March 13, 2021, for parishioners who have died from the COVID-19 coronavirus. Father Kerrigan is among the many members of the parish community who were infected by the virus, including more than 50 who succumbed to it. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Blessing and dedication of the Saint Oscar Romero Statue with Bishop Josu Iriondo.

Sunday, March 24, 2019

With thanks to Greg Shemitz from Catholic News Service who provided the photos.

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Devotional Store

Our parish devotional religious goods store is open following the Sunday parish Masses. Located in the former baptistry at the entrance of the church, a variety of Bibles, prayer cards, rosaries, crucifixes, and other assorted devotional items are available for purchase. At other times, these items may be obtained at the Parish Pastoral Center. If you have not already done so, stop by after Mass to see what assortment of items are available.

Annual Alumni Irish Breakfast 2019

Students of St. John School 2019

Summer Bible Program

Summer with the Saints – Mass on July 13, 2018

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The parish and religious education offices have relocated to the

St. John-Visitation Parish Pastoral Center

La parroquia y las oficinas de educacion religiosa se han trasladado
El Centro Pastoral de la Parroquia San Juan-Visitacion

St. John-Visitation Parish Pastoral Center

El Centro Pastoral de la Parroquia San Juan-Visitacion

275 West 230th Street

Monday/Lunes	9:00 am-12:00 noon; 1:00-4:00 pm

Tuesday/Martes	9:00 am-12:00 noon; 1:00-4:00pm

Wednesday/Miercoles	9:00 am-12:00 noon; 1:00-4:00 pm

Thursday/Jueves	9:00 am-12:00 noon; 1:00-4:00 pm

Friday/Viernes	9:00 am-12:00 noon; 1:00-4:00pm

Saturday/Sabado	10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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With thanks to Greg Shemitz, our photographer.

Memorial Mass recalls those lost to COVID-19, offers solace for mourners

Devotional Store

Annual Alumni Irish Breakfast 2019

Students of St. John School 2019

Summer Bible Program

Summer with the Saints – Mass on July 13, 2018

The parish and religious education offices have relocated to the

St. John-Visitation Parish Pastoral Center

La parroquia y las oficinas de educacion religiosa se han trasladado El Centro Pastoral de la Parroquia San Juan-Visitacion

St. John-Visitation Parish Pastoral Center

El Centro Pastoral de la Parroquia San Juan-Visitacion

275 West 230th Street

La parroquia y las oficinas de educacion religiosa se han trasladado
El Centro Pastoral de la Parroquia San Juan-Visitacion