Welcome to Our Parish

St John’s is the centre of the catholic faith in Riverstone under the patronage of the Apostle, St John the Evangelist. We work to be a welcoming faith community offering a home of spiritual hope and to help to all in need. Through the use of our gifts and liturgical celebrations we strive to build a prayerful, welcoming community to serve all for the love of God.

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.

(John 6:57)

Mass and Reconciliation Times

Weekday MassTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:30am
First Friday Mass Times – 7:30pm
Saturday (except 1st) – 8:30am
Anointing Mass (1st Saturday) – 8:30am
Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament for Vocations: Tues after 8.30am Mass
Weekend MassSaturday Vigil Mass – 6.00pm
Sunday Masses: 7:00am ; 9:00am ; 10:30am
ReconciliationEvery Saturday: 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Lent & Easter 2026

Holy Week

Wednesday April 1 Mass of the Holy Chrism (St Patrick’s, Parramatta)
7:30pm
Holy Thursday April 2Mass of the Lord’s Supper7:00pm
Good Friday April 3Stations of the Cross10:00am
Celebration of the Lord's Passion3:00pm
Holy Saturday April 4Celebration of the Paschal Vigil7:00pm
Easter Sunday April 5Easter Sunday Celebration7:00am
9:00am
10:30am

Note: NO MORNING MASS 8:30am on THUR, FRI and SAT during HOLY WEEK

Easter Monday April 6   8:30am Communion Service

Stations of the Cross

Every Wednesday after the 8.30am Mass (starting 25/2)

Every Friday Night at 7.00pm followed by Mass at 7:30pm (starting 20/2)

Palm Sunday

Sunday 29 March 2026 Sunday Masses 7am , 9am and 11am

St John’s Church First Rite (Individual Confession)

Tuesday March 31

9:30am – 10:30am; and 5pm – 6pm

Wednesday April 1

9:30am – 10:30am

Thursday April 2

9:30am – 10:30am

"And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness so must the son of man be lifted up."

John 3-14-17

"That whoever believes in him may have eternal life."

John 3-14-17

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son
That whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

John 3-14-17

"For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world.
But that the world might be saved through him"

John 3-14-17

About

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Our Patron

St John the Evangelist was the son of Zebedee and the brother of St James the Great, he was a fisherman until he was called to be an apostle.

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Sacrament

The first Catholic Church in Riverstone was opened on the 2nd July 1882 and stood on the site of the current church.

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History

The first Catholic Church in Riverstone was opened on the 2nd July 1882 and stood on the site of the current church.

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Youth Group

All school-aged children and their parents are invited to attend a get-together for the Youth Group.

 

Diocesan News

Over 1300 young people walk as one during overnight pilgrimage for Good Friday   

Young people, students, teachers, families, clergy and religious walked over 23kms from 10pm on Friday evening in Blacktown, arriving in Parramatta at 7am, reflecting on Christ’s sacrifice on Good Friday and celebrating the joy in His Resurrection. At every stop, the pilgrims heard testimonies from young people who have said “yes” to God in their lives, alongside prayerful music and reenactments of the Stations of the Cross. (Read More)

Fr Frank Brennan’s Homily: Easter Sunday 2026

There is no shortage of evil and wickedness in our world at this time. And it’s impacting even on us who inhabit an island nation continent. If only we could get rid of it. We know we won’t, but we know we have the capacity to extinguish the evil and wickedness in ourselves. (Read More)

Bishop Vincent’s Homily for Good Friday 2026

For this was the hour of glory that Jesus had spoken about; this was the climax to the life of a humble Messiah who rode on a donkey, mingled with the social outcasts and washed the feet of others. He was not a conqueror through domination and violence but a suffering servant who lay down his life for the world. (Read More)

Bishop Vincent’s Homily for Maundy Thursday 2026

Maundy refers to the Latin word Mandatum which in turn originates from the words of our Lord: “A new commandment I give you. Love one another as I have loved you”. (Read More)

Bishop Vincent’s Homily for Palm Sunday 2026

Palm Sunday provides us with a true antidote to the reciprocal violence. It galvanises us to transformative action, for it gives us a glimpse of the victory of love over hatred and life over death. It was God's unconditional love in Jesus that brought about the victory of peace. We are therefore encouraged to work and turn the tide in favour of the least of our brothers and sisters, confident that the Kingdom of God will prevail. (Read More)

Our School

St John's Primary School

5 McCulloch Street, Riverstone 2765

Contact Us

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Location
164 Garfield Rd E, Riverstone NSW 2765

St John's Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am – 2pm
T: (02) 9627 1176
E: stjohns10@bigpond.com