Welcome to St. John Bosco Parish!

Part of the Lakewood Catholic Parish Family

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The Lord awaits you here!

At St. John Bosco, as part of the Lakewood Catholic Parish Family, we share a deep bond with our sister parish, St. Frances Cabrini, united in our mission to live the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and serve one another with love.

You will find a vibrant and welcoming community committed to prayer, fellowship, and service here. We warmly invite you to spend time in quiet prayer before the Tabernacle, where Christ is truly present — a sacred space for reflection, peace, and encounter with the Lord.

Come join us as we walk together in faith and discipleship.

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You are chosen. You are called. You are entrusted. You are sent.

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Celebration of the Feast of

St. John Bosco

Our parish family joyfully celebrates the Feast of St. John Bosco, one of our patron saints. Rooted in a deep life of Communion with the Lord, St. John Bosco devoted his ministry to the spiritual and human formation of orphaned and vulnerable boys from the streets of Turin, Italy, evangelizing them through patient catechesis, joy, and love.

We will begin our celebration with a Novena at St. John Bosco Church, following this schedule:

January 23 – 11:00 AM

January 24 – 4:30 PM (before Mass)

January 25 – 9:30 AM (before Mass)

January 26–30 – 11:00 AM

January 31 (Feast Day) – 4:30 PM Solemn Vespers and final day of the Novena (before Mass)

Celebration of the Feast: February 1 - 11 AM Parish Family Potluck (more information below).

Upcoming Events

Have you ever wanted to read the Bible but hesitated because it felt difficult to understand? Then listen to the Bible in a Year in your favorite podcast app. This is an opportunity to come to know God more deeply as He truly is. Participants will meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Bosco. First meeting: Wednesday, January 28, at 10:00 AM in the St. John Bosco Library.
This is a special opportunity for our parish ministries to introduce themselves and for our cultural communities to share the culinary richness of our parish family. Please sign up to bring food, desserts, water, or beverages. We look forward to celebrating together.

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Ushers are often the first people parishioners and visitors encounter at Mass. A warm welcome can make the difference between someone returning to church or never coming back. Serving as an usher is a simple but vital ministry of hospitality. Training will be offered this month.

Become an Usher
Embody the Works of Mercy by bringing the Holy Eucharist to parishioners who can no longer join us at Mass. The number of homebound parishioners has increased, while the number of Eucharistic Visitors has not, leaving many waiting longer to receive our Eucharistic Lord. Parishioners with a deep love for the Eucharist and a faithful life of prayer are invited to serve as Eucharistic Visitors to the Homebound. Training is provided.

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The Pilgrim Mother Shrine brings Mother Mary’s loving presence into our homes, inviting families to grow closer to Christ through prayer and the Rosary. As the image of our Blessed Mother visits a new home each week, it strengthens the domestic church and deepens communion within families.

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Attending the Funeral Mass of a fellow parishioner is a way to Embody the Works of Mercy. By being present, we honor the dignity of the deceased, pray for the repose of their soul, and offer quiet support to grieving families. Even when we did not know the person personally, our presence bears witness to the hope of the Resurrection and strengthens the bonds of our parish family.