St. John in the Woods

About St. John in the Woods

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St. John in the Woods is a Catholic church located at P.O.Box 1278, Welches, OR, 97067. You can reach St. John in the Woods at +15036226338.

St. John in the Woods is one of 3 churches we list in Welches, among 3,978 across Oregon. It falls within Clackamas County and the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. It is counted among 303 in the Catholic tradition across Oregon.

Patron saint of St. John in the Woods

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Other churches named after Saint John

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5 other churches named in honor of Saint John are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

• Catholic Houston, TX

  St. John Vianney

• Catholic Miami, FL

  Saint John Bosco Church

• Catholic Miami, FL

  St. John Bosco

• Catholic Houston, TX

  St. John Neumann

• Catholic Philadelphia, PA

  St John Neumann Shrine

Where is St. John in the Woods located?

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St. John in the Woods is located at P.O.Box 1278, Welches, OR, 97067. The building sits at coordinates 45.32398, -121.99045, placing it in Welches, OR 97067.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Address

P.O.Box 1278, Welches, OR, 97067

Coordinates

45.323984, -121.990453 copy

Latitude

45.323984

Longitude

-121.990453

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What to expect at a service at St. John in the Woods

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Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

• Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
• Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
• Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about St. John in the Woods

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What denomination is St. John in the Woods?

This church is part of the Catholic tradition.

Where is St. John in the Woods located?

St. John in the Woods is located at P.O.Box 1278, Welches, OR, 97067.

Who is the patron saint of St. John in the Woods?

Saint John (John, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Dec 27.

Photographs of St. John in the Woods

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