About St. John the Evangelist
St. John the Evangelist is a Catholic church located at PO Box 256, Rensselaer, NY, 12144. You can reach St. John the Evangelist at +15184634401.
St. John the Evangelist is one of 16 churches we list in Rensselaer, among 12,739 across New York. It falls within Rensselaer County and the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. It is counted among 2,264 in the Catholic tradition across New York.
Patron saint of St. John the Evangelist
John, Apostle & Evangelist
Feast day: Dec 27
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Where is St. John the Evangelist located?
St. John the Evangelist is located at PO Box 256, Rensselaer, NY, 12144. The building sits at coordinates 42.62784, -73.71784, placing it in Rensselaer, NY 12144.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- PO Box 256, Rensselaer, NY, 12144
- Coordinates
- 42.627836, -73.717842
- Latitude
- 42.627836
- Longitude
- -73.717842
- Directions
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What to expect at a service at St. John the Evangelist
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 the Evangelist
- What denomination is St. John the Evangelist?
- This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is St. John the Evangelist located?
- St. John the Evangelist is located at PO Box 256, Rensselaer, NY, 12144.
- Who is the patron saint of St. John the Evangelist?
- Saint John the Evangelist (John, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Dec 27.
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