About St. John the Baptist
Founded in 1919 as the "Russian Greek Catholic Church of Avella," St. John the Baptist in Cross Creek Township is a Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic parish within the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. The current church building was dedicated in 1962, and the congregation celebrates the Divine Liturgy on Sunday mornings and Wednesday. Parish life centers on Eastern Christian Formation classes, two cantors leading liturgical singing, and an Altar-Rosary Society rooted in the parish's Eastern European heritage.
St. John the Baptist is a Byzantine Catholic parish in Avella, Pennsylvania, part of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh (Ruthenian). The parish offers Mass 4 times per week, including Sunday at 9 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Sunday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Wednesday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Sunday
Programs & Ministries
Rosary Groups
Rosary Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. John the Baptist? ▼
St. John the Baptist Mass times: Sunday at 9 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday.
When is confession at St. John the Baptist? ▼
St. John the Baptist confession times: Sunday 8:20 AM - 8:50 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Where is St. John the Baptist located? ▼
St. John the Baptist is located at 176 Cross Creek Road, Avella, PA 15312. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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