About St. John the Apostle Mission · Melrose, Montana
St. John the Apostle Mission is a Catholic parish community located in Melrose, Montana, serving as a spiritual outpost of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Dillon. It offers Sunday Mass at 11 am and is part of a larger parish network that includes ministries, sacramental programs, and community groups. The mission is supported by the same parish office and staff as St. Rose of Lima, and shares its pastoral care and resources. It is a small, dedicated community rooted in Catholic tradition and active in faith formation and service.
- Patron
- John the Apostle
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers faith formation for children and adults, active ministries like the Knights of Columbus and Bible study, and sacramental support including Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion. You’ll find opportunities to serve, pray, and grow in your Catholic faith through regular Mass, Adoration, and parish events — all rooted in a spirit of charity and service.
Mass times at St. John the Apostle Mission
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday, from 3:45 to 4:30 pm, or by appointment.
Ministries & Groups
- Religious Education (K-6th grade, Wednesdays at 4 pm)
- Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
- Knights of Columbus (monthly meetings, coffee after Mass)
- Catholic Campus Ministry (UMW students)
- Men's Bible Study (Tuesday mornings, 6-7 AM and 7-8 AM)
- Monthly Rosary Group (second Thursday at 7 pm)
Sacraments
The seven sacraments are central to Catholic life: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Matrimony, and Holy Orders. St. Rose of Lima offers preparation for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and OCIA for adults. Sacraments are celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church in Dillon, with Mass and Confession also available at St. John the Apostle Mission in Melrose.
Faith Formation
Faith formation is offered through Religious Education (September–April) and OCIA for adults. The parish collaborates with Formed.org to deepen understanding of the sacraments and Catholic life. OCIA is for those baptized in another Christian tradition or not fully initiated in the Catholic Church.