[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E204-E205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC 
                                 CHURCH

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2012

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 50th 
anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Streamwood, 
Illinois, in my district.
  St. John the Evangelist celebrated its first Mass with approximately 
300 families in June of 1962. In September of 1962, the parish began 
constructing its first building which served as a church and school. 
Five years later, due to the rapid growth of the Catholic population of 
Streamwood, the Cardinal approved the parish's request for the 
construction of a permanent church building.
  Over the last 50 years, St. John the Evangelist has continued to 
grow. Currently, there are more than 2,660 families registered in the 
parish. Reaching out to the youth in the community, St. John the 
Evangelist School has 228 students from kindergarten through the eighth 
grade, and plans to have 300 students by 2013. St. John the Evangelist 
also has 331 students enrolled in evening and weekend religious 
education programs.
  Reaching out to the community, St. John the Evangelist's parish has 
participated in community activities and events that have helped make 
Streamwood a great place for families to live, play, learn and worship. 
Annually, St. John the Evangelist sponsors the Bingo table at the 
Streamwood Fest.

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  Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
recognizing this 50th Anniversary as we celebrate St. John the 
Evangelist Catholic Church's legacy of faith and service.

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