Author: Parish Accounting

St. John of the Cross

Parish Office Phone:
361-384-2795
Parish Office Email:
saintjohn0003@gmail.com
Pastor:
Rev. Patrick K. Donohoe
Bulletin Email
saintjohn0006 @gmail.com
Parish Office Fax:
361-384-0056
Church Website:
www.st-johnog.org

Mailing Address —P.O. Box 329, Orange Grove, TX 78372

Physical Address — 200 s. metz, Orange Grove, TX 78372

Mass Schedule
Reconciliation
Parish Office Hours

Saturday: 6:00 PM
Sunday:
7:30 AM & 11:00 AM ~ English
6:00 PM ~ Spanish
Daily Mass:
Mon., Tues., & Fri. ~ 8:00 AM
Thurs.(Sp.) ~ 6:00 PM
1st Saturday Mass: 8:00 AM
Adoration
Thurs.~ Spanish—6:30PM

Thursday: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday: 5:30 PM
Please contact Fr. Patrick by phone or email if you need to make an appointment for Confession or Anointing of the Sick.

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Closed for Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Office is closed
Fri., Sat., & Sun.

Worship, Prayer, & Ministries

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Ministry Schedule for Mass

Sat.– 13 6:00PM	† Praxesdis Jimenez by the Borrego Family / † Praxesdis Jimenez (Heavenly birthday) / by Raquel S. Jimenez & Family / † Marvin & JoAnn Mussman’s anniversary / by Mussman Family / For those on the Saturday Morning Prayer Group / Prayer list by Saturday Morning Prayer Group / Liza Ochoa’s Family & souls in purgatory / by Liza Ochoa
Sun.–14 7:30AM	† Marrian Baldeschwiler by Elaine Sherek / † Adolph, Jr., & † Olive Skrobarczyk / by Joe & Mary Ortiz / Living & Deceased Members of the / St. John of the Cross Cemetery Association
11:00AM	† Mauricia Garza by Noe & Diana Aguilar / † Belinda (Bel) Gutierrez (18th anniv.) by Janie Flores / † Mary Helen Prieur (Happy Heavenly Birthday) / by Bea & Lupe Garcia / Recovery of Celina Garcia by Her Loving Parents
6:00PM	Las familias de la parroquia
Mon.–15 8:00AM	† Alicia Facundo (2nd anniv) by Family / In thanksgiving for blessings— / anniversary of ordination of Msgr. Seamus McGowan / by Nell Gwosdz & family
Tues.–16 8:00AM	All military men & women by Anita Bazan
Thurs.-18 6:00PM / 6:30PM	La misa está abierta y disponible. / Adoración
Fri.– 19 8:00AM	Eulalio G. Bazan (birthday) / by Bazan, Leal & Hinojosa Families / † Enriqueta Puente (4th anniv) by Her Loving Family
Masses for June 20 & 21
Sat.–20 6:00PM	† James & † Jeffrey Gwosdz by Their family / † Marvin Mussman (9th anniv.) by Mussman Family / † Yolanda Ochoa by Family / † Jim Van Blarcum by Estella Cortinas
Sun.-21 7:30AM	† Damian Ray Garcia by Veronica Garcia / † Marvin Gwosdz by His Family / † Freddy Serna, Jr., by Murray Family / Living and Deceased Members of the / Sociedad Guadalupanas
11:00AM	† Marrian Baldeschwiler by Elaine Sherek / † Amador & † Mauricia Garza by Noe & Diana Aguilar / † Eloisa & † Balde Medrano by Janie Beltran
6:00PM	Familias de la parroquia

Ministry Schedule
June 20—6:00PM—Lector: Pablo Alaniz
EM: Luis and Nora Romanos, Anita Bazan
Head Usher: San Juanita Gaza, Raquel S. Jimenez
June 21—7:30AM—Lector: Ed Ortiz
EM: Maria Miller, Laura Gwosdz, Volunteer
Head Usher: Bart Miller
11:0AM—Lector: Kathleen Garza
EM: Don and Kim Rokohl, Jeri Alaniz,
Diana Aguilar
Head Usher: Tinker Villarreal
6:00PM—Lector: Elva Cavada
EM: Maria Graciela Ordonez, Albina Resendez
Head Usher: Paulin Becerril
Please let the parish office know if you can help as we need more lectors, eucharistic ministers, and ushers for all Masses.

PRAYER LIST

We continue to pray for the needs of those in our parish:
Jeri Alaniz, Dolores Borrego, Blanca Gonzalez, Art Forbes, Tyler Forbes, Antonio Medrano, and Oscar Ortiz, Jr.
The names of newly added persons will remain for three weeks. Contact the Parish Office if names need to be added to the prayer list.
Praying for expecting mothers and their babies:
Mama Cecilia, Ricki Rodriquez Choat,
and Celina Garcia

Praying for our Military

We remember these service personnel in each
‘Mass for the Families of the Parish’
Air Force: Vincent Gordon, Preston Holliday,
Christopher Lauer II, Alayah Moore,
Deborah Thomas, Audry Winstead
Army: Father Jim Craig, Madeleena Delaney,
Celine De Los Santos, Allen McDonald,
Jacob Madrid, Eduardo Perales, Robert Ponce,
Fernando Ramos III, Anthony Rios, and
Tyree Winstead
Coast Guard: Corey Bunton and Joshua Salinas
Marines: Aurora Alarcon, Hunter Frees, and
Andre Rodriguez
Navy: Cory Elyasevich, Diane Martinez, Aubrey McCown, Andrew Saenz, Robert Silva, and Noah Vasquez
Please pray for our ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY!
Please call the parish office or use the online form to submit names & branch of service.
Go to www.st-johnog.org
2. hover mouse on ABOUT tab
3. click on ‘Active Military Prayer Request’

The sanctuary light is offered for
Rev. James W. Craig
1st year ordination to the Sacred priesthood
of our Lord Jesus Christ
By Liza Ochoa

The altar flowers are offered in memory of
Jack, Myldred, & John Robinson
By Janna Robinson

A Note From Our Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
It has been a couple of weeks since I have submitted a letter for the bulletin between a quick vacation to Florida (with a two day stay in the hospital for a kidney stone) and then the three-day annual Fraternity Days with our new Bishop Mario, the reopening of the Cathedral (a five-hour ceremony) and beginning the packing for retirement, I haven’t had time. But this week, I took all of my family photos, artwork, and crosses/crucifixes off of the walls of my rectory, and the reality that I am retiring really hit me hard. The walls filled with memories of family and friends, the different pieces of art that I have picked up from around the world brought back memories and stories of travel with my Dad and my siblings. And now there was just empty wall space for the next pastor to fill with his photos and art. And then it struck me that I need to share with you my dear fellow parishioners, that my retiring is not an end, but a moment of renewal and rebirth.
Our church building is currently being surrounded by “ugly” scaffolding, but it is in anticipation of the new stucco and protection of our church building. There are several openings with plywood that are covering the spaces where the stained-glass windows were removed for repair. But they will be back in the near future, and the colored light will shine through again soon to brighten our sanctuary. The new sound system is being prepared for installment in the next couple of weeks! And I see these first three of the seven projects of our Parish Master Plan as envisioned growth toward the future! All of this has come about because of you the faithful parishioners of St. John of the Cross Church in Orange Grove! While I have been the pastor-shepherd for the last eight years, I always try to remind myself, that I received this 93-year-old community from a previous pastor and now I am handing it forward to the next pastor-shepherd. But you the men, women, and children ARE St. John of the Cross Church have been here for over 113 years! And you will be the ones who will be accepting of your new pastor to carry you forward!
Our Living Church Capital Campaign Building Fund is the scaffolding around the church, the new windows, and the new sound system AND your PLEDGES and CONTRIBUTIONS to that Building Fund. Please be aware that you need most assuredly to keep up with the campaign so that the work that you have started may be completed and paid for. Your continued giving to the campaign will result in a successful campaign and a beautified church.
This year has also been extremely expensive with some major unexpected repairs that have placed us in a serious cash short problem for the regular ongoing care and support of YOUR parish. The religious education building lost SEVEN air conditioning units at the cost of $12,457.00. The repeated and seemliness ongoing church bathroom repairs and the associated Air Conditioning problems have currently cost us $7,872.00. This has caused a cash deficit for our budget of over $20,329.00. These were absolutely necessary repairs that we could not avoid, but that has placed a severe strain on the cash flow of the parish. We currently have over $20,000 in payments due to the diocese for property insurance and assessments. So, your ongoing regular Sunday Contributions and donations are vital to the ongoing care and support of your parish facilities. If you have an extra $20,000.00 lying around, the parish could use it. But I implore you to keep giving to your parish church (and maybe a little bit more) so that your new pastor may smoothly transition into this new chapter of our parish.
You and I received this parish community from the generations before us, and we are being challenged to one day pass our parish on to a future generation! Let our faithful commitments to today make for an even brighter church tomorrow.
Love and Prayers,
Fr. Patrick

Deacon’s Corner

I think that today’s readings for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A, contain three messages: (1) the Chosen people; (2) the emphasis in the New Testament of Reconciliation with God, and (3) the work of Evangelization. The readings are from Exodus 19:2-6a; Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5; Romans 5:6-11; and the Gospel of Matthew 9:36 – 10:8. It might be too much to handle but let’s see how far we can get. First, the idea of the “chosen people” appears in the first reading. And it is re-enforced by Matthew’s Gospel reading. In Exodus the Lord says: “You have seen for yourselves how I treated the Egyptians and how I bore you up on eagle wings and brought you here to myself. Therefore, if you hearken to my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my special possession, dearer to me than all other people, though all the earth is mine.” Matthew says: “Jesus sent out these twelve after instructing them thus, ‘Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, make this proclamation: “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.’” Matthew is telling us that Jesus’ intent was to bring back the people to God who had gotten lost after the liberation from Egypt. Does that happen to us? Are we very close to the Lord sometimes, and at other times we are lackadaisical? What does lackadaisical mean? It means we’re with God for a time, but we can take Him or leave Him, and it doesn’t bother us to be away from him. We take God for granted. Our faithfulness comes and goes, and when we’re away from him, we might say, “that’s okay, he loves me anyway.” Or,
sometimes, when we fall back into habitual sin, we say, “that’s okay, I’ll just go to confession. He’ll forgive me anyway.” The basic reason for Jesus to come into the world was so that we might benefit from a conversion experience. For that to happen we must have an encounter with the Lord, and we must make a decision to follow the Lord no matter what happens in our lives—whatever our station in life is. I become a better husband, wife, son or daughter, employee or boss. My life experience is influenced by the Lord. Look at how beautifully Paul puts it in Romans: “But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. How much more then, since we are now justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath. Indeed, if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, how much more, once reconciled, will we be saved by his life.” And the last topic, although, I may not have enough space to give it any depth—Evangelization. I think many Catholics keep their faith to themselves. They are not necessarily afraid to speak about the Lord. I think we feel incapable (and therefore unwilling to speak to someone about Jesus, the Church and the Sacraments). I think our faith is personal for the most part, and we don’t want other people to know that we’re close to the Lord, if we are, and think that we are not very close at all, and any attempt to show otherwise is showing off. Our insecurity causes reluctance, and so we are not such good disciples. It really isn’t that difficult to show our love for the Lord through our witness. We’re afraid of being considered holy, and if confronted, we often resist, deny and get bothered. Deacon Cavada

Stewardship of Treasure

Week #49	COLLECTION	Totals Prior Week -	Goal	Actual	Total Annual Over / (under)	YTD Goal	TOTAL OFFERTORY
6/7/2026	Envelope Collection	$ (7,310.88)	$ 2,100.00	$ 1,940.00	$ (7,470.88)	$ 102,900.00
	Loose Collection	$ 25,022.95	$ 1,200.00	$ 1,389.65	$ 25,212.60	$ 58,800.00
	On-Line Collection	$ 10,547.53	$ 1,400.00	$ 4,777.66	$ 13,925.19	$ 68,600.00
	TOTAL Collection	$ 28,259.60	$ 4,700.00	$ 8,107.31	$ 31,666.91	$ 230,300.00	$ 261,966.91

The second collection is for our summer electric fund.
Your generosity in keeping our buildings cool during the summer heat is truly appreciated!

2026 Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal ~ The SJoC BSA goal is $22,629 of which $7,475 has been pledged.
With a projected 3,855 recurring gift, SJoC has a total of $11,330 expected pledge & recurring gifts.
That is 50% of the diocesan goal with 9% of the parish participating in the 2026 BSA.
Your continued support of the Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal is truly appreciated!

Parish Organizations

Parish Council Next meeting: July 6 @ 6PM

Altar Society next meeting: August 24 @ 6PM

ALTAR DUTY CLEANING SCHEDULE
June 18-20—Mrs. Sharon Bartosch, Mrs. Carol Burgeson, Mrs. Shirley Syamken, Ms. Nelida Garcia
June 25-27—Mrs. Karol Kocurek, Mrs. Odilia Salinas, Mrs. Angela De Los Santos, Ms. Felicia Pacheco

2026– 2027 St. John of the Cross
Altar Society Officers (left to right):
Vice-President Diana Schneider,
Secretary Laura Adams,
President Kim Rokohl,
Song Leader Janet Graham.
Not pictured is Treasurer Terrie Silva

2026 Altar Society Honorary Member (left to right)
Shirley Syamken
and
Diana Schneider

Sociedad Guadalupana next meeting: June 15 @ 6PM

Hostess grp # 4: Isabel Alanis
Corporate Mass—June 21 @ 7:30AM Rosary at 7:00AM Leader: Anita Bazan
Offertory: Esmeralda Castro, Maria Conchas, Luz Paiz
Roses provided to Our Lady of Guadalupe—by Diana DeAnda & Angie Alanis

Knights of Columbus # 8335 Next meeting: July 7, 2026

Rosary: 6:40 PM at the KOC Building Men 18 yrs. & older are welcome

Casa de lucy meets on Tuesdays @ 9am

Case de Lucy Helping Hand Quilting Ministry sews Prayer Quilts for the terminally / critically ill persons needing prayers. Please contact the office if you know anyone in need of a quilt.

Works of Mercy

Loom Knitting ~ Parishioners are invited to meet in the parish hall on Mondays at 9AM to knit hats for patients at Driscoll Children’s Hospital Oncology Department. Contact the parish office or Bertha Forbes for more information.

The next bread and pastries distribution will be at 9AM
at SJoC on on Wednesday, June 24 and at
St. Francis on Saturday, July 11.

Coastal Bend Food Bank distributions at 9AM at
St. John of the Cross on Thursday, July 7
and at St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday, June 27.

Community

Join us in saying, “farewell,” to Father Patrick as he gains his
FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE
in retiring after 50 years of service to the Diocese of Corpus Christi
with a potluck luncheon on Sunday, June 28, after the 11AM Mass, in the parish hall.
The Knights of Columbus will provide sliced brisket, and each parish organization will contribute to the celebration. Parishioners are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share with our parish family.
Please see the sign-up sheets in the church foyer.

America will celebrate her 250th birthday this summer!
St. John of the Cross would like to extend sincere thanks to military service members actively serving as well as those veterans who have served. Care packages will be organized and delivered to our parishioners serving in the military.
Items requested include travel-size body wash, shampoo and deodorant, as well as chocolate-FREE snacks, reading material, puzzle books, and prayer cards. Please bring donated items to the church foyer or to the office by June18 so the packages can be delivered by July 4, 2026. We will have Mass celebrated for our veterans and active service members on July 4, at 8AM. Please contact the parish office to provide a mailing address for your service member or veteran.

The Coastal Bend Blood Center Mobile Bank will be at St. John on Sunday, June 21, from 8AM—1PM.
All donors will receive a t-shirt and a Blue Bell Ice Cream voucher, and all donors between June 1—21,
could be a winner of a $1000 Southwest Airlines Gift card and a $500 AirBnB Gift card or a $500
Southwest Gift card. Appointments are highly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
Scan the QR code to schedule your life-saving donation today!
Donors must use the link to complete the QuickPass process on the day of your donation ONLY: bit.ly/cbbcPASS.

AGAPE RANCH—Dream Big Bed Build– June 27, 2026, 8AM—1PM, Corpus Christi
Many children in foster care have been wounded by trauma of their past. Agape Ranch reflects the heart of Christ by surrounding children and aged-out young adults from foster care with unconditional love, steady support, and intentional community. Through lasting relationships and a dedicated network of support, a space is created for deep healing and builds a legacy of hope that changes generations.
Agape Ranch has taken the initiative to provide a bed, a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs.
Through the Agape Ranch Bed Build events, we are able to build beds that support vulnerable children and their families with a safe sleeping space.
Our 2026 goal is to build one hundred twin and twenty-five toddler size beds that will serve our community through requests from our partnering child serving agencies. Agape Ranch will provide all lumber and supplies while our volunteers bring their willingness to help and valuable time. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.agaperanch.org/bedbuild.

Religious Education

Catechists and classroom aides are needed! ~ As the office staff prepare for the 2026-2027 year of religious education, they are faced with the possibility that some grades of religious education cannot be offered next year since there are not enough teachers for every grade level, as TWO adults are required for EVERY classroom (one teacher to prepare and present weekly lessons and one classroom aide to assist the teacher in classroom management)
Committed Catholics who have received all of their sacraments and are living out these sacraments daily are needed to teach our youth the traditions of the Catholic Church.
All volunteers MUST be Safe Environment certified through the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
If you feel God’s call to serve in this ministry, please call the parish office to find out more about how you can hep our religious education program. (361-384-2795).
The future of our religious education program really depends upon YOU!.
Save the dates: Registration for the 2026-27 religious education program will take place on Wednesday, August 26, and Sunday, August 30.

St. John of the Cross VBS

Pick
up a
registration form in the church foyer or parish office.

July 20 –24
5:30PM—8:00PM
Grades kinder—fifth

A meal will be provided each day.

Diocesan News

Journey to Damascus (JTD) is a 3-day Christian weekend for those who want to deepen their relationship with God, strengthen their faith, and experience true Christian brother/sisterhood. It is open to all denominations and centers on renewal through prayer, reflection, and community. JTD is for those seeking a stronger foundation in Christ and deeper unity with other believers.
It is for those who: want to grow spiritually, need time away from distractions to reconnect with God, value community, faith, and encouragement. The weekend is full physically, emotionally, and spiritually, so pilgrims should set aside outside responsibilities and come ready to be present.
The upcoming 2026 Weekend Schedule is
Men’s: Women’s:
June 18-21 July 30—August 2
September 17-20 October 15-18
Weekends are held at OLCC Campus on Lantana and the Weekend Fees are $225 (assistance is available for those with need).
More information can be found at www.journeytodamascus.org or contact Bud Coldwell @ (361) 779-1971.

World Youth Day—Seoul, South Korea—All young adults (18-39 years old) are invited to join the Diocese of Corpus Christi on pilgrimage to Seoul, South Korea for World Youth Day with Pope Leo XIV! There will be an Info Night on Saturday, June 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Parish Hall (7522 Everhart Rd., Corpus Christi).
Full package, cost, and pilgrimage leaders will be presented. Please check diocesan social media for updates coming soon!
To help sponsor a young adult pilgrim from your parish, please contact the Office of Young Adult Ministry: soconnor@diocesecc.org.

EMBRACING THE COMMISSION A DAY OF FORMATION FOR PARISH SCHOOL, CATECHETICAL, AND MINISTRY LEADERS
Pastors, deacons, parish staff, catechetical leaders, faith formation leaders, and all ministry leaders are invited to join us for a day of formation and renewal focused on the Church’s call to evangelization and missionary discipleship.
Topics will include:
The Great Commission and the Evangelical Sequence, Sent: Engaging Inactive Parishioners, G.O.S.P.E.L.: An Introduction to the Kerygma, and Resources for Embracing the Great Commission
This free seminar will be hosted by the Augustine Institute in partnership with the Diocese of Corpus Christi and will take place on Tuesday, June 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church.

SAVE THE DATE ~ CAMP ROOTED, Diocesan camp, will be held July 9th through July 11th at the Spirit Center.
The cost to participate is $75. Registration details are coming soon.
This will be an amazing experience and parish youth leaders are encouraged to bring their groups of teens to be a part of this gathering that will focus on leadership, fellowship, and faith.

Save the Date: Celebration of Charity Give from the Heart Guest speaker: Bishop Mario Avilés
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi invites you to Celebration of Charity - an inspiring evening celebrating compassion in action and the strength of our community. The event will take place on Thursday, September 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilliard Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. in Corpus Christi. Guests will enjoy a beautiful evening of fellowship, stories of impact, and a renewed call to serve with love and purpose.

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Live Streaming

Keep in touch with us via email & text!
Text SJCOG to 84576
Or Connect with us online at: www.stjohnog.flocknote.com

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Corpus christi CATHEDRAL:
Sunday 9:30AM (ENG)
and 11:00 AM (SPA)
Available at: KDF-TV Ch 47 (9:30AM only), KLUX 89.5HD, or Diocese of CC Website

Father Patrick is retiring!

Join us in saying, “farewell,” to Father Patrick as he gains his
FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE
in retiring after 50 years of service to the Diocese of Corpus Christi
with a potluck luncheon on Sunday, June 28, after the 11AM Mass, in the parish hall.
The Knights of Columbus will provide sliced brisket, and each parish organization will contribute to the celebration.
Parishioners are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share with our parish family.
Please see the sign-up sheets in the church foyer.

Religious Education

Catechists and
classroom aides
are needed!
As the office staff prepare for the 2026-2027 year of religious education, they are faced with the possibility that some grades of religious education cannot be offered next year since there are not enough teachers for every grade level, as TWO adults are required for EVERY classroom (one teacher to prepare and present weekly lessons and one classroom aide to assist the teacher in classroom management)
Committed Catholics who have received all of their sacraments and are living out these sacraments daily are needed to teach our youth the traditions of the Catholic Church.
All volunteers MUST be Safe Environment certified through the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
If you feel God’s call to serve in this ministry, please call the parish office to find out more about how you can hep our religious education program. (361-384-2795).
The future of our religious education program really depends upon YOU!.
Save the dates: Registration for the 2026-27 religious education program will take place on Wednesday, August 26, and Sunday, August 30.

St. John of the Cross VBS

July 20—24,
5:30PM—8:00 PM

Grades:
kinder –fifth

Pick up a registration form in the church foyer or parish office.

Please contact the parish office if you can help with our VBS program.
Group leaders are needed for each grade level.

Deacon’s Corner

Upcoming Parish Event

As the office staff prepare for the 2026-2027 year of religious education, they are faced with the possibility that some grades of religious education cannot be offered next year since there are not enough teachers for every grade level, as TWO adults are required for EVERY classroom (one teacher to prepare and present weekly lessons and one classroom aide to assist the teacher in classroom management)
Committed Catholics who have received all of their sacraments and are living out these sacraments daily are needed to teach our youth the traditions of the Catholic Church.
All volunteers MUST be Safe Environment certified through the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
If you feel God’s call to serve in this ministry, please call the parish office to find out more about how you can hep our religious education program. (361-384-2795).
The future of our religious education program really depends upon YOU!
Save the dates: Registration for the 2026-27 religious education program will take place on Wednesday, August 26, and Sunday, August 30.

Cemetery Association

Eucharistic Ministers / Lectors Training

Liturgy & Sacraments

To access the St. John of the Cross online giving portal, scan the QR code. As always, feel free to contact the parish office if you need any assistance with setting up your online giving.

2026 Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal ~ The BSA goal for St. John is $22,629, of which $6,645 has been pledged. With an projected $4,240 recurring gifts, St. John has reached 48% of the diocesan BSA goal for 2026. Thank you to the 8% of St. John parishioners who are participating in the 2026 BSA.
Working together through the Bishop’s Stewardship Appeal, we sustain the programs, pastoral services, schools, vocations, outreach, and care for retired clergy that serve every parish and community across our Diocese of Corpus Christi.

Liturgy & Sacraments

Anointing of the Sick: Upon request – please call the office. Any person who is sick (either homebound or in the hospital) or about to have surgery, is encouraged to receive Anointing of the Sick. As current Federal Law prohibits hospitals from the release of any patient’s name. Father will not know you are in the hospital unless you call the office.
Baptisms of Infants: (0 to 5 yrs.): Please bring the child’s civil birth certificate to the parish office to register the child, their parents & the Godparents for the one-hour Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class. Godparents must be able to provide Certificates for Catholic Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation, & if married, Marriage Certificate in the Catholic Church. Donation for the class and Baptism is $30.00, for the class only is $15.00. Date & time for the Baptism is scheduled after attending the Baptismal Class.
Confessions: The Sacrament of Reconciliation (or Confessions) is available on Thursday from 5:30 PM—6:00 PM and on Saturdays from 5:00 PM—5:30 PM and at any time by appointment with the Priest.
Quinceañeras: The honoree and their family must be registered and participating in the parish for two years prior to the year of the Quinceañera (or Quinceañero). The young person must have Baptism & Communion in the Catholic Church, & be attending the parish Religious Education Program. The family is strongly encouraged to contact the Church for 2 years before the intended date.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made with the priest or deacon, preferably one year before the intended date, (minimum of six months in advance) to complete the necessary requirements. At least one person must be an active and registered member of this parish. No wedding date is guaranteed until ALL diocesan requirements have been fulfilled.
Blessing of Civil Marriages – If you were married before a judge, or a non-Catholic minister, and wish to be readmitted to Holy Communion, there needs to be a Blessing of your Civil Marriage. Please call the parish office and set up an appointment with Father Patrick so he can hear your particular situation and can guide you through the process. Father Patrick is always saying “Don’t wait! Start the process NOW!”

The altar flowers are in memory of
† Praxesdis (Pepe) Jimenez
By Raquel S. Jimenez & Family

The altar flowers are in memory of
Deceased members of the
Wostal and Koenning Families
By Dunn Family

Anointing of the Sick: Upon request – please call the office. Any person who is sick (either homebound or in the hospital) or about to have surgery, is encouraged to receive Anointing of the Sick. As current Federal Law prohibits hospitals from the release of any patient’s name. Father will not know you are in the hospital unless you call the office.
Baptisms of Infants: (0 to 5 yrs.): Please bring the child’s civil birth certificate to the parish office to register the child, their parents & the Godparents for the one-hour Pre-Baptismal Preparation Class. Godparents must be able to provide Certificates for Catholic Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation, & if married, Marriage Certificate in the Catholic Church. Donation for the class and Baptism is $30.00, for the class only is $15.00. Date & time for the Baptism is scheduled after attending the Baptismal Class.
Confessions: The Sacrament of Reconciliation (or Confessions) is available on Thursday from 5:30 PM—6:00 PM and on Saturdays from 5:00 PM—5:30 PM and at any time by appointment with the Priest.
Quinceañeras: The honoree and their family must be registered and participating in the parish for two years prior to the year of the Quinceañera (or Quinceañero). The young person must have Baptism & Communion in the Catholic Church, & be attending the parish Religious Education Program. The family is strongly encouraged to contact the Church for 2 years before the intended date.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made with the priest or deacon, preferably one year before the intended date, (minimum of six months in advance) to complete the necessary requirements. At least one person must be an active and registered member of this parish. No wedding date is guaranteed until ALL diocesan requirements have been fulfilled.
Blessing of Civil Marriages – If you were married before a judge, or a non-Catholic minister, and wish to be readmitted to Holy Communion, there needs to be a Blessing of your Civil Marriage. Please call the parish office and set up an appointment with Father Patrick so he can hear your particular situation and can guide you through the process. Father Patrick is always saying “Don’t wait! Start the process NOW!”

The sanctuary light is offered for
Liza Ochoa’s Family and Momo Ortiz’s Family
By Liza Ochoa

Sanctuary light and altar flowers ~ The sanctuary light and / or the altar flowers may be sponsored in honor of or for the repose of the soul of a loved one, or in celebration of special occasions like birthdays or wedding anniversaries. The sanctuary light is $20 / weekend. The altar flowers are $80/ weekend. Please contact the office for more information.

Thank you for your donation to the altar flowers,
Melissa Acosta, Jennifer Alejandro, Jessica Alejandro,
Lelia Alejandro, Rose Chapa, Shana Dunn,
San Juanita Gaza, Darlene Grimes, Pam Herschap,
Margaret Hippensteal, Ninfa Hippensteal,
Frances Pruski, and Bethany Wanoreck

The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.—Joshua 1: 9

We remember our service personnel in each
‘Mass for the Families of the Parish’
Please pray for our
ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY!
Please call the parish office or use the online form to submit names & branch of service.
Go to www.st-johnog.org
2. hover mouse on ABOUT tab
3. click on ‘Active Military Prayer Request’

Parish Master plan Committee Next meeting: November 14 @ 2:30PM

St. John of the Cross would like to send care packages to honor our parishioners serving in the military and veterans for Independence Day.
Items requested include travel-size body wash, shampoo and deodorant, as well as chocolate-FREE snacks, reading material, puzzle books, and prayer cards.
Please bring donated items to the church foyer or to the office by June18 to ensure the United States Postal Service can process and deliver the packages in time.

Online Giving Instructions:
Go to our Parish Website www.st-johnog.org and
click on the green “OSV Online Giving Icon”.
That will take you to the Login screen where you can click on
“Create New Account”.
Please type in your name, address, and email.
Create a personal User Name and Password.
Then, you will be asked to enter your banking (or credit/debit card) information.
Once created, you can make contributions.
To make a contribution, click on the fund name you would like to contribute to.
Example: “Sunday Weekly Collection” or “Memorial Building Fund”, etc.
It will then ask you to select a gift type:
“Recurring”, “Pledge”, or “One time”. Then enter an amount and date (or
recurring schedule) on which you would like this gift to be sent to the Church.