St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Serving the Catholic community in McAlester, OK and the surrounding areas since 1895. Fr. In October, 1885, Fr. Germanus Guillaume came in 1887 and Fr. Higgins.

The history of the Catholic Church in McAlester starts with the explorer, Hernando DeSoto, who in September, 1541, came through the area with 12 priests. Missionaries visited here from the Osage Mission in Southeast Kansas after 1847. Paul Ponziglione, S.J., came to McAlester, IT on May 11, 1882, to minister to victims of a tornado. Isidore Robot, O.S.B., constructed the first place of Catholic wo

rship in North McAlester. In 1886, he established a Church and School in Krebs and a Church in Savanna. Bernard Murphy, O.S.B., came in 1889. He attended the sale of town sites when (South) McAlester was established upon the arrival of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad. He acquired lots 3, 4, 5, and 6 in block 321 for the Church, which was built of grey stone quarried on site. The cornerstone of St. John's was laid May 23, 1895. The present building was built through the philanthropy of James B. Cambron and parishioners during the pastorate of Monsignor John J. The first Mass in the new building was celebrated on Christmas in 1948. Mass Times:
Monday - Private Mass
Tuesday - 5:30pm
Wednesday - 8:00am
Thursday - 8:00am
Friday - 5:30pm with Eucharistic Adoration following
Saturday (Sunday Vigil) - 5:00pm
Sunday (English) - 10:00am
Sunday (en Espanol) - 12:00pm

Bulletin pages for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, September 6, 2026
09/04/2026

Bulletin pages for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, September 6, 2026

Bulletin pages for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 30, 2026
08/28/2026

Bulletin pages for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 30, 2026

08/23/2026

Happy Ordination Anniversary Fr. Jovita Okonkwo!

🙏 Today we celebrate the anniversary of your ordination to the priesthood!
Thank you for your faithful witness, your care for souls, and for bringing Christ to His people each day.

Bulletin pages for the 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 23, 2026
08/22/2026

Bulletin pages for the 21th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 23, 2026

Bulletin pages for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 16, 2026
08/15/2026

Bulletin pages for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 16, 2026

Join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:Friday, August 14 - 5:30 PMVigil Mass ...
08/13/2026

Join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:

Friday, August 14 - 5:30 PM
Vigil Mass of the Assumption

Saturday, August 15 - 9:00 AM
Mass of the Assumption

Our normal weekend Vigil Mass will still be celebrated at 5:00 PM Saturday evening, followed by our usual Sunday Mass schedule.

Please disregard the 8:00 AM Saturday Mass time listed in this week’s bulletin. The correct time for the Mass of the Assumption is 9:00 AM Saturday.

Bulletin pages for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 9, 2026
08/07/2026

Bulletin pages for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 9, 2026

Join Knights of Columbus Council #775 for their 2026 Memorial Golf Tournament!All are invited out for a great day of go...
08/05/2026

Join Knights of Columbus Council #775 for their 2026 Memorial Golf Tournament!

All are invited out for a great day of golf, fellowship, and friendly competition at Arrowhead Golf Course in Eufaula!

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Arrowhead Golf Course - Eufaula, OK
Registration: 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Shotgun Start: 8:00 AM

Whether you’re playing to win or just looking for a fun day on the course, we hope to see you at Arrowhead! Grab your golf partner and come out to support the Knights of Columbus!

Bulletin pages for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 2, 2026
08/01/2026

Bulletin pages for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, August 2, 2026

Bulletin pages for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, July 26, 2026
07/25/2026

Bulletin pages for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, July 26, 2026

Address

300 E. Washington Avenue
McAlester, OK
74501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12:30pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+19184230810

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