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

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Southern Vicariate Rosary Congress hosted at St. John the Evangelist Ca...
06/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Southern Vicariate Rosary Congress hosted at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church! It was a beautiful day of worship, fellowship, and growing deeper in our devotion to Our Lord through the Rosary.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Deacon Andy Thomas for the many hours of planning and coordination that made this event possible. We also thank our speakers, Father Bryan Ketterer, Father Sean O’Brien, and Sister Ana Maria Aguilar, for sharing their wisdom, faith, and knowledge with all who attended. Special thanks to Knights of Columbus Council 775 for their hard work in the kitchen throughout the morning and for preparing a wonderful lunch for our guests.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Bulletin pages for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, June 14, 2026
06/13/2026

Bulletin pages for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, June 14, 2026

Today is the day of the 2026 Southern Vicariate Rosary Congress! A bilingual Mass starts off the day at 8:30 AM. For det...
06/13/2026

Today is the day of the 2026 Southern Vicariate Rosary Congress! A bilingual Mass starts off the day at 8:30 AM. For details and a full schedule, please head over to the event page!

We look forward to welcoming you!

06/11/2026

The U.S. bishops consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart o...

06/07/2026
Bulletin pages for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year A, June 7, 2026
06/06/2026

Bulletin pages for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year A, June 7, 2026

“Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build.” - Psalm 127:1Exciting progress on the St. John roof rep...
06/03/2026

“Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build.” - Psalm 127:1

Exciting progress on the St. John roof replacement! We thank God for His provision and for all those helping steward this place of worship for generations to come.

Join Catholics around the world this Saturday, May 30, at 12:00 PM CST as Pope Leo XIV leads a special Rosary for peace ...
05/28/2026

Join Catholics around the world this Saturday, May 30, at 12:00 PM CST as Pope Leo XIV leads a special Rosary for peace and an end to war.

The linked Vatican News article includes details on the prayers for each decade of the Rosary!

Accompanying his repeated calls for an end to war, Pope Leo XIV will preside over the recitation of the Holy Rosary on May 30 in the Vatican Gardens, ...

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

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Place Of Worship

Send a message to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church:

Shortcuts

Share

Category