All ladies of the church are members and are welcome to attend the meetings.  The Altar Society meets the 1st Sunday of every month after Mass.

Contact Karen Ketchum (918) 689-0002 for information about making gowns for deceased infants.

Serves free lunches every Saturday to Eufaula area.  Contact Connie Hulick (918) 490-1133 for information about helping with this ministry.

Our Parish Council members work with the pastor on the spiritual and social direction of the parish, as well as assisting in planning the parishes short and long term goals. They represent the parish family at large.

Members:

Allison Aday, Jana Gerhart. Billy Haltom, Beverly Stokes, Mark Kringlen

McAlester Council #775 was the second council to form in the state of Oklahoma, several years before statehood.  The council now hosts more than 100 members from around the area, including St. John's, St. Joseph's in Krebs, Holy Rosary in Hartshorne, St. Paul in Eufaula, and Sacred Heart in Wilburton. 

The Knights of Columbus McAlester Council #775 meets on the Second Tuesday of each month in the Knights of Columbus Hall, located in the basement of the Parish Hall, at 7:30 pm.  You must be a member to attend the meetings. Feel free to join us at 6:30 pm for conversation and to learn more about the Knights of Columbus.

Why every Catholic Man should join the Knights of Columbus:

• The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families.
• The Knights engages in numerous charitable activities such as the Tootsie Roll drive for Center of Family Love in Okarche, Oklahoma.
• The Knights is an International organization with nearly 2 million fellow Catholic men who share the same faith and love for Jesus.

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Please contact the Parish Office for more information about the Knights of Columbus or if you are interested in seeking membership.

A brief history of the Knights of Columbus

The Knights  were founded in 1882.  They were formed to render financial aid to members and their families.  Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families.  Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.

The history of the Order shows the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney (whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican) who brought about what has become the world’s foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society and the worlds largest lay Catholic organization, with over 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.

The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.

St. Jude’s Helping Center is a branch of Catholic Charities and is located in McAlester.  Utility bill assistance may be available. Other resources are food pantry, referral services, counseling, and social services. They can also offer spiritual support. They are open Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm.  For more information you can call 918-423-7843.