The History of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church
Saint John Nepomuk Parish of Yukon, Oklahoma dates back to 1889 and a small Indian Territory called Frisco, the forerunner of the present city of Yukon. The initial Catholic pioneers of the area were of mostly Bohemian, German, and Irish blood. The church at that time was known as Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. The mission grew and was served by several priests. In June of 1894, a small frame building with a tower and no sacristy was built in the town of Yukon under the direction of Fr. Lanslots, near what is now 1st and Birch Streets. They built a rectory and a shed where the priest could keep his horse and buggy. More Parish History
Who is St. John Nepomuk?
John was born in Nepomuk (or Pomuk), Bohemia, on March 20, 1350. A canon of the Prague Cathedral, he advanced to the post of vicar-general of the Archdiocese of Prague (1389) while John of Jenstein was archbishop (1378-1400). Nepomuk has traditionally been considered "the patron of the seal of confession". Supposedly, as the spiritual director of Queen Sophie, he refused to reveal anything when the King, Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia, demanded his confirmation of Sophie's suspected adultery. More about St. John Nepomuk
Organizations in Our Parish Family
Knights of Columbus - An organization for Catholic men combining service to the church and community along with social events. Click here for more information.
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary - A social and charitable organization of Catholic and non-Catholic women who are wives, mothers, daughters or sisters of a Knight in good standing.
Altar Society - Provides the supplies needed for Mass, including hosts, candles, wine and vestments. They host monthly coffee and donuts after Mass and various other receptions throughout the year. They also prepare funeral dinners and make contributions to area charities.
Young Adult Ministry of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City - Young adults are men and women in their late teens, twenties, and thirties who are single, married, divorced, or widowed, with or without children. Click here to learn more.
Young Marrieds - This group is for people in their 20s and 30s who have been married fewer than 15 years. They meet on the 3rd Friday of every month at 7:30. Dues are $10 per couple. To be added to an e-mail list for reminders about upcoming events, or for more info, contact Mariavis Fitzmorris in the parish office.
Boy Scouts - Troop 390 has been meeting at St. John since 1959. The troop is open to boys ages 11 to 18. They meet weekly on Tuesdays in the Parish Activity Center.
The Golden Sagers - Meets for potluck lunch in St. Francis Hall on the second, fourth and fifth Tuesday of every month. They play games, socialize and have a lot of fun. Must be at least 50 years old and young at heart to attend.
Paula's Daughters - A charitable, social and support group for women, ages 50 and over, who are single, widowed or divorced. They meet once a month with notification of the month's activity in the church bulletin.
Rosary Group - There is a weekly rosary group that meets every Tuesday at 8:00 AM in the chapel. Everyone is welcome.
Eucharistic Adoration - Adoration is available in the chapel on the first Friday of every month following the morning Mass until 5:00 PM. During Lent, adoration is available every Friday.
Vocations - join us in praying for an increase in vocations to religious life. A tradition here at St. John is to pray for vocations following each Mass. After the closing hymn the congregation is invited to kneel and pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be for an increase in religious vocations in the Church. Click here for more information about vocations in our diocese.
SCRIP - a year-round fundraiser for our parish school. Trade your cash for an equal amount in gift certificates from any of over 100 vendors. We buy the gift certificates at a discount and pass the difference on as a fundraiser for our parish school. Click here for more information.
Catch The Spirit Auction - This is a yearly fundraiser for the parish and the school. Click here for more information.
Our Yukon Community - Click here to go to the Yukon Chamber of Commerce website
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