Join members who work at and support our local Pregnancy Care Center in Vero Beach. Come and pray a Pro-Life Rosary and support this special ministry assisting women in crisis pregnancy. 

If you are, or want to be, a champion of respect life issues, please contact Ginny Frederick, at 567-6131.

In the ancient Catholic tradition of encouraging vocations to the ordained ministry by serving at the altar, young men 4th grade and older may be trained to be acolytes at Holy Mass and other special liturgical services. Serving at the altar is a serious responsibility and one of the highest honors among all the ministries at St. John of the Cross. Please contact the parish office for future training opportunities.

For further information, please contact Fr. Brian Campbell at 772-563-0057.

Assists in decorating the church and maintaining the ceremonial objects used in worship.

Call Ann McCabe 772-538-3158 for further information.

This ministry invites anyone who has lost someone special in their lives to gather with others to pray, share and support each other during this time of memory. Our relationship with God is strengthened through this sharing with each other.

During the 11am Sunday Mass children are invited to come forward for a special blessing and to have a special session in the chapel for their age group focusing on the Scripture theme of the week. If you have children or would like to volunteer in this ministry, please contact the parish office.

Leads the public recitation of the Holy Rosary before all daily Masses and some weekend Masses. If you love to pray the rosary, have a clear and projecting voice, and would like to lead, consider joining.

Is God calling you to serve Him as a Permanent Deacon?

The thought has crossed your mind, or perhaps others have suggested that you consider looking into the possibility of becoming a “Permanent Deacon”.

Just what does this entail? Well for starters, the Second Vatican Council, as the Council of Trent before it. called for the restoration of the Permanent Diaconate as one among three permanent and independent orders within the sacrament of Holy Orders. The words “Deacon” and “Diaconate” come from the Greek word Diakonia which means “Service” or “Ministry”. A Deacon then, is ordained by the Church for what the Second Vatican Council synthesized as service to the word, service to the altar, and service to charity.

The process of becoming a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Palm Beach begins with your discernment or God’s call through prayer and reflection. The next step is to discuss your interest and questions with your Spiritual Director and then your Pastor. If your Pastor approves, you may download the application from the Deacon Formation Web Page or call the Office of Permanent Diaconate Formation”.

For more information concerning the Permanent Diaconate, you may contact the Office of Diaconate of Formation at 561-775-9540.   If you have questions, you may also speak with Deacon Dennis Beauregard, Administrator of Deacons. 

Currently the process entails five years of study, prayer, human and pastoral preparation at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach.

Men applying for the Permanent Deacon Program should be aware of the 

following General Requirements:

Be recommended by your Pastor

Between the ages of 35-55. Case by case consideration will be made for men up to the age of 60.

If married, you need the consent of your wife.  If you are not married, you must be willing to promise celibacy at Ordination.

Children must all be over 5 years of age.

While College is preferred, we will accept men who have completed high school. College graduates will complete a Master of Arts in Theology at the Seminary during their training. Others will receive a Certificate of Studies.

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.

Be functionally literate in the English language.

Be a resident of the Diocese of Palm Beach, ideally active in your parish for a period of 3-5 years at the time of your application.

Be in good health and be willing to submit to psychological evaluations.

Have no criminal record (felony)

Never have attempted marriage outside of the Catholic Church, even civilly. This means that if you married in a civil ceremony while awaiting a decree of nullity, you are not eligible for Holy Orders.

Never have cooperated in voluntary homicide or abortion even indirectly.

Never left the Catholic Church by a formal act or by publicly endorsing teachings contrary to the faith.

Not in public or private religious vows

Meets after Wednesday Morning Mass in the ‘Senior Room’ as we pray in fulfillment of the Lord’s Prayer.

For more information, please call the Office, 563-0057. You can leave a message for Luisa Mariani.

Should be individuals in good standing with the practice of the Catholic faith and have a profound reverence for our Lord Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. They are called upon to serve, as needed, assisting the Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, namely the Bishop, Priest, and Deacon with the distribution of Holy Communion. E.M’s are also helpful in bringing Communion to the home-bound and those in local care-giving facilities.  

If you have an interest in becoming an Eucharistic Minister, please contact Gerri Koziel, Coordinator at 563-0057.

An outreach ministry of St. John of the Cross for those in need in our community. Volunteers regularly collect food donated in the front lobby and organize it in a back pantry. Volunteers meet to create grocery bags and distribute food every other Friday morning. 

For further information, call Janice Paroulo at the Parish Office.

The Knights of Columbus are an international fraternal order of Catholic men, founded by Fr. Michael McGivney in 1882 to support families, members of the community and the needs of the church. The Order remains true to its founding principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. St. John of the Cross has one of the largest and most active Knights of Columbus Councils in the Diocese of Palm Beach.  Please visit our Council  Web-site:  www.KofC13153.org  and browse the site for answers to your questions.  

Lectors have the great honor and responsibility of proclaiming the written Word of God to the congregation. One should have a clear, projecting, non-theatrical, reading voice to effectively communicate the Scriptures to the community.

 For more information you may call the Office and leave a message for Linda Clerch.

A worldwide lay apostolate of Catholic men and women who sanctify each day through devoted prayer and work under the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We promote devotion to Mary, an active prayer life and support our pastor in the spiritual mission of the parish. For more information, please ask for Charlotte Ethier.

If you would like to read, organize, and assist, we are looking for volunteers to open up and staff our excellent Church Library located in the Parish Hall.

 For further information contact Janice Paroulo.

Can you sing or play an instrument and desire to give glory to God with your talent? Join in song with the Choir of St. John of the Cross under the direction of our Organist and Choir Master, Ryan Kasten. The choir usually sings for the 11am Sunday Mass and on other special occasions. Wednesday Rehearsals: 5pm Children’s Choir and 6:30pm Adult Choir. For more information go to our Music  page within this website.

Meets every Wednesday morning in the Parish Hall from 6:30-7:30am. We discuss a variety of topics pertinent to our faith and strive to support one another as Christian men living in a challenging world. Coffee and donuts are provided, come, and join us.

For more information please contact Gerry Koziel at 772-770-3390  (home) or 772-766-3496 (cell) or simply join us any Wednesday morning. These sessions will have a very positive impact on your life!

Do you like to crochet? The Prayer Shawl Ministry comes together, opening and closing in prayer, praying not only for our needs but also for the recipients of our work. We make warm soft shawls given to newly baptized children and to people needing comfort. 

 For more information, please contact: Elaine  Reeners – Elaine4prayershawl@gmail.com

We invite you to come and view the many Religious Items that we now have available. Whether you are looking for that special item for yourself or perhaps if you know someone who is going thru a difficult time and you would like to lift their spirits with a Spiritual Gift or if you know someone who is preparing to receive one of the Sacraments, we have many items to choose from, from our selection of Religious Books and Bibles to the many Medals, Rosary’s and Statues – you are sure to find something. And if we don’t have what you are looking for, we would be happy to order it for you. We would be happy to assist you with your needs Monday – Thursday from 9:00am – 3:00pm, Friday from 9:00am – 12:00pm, and Sunday 8:00am – 2:00pm. And if one of the Priests or Deacons is available, your special item can be Blessed so that when you take it home or give it as a Gift, it comes with that Special Grace of God. So stop by and see us – we look forward to assisting you with picking out that special gift!!! 

St. John of the Cross is committed in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and the important teachings of His Church through an ongoing educational program for all ages. Classes for school aged children through High School usually take place on Wednesdays 6-7pm when Public School is in session. Do you have a gift for working with young people? Consider volunteering as a teacher or teacher’s aide.

A class for those who are interested in learning and possibly joining as a full member of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. This includes those, who with open hearts, search for the living God and the community of the Church. It is also for Catholics who have not yet completed all their sacraments such as First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. The class usually meets on Wednesdays 6;30-7:30pm from the September 6th to the beginning of the Easter Season. 

Parish Office (772)-563-0057.

Take on the responsibility of arriving at least 45 minutes early to make sure the church is open, the lights, A/C and sound system are on. The sacristan sets up for daily and weekend Mass, Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Once the Mass and other services are over, the Sacristan puts everything away and closes the church.

If you would like to join the Ministry of Sacristans, please contact  Ann McCabe at 772-770-2374

This ministry is a group of dedicated women who pray one hour of prayer each week for the sole intention of  a specific priest or bishop. The group consists of 7 women devoted in prayer to support clergy.

Have you desired to learn more about the Bible or have questions about what we believe in? Being a disciple of Jesus draws us into a life-long relationship of asking, seeking, and finding. Join our Pastor, Fr. Brian Campbell, and the community of St. John of the Cross for this weekly series to study books of the Bible and cover major topics at the heart of our faith. Studies in the Scriptures usually meet Thursdays, 6-7pm, in the Parish Hall. 

Welcome parishioners and visitors, assist in seating people, hands out bulletins, counts congregants once Mass begins, handles the collection, keeps an ‘eye out’ for any unusual circumstances and may need to handle emergency situations.

Please call the Parish Office at 563-0057 if you have an interest in becoming an Usher.

St. John of the Cross’s very own guild for women who seek to support each other in growing in their Catholic faith. Members of the Women’s Guild are involved in a variety of fund-raisers, service opportunities, works of charity and special events throughout the year.  

For further information, please contact: Janice Turkasz