About St. John Nepomucene · Ennis, Texas
St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church is a multicultural Roman Catholic parish in Ennis, Texas, serving over 1,800 registered families across southeast Ellis County in the Diocese of Dallas. The parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish, with a 4:00 pm Life Teen Mass on Sundays, and runs a wide range of ministries for children, youth, and adults. The parish operates a Perpetual Adoration Chapel open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and supports faith formation from PreK through high school along with adult programs such as RCIA and Bible studies.
- Patron
- St. John Nepomucene
- Rector
- Rev. John J. Dick
- Diocese
- Diocese of Dallas
Why belong here
St. John Nepomucene is a place to believe, belong, and become — a multicultural community of more than 1,800 families where prayer, worship, service, and fellowship are central. Whether you are looking for a Spanish-language Mass, a vibrant youth program like Life Teen, faith formation for your children, or a quiet hour with Christ in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, the parish offers many ways to grow.
Mass times at St. John Nepomucene
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
- Monday and Tuesday: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adoration times
- Perpetual Adoration 24/7 (open hours assigned by chapel schedule)
Welcome and Parish Identity
The parish describes itself as a multicultural faith community of over 1,800 registered families serving the Church in Southeast Ellis County in Ennis, Texas. Through its various ministries and liturgical celebrations the parish works toward building a community focused on prayer, worship, service, and fellowship. A video documenting the construction of the present church is linked on the parish website.
Faith Formation
Faith formation is offered for all ages, from preschool through adult, including sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.
- Children's Ministry PreK - 5th grade
- Youth Ministry 6th - 8th grade
- High School Youth Ministry (Life Teen)
- Adult Faith Formation
- RCIA (Cafeteria, Sunday mornings)
Religious Education for Children (PreK-5th grade)
Children who receive the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Eucharist are encouraged to continue growing in the Catholic Faith through the parish religious education program. Classes meet on Sunday mornings in the elementary school building.
- Sacramental preparation
- Two-year preparation programs
- Sunday morning sessions 8:30 - 10:30 am
Youth Ministry and Life Teen
The parish participates in Life Teen, an international 4-year high school youth ministry program designed to bring teenagers into community with one another and the Church Universal. Teens meet the person of Jesus Christ, develop a relationship with Him, and after 4 years are sent out to live holy lives. A Life Teen Mass is celebrated Sunday evenings, followed by a Life Night.
- Youth Minister: Stephen Thompson
- Core Members — adult volunteers living out their Catholic faith
- Sunday Life Teen Mass with Life Night after, ending around 8:30 PM
- EDGE for middle school youth
- Annual retreats (Winter Retreat, Life Teen Retreat)
Adult Faith Formation and Small Groups
Adult parishioners have multiple opportunities for ongoing formation and fellowship beyond Sunday Mass.
- RCIA — Sundays 9:00 am in the Cafeteria
- Women's Book Study — Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:30 pm
- Adult Choir Practice — Wednesday evenings
- Choice Wine — Thursdays
- Upper Room — Tuesday evenings
- Bible studies (offered Sunday mornings in conjunction with Coffee & Donuts Fellowship)
Parish Retreats
The parish hosts retreats for men and women through the Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) ministry, offering weekends of spiritual renewal focused on a deeper sense of purpose in Christ.
- Men's CRHP Retreat (weekend format)
- Women's CRHP Retreat (for women 19 and older)
- Life Teen retreats (Winter and Summer)
Parish Organizations and Fellowship
Alongside faith formation and liturgical ministries, the parish supports Catholic fraternal and fellowship organizations rooted in the Czech and Central European heritage common to the Ennis community.
- KJT (Catholic fraternal society) meetings
- KJZT Juniors (KJT youth branch)
- Sunday Coffee & Donuts Fellowship
- Parish mobile app for news and giving
Clergy and Staff
The parish is led by a pastor with the assistance of an associate priest and a deacon. Fr. John's parents (Frank N. and Mary T. Dick) are memorialized in the sanctuary light on the north side of the sanctuary. Maria Leos assists with parish registration.
- Rev. John J. Dick — Pastor
- Fr. Antonio — Associate Priest
- Deacon
- Maria Leos — Parish Registration ([email protected])
- Stephen Thompson — Youth Minister
Devotions and Liturgical Life
Beyond the regular Mass and confession schedule, the parish celebrates traditional Catholic devotions tied to the liturgical calendar.
- First Friday Devotions after the Noon Mass
- First Saturday Devotions after the 8:00 am Mass
- Blessing of Throats on the Feast of St. Blaise
- Blessing of Candles on the Presentation of the Lord
- Sanctuary Light dedications (weekly)
Contact and Office Hours
The parish office can be reached by phone, email, or in person during the listed business hours.
- Main office: (972) 875-2834
- Main office: (972) 878-2834
- Pastor cell phone (Fr. John): (903) 624-6114
- Emergency (Fr. Antonio): (469) 831-0607
- Email: [email protected]
- Business Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm; Friday 9 am - 11:45 am
- Closed for Mass and Lunch 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Parish Registration
New parishioners can register online in either English or Spanish. Registration keeps the parish informed of who calls St. John Nepomucene home and ensures the family receives mailings, newsletters, and parish communications.
- Family registration form in English
- Family registration in Español
- Contact: Maria Leos at [email protected]