Parish Leadership
We are blessed with a wonderful staff at St. John Nepomucene, that genuinely cares about our community and our parish. Take some time to get to know the staff!
Fr. John Dick, Pastor
frjohn@stjohncc.net
Fr. Antonio Liberman Ormaza, Parochial Vicar
frantonio@stjohncc.net
Deacon Don Griffith
Julie Houston, Controller
I was born and raised in the Chicago area, except for a few years in Ennis during my teen years. I attended Catholic schools from 3rd grade through college: St. Mary (Mokena, IL), St. John (Ennis, TX), Mt. Assisi Academy (Lemont, IL), and Dominican University (River Forest, IL). I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Dominican University with a B.A. in Business Administration with Minors in Accounting, CIS, Communications, and Economics. I became a parishioner of St. John in March 2003, when my husband and I relocated back to Ennis from Chicago. Prior to working for St. John, I worked for Transwestern Investment Company in the Accounting Department and Transwestern Commercial Services in Property Management. I joined the staff in June 2006 as the Business Manager after serving on the parish Finance Committee for 3 years. I have been married to Clayton Houston since 1997 and God has blessed us with 4 boys: C.J., Caleb, Carter, and Charlie. Clay and I have been a sponsor couple for engaged couples in the parish and help in the Faith Formation program at St. John. We love being back in the parish Clay grew up in.
julieh@stjohncc.net
Helen Yarbrough, Parish Secretary
I come from a family of ten children. I graduated from Ennis High School and have worked in office settings for all of my career. I worked as a receptionist/secretary for a Dallas insurance company after graduation, then as an order clerk for Ennis Business Forms, and a clerk/typist for Child Protective Services for the Texas Department of Human Services, before coming to work for St. John Church as an assistant and then as the parish secretary. I have enjoyed working for St. John Church for 21 years. My husband, Jerry, and I have been married for 32 years. I have two children, Mark Shofner and Melanie Yarbrough, and two grandchildren, Mallory and Jacob.
heleny@stjohncc.net
Maria Leos, Receptionist
Hello, my name is Maria Leos. I am the Bilingual Assistant at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. I have been with the parish staff since April 30, 2003. I am very pleased to be able to serve the parish community. I was born here in Ennis and have been raised and am still living outside in the rural area of Ennis. I am the oldest of four siblings in my family; my twin sister, one brother, my little sister, and myself. I have attended Ennis schools, and I am a 2000 graduate from Ennis High School. I have been happily married to Jose Roberto Leos for eight years now, and have two adorable children who God has blessed us with; their names are Robert and Ziara. I have one niece from my side of the family and numerous nieces and nephews from my husband’s side. I am very thankful for all that God has given me.
marial@stjohncc.net
Lupe Alvarez, Safe Environment Officer
lupea@stjohncc.net
Seth Wright, Director of Adult Education
sethw@stjohncc.net
Joey Scancella, Youth Minister
Joey is Director of Youth Ministry & Confirmation at St. John. He was born and raised in New Jersey the land of great opportunity and prosperity. After graduating high school Joey went on to do a few years of missionary work around the United States including one with NET Ministries. He is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville Ohio, and holds degrees in Catechetics & Theology.
Although he loves Youth Ministry there are two things he loves more, God & His wife Nikki. Leading one another to heaven keep Joey & Nikki on the path of holiness.
Youth Ministry Office Only: (972) 878-8336
joeys@stjohncc.net
Stacy Gallegos, Director of Children’s Education
(972) 875-9650
stacyg@stjohncc.net
Annette Wright, Children’s Religious Education
(972) 875-9650
annettew@stjohncc.net
Linda Robledo, Children’s Religious Education
My name is Linda Montemayor Robledo. I was born and raised here in Ennis. I have been happily married to my husband, Hilario, for 24 years now. I am also a mother of three grown children, grandmother of 9 grandchildren, 4 girls, 4 boys, and my precious angel (11 weeks old) sweet Zoey Jane who has returned to Heaven to be with God. I have been a member of St. John Nepomucene since 1979. I have been active in our parish for the last 14 years, volunteering as a catechist for 10 years. These past 4 years I have been part of the Church Staff, working closely with my Church family in the Faith Formation Program and as the parish Spanish Ministry Coordinator. Prior to my employment here at St. John’s, I worked as shift manager for fast food, Assistant Plant Manager for a cabinet builder, seamstress in ladies garments and upholstery. All of the experience and talents that I have accumulated throughout my life have helped me to serve my parish and God.
lindar@stjohncc.net
Jeff Johnson, Maintenance Supervisor
jeffj@stjohncc.net
David Trojacek, Maintenance
Patricia Jessup, Maintenance
Juanita Tapia, Maintenance
Holy Spirit, Inspiration and Indwelling
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St. John Nepomucene, Patron and Special Intercession
St. John was born in the town of Pomuk (later Nepomuk) in Bohemia around the year 1340. After being cured of a childhood disease through the prayer of his parents, John studied for the priesthood in Prague and Padua. After ordination, he was assigned to a parish in Prague where he gained a reputation as a great preacher. King Wenceslaus IV heard of him and invited him to become the confessor for the royal court around the year 1379. In 1393, the king asked what his beautiful wife had confessed, but John would not reveal her confession despite the king’s attempted bribes and actual torture. Finally, the king had him burned, tied to a wheel, and thrown off a bridge into a river. His body was found the next day, and he was immediately revered as a saint. He was canonized in 1729 by Pope Benedict XIII.
