St. John XXIII Catholic Church
Your parish
Our Pastoral Team
- Fr. Jay Raju— Pastor
- Fr. Jimmy Pham— Parochial Vicar· Celebrates the Vietnamese Mass
- Fr. Greg Dougherty— Parochial Vicar
- Deacon Rich Klish
- Deacon John Gaulin
- Lam Vo— Seminarian
- Business Manager:Holly Atkins
- Facilities Director:Jason Goss
- Maintenance:Mark Bellis
- Receptionist:Martha Lovley
- Bookkeeper:Ana Thompson
- Director of Religious Education:Frannie Cerniglia · 239-561-7499
- Faith Formation Assistant:Paula Froio
- Administrative Assistant:Viviana Jaramillo-Mestra
- Administrative Assistant:Ellen Januszkiewicz
- Bulletin Editor:Colleen Leavy
- Liturgy Coordinator:Bethany Myers
- Music Director:John Renfroe
- Youth Ministry:Kelly Evers · 239-561-3022
- Thrift Store:Cindy (CJ) Thomas · 239-433-4097
- PLC Coordinator:Ivette Janoschka
Connect & Resources
Apps, channels, and faith-formation resources your parish offers.
Hallow
hallow.com/parishFORMED
Free Catholic streaming · parish code 1823eeFlocknote
StJohnXXIIICommunity.flocknote.comE-Newsletter
johnxxiii.net/e-newsletter-sign-upFacebook & Instagram
@stjohnxxiiichurch
Ministries & Groups
There's a place for you. Reach out to any group below — all are welcome.
Faith Formation
Youth
- Gospel Talks for TeensRequires safe-environment clearance
Sundays 10:15–11:15am (resumes Oct 2026)
- Middle School Youth GroupRequires safe-environment clearance
Wednesdays 6:15–7:30pm (school year)
- FIAT (Faith in Action Team)Requires safe-environment clearance
Grades 7–12
- Totus Tuus (Summer Camp)Requires safe-environment clearance
Summer camp for youth entering grades 1–12
Women's
Service
Contact & Visiting
- Office hours
- Monday–Friday 8:00am–12:00pm and 1:00–4:00pm
- Phone
- 239-561-2245
- Address
- 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912
- info@johnxxiii.net
- Thrift store
- Monday–Friday 10:00am–5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm · 15200 S. Tamiami Trail #110 · Cindy (CJ) Thomas 239-433-4097
Sacraments
- New parishioners
- New parishioners are warmly invited to register with the parish office.
Ministry of the Sick & Homebound
From your parish record
When possible, receive the Sacrament of the Sick before being admitted to a facility. The parish office arranges anointing and hospital or home visits — call 239-561-2245.
A priest is on call 24/7 for:
- Health Park (St. Columbkille)239-489-3973
- Lee Memorial (St. Francis Xavier)239-334-2161
- Gulf Coast (St. John XXIII)239-561-2245
A fuller hospital and hospice list by area appears in the parish bulletin — confirm the full directory at onboarding.
Safe Environment
An allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by anyone should be reported immediately to:
- Florida Department of Children and Families Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-96abuse (1-800-962-2873) or visit https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
If the alleged abuser is a diocesan employee or volunteer, including clergy, also notify Victim Assistance Coordinator Susan Benton at 941-416-6114.
To report abuse by a Bishop visit https://reportbishopabuse.org to file a claim.
More information →Diocesan policy — shown exactly as published.