St. John of the Cross Parish

Father Mehok touched the lives of many parishioners, first St. Felicitas and then St. John of the Cross, over the last 13 years.  He will be missed.  

Below is the obituary release from the Diocese of Cleveland.

The Reverend Edward E. Mehok -Senior Priest-retired 
died 19 February 2023, after receiving the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments. 
Edward Eugene Mehok was born on 25 September 1932. His parents were the late Stephen and Mary A. (Phillips). He was educated at St. John the Baptist Elementary School, Akron, St. Vincent High School, Akron, Akron University, Akron, St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati, and St. Mary Seminary, Cleveland. On 18 May 1957, in the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Archbishop Edward F. Hoban ordained him to the priesthood for the service of the Diocese of Cleveland. 
Fr. Mehok's first assignment was as Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine, Cleveland. On 21 June 1960, he was appointed to serve on the faculty of Borromeo College Seminary, Wickliffe. During this assignment, he attended the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., to pursue further studies. On 29 August 1967, Fr. Mehok was named Vice-Rector of Borromeo College. During this assignment, he assumed the duties of Rector of Borromeo College until a new Rector was appointed (1972). Fr. Mehok was assigned to server as a member of the Pastoral Team for St. Felicitas, Euclid, with residence at Borromeo Seminary, effective 1 September 1973. During this assignment, he served as a Faithful Friar for Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Knights of Columbus Assembly #1767. On 1 January 1990, he was appointed to serve Notre Dame College, S. Euclid, as Campus Minister and faculty member. Fr. Mehok was well-read, loved teaching English Literature, and was dedicated to his priestly ministry. His gentle smile, pipe, and tobacco in hand, friendly disposition, and words of wisdom sprinkled with humor will be greatly missed. 
The wake will begin with Vespers on Thursday, 23 February 2023, in St. John of the Cross Church, 140 Richmond Rd, Euclid, OH 44143, at 3:00 pm. Bishop Michael G. Woost will be the presider, and Fr. Marty Polito will be the homilist. The wake will continue until 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, 24 February 2023, in St. John of the Cross Church at 11:00 am. Bishop Edward C. Malesic will be the main celebrant, and Fr. Dan Divis will be the homilist. A private Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron, on Saturday. 
In accord with the provisions of the Marian Pact, please try to attend and concelebrate the Funeral Liturgy, offer Mass for him as you are able, and cause him to be remembered and prayed for in the appropriate public prayers of the Church. May Fr. Mehok and all our bishops, priests, and deacons who have died live forever in the joy of the Resurrection. 

Sincerely in Christ, 
Reverend Donald P. Oleksiak 
Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia 
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eGiving with Faith Direct

Many of you are aware and take advantage of the convenience of electronic giving to our parish and we are grateful for that.  We believe it is time to upgrade to a more streamlined online provider for our eGiving needs through Faith Direct.  For those of you who have yet to join us in giving online, I strongly encourage you to do so.  Here’s why:
Faith Direct enables parishioners to make your Church contributions through either direct debit from your checking/savings account or through your credit/debit card.  No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the door.  Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish offerings in much the same way as you may now use it to make your mortgage, car or tuition payments. Faith Direct also offers you personalized offertory cards to replace your envelopes for the collection basket.
Visit faith.direct/OH960 to enroll securely online.
 

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