Saint John Neumann
Catholic Church
Charlotte, NC
Parish Resource Directory:
Our Ministries, Services, and Activities
Mission Statement
The welcoming community of St. John Neumann
encourages and enables parishioners to use their gifts
in service to others as Jesus has taught us.
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
Parish Resource Directory
Leadership
Councils & Commissions
Evangelization
/ Communication
Last revised: 26 July 2010
Welcome to the St. John
Neumann family. I look forward to your participation as we build a parish
community that makes present the Kingdom of God among us.
This is our Parish Ministry
and Resource Directory, which includes a brief history of our Parish as well as
some of the ministries and activities that are offered to help us celebrate
together our gift of faith. For information, please call on those listed in the
Parish Ministry Contacts at the end of this directory, or call the Church
Office (704) 536-6520.
The people of St. John
Neumann are committed to stewardship, the giving of ourselves through our time,
talent and treasure. I ask you to prayerfully consider how you can help support
the Parish. Please consider getting involved and truly becoming an active
member of our family. Our needs are
many, and it is essential that all consider how the abilities God has given us
can contribute to the life of the parish and to the wider community of faith
here in Southeast Charlotte.
It is my hope that we will
continue to develop a family spirit in the midst of our growing numbers. Please
be assured that we will do all that we can to respond to you, as we work
together to find new and creative ways to celebrate our faith. Please know that my door is always open, and
I am always interested in hearing your ideas and concerns.
I hope that you will use your
church offering envelopes on a regular basis so that you can share your
treasure for the work of the Church. It is your weekly contributions that allow
us to continue to offer quality programs, especially for our children, and to
develop new ways to respond to the ongoing needs of our growing Parish.
May the Lord continue to
bless and keep you.
Devotedly Yours In Christ,
Father Patrick Hoare
Pastor
Rev. Patrick Hoare
Rev. Peter Pham
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Weekend Masses
5:00 PM Saturday Vigil
8:00 AM
9:15 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM Spanish
5:00 PM
Daily Masses
9:00 AM Monday
9:00 AM Tuesday
7:00 PM Wednesday
9:00 AM Thursday
6:30 AM Friday
9:00 AM Saturday
Holy Day Masses
Check your bulletin or
call the Parish Office
Confessions
6:00 - 6:45 PM Wednesday
4:00 - 4:45 PM Saturday
By Appointment
The
Parish Office Hours
Open: Monday through Friday 9 AM - Noon and 1 PM
- 4 PM
Address: 8451 Idlewild Road -
Charlotte, NC 28227
Phone: (704) 536-6520
Fax: (704) 536-3147
E-mail: office@4sjnc.org
Information
via the Internet:
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The
church website: |
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Information
on the personal life of St. John Neumann: |
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Information
regarding our Diocese: |
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Directory
of Diocese Parishes: |
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Directory
of Diocese Offices, Agencies and Ministries: |
Pastoral Team:
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Pastor: |
Father
Patrick Hoare |
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Priest
In-Residence: |
Father
Peter Pham |
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Deacon
(Permanent): |
Rev.
Mr. John Parrish |
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Faith
Formation Coordinator: |
Meredith
Magyar |
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Faith
Formation Asst.: |
Regina
Wahl |
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Faith
Formation Secretary: |
Benita
Bryson |
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Youth
Group (Jr. & Sr.): |
Irene
Kilzer |
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RCIA: |
Karen
Polce |
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Special
Needs Ministry: |
Sue
Rebich |
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Coordinator
of Music: |
Peppie
Calvar |
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Parish
Accountant: |
Carola
Baptiste |
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Scheduling
Coordinator: |
Regina
Wahl |
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Parish
Secretary: |
Carol
Brogdon |
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Pastoral
Council Chairperson: |
Anthony
Morlando |
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Finance
Council Chairperson: |
Carol
Allen |
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Bereavement
Ministry Director: |
Cindy
Satink |
Seven
commission groups are prescribed by the Charlotte diocese. Each activity in the
Parish is associated with one of these commissions. Contact information for the
chairpersons can be found in the attached e-mail links or through the Parish
Office (704) 536-6520.
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Commission |
Chairperson(s) |
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Buildings and Facilities |
Bill Milligan |
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Community Ministries (or) Community
Services |
Susann Pringree |
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Ecumenism |
Shea Barja |
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Education and Formation |
Shannon Cutler |
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Evangelization and Communication |
Eric Wagner and Cathy Schoen |
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Liturgy (or) Liturgy and
Worship |
Donna Tarney |
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Parish Life |
Chris Schneider |
+ Stewardship
is an integrated committee that is responsible to the pastor and Pastoral
Council to promote stewardship as a way of life. This committee will have a
coordinating role to help commissions and ministries in the parish to secure
the necessary volunteer support to carry out the pastoral plan of the parish.
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Stewardship
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The mission of the
Stewardship Committee is to encourage our faith community to recognize that
all life is a gift from God, and to give proportionately of their time,
talent, and treasure. |
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Liturgy
& Worship
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The Worship Commission
will help enhance the worshipping assembly in fulfilling the prayer life of
Saint John Neumann Parish community. This commission will try to fulfill its goal
by incorporating the ministries of altar servers, greeters, readers, ushers,
music and Eucharistic ministers in all the celebrations of the liturgical
life of the Church. |
&Education & Formation
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As Jesus commissioned
His disciples to be the first teachers of the Church, the Saint John Neumann
Education Commission seeks to continue this tradition by providing
educational leadership for our parish community. Our mission is to build a
faith-filled community based on the gospel message by word and action through
a threefold ministry of: proclaiming and teaching the Word to give
understanding, building community on the foundation of the Word, and serving
the educational needs of all. |
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Parish Life
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The mission of the
Community Life Commission is to make every parishioner feel that they are
part of a church family where every effort is made to meet their spiritual,
social and psychological needs.
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Evangelization
/ Communication
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Our mission is to
follow Christ Jesus by practicing our faith with enthusiasm, inviting all to
share their faith and to transform society. Through prayer and service we
rely on God’s grace, Christ’s love and the Gift of the Holy Spirit to empower
others to be disciples of Jesus Christ. |
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Ministries
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The Saint John Neumann
Service Commission works to identify community needs, to develop and
implement community outreach programs. The commission encourages parishioners
to participate. |
” Ecumenism
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The Saint John Neumann
Ecumenism Commission is a ‘work in progress. |
1Buildings
& Facilities
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The SJN Building & Facilities Commission advises on the use,
maintenance, and expansion of Parish facilities. |
© Stewardship
is living a life of gratitude to God for His blessings by giving back. It is using
our time, talent, and treasure to help do God’s work on Earth. We do that by
participating in the activities of the Church.
Stewardship is based on the spiritual principles of the Old
Testament and the teachings of Jesus. By practicing these principles, we deepen
our relationship with the Lord. Where stewardship is implemented, the lives of
both the givers and the receivers are changed.
Stewardship is a way of life. It is a way
of thanking God for all of His blessings by returning to Him a portion of the
time, talent, and financial resources given to us. It is based on the individual’s need
to give, not on the Church’s need to receive.
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The faith
community at St. John Neumann Church is encouraged to embrace a life-style of
Christian Stewardship. We have all been blessed with gifts. We invite you to
share your gifts by reaching out to your family, your church and your
community.
The following
pages list St. John Neumann’s activities, ministries and organizations. Each
group is organized alphabetically under the respective Commission.
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Volunteers
are needed for a short period of time to participate in planning and presenting
the annual Ministry Fair. This is an opportunity for parish members to
see what activities St. John Neumann has to offer so individuals
can prayerfully discern and make an informed decision regarding
participation in SJN's ministries.
Boys
and girls who are in 3rd grade or older and have received the
Sacrament of First Holy Communion are invited to become Altar Servers, a
ministry of assisting/serving at weekend Masses and other liturgical functions.
Training is provided.
Parents
and expectant parents who wish to have their children baptized in the Catholic
faith must attend the Baptismal Preparation Class, held at the Church on the 3rd
Sunday of every month at 1:30 PM. Please call the Parish Office to schedule the
class you wish to attend. You must call the office to schedule the Baptism
after taking the class.
The
Children’s Liturgy Mass is a special mass geared toward the younger children of
the parish where the Gospel is portrayed in action on a child’s level by the
St. John Neumann Players. The Children’s Choir leads the music for these
special liturgies which are scheduled every two months. See the weekly church
bulletin for the schedule.
Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion
Adult
parishioners assist our priests with the distribution of the Eucharist to the
parish community. Training is provided on an individual basis and at an annual
workshop.
Junior
Lectors is for SJN’s younger generation in 8th grade and up
who are interested in welcoming the congregation, presenting the first or
second readings, or the Prayers of the Faithful at the Mass.
Adults
and older teens who wish to proclaim the readings at weekend Masses are invited
to become Lectors. Training is provided as needed. Lectors are paired and
scheduled for a requested Mass.
Couples
planning to be married should call the Church office and schedule an
appointment with one of the priests at least six months prior to the planned
wedding date.
Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)
The
Ushers are responsible for providing assistance as needed to the congregation
before and during Mass helping with the weekly offering collections, and during
Holy Communion.
The
choirs and instrumentalists of St. John Neumann prepare the music and lead the
congregation in song during Mass.
Instrumentalists are musicians who are proficient on the
piano, percussion, or other solo instrument, and wish to share their talent
during Mass. The instrumentalists supplement all of the Masses.
Saturday
5:30 Choir is open to
anyone from 8th grade to adult. Accompaniment includes piano,
bass, guitar, flute, clarinet, and saxophone. The choir also sings for the 7:30
PM Christmas Eve Mass, as well as other special liturgies.
Sunday
10:00 Choir is open to
anyone from 10th grade to adult interested in singing 3 and 4
part harmonies. Different styles of music include contemporary, praise and
worship, traditional, and classical pieces. Accompaniment includes piano,
organ, and solo instruments where appropriate. Rehearsals are held weekly on
Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This choir also sings for Confirmation,
Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Holy Week Liturgies, Easter Sunday Liturgies
and other special liturgies.
Youth
Choir is open to anyone
from 6th through 12th grades and sings
a variety of different styles of music, including contemporary, praise
and worship, folk, and traditional. Accompaniment includes piano.
Children’s
Choir is open to children
in 2nd through 5th grades. They sing on the
first Sunday of each month, at the Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve, and other
special liturgies throughout the year. Rehearsals are held monthly on the last
Monday of the month from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM during the school year.
Seasonal
Choir Commitment is a
6-week commitment during the Lent/Easter and Christmas seasons. This is a great
opportunity to meet new people and use your talents without the long-term
commitment of the permanent choirs. Please speak with the Director of Music
Ministry if you have an interest in this opportunity.
These
wonderful volunteers assist in the preparing and setting of the altar for
masses.
The
St. John Neumann Players is for young people 6th grade and
over, wishing to perform skits for the Children’s Liturgy Mass on Sundays
(about four performances a year). Usually one rehearsal will be after Sunday
Mass, and one rehearsal will be the Saturday before the event. All rehearsals
are at the Church. There are many non-speaking roles to fill, so even shy
people are welcome. The time commitment is not excessive.
3-Year-Old & 4-Year-Old Faith Formation Co-op
Faith
Formation classes for children ages 3 or 4 on or before October 16th
of the current school year are available during the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass.
Parents rotate teaching responsibilities. Materials, teaching directions and
support are provided. Registration and fees are required.
Faith
Formation classes, groups, studies and processes are available for interested
adults and teens on various subjects during the Religious Education school
year. Check the bulletin, or contact the Religious Education office, or login
to the SJN Web Site for current information.
Groups
meet during the Religious Education year on Mondays from 10:00 AM to Noon
(sitting provided), Wednesdays from 7PM-8 PM, and seasonally on Wednesdays from
4:30-5:30 PM to explore the Scriptures, Catholic teaching, current issues and
the Catechism. Everyone is welcome.
The Children's Liturgy of the Word
The
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a special time during mass for children
(Kindergarten through 4th grade) to have the Sunday scriptures
presented on an age-appropriate level. Prior to the Liturgy of the Word the
children are invited by the presider to come forward for a blessing, then are
sent to the Council Room where scripture-based activities are presented by
volunteer leaders. The children rejoin the congregation prior to the
Presentation of the Gifts during Offertory. See the weekly church bulletin for
the schedule.
Students
preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation in 8th grade are
required to attend two years of religious education (6th and
7th grades) before enrolling in the sacramental celebration
year. (Children attending a Catholic School should register for SJN
Religious Education for 8th grade only.) Persons older
than 8th grade age are evaluated and placed on an individual
basis.
Faith Formation (Religious Education)
Religious
education is for ages 3 years through adult. Programs consist of classes,
service and/or activities for: Pre-school through 8th Grade,
Sacramental preparation, Special needs, Junior High Youth Group, Youth Group
for high school students, Adult Education, Right of Christian Initiation for
Children (RCIC), Right of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), Children’s
Liturgy of the Word, and Vacation Bible School. Volunteer opportunities for
adults and mature teens include teaching, assisting, office help, short-term
and long-term projects and nursery. Training and support are provided.
A
group of young people (grades 6 through 8) gather on the first Saturday of the
month during the school year from 6:45 PM to 9:45 PM. The emphasis is on faith,
fun, and fellowship.
Reconciliation (Penance) & Eucharist
(Communion)
Students
preparing for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are required to
attend two years of religious education before enrolling in the
sacramental celebration year. Children attending a Catholic School should
register for SJN Religious Education for the 2nd grade only
and attend all classes, retreats and events.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
RCIA
is an educational and spiritual process for those interested in conversion to
Catholicism, as well as those seeking to continue their conversion through
Eucharist and Confirmation. Volunteers help Candidates (baptized persons
preparing for full communion in the Catholic Church) and Catechumens (un-baptized
persons with the intention of being baptized into the Catholic Church)
journey toward a fuller relationship with Jesus and His Church. Meetings are
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Training for volunteers is provided.
Faith
Formation, including sacramental preparation, is available for persons with
disabilities. Placement is per individual evaluation. Registration and fee are
required.
VBS
is a 5-day summer program for rising Kindergarteners through Grade 4. Children
experience faith forming activities to enhance their relationship with God and
Church. Registration and fees are required.
Y.E.S. (Youth Echoing the Sprit) is a
group of young adults (grades 9 through 12) who gather each Sunday evening of
the school year from 6:45 PM until 8:15 PM with a goal of nurturing their faith
to become strong Christians. Emphasis is on faith, service to others,
relationships, and having fun together...
Activities Committee (Service & Social)
The Activities Committee schedules events
such as movie nights, game nights, and pot luck suppers several times
throughout the year. This committee also arranges service activities such as fall
clean ups for the elderly and nursing home visits. These activities are
for all ages so that we can have parishioners, family and friends come together
in fellowship and to do good works for our parishioners and our community.
Bowling League
This
is a fun-loving mixed league of men and women, age 18 and up. They meet every
other Sunday evening during the school season at Carolina Lanes in Matthews.
All skill levels are welcome.
Men’s Softball
SJN
has a couple of Men's Slow-pitch Softball teams that play in various
Christian/Church leagues in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. The teams are made up of
men, ages 18 and above. The teams consist mainly of SJN Men, but are open to
men of other churches. The season typically runs from early June until late
summer, and consists of 10+ games and a tournament. There is a registration
fee.
Women’s Softball
Women’s
softball is open to all women age 18 and up. The season runs from June through
August. Knowledge of the game is preferable.
Youth Basketball
For
boys and girls, ages 5 to 17. The season is from November through March. Teams
meet twice per week.
Youth T-Ball, Baseball,
Softball
For boys and girls, ages 5 to 16.
Registration is in February, with practice beginning in March. Games are April
through June.
This
ministry provides help and comfort when the death of a loved one occurs.
It provides immediate needs of house sitting during the wake or funeral, child
care as needed, phoning friends and family, transportation needs, and help with
household chores prior to the funeral. Long term help includes visiting
lay ministers, weekly support groups, and special books, etc. to help you
through your time of loss.
The
scouting program aims to develop character, citizenship, good sportsmanship and
pride in growing strong in mind, body and soul.
Cub
Scouts (Pack 12)
Cub
Scouts are open to boys in 1st through 5th
grades and meet on Tuesdays during the school year from 7 – 8 PM.
Outdoor weekend activities are scheduled several times throughout the
year. Visit their website at www.cubpack12.net.
Boy
Scouts (Troop 12)
Boy
Scouts are open to boys in 5th through 12th
grades and meet on Wednesdays during the school year from 7:00 PM to 8:00
PM. Outdoor weekend activities are scheduled about once a month.
Visit their website at http://sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop12/
Family Life Ministry (Church Social Events &
Receptions)
Family
Life is a group involved in planning and promoting social activities that build
and strengthen families and relationships within our parish community. We
hold receptions for special occasions, funerals, family dinner dances, and a
pancake breakfast. Family Life also supports families in need when
necessary, by organizing meals and transportation when possible.
This
large and active organization is open to anyone over fifty wishing to participate
in a variety of activities. Social and business meetings, with lunch and
entertainment, are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Holidays and special occasions are celebrated, and community service is offered
where needed.
Girl
Scouting involves Troop meetings as well as District and Council activities.
These include camping, field trips and other age appropriate social activities.
Daisies,
Brownies, Juniors (Troop 38)
Open
to girls in 1st through 6th grades and meet on Thursdays
during the school year from 5 PM to 6:30 PM.
Cadettes
(Troop 1850)
Girl
Scout Cadettes are open to girls in 7th through 12th
grades and meet on Thursdays during the school year from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Cadettes
/ Seniors (Troop 1117)
Girl
Scour Cadettes / Seniors are open to girls in 9th through 12th
grades and meet on Wednesdays during the school year from 7:00 PM to
8:30 PM.
Hospitalized and Homebound Parishioner
Visitations
It
is important that you contact the Parish Office to receive Anointing of the
Sick or Communion. Otherwise, we will not know of your need.
The
Nursery Co-op is a program designed and run by parents of the St. John Neumann
community. It allows adults to enjoy and worship each Sunday, during the 10 AM
Mass, while knowing their children, from infant to 2 years old, are in a safe,
loving, Christian environment. Parents of those children registered within the
Co-op work on a rotating schedule. 3 and 4 Year old Co-Ops operate during
the Religious Education year when a volunteer coordinator is in place.
SJN’s
weekly bulletin is printed and distributed after all Masses. Submissions
for announcements are handled through the Parish Office.
Submissions for the following Sunday's bulletin are due to the Parish
Office by 4 PM on Friday (9 days prior) by e-mailing bulletin@4sjnc.org or by a hardcopy or fax. (Announcements around
holidays should be submitted two weeks prior to the intended publish
date.)
Calendar, Room Reservations & Facilities
Co-ordination
A
calendar of daily events is updated weekly by the Parish Office and
is available under the “Calendar & Events” page of the Parish
website. This information is also posted at the Welcome Booth in the
Gathering Area. Any SJN ministry can request a meeting time and
space through a "Room Reservation Form" available at
the Parish Office and on the Parish website under the "Calendar &
Events" page. Please remember that all groups needing space in any SJN
parish facilities must submit their requests to the Parish Office in advance.
Bulletin announcements do not automatically reserve a room. Also, please notify
the office of any cancellation of space.
ESL – English as a Second Language
ESL
classes are held on Thursday evenings from September to June. Participants meet
in the Parish Hall at 7:00 PM. Volunteer teachers then take groups of
beginning, intermediate and advanced students to their classrooms. You do not
need to know another language to volunteer.
The
Blessed Statue of Mary is moved to different SJN households each week. Families
can have the Blessed Statue of Mary in their home and can invite family and
friends to gather around the heavenly Mother to pray the Rosary each day.
The
prayer chain is a mode of communication for our parishioners to
let serious needs be known and prayed for. About 30
individuals are contacted by e-mail when a prayer request is made.
Everyone
is invited to a time of prayer, praise, and scripture sharing for specific and
general intentions. Weekly gatherings are Tuesdays at 7:30 PM.
Parishioners
gather to pray the Rosary after the 9:15 AM daily Mass, as well as a special
devotion to our Blessed Mother on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM.
Website Co-ordination
– internet address www.4sjnc.org
The
parish website is communication tool that has existed since October 1999 and
helps keep us tied together "online". Documents and weekly bulletins
in Adobe Acrobat format are available along with links to the outstanding
Children's Liturgy website. Event calendars and Mass schedules for Eucharistic
Ministers, Lectors, & Altar Servers are included as well. Please take
some time to explore this valuable parish resource.
As
a welcoming community of Christians, we reach out to establish communication
with all newly registered parishioners with the objective to facilitate
adapting into the SJN parish. Periodic welcoming receptions are held throughout
the year to foster camaraderie with existing parishioners. Additionally, we
greet parishioners and visitors as they enter the church to attend Mass and
answer questions as needed. Volunteers
are scheduled according to mass preference.
Camp
Care provides a carefree week of fun and activities for children with cancer.
SJN parishioners of all ages participate in various fund-raising activities to
support this worthy cause, including an annual Camp Care Walk.
Christmas Stable
(“The Giving Manger”)
The
Christmas Stable provides an opportunity to make a Christmas wish come true.
Parishioners purchase gift items, and volunteers sort, wrap and deliver gifts
to children and adults in need.
The
Squires are the youth arm of the Knights of Columbus. This organization does
service work in the community and at St. John Neumann Parish, support the
Knights of Columbus, have social events and participate in athletic
competitions against other chapters in the state. It is open to any young
man in the parish, age 10 to 18. Meetings are held on the 1st Sunday
of each month.
Crisis
Assistance Ministry provides emergency help to those in need. SJN parishioners
provide help sorting donated clothing and picking up donated furniture. All
work is on an as needed basis.
Food Pantry at SJN
The
Food Pantry at SJN was established to help meet the urgent needs of those in
our parish community. It is located in a closet between the Parish Hall and the
Education Wing hallway. Anyone needing assistance can go to the church office
to receive aid. Donations can be placed in the basket outside the pantry.
The
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s service organization that supports our
Parish and community through many activities. Projects include raising money
for the mentally disadvantaged, building handicap ramps, and providing meals at
the homeless center, supporting our youth through religious education and
sports, and many other activities in the Parish. Meetings are held on the 1st
and 3rd Thursdays of the month at the Columbus Club.
Membership includes men, age 18 and older.
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary
This
organization is open to all women of the Parish (husband does not need to be a
Knight). Activities stem from thoughtful ideas for those in need. Examples
include knitting hats for preemies, making Christmas decorations for nursing
homes and working the Bingo kitchen to raise money for charities.
SJN
volunteers spend one Thursday morning each month preparing and packing donated
items for delivery to those in need. The work is done at the St. Andrews
Episcopal pantry located at 3601 Central Ave. on the first and fifth (if there
is one) Thursday(s) of each month. The hours are from 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM.
The
Men’s Homeless Shelter is a program that provides an evening meal to the
residents of the uptown shelter on the 1st Saturday of every
month. No training is required. Volunteers arrive at 3:00 PM and leave by
6:00 PM.
SNJ
families support this international giving event by filling shoeboxes with
gifts for children overseas. Teen and adult volunteers help to sort and prepare
the gifts for shipment throughout the world.
This
multigenerational group meets on Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, to quilt
for personal needs and service projects. Experienced quilters help the
inexperienced. Anyone is welcome. Past projects include making quilts for the elderly,
AIDS patients, Mexican orphanage, and religious education classes.
Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN)
This
ecumenical ministry offers support to persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Participation can range from being a team member that focuses on the many needs
of one patient, to offering an occasional ride to the grocery store. One
training class is required. The group meets every other month.
The
committee members promote awareness and education on Respect Life issues from
birth to death. They also provide literature for the community, sponsor “Life
Chain” each October, encourage “March for Life” participation, and support
local pro-life agencies. This group meets a few times a year. Everyone is
welcome to participate.
This
group makes mission rosaries and sends them around the world. Meetings are held
every other month, but are not mandatory. Training is provided to learn the
craft. Work can be done at home. There are no quotas.
This commission is being
newly developed within the SJN parish. It is a commitment to ecumenism
and interfaith dialogue as integral to its life and ministry. The commission
will promote dialogue with other denominations, faith formation within the
Catholic tradition, and a clear understanding of Catholic doctrine as it
touches the lives of other Christians, Jews, other religions, and
non-believers. It will plan and coordinate efforts to heal divisions
among Christians within the territory of the parish and reaches out to people
of good will who seek one faith, one baptism in Christ Jesus.
The
Maintenance Committee provides ‘handypersons’ the opportunity to volunteer to
be ‘on-call’ (not 24/7, but on personal availability) for help with upkeep,
repairs and upgrades needed to SJN’s buildings and facilities. Volunteers are
encouraged to report repair and replacement needs to the church office and
participate in quarterly work days.