Directory of Services
Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. and every Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Please call Elaine Slan or Cathy Kennedy for more information.
Adult Education/Christian Formation
Adult Education classes are offered Wednesday evening in the library and cafeteria at the SJN school. For more information, please call Cherie Smith at the church office, 788-3252, ext. 21.
Acolytes
To assist the priest at the altar an acolyte must be at least a rising fourth grader and must be trained to serve. If you are interested, please call Gene Mayer.
Altar Guild
If you would like to help tend and decorate the altar, please contact Jo Ann Follis.
Basketball
For more information on our basketball program, please contact Tom Regan.
Bereavement
This is a group of parishioners who provide emotional and spiritual support to those who suffer the loss of a loved one. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Jean Underwood or Betty Richitelli.
Bible Study
Adult Bible Study classes are held every Wednesday evening during the school year, in the SJN school. Please call Ron or Ruth Falter for more information.
Bowling
If you would like to join our bowling league, please contact Eileen Matonak.
Cenacle of Mary
For more information about this prayer group, please contact Kay Steck.
Charismatic Prayer Group
Open Heart prayer group meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church for a rosary, then at 7:30 p.m. in the social hall for the prayer meeting. For more information, please call Ron or Ruth Falter or Ross Gamble.
Children's Stewardship
For more information on this committee, please contact Cherie Smith in the church office.
Choirs
St. John Neumann has Folk, Traditional and Children's choirs. If you are interested in joining, please contact Alan Waters (Folk) or Erica Langston (Traditional) or Shelly Dunphy (Children's).
Crisis Outreach
Assisting those who are in physical or financial need, the Crisis Outreach Ministry reaches out to both those of our own faith community and to others outside our faith community. Please contact Darlene Gaebel if you are interested in assisting in this ministry.
Columbiettes
A unified body of Catholic women who work side-by-side with the Knights of Columbus enjoying the challenges and satisfaction of making a difference through works of charity, devotion and promotion of Catholic values. Please call Lorraine Catoe for more information.
Communications Committee
This committee develops and writes our parish newsletter, Servus Fidelis. If you are interested in helping or have any ideas you would like to share, please contact Tammy Melson by e-mail at tammym@sc.rr.com
Divorce Care/Divorce Care for Kids
This ministry assists those who are suffering through a divorce. If you are interested in assisting in this ministry or might benefit from this ministry yourself, please contact John Hayes.
Finance Committee
This committee is mandated by Canon Law and is responsible for all financial matters. For more information call the parish office at 788-3252, ext. 11.
First Friends
First Friends is a group of mothers who gather weekly to share parental concerns, information and fellowship. For more information, call Sandi Hitchcock.
Garden Club
To join in the beautification of our parish grounds, please call Ruth Yoch.
German Club
Come enjoy the opportunity to update your German. The club meets every third Friday in the social hall at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Erika Langston for more information.
Hospitality Committee
This committee organizes refreshments following our church sponsored gatherings. If you would like to join this committee or if your SJN organization would like to call on this committee, please call the church office.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal service organization. To be a Knight you must be a male at least 18 years old and a practicing Catholic (one that is in communion with the church). If you would like more information, please contact Don Rinzel.
For information on the 4th Degree Assembly, please contact Clarence Jamerson.
Lectors
To accept the call to be a lector is to accept the call to bring God's revelation to the gathered community as that revelation is contained in the Sacred Scriptures. Candidates should be in high school or older. Training is available for those who are interested. Please contact Ross Gamble.
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholics formed with the blessing of the church and to imitate the virtues of the Blessed Mother. The work of the Legion at St. John Neumann is to visit those who are ill and shut-in private homes, nursing homes, and hospitals. Please call Renate Anderson for more information.
Liturgy Committee
This committee is responsible for all preparations for the celebrations of Mass including compiling the annual liturgical calendar and planning special events. If you would like more information, please call Erika Langston.
Loaves and Fishes
This social ministry offers parishioners the opportunity to become acquainted over a shared meal. If you would like to participate, please call Marilyn Vacendak.
Marriage Encounter
Please contact Brian or Shelly Dunphy for more information.
Meals on Wheels
If you are interested in making or distributing meals to those in need, please call Larry Ruelle.
Ministers of Communion
Ministers of Communion assist with the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass, to the homebound and to parishioners confined to nursing homes. The majority of Ministers of Communion assist at the Masses on a rotational basis. A small group of four ministers deliver the Holy Eucharist every Sunday to homebound parishioners. They also distribute Communion every Sunday at nursing homes where parishioners may be residing. Additionally, some of the SJN ministers are members of the citywide ministry that is responsible for covering the local hospitals. To serve as a Minister of Communion, volunteers must be approved by the Pastor and receive training in their duties. For more information please contact the church office.
Parish Health Ministry
This health cabinet is made up of volunteers, both medicals and non-medicals from the parish community who have an interest in health promotion and disease prevention from a spiritual standpoint. For more information, please call Wendy Bobadilla in the parish office.
Pro-Life
For more information on this special interest ministry, please contact Janice Harper.
Sandwich Committee
The Sandwich Committee meets every second Sunday in the church kitchen to make sandwiches. The sandwiches are taken to St. Martin de Porres Church and distributed to the hungry. For more information, please call Tom and Dorothy Loiodice.
Senior Citizens
Our Senior Citizens meet every month for lunch in the church social hall. All St. John Neumann senior parishioners are welcome to attend. For more information on this and other activities for our seniors, please call the parish office at 788-3252, ext. 18.
Scouts
Boy Scouts - contact D. Stuart Goodwin
Girl Scouts - contact Ann Mann
Cub Scouts - contact Nancy Willoughby
Brownies - contact Gail Harrison
Jr. Girl Scouts - contact JoAnn Polocoski
Scrapbooking Club
If you are interested in joining our Scrapbooking Club, please contact Sandi Hitchcock.
Sick and Shut-ins
Call the parish office at 788-3252, ext. 18.
Soccer
The children's soccer program is open to parishioner and school children. For more information, please contact Joel Hughen.
Spiritual Retreats
Please contact the church office for more information.
Stewardship Committee
For more information on this committee, please contact Jeannette Vallee in the church office.
Ushers/Sacristans
If you are interested in becoming an usher or sacristan, please call John Taylor. The Hispanic Community contact is Cirilo Santana.
Welcoming Committee
If you would like to help welcome new members into our parish, or know of someone who would benefit from the committee's services, please call Piedad Sanyer.
