Dedication Events and Activities
It has been a 27 year dream in the making. Through commitment, faith and the power of prayer, the time has come for St. John Neumann to dedicate its new church!
SJN Dedication Mass and Reception – March 17, 2012, 3 p.m. in the new church with reception immediately following in the Holy Family Center (previous Worship Space)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Offsite parking will be available the day of the dedication and reception. Details will be forthcoming.
- We will have reserved babysitting available for the Church Dedication Mass.
Latest News and Events
A great time was had by all at our monthly brunch this past Sunday (Jan. 22, 2012) at Abel’s on the Lake! Check out pictures here. Join us for the next brunch (always on the fourth Sunday after the 11:30 a.m. Mass) on Feb. 26. More from St. John Neumann Catholic Church: Follow us on Twitter. [...]
VATICAN CITY, 25 JAN 2012 (VIS) — Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis during this morning’s general audience to Christ’s priestly prayer during the Last Supper, as narrated in chapter 17 of the Gospel of St. John. In order to understand this prayer “in all its immense richness”, said the Pope, it is important to see [...]
Submitted by SJN parishioner and guest blogger Sally Robb Sweet friends, I stumbled across this, and I had to share it with you. Fr. Jacques Philippe concludes his luminous little book, “Interior Freedom,” with an excerpt from a dialogue between Jesus and an anonymous Spanish mystic. Jesus says, Don’t be afraid of yourselves! Don’t be [...]
Submitted by SJN parishioner and guest blogger Barbara Moeller This is the second installment (first installment here) of my notes about two extended lectures given by Dr. Scott Hahn at John Paul the Great Catholic University earlier this month. A couple of days ago, I found out that Dr. Hahn has had emergency surgery and is still in [...]
VATICAN CITY, 22 JAN 2012 (VIS) — The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which runs from 18 to 25 January, was the theme for the Pope’s reflections before praying the Angelus this morning, as he invited the faithful “to join the prayer which Jesus addressed to the Father on the eve of His Passion: [...]
Gift Shop News
The gift shop is closed the first several weeks in January for inventory. Please come by the SJN Gift Shop on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 29. Located in the lobby outside of Morris Hall. Please check out the Gift Shop Facebook page for any schedule changes or closures due to [...]
A Willing Witness
New ministry: Greeter Hospitality Ministry
Are you friendly and outgoing? Enjoy meeting new people and hearing how you might be of help to them? Then our up-and-coming Greeter Hospitality Ministry is for you! The Hospitality Ministry is one of reaching out in dedicated service with the welcoming spirit of genuine inclusion to all of our brothers and sisters in Christ [...]
Adult Faith Formation
Marriage Retreat at SJN on Sat, Feb. 11th
On Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 2-8:30pm, St. John Neumann Couples of Faith will partner with Worldwide Marriage Encounter to host a retreat highlighting covenant examples of marriage from the Old and New Testaments. Mass for the couples is included, as well as a Valentine’s Dinner and live entertainment. Cost is $50/couple. Babysitting onsite available with pre-paid [...]
Youth Ministry
The Silver Ring Thing
Special Event! – The Silver Ring Thing Both parents of, and all 7th-12th grade students are encouraged to join us Feb. 17th from 7-9pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy for the Silver Ring Thing. This is a live event about guys, girls, dating, waiting, love, second chances and the best choices. The youth will be [...]
Did you know?
Why Catholics don't eat an hour before Mass?
Roman Catholics must also observe the Eucharistic Fast, which involves taking nothing but water and medicines into the body for some time before receiving the Eucharist. In Church history, Jesus and Peter took the Eucharistic wine after supper (Luke 22:20 & 31). The earliest recorded regular practice was to eat at home before the Lord’s [...]
Upcoming Event Registration
Annual World Marriage Day — Feb. 11, 2012
Don’t miss the Annual 2012 World Marriage Day Event sponsored by SJN and Worldwide Marriage Encounter of Austin. Feb. 11, 2 – 8:30 p.m. at SJN. Includes retreat with Charlie and Beth Balsam, Mass and a romantic dinner with live music — $50. Babysitting available. More info and register online here.
New Member Dinner — Feb. 18, 2012
Members who joined the parish in 2011 (or anytime this year) are invite to join us for the annual New Member Potluck Dinner and meet your fellow parishioners, clergy and church staff. And it’s family-friendly, so bring the kids! Join us for 5:30 p.m. Mass followed by a potluck dinner in Morris Hall. Come and meet others while finding opportunities to connect through parish activities! Learn more and RSVP here.
Trip to Polish Mission Country — Feb. 23, 2012
Join us for a field trip to a few beautiful “mission” churches established by Polish immigrants in the mid-19th century at Kocsiusko, Cestohova and Panna Maria, perhaps with some shopping in Seguin on the way home. We’ll be gone from 9:15 a.m. – 5 p.m., and registration is $40 (includes lunch). Register online here.
Peter Kreeft — March 3, 2012
Peter Kreeft will offer a day-long retreat on March 3, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the Holy Family Center (previous worship space). The renowned theologian and author will speak on “Whom Do We Meet in the Eucharist?” Tickets, which don’t include lunch, are $40 ($30 through Feb. 13, 2012). Join us for “An Evening with Peter Kreeft” that same day from 6:30 – 9 p.m. in Morris Hall. It includes a reception, dinner, live music and talk. Dr. Kreeft will discuss “Catholics and Muslims — Can We Learn from Each Other?”. Tickets are $60 ($50 through Feb. 13, 2012). Learn more and register online here.
Daily Calendar
Click on 'Morning', 'Afternoon' or 'Evening' events to see events for that time of day.Morning Events
Pinewood Derby
6:00 AM -3:00 PM
Morris Hall
Boy Scout
9:00 AM -12:00 PM
St. Timothy Room
Afternoon Events
Reconciliation
4:00 PM -5:00 PM
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Evening Events
Vigil Mass
5:30 PM -6:30 PM
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BAPTISM
6:45 PM -7:15 PM
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