Welcome to St. John Neumann Catholic Church!
Every Catholic church holds a special place in the hearts of believers. We go to our parish churches to encounter Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, both at Mass and in the tabernacle. We bring our babies there to have them brought into the family of God, and we bring our deceased loved ones there to pray for them on their journey home. Couples exchange and renew wedding vows in their parish church. The repentant sinner finds the consolation of the sacrament of Reconciliation. In their parish church, people find the support and nourishment that can only be given by other members of the Body of Christ.
Welcome to the parish church of St. John Neumann – 1825 households strong, 72 of which have joined us since July 2012! Pray with us, worship with us, walk with us as we grow in our identity as daughters and sons of a loving Father and faithful disciples of Jesus Christ!
Rev. Joseph MPR Cocucci, KCHS
Pastor
Office Hours
Office Closed Thursday After 12 Noon
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
Sunday, 14 December
3:00 PM
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
Scripture, hymns, carols and meditative silence: A
prayerful oasis during those busy days that lead to
Christmas! All are Welcome!
(Free will offerings accepted.)
Blessing of the Bambinelli
At the end of Masses this weekend the Christ-Child
figurine from your creche will be blessed.
Taize Tuesday
A meditative candle-lit opportunity during this Advent Season that centers on music, private prayer, and silence. Every Tuesday during Advent at St. John Neumann Church.
3:00PM - 5:00PM
You can leave at anytime. Bring your own self-contained candle to light while you are there praying. All are welcome!
WIDOWS/WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP
This multi-parish group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2:00 PM in the Ocean Pines area, and on the 4th Monday of each month for lunch and conversation at a local restaurant. Our mission is to host and lead a support group to guide and comfort widowed Christians. Prayer, discussion, sharing and social support are the keys for success.
For additional information contact: Ms. Jerry Annis 410-352-3399.
St. John Neumann Women's Retreat
February 7, 2026
The Redemptive Power of Suffering: Finding Grace and Joy through
Scripture and Devotion
**THE RETREAT IS SOLD OUT!!
Thank you to all who have already signed up. Reminder...If you have not mailed your $45.00 payment yet please do so no later than December 31, 2025.
**The inclement weather date will be February 14, 2026.**
Event to be held at St. Andrew Parish Center, 14401 Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, MD at 8:00 AM, light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included. The event will conclude at 3:30 PM with the opportunity to attend the 4:00 PM Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church (100th St. and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD). For additional information please contact the St. John Neumann Parish Office on 410-208-2956.
2026 - 50/50 RAFFLE
52 Chances to Win!
We will be selling tickets for our 50/50 Raffle in the Gathering Space after all weekend Masses and at the Parish Office during regular business hours. In 2025, we were able to award a weekly prize of $270! Let's see if we can beat that this year! Drawings take place every Monday throughout the year. Tickets are 1 for $20, 3 for $50, 7 for $100, or 12 for $150. Proceeds benefit Parish Religious Education Programs.
Consider automating your donations with our electronc giving program. Electronic giving is convenient for you and provides much needed consistency for our parish. There is no cost to you to participate. And if you travel or other circumstances prevent you from attending mass, this program will allow your monthly offerings to continue uninterrupted. Many of our families have taken advantage of this easy-to-use approach to contributing to our parish ministries. If you are interested, please complete an Electronic Giving Form or contact Deacon Dave Kolesky in our parish office at 410-208-2956. The form can be found on the parish website, in the Online Giving tab, in the gathering space, and at the parish office. All online giving information is secure and kept totally confidential.
Inclement Weather and Mass
In the event of snow, you can call the main parish number (410) 208-2956 to find out if Mass has been cancelled; a recorded message will alert you to that cancellation. Please check back at this website as well. In addition, the parish will notify WBOC (Salisbury) and ask them to publish any closings.
Further, with regard to weekday Mass, if Worcester County schools are closed, the morning weekday Mass wil be cancelled and the Parish Office will be closed.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Every Friday at Columbus Hall, 100th Street, Ocean City (behind St. Luke Catholic Church). Doors open at 4:30 PM, and bingo starts at 6:30PM. Jackpots up to $1,000. Play every game for $25. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
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FAITH ENVIRONMENT/SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Did you know that in 2003 in response to the United States Conference of Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children, the Diocese developed a safe environment program entitled For the Sake of God's Children? The Bishop, all priests, deacons, seminarians, religious brothers and sisters, and all lay employees and volunteers participate in the program to assure that a comprehensive, safe environment exists in our parishes, schools and institutions. For more information, go to www.cdow.org and click on For the Sake of God's Children.
Your help is needed.....
Has your mailing address or other contact information changed? Are you planning to move out of the Parish? Please help us to keep our Parish records up to date by contacting the parish office with any changes, 410-208-2956. Thanks!
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