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
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 1st at:
9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
ADVENT WREATH WORKSHOP
Friday, November 22, 2024
5:00 - 7:30 PM at MBS
$35/per person (includes supplies and refreshments)
Limited to 25 participants
**Must be 21 or older to attend.**
As we prepare to celebrate the Birth of Our Lord, you are invited to an Advent Wreath Workshop. Our Parishioner Joan Guerriero, Art Instructor affiliated with the Art League of Ocean City, will provide step-by-step instructions to craft a beautiful Advent wreath for your home. Enjoy a glass of wine, or apple cider, and some cheese and crackers while you work on your wreath.
Call the St. John Neumann Parish Office to register (410-208-2956). Payment (checks and cash only) is due no later than November 5th.
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN WOMEN'S RETREAT
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Women of Faith: Witness, Pray, Love
**THE RETREAT IS FILLING UP**
Come join us as we gather as sisters in Christ to re-ignite our faith, to reflect on the graces of Catholic devotion, to explore the powerful intercession of saints whose lives impact our times, and to give thanks for the intercession of our Blessed Mother.
The retreat will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Andrew Parish Center, 144th Street and Sinepuxent Road, Ocean City, MD. We will begin at 8:30 AM and end at 3:30 PM. Following the retreat, you are invited to attend the 4:00 PM Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church (100th Street and Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD).
Facilitator Ginny Dauses has a degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is the founder of 12 Noon Ministries, has been a Campus Minister, Youth Minister, Retreat Leader and National Speaker.
The cost of the retreat will be $35.00 which includes lunch and snacks. Please contact the St. John Neumann Parish Office at 410-208-2956 to register and/or for additional information. Space is limited to 75 participants. Registration and payment are due no later than December 31, 2024 (checks and cash only).
SJN BIBLE STUDY
An on-going Bible-study based on the Little Rock Scripture Study and the Collegeville Bible Commentary programs began in September. The group meets twice a month at 6:00 PM in the Parish Library with Greg Kinsey coordinating. The first part of the program will focus on the Gospel of St. Matthew. All are welcome.
FUTURE BIBLE STUDY DATES
November 4, November 18, December 2 and December 16, 2024
January 6 and January 20, 2025
2025 50/50 RAFFLE
52 Chances to Win in 2025!!
Tickets are 1 for $20, 3 for $50, 7 for $100 or 12 for $150.
Tickets can still be purchased at the Parish Office during regular business hours. Also, there are packets (12 tickets/packet) and individual tickets with return envelopes available in the gathering area. Drawings take place every Monday throughout the year. All proceeds benefit Parish Religious Education Programs. We are grateful for your support!
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the diocesan Share in the Spirit tuition assistance collection last week. For those of you who have not yet participated, you may still contribute to the Share in the Spirit collection for tuition assistance. Please drop your envelope in the collection basket or parish office or, visit the Share in the Spirit website at http://www.cdow.org/share-in-the-spirit and click on "Click Here to Donate Today".
This important collection supports the mission and ministry of our Catholic schools by assisting parents who seek a Catholic education for their children but who struggle to afford the full cost of tuition. Your support is gratefully appreciated.
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.
PLEASE, if you have not signed up for our "remind.com" information service, send an email to sjnremind@gmail.com to do that now. You'll need to give your name with either your CELL phone (not your landline) and/or your email address. Then, watch your text messages and emails. You will receive either a text or an email from remind.com that will give you instructions on how to complete your registration. If you HAVE signed up but are not receiving messages from Fr. Cocucci, that means that you did not respond to the text or email sent by remind.com. Please check your emails and texts (including your junk mail folders) from around the time you sent in your information and respond to whatever remind.com sent you. This program allows Fr. Cocucci to get important and sometimes urgent information to you efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Every Friday at Columbus Hall, 100th Street, Ocean City (behind St. Luke Catholic Church). Doors open at 5PM, and bingo starts at 6:30PM. Jackpots up to $1,000. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
WIDOWS/WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP
St. John Neumann, St. Mary Star of the Sea/Holy Savior, and St. Luke/St. Andrew cordially invite you!
All widowed persons experiencing loss of a spouse are invited to join others in prayer, discussion, and social support in the healing journey. We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2 pm for prayer, reflection and sharing. Meeting venue is the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. On the 4th Monday of each month we meet at 12 pm for lunch and conversation at a local restaurant of our choice. For more information, contact:
Jo Alexander 410-829-5231; alexjackjo@verizon .net
Cindy Ostrowski 301-717-6271; cindyostr@gmail.com
Al Carmenini 410-600-0549; alcarms@aol.com
INCLEMENT WEATHER and MASS
The BEST way to be informed about weather related cancellations of Masses or other parish events is to sign up for St. John Neumann's "Remind.com" service. This allows the Pastor to send out important notifications by email or text to everyone who participates. In the event of inclement weather, you can also call the main parish number (410-208-2956) and select Option 3 to find out if Mass has been cancelled. A recorded message will alert you to that cancellation. In addition, you can check the Parish website (www.stjohnneumannrcc.com).
TRAVELING OUT OF THE AREA?
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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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