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)
RSVP Online – Click here to RSVP online as well as reserve your babysitting spots.
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
Submitted by SJN parishioner and guest blogger Sally Robb Dear friends, In 1952, Father Carlo Carretto left a successful very apostolate in Italy to become a Little Brother of Jesus, a movement of contemplative brothers living in solitude in the Sahara Desert founded by Blessed Charles de Foucauld. He tells a moving story of passing [...]
The latest edition of our parish magazine, “The Westlake Catholic,” has been posted online! Go check out Issue 6, the Lenten issue here. You can pick up a hard copy in the new church starting today. More from St. John Neumann Catholic Church: Follow us on Twitter. Like us on Facebook. Join us on Linked In.
Vatican City, 22 February 2012 (VIS) – During his general audience this morning, the Holy Father dedicated his catechesis to the subject of Lent (which begins today, Ash Wednesday), the period of forty days leading up to the Easter Triduum, memorial of the passion, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Benedict XVI reminded [...]
Everyone loves happy hour! Join us Friday, March 2, 2012 between 6 to 8 p.m. at Cru Wine Bar, located at 238 West 2nd St., to enjoy fellowship, conversation and spirits. It’s a laid-back way to come see what we’re about! RSVP here. More from St. John Neumann Catholic Church: Follow us on Twitter. Like us [...]
Pictures from Saturday’s New Member Dinner (2/18/12) have been added! Go check them out here. It was great to spend time with our newest members and learn more about all that’s coming up at our active parish. A special thanks goes to the planning committee: Suzie Alvarez, Patty Floyd, Aynsley Interiano and Julie Sosa! More [...]
Gift Shop News
Gift Shop hours: Sundays 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (closed for holidays and during Christ Renews His Parish retreats). Two additional shopping days are scheduled for Feb. 21 and March 20 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Gift Shop is located in the lobby outside of Morris Hall. See www.Facebook.com/SJNGiftShop for any schedule changes and [...]
A Willing Witness
Needed: Participants for Traveling Chalice Program
WHO: Individuals, couples or families from SJN parish WHAT: The honor and privilege of having in your home a chalice that has held the Precious Blood of Jesus WHY: To pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life HOW: During Mass, receive a consecrated chalice known as the Elijah Cup, put it in [...]
Adult Faith Formation
Peter Kreeft at SJN on March 2-4
St. John Neumann Catholic Church is delighted to announce that Peter Kreeft will offer a day-long Retreat at the parish on March 3, 2012, 10am-4pm, in the Holy Family Center (previous worship space). The renowned theologian and author will speak on “Whom Do We Meet in the Eucharist?” There will be a break from 12-1:30pm [...]
Youth Ministry
Steubenville on the Bayou
Check out this video about the Steubenville Conference this Summer! Details of the trip. Who: All incoming freshmen to graduating seniors What: Steubenville Catholic Youth Conference When: June 15-17th Where: Terrebone Civic Center in Houma, Louisiana Why: Steubenville conferences provide teens with powerful ways to learn about their faith, grow in community and, most [...]
Did you know?
Why do we make the sign of the cross on our forehead, our lips and our heart as the Gospel is announced?
Doing this is a form of prayer. We are silently saying: “Bless my mind that I may understand, my mouth that I may speak, and my heart that I may live Your words.”
Upcoming Event Registration
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
Preschool
8:45 AM -2:30 PM
PC 200, PC 202, PC 203, PC 204, PC 205, PC 206, PC 207, PC 208, PC 209
Lectio Divina Study
9:30 AM -10:30 AM
PC 105
TAEHS
9:30 AM -10:30 AM
PC 106
Women of Grace (continuation)
10:00 AM -11:30 AM
St. Timothy Room
Funeral Mass
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Church
Funeral Reception
11:00 AM -1:00 PM
Morris Hall, Morris Hall Kitchen
Afternoon Events
Rehearsal
3:30 PM -6:00 PM
Music/Hospitality Room
Evening Events
Young Adult Workshop " Serving With a Purpose"
6:30 PM -8:30 PM
St. Timothy Room
The Bible Timeline- Introduction
7:00 PM -9:00 PM
PC 106
The Great Adventure: Matthew study series
7:00 PM -9:00 PM
PC 105