What's Happening This Week
Monday, May 12
- 12:15pm Daily Mass
- 6:30pm Knights of Columbus
- 7pm Contemporary Ensemble
Tuesday, May 13
- 7pm Troop 15
Wednesday, May 14
- 9:30am Yarn Ministry
- 10:30am Luke Study
- 12:15pm Mass
- 6:30pm Grief Share
- 6:30pm Luke Study
Thursday, May 15
- 9am-3pm Day Away
- 12:15 Mass
Friday, May 16
- 10am-12pm Food Pantry
- 12:15 Mass
- 12:45pm Adoration
Saturday, May 17
- 8:30am Men's Group
- 4pm Confession
- 5:30pm Mass
Sunday, May 18
- 8am Mass
- 10am Mass
- 11am Coffee & Donuts
- 3pm Adult Faith Formation BBQ
- 6pm Mass
- 7pm Adoration
Monday, May 19
- 12:15pm Mass
- 7pm Contemporary Ensemble
Calling all Prayer Warriors!
- St. John Neumann has an active prayer group that prays for those on the prayer line. If you are interested in joining this group of prayer warriors, please contact Teri in the office.
Garden Committee
During the month of May we will be starting the final planting of bushes and trees in Mary’s Reflection Garden. There may be days that heavy equipment is in use and we may have to limit access to the back parking lot. We will try to give notice beforehand when this will happen. Please be patient while the garden is disrupted and keep us in your prayers that the final Garden is beautiful, tranquil, and enduring.
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory
We hope you enjoy the Easter gift, 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory. We invite you to join us in the church at 6pm on Tuesday nights starting May 13, as we gather to discuss the book each week in preparation for consecration to the Holy Eucharist on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 22nd. (Note: You can read the book on your own & still join us for the consecration on June 22nd.) For more information contact Cheri’ .
Adult Faith Formation
Join us for our Adult Faith Formation BBQ
3-5:30pm on Sunday May 18th! I just ask that you RSVP with how many plan to attend by May 15th so I ensure that I have enough hamburgers & hotdogs for everyone.
Also, please click survey button below to submit your input for the upcoming year's studies/activities. Click here to view spreadsheet with information on available studies on survey.
If you'd like to receive faith formation emails for adults (even if you cannot attend classes), please click here to subscribe (select Faith Moments)
Scholarship Opportunity
Each year, the Knights of Columbus #10896, here at St. John Neumann, awards a $1000 scholarship to a deserving senior in high school who is going on to further their education. This year, an anonymous parishioner has made a donation to increase the total amount available in scholarships to $2000!
Applications are due by Friday, May 23, 2025. The application can be found here.
Applications are due by Friday, May 23, 2025. The application can be found here.
We would like to thank the Anonymous Parishioner for their generosity and support of our Youth here at SJN!
If you have any questions, please reach out to the parish office.
Creation Care Ministry
Protect Pollinators! Bees, butterflies, and other key pollinators are necessary for most of our major food crops. Honey bees pollinate 80 percent of all flowering plants alone, including more than 130 types of fruits and vegetables. According to Farmers.gov, the ecological service provided by pollinators is valued at $200 billion each year.
Unfortunately, bee populations have dropped alarmingly across North America, as have the populations of may other pollinator species. They are in serious decline due to exposure to parasites, pesticides, disease, habitat loss and other environmental contaminants. If we all dedicate just a small area to protecting habitats for pollinators, using native plants and sustainable gardening practices, we can help safeguard our common home.
Help us with our pollinator habitat!
The parish is invited to help plant the pollinator habitat after the 10 am mass on Sunday May 25.
Totus Tuus
July 27-August 1
Join us for a fun and faith-filled week led by a traveling missionary team of four college students. Learn about the Sacraments and the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary while growing in your relationship with the Lord.
Latin for "Totally Yours", the motto of Pope St. John Paul II, Totus Tuus is a unique week-long parish summer program that seeks to inspire young people to transform and more fully embrace their faith.
Day Program
Grades 1-6
Monday-Friday
9am-3pm
Bag Lunch
Evening Program
Grades 7-12
Sunday-Thursday
6-8pm
Register here. The cost is $20 per student.
For more specifics about the week, email Louise or call 603-880-4689. Learn more about Totus Tuus by clicking here.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is an international organization of 1.8 million men whose principal work is helping others. Council #10896 is extremely dedicated to the many different services they offer the St. John Neumann community and the greater community. The Knights of Columbus is a great place for fellowship and a way you can give back to the community.
If you would like more information or are interested in joining the Knights, please call or email Arvid Skogsholm, kofc@sjnnh.org The next Knights' meeting will be held Monday, May 12 at 6:30pm in Room 3.
Birthright Diaper Drive
St. John Neumann will be holding a Diaper Drive to support Birthright of Manchester.
June 7/8 and 14/15
Diaper sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 would be appreciated.
Birthright is an organization that serves women in crisis pregnancies and their babies. We thank you for your support!
NH Catholic Appeal
We thank all who made their gift to the New Hampshire Catholic Appeal: Future of our Faith II this weekend. Your gift will enable the Catholic Church in New Hampshire to meet the increasing needs of parishes, our community, Catholic schools, retired clergy, seminarians, and much more. If you were not able to make your gift yet, please visit the website at www.catholicnh.org/nhca or bring your gift envelope that includes your donor ID and parish ID (897) and drop it in the collection basket at Mass next weekend. We thank you on behalf of all who will come to know the mercy of God and our Church through your generosity.
April Offering
We have had a request for the monthly offering to be placed in the newsletter. As always, we thank you for your generosity.
Offering for:
4/6/25: $6,684 4/13/25: $8,386
4/18/25 (Good Friday): $1,334
4/20/25: $10,731
4/27/25: $3,995
Online (April): $7448.32
Jubilee of Hope and the Saints
Pilgrimage
With Fr. Michael Monette
November 13-18, 2025
Leaving and Returning from St. Kathryn Parish, Hudson, NH
What better way to celebrate this Holy Year than by making a local pilgrimage to the Saints, Blesseds, and Servants of God who make up the history of our nation. This six day, five night journey will combine faith and recreation as we visit and learn about those men and women in the Northeastern United States who have already been or who are on their way to being canonized as saints in the Church. The saints are truly living witnesses to hope in the power of God! As the Letter to the Hebrews states, "We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses"(Heb. 12:1).
Join us this November as we seek their company and intercession and as we ask the Lord to be renewed as pilgrims of hope! For more information, visit https://stkathryns.org/skpilgrimage2025
Healing Masses
We have had a request to list the healing Masses in the area. This section will be found right before our contact information in following updates.
- St. Michael's
- Wed, May 21, 6pm
- 9 Lincoln St., Exeter
- Ste. Marie's
- Tues, May 27, 6:30pm
- 378 Notre Dame Ave, Manchester
