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

 

 

Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - Noon; and 1:00 - 2:30 PM

TAIZE TUESDAY  

A meditative candle-lit opportunity during this Advent Season that centers on music, private prayer, and silence.   Every Tuesday during Advent (except December 24th, Christmas Eve) at St. John Neumann Church.  Arrive any time between 3 and 5 PM and you can leave at any time.  Bring your own self-contained candle to light while you are there praying.  All are welcome!

 

Once again our parish will be helping others during The Most Blessed Season of Christmas.  Our Christmas Giving Tree will be in the Church gathering area beginning the weekend of November 23/24.  This year we well be supporting our neighbors at Worcester County GOLD, Seton Center, Gull Creek, Berlin Nursing Home and Grace Center for Maternal and Women's Health.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW:

 STEP ONE:  Take a tag from the Giving Tree.

 STEP TWO:  Purchase what is written on the tag. 

STEP THREE:  Wrap the gift and attach the tag to the outside of the gift (If you purchase a clothing item, it may be helpful to place the sales receipt inside with gift.)              

 All gifts MUST be returned ON or BEFORE December 15, 2024.  (Earlier returns would be appreciated.)

FOOD LION and WALMART GIFT CARDS can be purchased in the Gathering Space after all Masses or at the parish office during the week.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY GIFT IS PART OF SOMEONE'S CHRISTMAS!

Each year the parishioners witness the return of the Christmas gifts placed under the Giving Tree.  It is always amazing to see parishioners making the gifts extra special and sometimes even giving more!  Just think about the hope, the happiness and the smiles of the families and especially their children - what a blessing for all!                                                                                                                                                                      

 

 

 

 BLESSING OF THE BAMBINELLI

Bring the Christ-child figurine from your creche to Mass this weekend December 14/15. At the end of Mass the figurine will be blessed.

 

THIRTEENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

Sunday, December 15th, 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)

2024 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

Christmas Eve

(Vigil) Tuesday, 24 December:  4:00 PM and 6:00 PM

*There is no 9 AM Mass on December 24th *

Christmas Day

Wednesday, 25 December:  9:00 AM

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH

(Vigil) Saturday, 28 December:  4:00 PM

Sunday, 29 December:  9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

Wednesday, 1 January:  9:00 AM

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE

CLOSED

Tuesday, December 24th

Wednesday, December 25th

Thursday, December 26th 

 

 

 

AN INVITATION FROM THE DIOCESE OF WILMINGTON TO JOIN

THE JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY

See link below for more information

https://youtu.be/xjNhw0F3wOk?si=Lkzlp-Ua1I63XRwu

WREATH WORKSHOP

 

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first wreath workshop. A special thanks to Joan Guerriero our instructor and to all who helped to make it a fun evening.

  Wishing you a Blessed Advent Season!

   

 

 

 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 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

December 10, 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 be purchased after all weekend Masses and at the Parish Office during regular business hours. Drawings take place every Monday throughout the year.  All proceeds benefit Parish Religious Education Programs.  We are grateful for your support!  

 

 

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.

 

Remind

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?

You can always find a Catholic Church wherever you go.

Click the link below and follow the instructions to find a parish near your traveling destination.

https://catholicmasstime.org/

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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