Planning Committee - This committee has been charged with the responsibility to formulate and execute a plan for St John Neumann that considers input from all appropriate sources and sets goals and objectives, through the Parish Council, that forms our parish into the resulting vision that has been conveyed to them from our parishioners. The plan will target specific goals over the next one to five years and will be updated on an annual basis to track our progress and adjust as changes arise.
Worship Committee -
Coordinates and oversees all worship activities. Click here for [Meeting Minutes Eucharistic
Minister instructions or Usher Procedures]
Art & Environment -
Prayer Chain - The individuals that make up our prayer chain ministry invite you to submit requests to them that you would like to raise up to Our Lord. If you have a special intention, would like to become a member of the prayer chain, or would like additional information please click here.
Men's Spirituality Small Group - Meets at SJN every Saturday morning at 7:00AM. Everyone is welcome with no expectations that you attend every week. This group is open to everyone. We know that schedules are hectic so just come when you can. Sister Virgie was visiting with them before she returns to her missionary work with AIDS victims in Africa and shared some photos of what she has been involve with. The Men's Group has taken on the personal sponsorship of two high schools age girls that are using the money that is sent to attend school and help Sister Virgie educate and minister to the remote villagers.
Partners in Christ Covenant -
Together with Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, promotes interdenominational
faith community relationships and cooperation. [ click here to view our covenent ]
Christian
Formation Committee - Provides opportunities for growth in faith for all
parish members.
Generations of Faith - Provides education for parishoners of all ages. Strives to build cohesive families. This type of program can only be successful if volunteers from many talent areas are willing to share their gifts. Click [here] for additional information and watch us grow to the next step of faith education.
Sacramental Instruction -
Adult & Family Ministry -
WCSS -
Human Concerns
Committee - Identifies social needs of the parish, plans opportunities for
formation and education in social justice issues as expressions of our faith,
and explores creative yet effective means of addressing the needs of the poor.
Respect Life - Click [here] to read what Respect Life means to us here at Saint John Neumann.
Outreach -
Missions -
Prayer and support for Catholic Faith
Communities in Wisconsin, Kentucky and Mexico. Normally meets the 3rd
Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM.
St. Vincent de Paul - Our members of St. Vincent DePaul are a part of a larger organization that is devoted toward helping our less fortunate children of God. They are always in need of food items for the Pantry located in Neumann Hall. Check out the Coming Events page to see what special collections are in progress and how you can help to make a difference in the lives of others.
Finance &
Administration Committee - [e-mail]
Buildings and Grounds - Meets regularly on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM. Please contact Ronan James if you have any thoughts or suggestions that you feel should be considered. The Building & Grounds committee is responsible for identifying, proposing, and scheduling maintenance, repair, or enhancements of the existing structures. We need individuals that would commit to periodic meetings throughout the year as well as individuals that could be used as information resources within the field of their expertise.
For additional information about the Buildings & Grounds committee, click here
Gardens - Plan and maintain
the meditational garden and help enhance the appearance of St. John Neumann's
grounds. Click here for information about our
labyrinth.
Fund Raising - Click here for more information. This years Silent Auction photo highlights.
Stewardship
Committee - One of the most important facets of the Stewardship Committee is to let people know about the community of Saint John Newman. For a great description of Who We Are click here, We also post the current minutes if you are interested in finding out more about what is being planned. [ Click here for minutes ]
Welcome - Greets new
parishioners and answers their questions about our faith community. [ More information ]
