Parish Potluck - Sign up Today! Join us for our first-of-the-season potluck on Saturday, September 23 after the 4 pm Mass. The parish will provide BBQ chicken and drinks. Please bring a dish to share based on your last name. Sign up here!
Living Rosary for Suicide Remembrance & Prevention. Saturday, September 23, 5:45-6:30 pm, in Church. September is National Suicide Remembrance Month, to remove the stigma, encourage conversation, and to help save lives. Rosary groups are gathering around the Diocese to request our Blessed Mother’s intercession. Let us gather as a parish community to pray a Living Rosary for anyone who is contemplating suicide, to pray for anyone who has died, and to pray for those who mourn. Please sign uphereto participate as one of our “prayer beads.”
Grow In Christ
That Man is You! A new series beginning Saturday, September 16: Thy Kingdom Come we explore the reality that Jesus did not say to the Jews, "I’ve come to save you from Roman oppression and taxation." Christ did not promise a worldly kingdom. Let us live with an eternal perspective and boldly proclaim the Kingdom in both word and deed and become the authentic Catholic leader our world, our church and our families so desperately need. Please take a moment to view the powerful new trailer.
Register for TMIY!@SJN -ThyKingdomCome Saturday Mornings 6:45 am - Breakfast 7:00 am - Opening Prayer and Presentation Begins 7:45 am - Small Group discussion 8:15 am - Program Ends.
Register for TMIY!@SJN -ThyKingdomCome Saturday Mornings 6:45 am - Breakfast 7:00 am - Opening Prayer and Presentation Begins 7:45 am - Small Group discussion 8:15 am - Program Ends.
Pilgrimage with Relics! Saturday, September 30, 10:30-1:30 pm. On the vigil of the Little Flower’s feast day, we’ll visit the National Shrine of St. Therese of Lisieux (Darien, IL). During late September, the relics of St. Therese and her parents will be temporarily on display for veneration! Visit will include a short tour, Mass, museum, gift shop, and more! Transportation will be self-organized carpooling or driving separately. More information and registration here.
Be Sent by Christ
Service Outreach Ministry Weekend! This weekend after all Masses, join us in the Hermes Center and see how we feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit those in prison and give alms to the poor to the most vulnerable nationally and internationally. Our hope is that you will find the right ministry that allows you to serve through your time and talents and fulfill the call of Our Lord Jesus to be His missionary disciple and be SENT to be His Light in the World! Click here and start exploring now our Service Outreach Ministries. If the Holy Spirit moves you to serve, put your faith in action and register.
Let's Fight Hunger Together...Join us in Geneva! 20 spots had been reserved for our St. John Neumann community, on the 3rd Thursday of every month, to fight hunger in our community is a perfect opportunity to serve as a family, friends or group of parishioners. Join us on Thursday, September 21, at 5:30 pm and give hope to our neighbors in need. To sign up, go to our Events and Registrations page here.
When you GIVE, others LIVE. This fall you have the opportunity to save lives by donating blood! Our St. John Neumann & St. Patrick Blood Drive will take place at St. Patrick Crane Road Church on Monday, September 25 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Click here to make your appointment today or visit bit.ly/SJNdonateblood or call (800) 786-4483. Walk-ins are welcome after 2 pm. Difficulties scheduling? Call Brian at 630-443-8241. Click here to watch a video on how you transform lives with your donation!
- Donating blood is a GENEROUS thing to do. When you give, others live.
- Donors keep our nation’s blood supply stable, blood is needed every day of the year. Here in our own community!
- There is no substitute for blood. Donors provide the only supply of life-saving blood for those in need.
- Donating is simple, fast and convenient. The donation process can take as little as 45 minutes of your time, and it makes a lifelong difference for your brother or sister in need.
Sept 27-Nov 5
St. John Neumann Day of Prayer is Friday, October 27, from 7 am - 7 pm, outside Waterleaf Women's Center, 3051 E. New York Ave, Aurora. Join us in prayer while we peacefully defend life as part of the 40 Days for Life campaign. To reserve your slot today visit www.40daysforlife.com/aurora.
Your peaceful and prayerful presence along with the leadership of the Holy Spirit is all that is needed. Let’s build together a culture of life and a civilization of love.
Volunteers Needed! Our PADS ministry is committed to provide food for the homeless at Hesed House in Aurora. Parishioners assist, once a month on the 2nd Thursday, by providing food for the nearly 200 guests in this community. Volunteers are needed to provide a regular item each month which could be spaghetti sauce, fresh fruit, eggs, bottled water, bread, a hot vegetable dish, etc. Your donation is dropped off in the kitchen during office hours that day by 4:45 pm, or earlier in the week. Drivers to take the food to Hesed House are also needed! Please prayerfully consider helping out with this ministry, and help feeding our hungry neighbors. If you know someone who would like to help, please pass the word along! Click here to watch a video of Hesed House mission.
To help with this ministry, please contact Sue at skibley0905@sbcglobal.net or 847-707-0939. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes an you clothed me, I was sick and you looked for me, I was in prison and you came to visit me” Matthew 25:35-40
Ongoing Events
Looking Ahead to the Weekend Gospel Study. Wednesdays, 11:15 am, in rooms 213-215.
Pietra Fitness. Thursdays, 9:30 am, in the Hoffman Center. Contact Laura at laura.m.saad@gmail.com.
Rosary Workshop. Make traditional and pro-life rosaries on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 9:30 am-Noon, in rooms 213-215. All are welcome!
Walking with Moms in Need – Ongoing collection in room 216 of baby items: diapers, baby lotion and baby shampoo, baby rash cream, baby wipes, baby clothes 0-24 months, baby towels and baby toys.
Feed My Starving Children. Pack food at the Aurora location on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11:30 am. Contact Bob Andrini at drinibird2@gmail.com.
Pietra Fitness. Thursdays, 9:30 am, in the Hoffman Center. Contact Laura at laura.m.saad@gmail.com.
Rosary Workshop. Make traditional and pro-life rosaries on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 9:30 am-Noon, in rooms 213-215. All are welcome!
Walking with Moms in Need – Ongoing collection in room 216 of baby items: diapers, baby lotion and baby shampoo, baby rash cream, baby wipes, baby clothes 0-24 months, baby towels and baby toys.
Feed My Starving Children. Pack food at the Aurora location on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 11:30 am. Contact Bob Andrini at drinibird2@gmail.com.
Community Events
Sing to the Mountains. Join us for an Evening of Song and Celebration with Jesuits and Friends on Thursday, September 21, at 7 pm, in Honor of Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House’s 75th Anniversary. Old St. Patrick’s Church, 700 West Adams Street, Chicago. More information here.
A Night Among the Stars, a benefit auction for Association of Individual Development on Thursday, September 28, at the Q Center in St. Charles. Enjoy a night of celebrating our clients, staff, family, friends and the stars of our organization… you, our donors!
Thanks to our supportive community, AID continues to offer meaningful programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health and crisis needs across Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, DuPage and other communities. Please consider supporting the AID Benefit Auction this year. Click here for more information. God bless your generosity!
Women's Discernment Invitation. Single women between ages of 16 and 30 who are discerning a vocation to the wholly contemplative life within the enclosure are welcome to visit our monastery for a “Come and See” visit to discover the tenor of life that binds us together in a family spirit. Saturday, October 7, Corpus Christi Monastery, 2111 South Main Street, Rockford. 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Registration deadline: Friday, September 29. More information and registration available at RockfordPoorClares.org.
Make it a Marmion Day! Just for 8th Graders on Monday, October 9, 9 am - noon. More information here.
St. Thomas More School Hosting Craft Fair & Bake Sale on November 4, 9 am -
3 pm. Any crafters interested in selling their ware please fill out an application. Application, details, and more information can be found here. Please consider joining this fun annual event!
3 pm. Any crafters interested in selling their ware please fill out an application. Application, details, and more information can be found here. Please consider joining this fun annual event!
Mass Intentions
Sunday, September 17th
8:00 † Marlene Rossi
9:30 † Warren Swenson
11:00 † Arlene Zilinsky
Monday, September 18th
7:30 Belen Ovalle (Intentions of)
8:30 † Ginny Kintz
Tuesday, September 19th
7:30 † Bogdan Bialkowski
8:30 † Marty Chaves
Wednesday, September 20th
7:30 † Ron Kalebich
8:30 † Edwin P Brummel
Thursday, September 21st
7:30 Chineze Tassie (Intentions of)
8:30 Bill Smith (Intentions of)
Friday, September 22nd
7:30 Tim and Carol McAdams (Anniversary)
8:30 † Ginny Kintz
Saturday, September 23rd
8:30 † Milton Bailey
4:00 † Dan Schmidt
Sick List
Georgette Wurm, Jenny Martin,
Adele Fabish, Pat Chuchla,
Ellen Giammano, Terri Carlson,
Ruby Trout, Cathy Brandenburg,
Clara Williams, Lisa Marie Fuchs, Darlene Thomas, Mary Anderson, Marianne Roberts, Glenn Johnson,
Lisa Patzner, Joseph Hantsch,
Larry Fehling, Patrick Thomas,
Don Van Borsch, Katie Kennedy,
Julie Glanville, John Balzanto
Adele Fabish, Pat Chuchla,
Ellen Giammano, Terri Carlson,
Ruby Trout, Cathy Brandenburg,
Clara Williams, Lisa Marie Fuchs, Darlene Thomas, Mary Anderson, Marianne Roberts, Glenn Johnson,
Lisa Patzner, Joseph Hantsch,
Larry Fehling, Patrick Thomas,
Don Van Borsch, Katie Kennedy,
Julie Glanville, John Balzanto
Heavenly Father, we lift up all those who are facing various illnesses. Give them the hope and courage they need today and every day. Comfort their pain, calm their fears, and surround them with Your peace.
Stewardship Corner.
In the dawning of the new day, you are with us. In each dark hour you are here. Blessed by your grace, we show gratitude to you by sharing what we have. By serving our brothers and sisters, we serve You.
Collection Report
Budgeted Monthly Contribution Needed: $112,916.67
August Contribution Received: $98,979.86
Diocesan Stewardship Appeal
Goal: $138,956.00
Pledged: $115,980.43
Diocesan Stewardship Appeal
Goal: $138,956.00
Pledged: $115,980.43