Congratulations to our children making their First Communion on Saturday, April 27. May this special day bring you closer to God's love and fill your heart with joy.
Why Become a Registered Parishioner? Did you know that demographic studies estimate that more than 1/3 of all Catholics are not registered in a parish? If you are not registered in our parish, please consider doing so. Also, please encourage your friends and family to register! Registering is important because:
- If a parish doesn’t know who is out there, how can it adequately serve the needs of all – especially singles, divorced, or young families who may not see the need to register?
- When the services of the Church are needed - such as Faith Formation, a wedding, Baptism, or funeral - it is easier if the person is registered.
Registering is easy. Simply click here or contact the parish office today!
New Hours: May 6 - September 3.
Monday - Tuesday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm,
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm;
Wednesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm;
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday Welcome Center: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Office Closed. Our parish office will be closed on Thursday, May 2, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Any previously scheduled meetings or rehearsals will still take place.
Next weekend every parish in our diocese will be asked to participate in the 2024 Diocesan Appeal. This campaign has an enormous impact on the ministries and programs that are offered at our parish and throughout the diocese, including Catholic Charities, Catholic Schools, and seminarian formation. Hear Bishop Malloy's message here.
Help Those in Need. We all want to help those in need at our church. St. John Neumann financially supports and works closely with St. Vincent de Paul which assists people with various needs. If you meet someone who needs help, send them to the Welcome Center on Sunday or to the main office during work hours for information on St. Vincent de Paul. Bags with essential supplies are available at our Welcome Center and our office.
Prayers for the Military. We would like to pray for family members of parishioners currently serving in the military. If you would like to have your loved one's name in our bulletin, send the name and unit of the military to HLauber@sjnstcharles.org by May 13. Let's honor them on Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 18!
May, the Month of Mary. Join us for our 9:30 am Mass on Sunday, May 5, for the time-honored tradition of crowning Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Encounter Christ
Save the Date! Join us on Sunday, June 2, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, for Mass, a Corpus Christi procession, followed by our parish festival! If you are interested in helping with the activities for this outdoor festival (especially set up/clean up), please contact Heidi at hlauber@sjnstcharles.org. We need many hands to make it a success! Sign up to attend our Festival here.
Grow in Christ
The Eucharist | What Catholics Believe | FORMED.org. Join Dr. Sean Innerst, professor of theology and catechetics at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, as he answers some of the internet’s most popular questions about the Eucharist. Sign up for a free, all-access account by visiting signup.formed.org.
Declaration on Human Dignity | Vatican Press. On Monday, April 8, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published an essay on “the integral dignity of every human person, regardless of their physical, mental, cultural, social, and religious characteristics” (¶ 66). Covered topics include war, immigration, human trafficking, sexual abuse, abortion, surrogacy, euthanasia, disabilities, sex change, and digital violence. Co-authored by Cardinals Fernandez and Matteo. To read the full document, visit our Adult Faith Formation here.
Beautiful Light: A Paschal Mystagogy LIVE | Eucharistic Revival. Visit the National Eucharistic Revival’s social media sites (Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram) for a weekly interview series entitled Beautiful Light. This Thursday, discover why the miracle of transubstantiation leads us into the depths of Jesus’ love for us. Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston, MN, is the guest presenter who will help us understand the Institution Narrative spoken by a priest.
Be Sent by Christ
May Breakfast with Babies...Celebrate Motherhood! Our next breakfast, in response to the "Walking with Moms in Need" initiative, will be on Saturday, May 11. Thanks to our wonderful parishioners, we will shower these moms with gifts and breakfast. If you'd like to get involved, you can donate items such as baby shampoo, diapers (size 6), and spring/summer clothing sizes 0-24 months. Let's come together to support these incredible women and build a culture of life! If you would like to donate any of these items for this special occasion, please drop them off in room 216.
Lift Up Your Special Intentions during May. Mother’s Day provides an opportunity to pray for mothers while honoring and seeking the intercession of Our Blessed Mother. It calls us to cherish life and to pray for all women to whom God has entrusted life. As we pray for the gift of mothers, let’s remember those who experience difficult pregnancies and pray they may find support and encouragement in choosing life for their children. During May there will be a prayer box and vases in our Chapel for your intentions and flowers to honor our Blessed Mother.
Ongoing Events
Street Outreach for the Homeless. Bags with essential supplies are available at our office and Welcome Center. Next time you encounter a homeless person, follow Jesus in reaching out with a bag and a smile.
Daughters of Mary Widows Group. If you like to share conversation, enjoy fun afternoons, and visit interesting places, join us! The meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm, in rooms 213-215.
Looking Ahead to the Weekend Gospel Study. Wednesdays, 11:15 am, in rooms 213-215.
Lord of Life: Weekly Faith Sharing Group. Share blessings, the Sunday Gospel, prayers, and more. Every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 pm, in Rooms 213-215.
Lord of Life: Weekly Faith Sharing Group. Share blessings, the Sunday Gospel, prayers, and more. Every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 pm, in Rooms 213-215.
Pietra Fitness. Thursdays, 9:30 am, in the Hoffman Center. Contact Laura at laura.m.saad@gmail.com.
Feed My Starving Children. Pack food at the Aurora location on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact Bob at drinibird2@gmail.com.
Northern Illinois Food Bank. Pack food at the Geneva location on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. Register here.
Neumann Needlers. If you already know the craft or would like to learn, join this group on the first Monday of every month, 9 am - 11 am, in rooms 213-215. If you would like to knit from home, contact Helen Schaufer at Toots410@aol.com.
Silver Foxes. Join the fun and fellowship with this 55 years & over group. Contact Lorraine for more information at 630-632-5453.
Baby Items Collection for Walking with Moms in Need. Please donate baby items for area moms in need: baby shampoo, lotion, diaper rash cream, baby wipes, clothes (0-24 months), and diapers. Bring items to room 216.
Community Events
Charity Garden Market-Ladies Auxiliary Fundraiser. There is still time to order perennials, both organically and locally grown options available. The order deadline is May 8. Pick up at St. Pat's Crane Road Church on May 11, 10 am - 1 pm. Place your online order here.
The St. Patrick Parish Divorce Support Ministry will host The Blessed Virgin Mary-Our Spiritual Mother, Helper, and Protector on Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 pm, at the Crane Road Church.
Whether it’s been one year or numerous since your divorce, we know that it can be a stressful experience that may impact your faith. This May, the month of Mary, Deacon Mike Smith will talk about how we can rely on the Blessed Mother as our Spiritual Mother, comforter, and protector in times of distress. For more information or to register, visit stpatrickparish.org/DM.
FUN BUN RUN… 5K Run/Walk for Education.
On Saturday, May 11, make a difference in the lives of the children in rural Haiti. Hope for Haitians holds the Fun Bun Run 5K for Education to provide funds for children to have the opportunity to attend school. Funds raised pay for school fees, books, materials, and other essentials involved in learning. More details and registration here.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 28th
8:00 † Kathleen Schutz
9:30 † Betty Reid
11:00 Anita and Dennis Breen (Anniversary)
Monday, April 29th
7:30 † Deceased Members of the St. Vincent DePaul Society
8:30 † Carmel Mullally-Powers
Tuesday, April 30th
7:30 † John Sikorski
8:30 Adam Houser (Intentions of)
Wednesday, May 1st
7:30 † Barbara Halvorsen
8:30 † Robert Dunn
Thursday, May 2nd
7:30 † Todd Ressa
8:30 † Gregory Berk
Friday, May 3rd
7:30 † Father Jerome Feeley Smith
8:30 Helene Turnis (Intentions of)
Saturday, May 4th
8:30 † Beatrice Cornell
4:00 † Deacon Paul Iwanski
Sick List
James Mast, John Connelly,
Ralph Andrini, Lorraine Wojciechowski,
Heath Cordas, Tom Fox, Adele Fabish,
Constance Thullen, Georgette Wurm,
Jenny Martin, Cathy Brandenburg,
Terri Carlson, Lisa Marie Fuchs,
Mary Anderson, Marianne Roberts,
Glenn Johnson, Larry Fehling,
Darlene Thomas, Patrick Thomas,
Don Van Borsch, Carol Klooppmann,
Katie Kennedy, Mary Ann Yench
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
God, our creator, nourish our hearts with the spirit of Christian Stewardship so that we may share generously and joyfully the gifts we have received. Amen.
Collection Report
Budgeted Monthly Contribution Needed: $112,916.67
March Contribution Received: $113,284.17
March Contribution Received: $113,284.17
Diocesan Stewardship Appeal Progress
Goal: $138,956.00
Pledges: $136,190.43
Goal: $138,956.00
Pledges: $136,190.43