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Sunday, 03 September 2006 |
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 Saint John Neumann was born in 1811 in Bohemia of a German father and a Czech mother. John had a special interest in botany and astronomy and spoke seven languages.
John Neumann's ordination was delayed by the Austrian government so he began work with the North American mission in New York in 1836. After being ordained he was sent to minister to the German speaking immigrants who were clearing the forests by Niagara Falls. John was a traveling missionary on the East Coast, then a parish priest in Baltimore. He was consecrated Bishop of Philadelphia in 1852 and was responsible for the building of 100 churches and 80 schools. John Neumann died in Philadelphia at the age of 49 in 1860. He was declared a Saint of the Church in 1977 and his feast day is Jan. 5th.
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Motherhood is an extremely rewarding vocation. It is also one of the most demanding. The mission of the St. John Neumann Moms' Circle is to support moms with younger children through faith sharing, friendship, community service and education. The Moms' Circle meets the third Tuesday of each month (August through May) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Contact Alicia Philipp at 770-279-8017 or Mary Del Mazo 678-471-1900. 
