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Middle School

EDGE is a middle school program that encompasses communal, spiritual, social, and service opportunities for all middle schoolers of St. John Neumann parish. All middle schoolers are invited to participate in any and all activities that are offered.

Sunday night are our catechetical nights! The first Wednesday of each month is our WEDGE night.These nights will be devoted to "issues" that affect our middle schoolers and their families! The 3rd Wednesday of the month is devoted to preparing those middle schoolers who need to make First Penance and First Communion. EDGE meets in the quad (lower level of the church building) from 6:30-8:00pm. We also hold social events monthly! Check the EDGE calendar for dates and events!

The Edge, on Sunday evenings, is an exciting new approach to middle school catechesis. The Edge is a Catholic centered youth ministry program aimed at middle schoolers and is designed to meet their educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs. As part of the Church's mission to evangelize and spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ, middle schoolers are encouraged to go out and bring their friends to The EDGE.

The large group youth ministry atmosphere of The EDGE creates an environment where the youth are part of a large faith community. Their communal, spiritual, social and psychological needs are met, along with catechesis and educating our middle school youth in the Catholic faith.

The EDGE is offered on most Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm, during the school year and meets in the lower level of the church building. We do offer pizza from 6:00-6:30pm at a cost of $1.50 per slice.

Many "adults" are needed to minister to these youths. Those who minister to middle schoolers are in the seed planting business. These core members can profoundly impact a middle school youths spiritual and emotional development. This can leave a lasting and positive impression on the youth into adulthood.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Edge program and/or helping develop this ministry for our St. John Neumann middle schoolers contact Linda Mauge at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 779-923-6633 ext 120 in the Parish Ministries Office.

Edge Update

Wednesday, May 29th, kicks off our WEDGE wednesdays! Each wednesday we will meet on the softball field from 6:30-8:00pm to play ultimate frisbee, kickball, volleyball, etc. On rainy days we'll meet in rooms 4/5 and play bingo, bunko, etc.

Bring a friend and join us on Friday, June 7th, 9:00am - 6:30pm for our summer retreat day! We will have games, crafts, workshops, free time (gym, slides, etc.) and of course prayer! Cost is $20. Find out what it means to "awaken the warrior" and why "yes, you are the fairest in the land."

EDGE News

Welcome Summer! Our summer program will begin on Wednesday, May 29th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm on the Softball field. Bring a friend and join us on Wednesdays for ultimate frisbee, kickball, volleyball and other games. If it rains, we will meet in Rooms 4/5 and play Bingo, Bunko, or another indoor game!
Our Summer Retreat Day is fast approaching! Bring a friend and join us for a day of fun, fellowship, games, crafts, and prayer as we discover what it means to "awaken the warrior" and "yes you are the fairest of them all." We will begin with 9:00am Mass and end at 6:30pm. Cost is $20 and permission forms are available on the bookcase in the lower level of the church building.

The Sound of Music

EDGE is looking for musicians, cantors, and people who want to share their musical talents with EDGE. Our EDGE group begins each of our EDGE sessions at 6:40 pm and introduces our night at 7:00 pm. Beginning October 7th, our EDGE group will be serving during the 5:30 pm Mass the first Wednesday of each month. We’d love to have this ministry grow.

If you are in Middle School, High School, college, or are an adult who would love to help us in this ministry, please contact Lisa Gordon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Thank you!

Opportunity Knocks!

Opportunity Knocks!

Hundreds of kids are responding to The EDGE, now it’s time for you to respond!

We need parents of middle schoolers, adults, college students and high school teens in their junior or senior year to minister to our youth on Sunday nights beginning in August.

There are many ways to help..........you can help with our hospitality team, parking lot dads, pizza servers, or be a small group leader/co-leader!

For more information on being an Edge Core Member, please call Linda Mauge at 770-923-6633, ext. 120 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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