St. John Neumann
Catholic Church

For anyone with a desire to stop drinking, Closed Step Meeting on Thursday at 8:00 pm. Closed Discussion Meeting on Friday at 8:00 pm. For info call Kathy, 770-925-8626 or Bob, 678-639-0521.

The Adult evening Bible study meets on Monday nights, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in room 103 from September through April.  Our mission is to help participants develop and experience a living faith in their daily lives based on the teaching of the Catholic Church.  This is obtained with home study questions, group discussion, fellowship, and video presentation on that week's study.  This study is open to all men and women. We will be studying the book of Genesis. Contact Ann Hayes at 770-982-8564 (home); This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

 

Contact Deacon Greg Ollick, if you want to help with Adult Catholic education or you are interested in learning more about the faith. Call 770-923-6633 ext. 121 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Parishioners who wish to honor a loved one or acknowledge a special occasion such as a memorial, anniversary or birthday, may contribute to the weekly altar flowers. 
Arrangements may be custom designed at the request of the parishioner and the occasion will be acknowledged in the SJN Bulletin the same weekend that the flowers are on the altar.  Suggested contributions start at $75.00. Please note that altar flowers cannot be requested during Advent and Lent due to liturgical regulations. For more information, call Mary Marder, (678) 549-0188, or e-mail Mary at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ever wonder who launders the cloths  used  to wipe the chalice (purificators) at the daily and weekend masses?

We have a ministry of volunteers who gather up the used altar cloths and purificators each week, wash and press them, and then return them to the working sacristy for another week of use.

Altar Servers are children and teens who have received their First Holy Communion and are entering the 3rd grade or above, who wish to serve for the Holy Mass on weekends, at weddings, and at funerals.  For more information, contact Nancy Fadeley at (770) 972-6455.

Contact Deacon Bill Marten to schedule an initial discussion.  Deacon Bill will will assist with completion of the appropriate initial case paperwork and obtaining the necessary original documents required by the Metropolitan Atlanta Tribunal. For more information, contact Deacon Bill Marten at (770) 923-6633 ext. 114 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The "Archives" Photography Ministry is designed to assist the website and bulletin in recording the special events of the parish through photos and video. We are always looking for contributing members to our photography "archives". If you would like to assist in capturing the special events of the parish and individual ministries OR would like your upcoming events to be photographed and shown in the bulletin or website, please contact Jim Ollick by e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. t.

This committee is responsible for the environment in the Church and Donnellan Hall sanctuaries, and decorating the sanctuaries according to liturgical season. We work in teams of two throughout the year and especially at Christmas and Easter. Taking care of the sanctuary is a wonderful way to serve our Lord. Contact Bill Marten 770-923-6633 x114.

Managers and umpires needed for the Youth softball program. Contact Chris Sandquist at 770-843-0338. Also visit www.sjnathletics.com .

Youth Softball: sjnlilburn.com/ministries/softball

An 8 week support group is offered three times a year to assist in grief work. Contact Mrs. Bette Lind at 770-985-0590. See also: National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved.

The Bereavement Ministry holds an 8-week support group to help those who have recently lost loved ones. Being with others walking this same path of loss is a help to many during this difficult time.  For further information and registration call Bette  770-985-0590, or Anita 770-314-7894.

Saint John Neumann Parish charters Cub Scout Pack 522 and Boy Scout Troop 522. The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of citizenship and leadership, and develops personal fitness and outdoor survival skills. The Cub Scouting Program is for boys in the first grade through the fifth grade (or seven through 10 years of age).

Updates from our Pastor and the Building Committee and other events related to our Building A Legacy of Faith Campaign.

See: http://www.sjnlilburn.com/building

Meeting every other Wednesday morning from 10 am until 11:30 am in the Conference Room of the Church Building. Striving to meet the needs of the Perpetual Help Home with sewing of cancer pads fo the patients of the hospice. Contact Ms. Dorothy Fucillo at 770-972-6768

The mission of SJN Career Ministry is to provide a support group, networking opportunities, job search resources, and job leads for members and non-members of the church community who are unemployed, under-employed or returning to the work place. It is comprised of dedicated, focused and results oriented volunteers with a common goal of providing a positive environment, spiritual enrichment, motivation and inspiration to the job search process.

Children's Liturgy of the Word is at the 9:00 am Mass each Sunday. Children ages 3– 7 years old are invited to listen to the Word of God on their own level and hear it explained on their level. They also sing the psalm and the Alleluia, and pray the Prayers of the Faithful in a way meaningful to children.

Helping to fulfill the mission of the church to spread the Gospel by welcoming those interested in becoming Catholic. Sponsors needed to help newcomers, hospitality volunteers needed to help with receptions and social, team members needed to help with catechetical sessions and dismissals.

Contact Deacon Greg Ollick, (770)923-6633, ext. 121

A 12-week session of conversational Spanish classes is offered twice a year. The class objective is to provide the students with a basic knowledge of spanish as a second language. Donations received are divided between the church and a dinner for a homeless shelter downtown. Point of contacts are: Blanca Del Valle 770-921-7609 or Sharon Lyscas 770-806-0500.

Don’t miss your chance to learn to speak Spanish in a fun and inviting way.
Conversational Spanish class will be offered at SJN on Mondays beginning January 9th, 2012 at 7:30 pm.

Coordinators:  Denis and Leanne Wright at 678-296-1486 ;; ; wrightones

Cursillo seeks to reveal God’s work in each of our lives and to help us to find new life in doing God’s work. The ministry begins with candidates’ participation in their first Cursillo weekend. These weekends occur twice yearly at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers. The Cursillo weekend emphasizes the fundamentals of Prayer, Study, and Action as means to walk closer with Our Lord. The goal of Cursillo is to promote leadership in the Catholic lay community through countless forms of self-giving and community involvement. Our parish Cursillo community meets monthly to renew the lessons of Cursillo at an event called Ultreya. During Ultreya, members break bread together at a pot luck dinner and follow with spiritual discussions highlighting the lessons available through Prayer, Study, and Action. In addition, many members of the Cursillo community meet weekly in small groups to keep these lessons more accessible in their daily lives.

For more information, please contact Denis and Leanne Wright at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 678-296-1486   or wrightones       .

“English as a Second Language" (ESL) Classes offer beginning and intermediate level instruction in learning to speak, read, write, and understand the English language. The classes meet twice each week for 10-week sessions.

We are called to help with the distribution of the Eucharist at all weekend & weekday Masses. We also bring Eucharist to the ill members of the parish. Contact Craig Moore at 770-366-8905.

Contact Robin Osborn at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or Leanne Wright at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The mission of the SJN Health Education Program (HEP) is to provide an informational and educational forum on health related issues, focusing on nutrition, diabetes and obesity.

Hilltopper's is a senior organization that meets the 2nd Monday of every month, September through May.

 

A fraternal service organization of Catholic gentlemen whose precepts involve charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Meeting on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Killian Hall. Contact Hugh Gardiner   at (770) 979-9567 , ,,,,,,,, , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Lectors are ministers of the Word. When the scriptures are read at Mass, God speaks through us and calls us to respond in faith and love. The Ministry of the Word is vital to the life of the Church, since we are proclaiming the living word of God! It continues to be alive as we bring the good news with our own deep faith and confident voice! Come join us in this wonderful ministry and become a Lector. Watch for future announcements for training workshops. If interested, please contact Mike Rybak (770) 979-7493.

The Life Teen Program at SJN invites teens to establish a personal and dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. We strive to achieve this goal of leading teens closer to Christ by engaging teens in vibrant Masses, Life Nights, prayer experiences and service projects. Life Teen attracts teens by two major components... THE TRUTH and EXPERIENCE. Life Teen inserts teens into the mysteries of the Catholic Church so they can experience Christ's love through the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist. Life Teen is a comprehensive movement of the Holy Spirit that focuses on conducting excellent catechesis with the goal of understanding for conversion of heart. Contact Linda Koerner at 770-923-6633, ext. 133. See also: www.sjnlilburn.com/teen .

The vision of SJN Mom’s Circle is to be a source of spiritual and emotional nourishment for mothers, grandmothers, and any women involved in the care of children.  Through this ministry we hope to create a place where supportive friendships are formed and women are uplifted.  Most importantly we seek to bring all women to a personal knowledge and experience of God’s love as given to us through His Son Jesus Christ. We seek to accomplish this by having formal meetings from Sept-May.  The meeting will be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10-12 AM.  The set up of the meeting will generally consist of light snack and fellowship (10-11), topic of the month presentation and or guest speaker followed by group discussion (11-12) Nursery will be provided.  New members are always welcome!  For more information please contact: Mary del Mazo - 678-471-1900 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

 

Our Music Ministries offer a variety of opportunities to get involved in our weekly worship services. We have multiple choirs and music styles from which to choose.
 

Our nursery is provided for children ages three years and younger to enable their parents and guardians to be free to worship and serve the needs of the ministries to which they are called. The nursery is available during all weekend masses, both Saturday and Sunday. Requests for Nursery needs for special events go to Deacon Bill Marten at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Any one who likes working with the elderly and would like to bring a little joy in their lives is invited to serve with us at Life Care of Gwinnett. We need help with monthly prayer, bingo and parties.  Please call:

• Christie 770-972-7610 or

• Lucia 770-717-9321

Ongoing support for our 3rd world sister community, the Missionaries of the Poor, in Kingston,Jamaica and Haiti; as well as other regional projects to serve the poor and needy. See our Jamaica Photo Gallery. Contact Jack Marder, 770-381-6405.

Help Rebuild Damage from Hurricane Dean
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We are called to lay the foundation for the experience of Jesus. This is achieved through the celebration of Sacraments, the study of Catholic teaching and the sharing of faith through scripture, prayer and experiences. Contact Becky Wakim at 770-923-6633, ext. 117.

The body of volunteers who are appointed by the pastor to help advise him on the management of our church. Members and minutes are available on this page.

PreCana is  a program  for engaged couples designed to cover topics that will help them in their married life.  It consists of 5 two hour sessions led by a trained married couple with an individual engaged couple.  The engaged couple prepares for each session by completing  readings and answering questions from a workbook.  Through group discussions of the workbook topics and questions, sharing of the facilitators own experiences, and personal reflection, engaged couples are guided through topics useful for a successful future marriage.  Some of the topics presented are; understanding the families we came from, the changing nature of marriage, personal growth, mutual decision-making, the elements of effective communication, conflict management, intimacy and expression of love, financial planning, marital spirituality,  essential elements of a Christian marriage, family planning, and parenting.

St. John Neumann Preschool is currently registering students for the 2012-2013 school year. Children need to be two or three by September 1, 2012.  If you would like your child to be in a loving and caring Catholic environment that provides a fun and enriching hands-on program, please contact Marti McLeer at 770-833-0404.

Coordinator: Mary Bucklen, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We would welcome your participation in our awareness campaigns and in our programs that assist and dignify all human life, from the pre-born through natural death. October is Respect Life Month. Watch for news of prayer events and ways to participate. Read more here.

Youth softball for both girls and boys of all ages including elementary, middle school, and high school. Find schedules and rules at this link: sjnlilburn.com/softball-docs.

A newly developed ministry to assist with the new technology that is incorporated into the new Church facility. Volunteers will learn to operate the Church sound system, mixing board, video projection, and more. Contact Gary Schmitt for more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The Special Meals Ministry at SJN is available to help families in our parish who have experienced illnesses, surgeries, deaths or even births of new family members. This ministry can help provide home-cooked meals during difficult or challenging times. Simple meals, made with love, are our specialty. We will work within your family's dietary needs and/or restrictions. If you, or someone you know, is in need of assistance with meals, please contact Mary Ann Cote at 770-558-6645. Volunteers always welcomed.

Our mission is to enhance the Parish of St. John Neumann by accommodating, servicing, and welcoming with open arms, all members of our community with special needs, their families and their caregivers. We foster by example, an acceptance of all of God’s children; in the same way that Christ showed his love for us.

Ministry Leads:
Rebecca Valdez:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Scott Sowers:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you require the services of SVDP call 770-923-6633, ext. 845. Membership meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the first Sunday in the Conference Room.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society needs volunteers. Men and women, to help at the thrift store, Monday thru Friday, from 10-2pm. Volunteers help as cashiers, sorters, arranging the jewelry display, in the food pantry, sorting supplies, etc. All that’s required is a willingness to help. If you can give an hour or two, please call Catherine Calhoun @ 770-921-6129.

Serving For 25 Years
Store hours: Monday -Friday: 10 AM - 3 PM ,
                      Saturday: 9 AM - 3 PM

Our thrift store with your help has been serving this community for 25 years. We have provided an atmosphere of allowing families with very limited income a place to shop with dignity.

Archdiocese of Atlanta supports a counseling center for individuals, couples, troubled adolescents and families at the Village of St. Joseph. Sliding scale fee. Call 404-321-2900 for more information.

Are you being called to serve the Parish and feel you just don’t have the time or a talent to share?  I once thought that way myself.  Ushering may be the ministry for you. It’s a great way to serve the SJN community and meet more parishioners.  The role of an ushers is to greet our fellow parishioners with a warm hello, help them find seating if needed, assist in the offertory collections, and send them off with a bulletin and smile.  This is a ministry for both men and women.  If you are over 16 years old, you would be a welcome addition. 

Please contact Jim Curtiss at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 404-277-2044 if you are interested. There is no better way to show your love of God than to serve others!
 

Women's Catholic Bible Study (WCBS) invites you to come join us as we celebrate our tenth anniversary with a study of the Epistle to the Hebrews and the Epistle of James. You will learn how and why the New Covenant supercedes the Old Covenant in addition to being challenged to not only "talk the talk", but "walk the walk."