St. John Neumann
Catholic Church

Pastor’s Corner Thoughts and articles from our pastor, Msgr. David Talley. The Lord's Promise Sunday, 04 May 2008 On this Ascension Sunday, we hear the Lord’s promise, I am with you always, until the end of the ages. The how of this Presence leads us to Pentecost, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Though Christ the Lord left this earth at his Ascension, He is with us still, in and through the indwelling Holy Spirit. The great signs of the Lord’s presence, the Sacraments of the Lord, are given to us in and through the Holy Spirit. Please join me during this upcoming week, to pray intently for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the people of SJN. This week of prayer will lead us to celebrate Pentecost next weekend. We must come to know that the spiritual renewal of our parish is fueled by the Lord’s own Spirit. Let us adore the Lord, who is Father and Son and Holy Spirit. *** Read more...   God Is With Us Sunday, 27 April 2008 Next Sunday, we will celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. In that Gospel proclamation, we will hear the Risen Lord speak to St. John Neumann, saying to us: and behold, I am with you always, until the end of the ages (Mt.28.20b). This assurance that God-is-with-us still gives us the strength of faith, as we trust in the gifts and Presence of the Holy Spirit. Though I know that we will have wonderful celebrations of the Ascension, at our ten Sunday Masses, I’ll have to hear about those celebrations from you on my return. Next weekend, I’ll be about an hour away from Lilburn, at the site of Toni’s Camp. This Archdiocesan retreat experience is designed to celebrate that God-is-with-us in and through the faith-community of those living with various disabilities. Many from our parish (including several of our teenagers) will join me for next weekend’s Toni’s Camp experience: some will come as campers, some will come as counselors… all of us will come as sons and daughters of God. Please pray for all of us at Toni’s Camp next weekend, as we seek to find joy in the Lord’s love and in the loving fellowship of disciples, whatever our ability or dis-ability. Read more...   Bad Knees Sunday, 20 April 2008 I had been discharged from the Army, in between Basic Training and Advance Infantry Training. My knees, already messed up with my teenage attempts at baseball and football, reacted negatively to the work of becoming a soldier. So, in the fall of 1971, I received a medical discharge from the Army; and soon afterward, I reconnected with my university studies. Two things happened after my short stay in the Army and my renewed dedication to studies: (1) I changed my major, from “pre-med” (I was following in the footsteps of my father) to philosophy, and (2) I was introduced to the majesty and mystery of the ancient, ever-new Roman Catholic Church. Both in my study of philosophy and in my study of Catholicism, I devoured book after book. As I have mentioned before, my conversion to Christianity and my love affair with Catholicism began as an intellectual operation. I was one of those 20 year olds way too serious for my own good. Still, there was another dimension of this conversion that over time became a doorway into the life of the Lord. During the years of my conversion experience (1972 -1975), my experience of liturgical prayer captured my heart (and my head). During this period of conversion, all my new friends were Catholic; and importantly, I was dating a Catholic girl! So, I frequented daily Mass, a lot. At first, I went to be with them, to be with her. But slowly, the liturgy of Eucharist opened my heart to the love of God… and the Presence of God. Read more...   Abundant Life Sunday, 13 April 2008 On this fourth Sunday of Easter, the Lord Jesus tells the parish family of St. John Neumann: I have come that you might have life, and have it more abundantly. What is this abundant life that the Lord promises each of us? My trusty Merriam Webster’s dictionary reminds me that the word “abundant” means marked by a great plenty, amply supplied. It also means the state of affluence, wealth. What do you think that the Lord Jesus meant, when he taught his disciples about abundant life? *** Read more...   Sunday: The Lord's Day Sunday, 06 April 2008 On the road to Emmaus, two disciples of Jesus were walking along with broken hearts, crushed about the horrible events of Good Friday… after the Crucifixion of their friend, a “stranger” joined them on their way. It was the Risen Lord Jesus but they did not recognize Him at first. Then, at the end of the day, as they sat together for a meal and Jesus broke the bread and shared it with them, they recognized Him, as their friend and their Lord. Each Sunday, we gather together as a parish family and recognize Him in the Breaking of the Bread… holy Mass. Sunday is THE holy day for Christians. It is the Lord’s Day, a day for prayer and family, fellowship and thanksgiving. Read more...   More... A Call For Renewal Wanted: Gardeners Focus On The Internals Lenten Disciplines Commitment Weekend Sacrificial Pledge Rediscovery Perspective Kairos-Time Hunger and Thirst for Justice The Great Work Ahead of Us Following Our Patron Holy Families The Joy Is Real Building A Legacy of Faith [Update 12-15-2007] To Remember and Prepare The Immaculate Heart of Mary What are you thankful for today? In or Behind the Spotlight Manage the Gifts of God Follow My Son Building a Legacy of Faith Stranger As Neighbor A Room With A View The Fruit of Prayer The Rich Man and The Poor Man A Call To Leadership Prodigality An Important Communications Tool Our Vincentian Ministry To Educate in the Faith Modesty The Joys of Summer An Instrument of God Planning a Family Good News Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Happy 4th ! Prayin' Praisin' and Playin' Father's Day Solemnity of Corpus Christi Ordinary Time Pentecost A St. John Neumann Welcome [ Back ]