Join Us for a Little Competition! Time to cook up your best batch and join us for chili, its fixins', and fellowship on Saturday, January 28, after the 4 pm Mass. Your recipe will be judged by all who attend to see who the winner will be. Don't want to make a batch? No worries, just bring a side dish or dessert and make it a meal! Please sign up below! The first five submissions for chili will be accepted, then we kindly ask for side dishes or dessert. Please sign up here.
Blood Pressure Screenings. Our volunteer Parish Nurses will be available after all Masses this weekend, January 7 and 8, for blood pressure screenings. Facial masks are optional but available. We understand there are varying degrees of comfort and want each participant and volunteer nurse at ease. Please stop by to get a blood pressure check or simply to ask a nurse a question! Remember we care about your health and you are never alone in dealing with life’s challenges.
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley. Representatives will be at our Welcome Center this weekend to promote their ministry as part of our tithe program. This worldwide, nonprofit housing organization believes that everyone deserves a decent place to live. Please stop by to learn more.
St. Peregrine Devotion, part of our Tuesdays with Jesus, will be on January 10, 7-8 pm, in the chapel. Please join us for this quiet prayer service and reflection for healing and wholeness.
Catholic Update. Read the January edition of this publication titled, Dorothy Day-Servant of God. Challenged by the Gospel, She Challenges Us. Read it here.
Neumann’s Needlers…Join us! Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting or would like to learn? We welcome those who would like to join our ministry and spend a good time among friends. Our parish knitting and crocheting circle’s next meeting is Monday, January 9 from 9 - 11:00 am, in Room 213/215. We will be focusing on baby items for our January Pro-life Baby Shower. If you wish to be part of it or have questions, please contact Helen Schaefer at 920-757-1403, yarn is provided.
Daughters of Mary. If you are a widow and would like to share conversation, enjoy fun afternoons and visit interesting places, this group is for you! Please note the change in time during the winter months. The next meeting is Tuesday, January 10, at 1:30 pm. For more information, contact: Betsy at 630-334-7335; Karen at 630-584-1378; or Gerri at 630-443-7108.
Grow In Christ
Wednesday Morning Men's Group. New year, new
book discussion! Beginning January 4th, from 9:05 am - 10:30 am, join fellow men for a weekly discussion of Man Your Post: Learning to Lead like Saint Joseph. For participants, copies are available for purchase. Contact Brent Smith with questions.
Bible Inspired Meals, A Cooking Class. What was dinner like during Jesus’ time? Find out about the
delicious foods of the Bible and try your hand at preparing some! January 14 and March 11, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Main Kitchen. Register here.
Proactive Parenting, Skill-Based Learning. Parenthood according to Catholic belief is challenging and rewarding. Join fellow parents, grandparents & others who are willing to discuss the Church’s constructive teachings on family life & society. Updated Schedule: Five evening sessions on the chapters of Made This Way from publisher Catholic Answers, beginning Wednesday, January 18 through February 15, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, in Room 213/215. Register here.
Encounter Christ
Tuesday Evening Scripture Study, Holy Spirit in the Bible. Whether you know Him as “Ruah Ha Kodesh” or “Spirit of Truth,” the Holy Spirit lives in every book of the Bible. The Tuesday Evening Scripture Study is embarking on a journey to see just how the Spirit moves in the Word. We will be using The Holy Spirit in the Bible, a new study by Father George Smiga. Why not join us on our journey, beginning Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, in Room 213/215. Register here.
Be Sent by Christ
9 Days for Life 2023 will take place, January 19-27.
Join thousands across the country coming together in prayer and action!
Pray to Protect Human Life! 9 Days for Life is a “digital pilgrimage” of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person’s life. A multi-faceted novena for the respect and protection of human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information. All can be done at the convenience of your schedule and home. Gather your family, your friend, or your prayer group and pray together to protect human life. Download the novena online, or participate through Facebook, email, text message, or an app. Join and learn more at www.9daysforlife.com. Sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Together we can build a culture of life!
Drop-Off Baby Shower and Pro-Life Rosary. On Saturday, January 21, we will have a Morning of Prayer for the end of abortion with A Rosary for Life after the 8:30 am Mass in the Chapel. During the weekend, we will be hosting a “drop off baby shower” after all Masses to benefit TLC Pregnancy Services in Elgin. All baby items are welcome, unwrapped, please. Suggestions for gifts are size 0-3 months or 3-6 months: bibs, baby wipes, diapers, lotion, shampoo, baby wash, receiving blankets, towels, wash clothes, two-piece outfits, onesies, toys, diaper rash cream, socks, shoes, pacifier, little mittens, bottles, and blankets. Thanks for your generosity.
Community Events
Healing Hands Medical Mission Trivia Night. Saturday, January 28, 6 pm, at the St. Charles Loyal Order of Moose, 2250 Lincoln Hwy, St. Charles. Doors open at 6 pm, dinner is served at 6:30 pm, and trivia begins at 7 pm. See more information here.
Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study for Women. Women are invited to study Psalms: Royal Psalms, The Laments, and Psalms of Declarative Praise. Come meet in person at St. Patrick’s Crane Road Church from February 2 to March 23. There’s also a Zoom-Only option. More information here. If you have questions, please email fvwbiblestudy@att.net or call Kathy at 630-370-4629.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, January 8th
8:00 † Marcy LoDolce
9:30 † Helen Denlinger
11:00 † Robert Parks
Monday, January 9th
7:30 Rev. David Peck (Intentions of)
8:30 Anna Joachimiak (Intentions of)
Tuesday, January 10th
7:30 † Nan Peck
7:30 † Nan Peck
8:30 † Nan Peck
Wednesday, January 11th
7:30 Mary Heisey (Intentions of)
8:30 † Norma Cordas & Janet Anderson
Thursday, January 12th
7:30 † Louis Oswald
8:30 † Marcy LoDolce
Friday, January 13th
7:30 Deacon Shawn Glanville (Intentions of)
7:30 Deacon Shawn Glanville (Intentions of)
8:30 † Jesus Malos
Saturday, January 14th
8:30 † Jack Teresinski
8:30 † Jack Teresinski
4:00 † Bob Grill
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.
Sick List
Georgette Wurm, Jenny Martin,
Adele Fabish, Robin Skoog,
Pat Chuchla, Ellen Giammano,
Lia Mortensen, Terri Carlson,
Adele Koch, Chris Chambers,
Ruby Trout, Cathy Brandenburg,
Clara Williams, Lisa Marie Fuchs,
Larry Wray, Darlene Thomas,
Richard Zielinski, Mary Anderson
Need Prayers?
Prayer……Conversations with God. Post your prayer intentions on the St. John Neumann Prayer Board. You can choose to post anonymously or share your name. We ask that this board be used respectfully and that no full names are used in the prayer requests in order to protect an individual’s privacy. Even if you do not have a specific prayer request you can pray for the intentions of others already listed on our board. If you choose to pray, the counter will register another "pray-er" and keep a running numeric total. This will all be posted anonymously. Prayer is powerful and should be unceasing. Join in our community prayer. Click HERE for our prayer board.
Stewardship Corner.
Stewardship is caring for what belongs to God. It is rooted in a recognition that everything we have is from God and everything we have is God's. -Bernard F. Evans, Stewardship: Living a Biblical Call
Collection Report
Budgeted Monthly Contribution Needed: $119,583.00
December Contribution Received: $127,616.00
Christmas Collection To-date: $52,127.00