Caring Ministries
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These are ministries that seek to further the healing mission of Jesus Christ by supporting the physical, emotional and spiritual wellness of our parish family. |
Consolation Ministry | Divorced and Separated Support Group | Elizabeth Ministry |
Health & Wellness | Prayer Ministry | Marian Ministry | MOMS | SOLOS
St. John Neumann Society | Job Seekers | Verland Ministry | Vincentian Home Ministry
Consolation MinistryWhen there is a funeral at the parish, members of this ministry gather at the funeral home and conduct a prayer service. They also participate in the funeral liturgy as greeters, servers and Eucharistic ministers.
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Divorced and Separated Support GroupSt. John Neumann, Ss. John and Paul and St. Richard parishes jointly sponsor a support group for individuals experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. Meetings follow a 13 week cycle on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:45 pm and are hosted by each parish in turn. The current cycle begins on September 12, 2011 at St. Richard Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 in Rooms 5A and 5B of the Social Hall.
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Elizabeth MinistryThis is a woman-to-woman ministry supporting women who are dealing with infertility, a difficult pregnancy or miscarriage.
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Health & Wellness MinistryThis group seeks to enrich, fulfill and promote health, healing and wellness of the whole person – body, mind and spirit – by educating, serving and caring for each other through all stages of life. Services Include:
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Prayer MinistryThis group offers prayers for the joys, sufferings and hopes of the people who request them. The list of prayer intentions is found online at: All parishioners are invited to participate. Prayer requests can be made by either depositing a card in the small black box in the lobby of the church (there are cards beside the box) or sending an email to sjnprayer@gmail.com
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The Marian MinistryMembers of this group make home visits to those unable to attend Mass. To request that a member visit or bring communion, please call the Parish Secretary at Extension 10.
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Ministry of Moms Sharing (MOMS)MOMS is a series of six meetings that focus on the spirituality of motherhood. It offers women a chance to deepen their faith and develop new friendships as they share with others the challenges, rewards, frustrations and mountaintop moments of motherhood. MOMS II is an ongoing support group for those who have completed MOMS I.
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SOLOSThis is an organization of widowers who meet once a month for fellowship and food at local area restaurants. Check the bulletin for dates and times.
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St. John Neumann SocietyThis group provides temporary help in times of need. Volunteers assist parishioners with services such as:
If you or someone you know is in need of this help, please call the Parish Office at Extension 10.
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Job SeekersContact Cathy Vollmer at cathy.vollmer@gmail.com |
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Verland MinistrySt. John Neumann Parish has special celebrations every year at Verland Foundation, which serves persons with severe intellectual and physical disabilities. Additionally, some of the Verland residents come to 9:30 am Mass every other Sunday. Following Mass we share coffee, donuts and juice.
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Vincentian Home MinistryThe Women’s Guild sponsors visits the residents of the Vincentian Home Assisted Living in McCandless. All are welcome to participate.
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Welcoming MinistryThis ministry helps new parishioners to get acquainted with St. John Neumann, and welcomes each person as a member of our faith community.
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