News Update: September 9, 2025

kmikulski6
Sep 9
3 min read

Updated: Sep 10

Welcome to the latest news blog for St. John Neumann Parish. This page will be updated weekly with the most recent information to keep you informed. You can also access past blogs by clicking on the links on our blog landing page.

Father Dan's Ski Chair Chat

Parish News

Everyone is invited to this special event

Upcoming Events

9/28/2025 - Knights of Columbus Bingo at St. James, Lititz. Proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul Society. Tickets are $25 now, $30 at the door. Call or text 703-9296-1375 to reserve your spot now.
9/29/2025 - Women's Bible Study begins. Call the Parish Office now to register.
10/10/2025 - Knights of Columbus Annual Golf Outing. Registration and Sponsor forms can be found on the tables at the entrances of the Church.

We are looking for Altar Servers to assist our Priests with weekend Masses. Please review the document below and scan the QR code if you are interested in learning more.

Diocesan News & Events

The diocesan Behold event will be held on October 18, 2025. See the flyer below for more information.

Get Connected! Click the flyer below for information on a Young Adult event taking place on Sept. 7.

Click below for a flyer for the Catholic Scout Retreat taking place on November 22.

Below, please find a flyer for the Annual Hispanic Catholic Encounter on Sept. 6.

You are invited to attend the PA March for Life Eucharistic Adoration. Click here to sign up.
For information on the Charismatic Day of Renewal in September, click the link below.

Respect Life Ministry Leaders are cordially invited to attend a Respect Life Ministry Gathering on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the Diocesan Center, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA. This gathering will provide the opportunity to learn about Respect Life ministry in the Diocese and to share in fellowship with one another.

Dinner will be offered from 5:30-6:30 pm. Following dinner, from 6:30-8:30 pm, presentations will be shared by the Life & Dignity Office, Communications Office, Culture & Outreach Office, A Woman's Concern, Lancaster, and the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. There will be opportunities for sharing and group discussion. Parishes are welcome to send more than one Respect Life Ministry representative.

Please RSVP to Brenda Estremera-Garay at BEstremeragaray@hbgdiocese.org by Sunday, August 29th. For planning purposes, please indicate if you will be joining us for dinner. If you have any questions or dietary concerns, please include them with your RSVP. Should your parish not currently have an active Respect Life Ministry, please share this invitation with one or two people that could attend to represent your parish. Thank you.

Youth Ministry

As a reminder, YM events are still scheduled. God bless!

Faith Formation

This past Sunday, we officially began our Faith Formation year (formerly known as Religious Education), and what a wonderful start it was! The gathering was very well attended, and it was a joy to see so many families reconnecting with one another while sharing coffee and donuts.

We are blessed with an incredible team of catechists this year, each bringing their own gifts and enthusiasm to the program. A special highlight is having Fr. Stiteler join our 7th-grade class—he offers something truly unique and keeps the students engaged with his insights and stories. All of our catechists are filled with the Holy Spirit and eager to begin this journey with the children.

Together with our dedicated team, Nate and Erin are excited to walk alongside families throughout this year of Faith Formation. In Pre-K through 6th, our focus is on the Kerygma (the core message of the Gospel) as God’s love letter to us. We look forward to a year of growing together in faith, hope, and love!

Parish Health Ministry (PHM)

This month, the Pope’s prayer for Mental Health is for our relationship with all of creation. Spending time in nature and appreciating its beauty can be a source of rejuvenation that helps our mental health and draws us closer to God. Pope Leo XIV has said, “we can experience that harmony with creation which brings healing and reconciliation.” We can draw closer to God and care for our mental health by taking time to by walk with Christ in the beauty of creation. Pray for our relationship with all of creation so that both our mental health and our faith will be enriched.

SJN Mental Health Ministry Spiritual Support Group will Meet on Monday September 15 at 10am in the Youth room. All are welcomed.