November 3, 2026
Welcome to the latest news blog for St. John Neumann Parish. This page is updated weekly with the latest 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 . . .
Fall is a Great Time to Join our SJN Small Catholic Groups!
More Small Catholic Community Groups will be forming this fall at St. John Neumann Church. We are currently accepting new members that will meet monthly in small groups to develop in spirituality, to learn more about scripture, and to make friends with other parishioners. If this sounds like a group you'd like to join, please click the link below to join.
Lancaster Catholic High School News:
The Lancaster Catholic Cross Country team invites students in grades K–8 from Lancaster Catholic feeder parish schools and parish families to participate in the 4th Annual Crusader Cross Country Invitational on Sunday, November 14th! This free, fun-filled event is a great way to get active and introduce your child to running in a festive atmosphere. Race distances vary by grade: K–2 will run ⅓ mile, grades 3–4 will run ⅔ mile, grades 5–6 will run one mile, and grades 7–8 will run 1.4 miles. Awards will be presented to the top five boys and girls in each division, and all K–2 participants will receive ribbons. The event will take place at the Lancaster Catholic Stadium Baseball/Softball Field. Please use the Stauffer Park parking lot, as another event will be taking place at the stadium. Limited-mobility parking is available in the lot accessible from Marshall Avenue.
Use the QR code for more detailed info and to download the registration form.
We look forward to welcoming our future Crusaders to the starting line!
St. John Neumann Catholic School:
FAITH Formation:
The next Family Faith Formation meeting is November 15! See you there!
Youth Ministry:
Parish Health Ministry (PHM)
SAVE THE DATES: November 5th & November 12th
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5TH AT 6PM
PLEASE BRING A FRAMED PHOTO OF YOUR DEARLY DEPARTED LOVED ONES TO BE ON DISPLAY IN NARTHEX.PRIOR TO THE Mass.
PHOTOS CAN BE PLACED IN BASKET IN FRONT OF OFFICE
Display will begin October 19th through November 5th when the photos will be brought into the Sanctuary for the Mass of Remembrance.
Please include your contact information on the back of the FRAME.
NOVEMBER 12TH- 6:30pm -7:45pm in Social Hall
MHM WILL OFFER AP RESENTATION ON CAREGIVER SUPPORT:
"Caregiving with Compassion: Ways to improve your Caregiving skills- and how to decrease Caregiving Stress."
This presentation will lean towards those who care for individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer’s though the information will support anyone in a caregiver role.
Presenter Connie Metzler BSN, Nurse Manager from Penn Medicine AMC program
“For I was hungry and you gave me food…” — Matthew 25:35
As we begin to plan for our own family gatherings this Thanksgiving, PHM will be preparing Food baskets. If you or someone you know in the Parish who would benefit from a food basket please notify PHM at 717 569-8531. This information is confidential.
Once again, we would appreciate donations of Turkey Breasts and Turkeys by Monday November 16th.
This month, the Pope’s prayer intention is for the proper use of wealth. Pope Leo said, “Health cannot be a luxury for the few.” We pray for those among us who struggle with mental health challenges and do not have the financial resources and support to obtain adequate care. Help us to have the courage to challenge stigma and to use our wealth to support and advocate for better mental health care for everyone in need. Let us pray for the grace to discern how we can use our financial resources to support mental health ministries, so that anyone facing mental health challenges knows that in our parish communities they are loved and belong.
Diocesan News & Events . . .
LARC Day of Dialogue: November 11 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic Day of Dialogue
The Declaration of Independence and the Reign of Christ the King
In 1776, Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence, publishing and declaring that these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be, Free and Independent States. In 1925, Pope Pius XI wrote Quas Primas: On the Feast of Christ the King, in which he urged the faithful to look for the peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ. The Solemnity of Christ the King was first celebrated in 1926 and is celebrated in all three of our traditions to this day. Thus, Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue 2026 presents The Declaration of Independence and the Reign of Christ the King: Faithful Citizenship on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 100th anniversary of the Feast of Christ the King.
This year’s Day of Dialogue will focus on how a Christian can be a good citizen of the Kingdom of God and of these United States. Bishop Matthew Riegel, Bishop of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Msgr. Gregory Fairbanks, Professor of Church History at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, will present on the topic according to their traditions and facilitate discussions by the attendees.
The day will include prayer according to the three LARC traditions, lunch together, a panel discussion, as well as time for dialogue and discussion.
COST OF THE DAY (includes lunch): $30.00
Deadline to register: November 3, 2026
Hallow
Today is Day 2 of Hallow’s Memento Mori challenge, "Remember You Will Die," 7 days of praying with the old Christian practice of remembering our death. As we approach All Saints and All Souls Days, we invite you to pray with us:
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.
Pray this challenge on the app with us! In it, Jonathan Roumie and Hallow guide Anna walk through C. S. Lewis’ imaginative masterpiece, The Great Divorce. We'll explore the subtle ways pride, resentment, lust, and even seemingly good things can hold us back from the fullness of God’s love, seeing how our choices today can echo in eternity.
I already have a Hallow account. How do I access SJN's parish page?
Everyone is invited to be a part of our parish community page. There, you can create a profile, add friends, share/respond to prayer intentions, and take part in prayer challenges with the parish. The steps are simple:
To join the parish page: Tap “Church” on the menu at the bottom of your screen > Select “Join a Church” > Search for our parish by typing "17601." Hallow has corrected our parish name from "Saint" to "St." when searching by name. However, it is best to search by zip code (17601).
Start praying with us!
I do not have a Hallow account. How do I get a free account and join the SJN page?
Go to hallow.com/parish.
Type in “17601” and click on St. John Neumann Parish.
Click “Join.”
Create an account using phone or email.
Create a password.
You may redeem the $1 offer by clicking “Redeem Offer,” OR click “SKIP” to continue to the basic (free) version of the app.
My $1 Hallow Trial Expired. Now what?
If you currently have a Hallow premium subscription (or $1 trial) and would like to renew, our Hallow Parish Partnership is offering a 25% discount on a premium subscription annually for the duration of our Hallow Parish Partnership. To redeem this, follow these instructions:
Cancel your current Hallow subscription.
Open your Hallow app. Go to the “Me” tab > Settings > Subscription > Cancel my Subscription.
Go to Hallow.com/redeem.
Enter code: GrowthSub25
Follow the steps to get your discount.
Enjoy your Hallow premium subscription, and don’t forget to join our parish page on Hallow!
Open the Hallow app.
Go to the Church tab at the bottom of your screen.
Select “Join a Church” and search for our parish by zip code: 17601.
Start praying with the parish!
If you do not wish to renew, Go to the "Me" tab, click the little wheel in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Go to "Subscription" and click "Cancel My Subscription." If you were erroneously charged a renewal fee, contact parishsupport@hallow.app to have the charge reversed.
Ministry Team Members
Are you a member of a ministry team at SJN and interested in a premium Hallow account? Reach out to Erin Houser at the parish office or email ehouser@sjnlancaster.org to request access. Premium accounts are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Faith Formation (Religious Education) and CGS Families
If you are a registered parent or student in our Faith Formation Program and would like to obtain a premium Hallow subscription, please click here to submit your information and get your complimentary premium account started.
Customer Support
If you have any issues getting someone set up on the app, please reach out to parishsupport@hallow.app. Hallow has an incredibly talented support team that responds to parish partners with super high priority.
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