Be Sent
Be Sent by Christ to Serve and Build His Kingdom
Liturgical Ministry
Liturgical ministry is a vital aspect of church life, encompassing a range of roles that work together to facilitate worship services, ensuring they are conducted with reverence and order. This ministry allows individuals to use their unique gifts to serve the community and enhance the worship experience. Whether through assisting with the Eucharist, preparing the church environment, or supporting the congregation in various capacities, each role plays a crucial part in the liturgy.
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Alex Navas
Music Ministry
Music ministry is a vital part of our liturgy, inviting everyone to pray, evangelize, and draw closer to God and His church. Whether you love to sing or play an instrument, we welcome your talent and passion for music. Help us lead the assembly in sung prayer and enrich our worship experience! All are welcome to join at any time. Feel free to drop in on a rehearsal or speak to our directors throughout the year. Come share your musical gifts and be a part of our joyful ministry!
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Alex Navas
Catechetical Ministry
Do you enjoy sharing your faith with children or teens? Our elementary and middle school Youth Faith Formation program as well as our High School Youth Group are always looking for leaders to come alongside our students and and mentor them in their spiritual journeys. Opportunities include catechists, assistant catechists, guest speakers, middle school small group leaders, and high school leaders.
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Preschool - 5th Grade
Kristi Loar
6th Grade - High School
Mark Restaino
Meal Train Ministry
At St. John Neumann Catholic Church, we are committed to supporting our community in times of need through our meal train ministry. This ministry provides meals to families in crisis, families with newborns, families with members who are severely ill or going through surgery, and families who are mourning the death of a recent loved one. Our volunteers come together to prepare and deliver nourishing meals, bringing comfort and support during difficult times.
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Susana Morones
Meals for Priests
We provide a meal once a week on Tuesdays for our priests. We'd love to have you join our list of cooks who provide a healthy dinner for four. With enough cooks, you will only need to provide a meal once every 2-3 months.
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Celeste Scimo
Feed My Starving Children
Once a Month 11:15am-1pm
Join our church group as we volunteer at Feed My Starving Children's Aurora location! Pack life-saving meals, have fun alongside fellow church members, and make a real difference in the fight against childhood hunger. All are welcome, no experience needed.
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Second & Fourth Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
The St Vincent de Paul Society serves the poor and needy with love and respect. Join us to help those in need through home visits and referrals. We connect individuals to resources within the community such as food pantries, legal assistance, free health care, and other churches that partner with us when we cannot meet all their needs. Consider attending a meeting to learn more.
Do you need help? Life can throw at us unexpected circumstances. If you are in need of help, call our Hotline Number at 630.375.7746. Please leave your name, address, phone number, and a brief description of your need. A member of our ministry will return your call promptly. If you are not in our service area, we will direct you to the correct SVDP conference.
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Jill Sengstock
Susana Morones
Administer Justice
Fourth Tuesdays 6-7pm
Administer Justice is a legal ministry that empowers vulnerable neighbors with the help of a lawyer and the hope of God’s love. Through the service of an attorney and caring volunteers, lives are transformed in the name of Christ. You are invited to join us—many roles are available and no legal experience is required. You can serve as a client advocate, prayer advocate, help with hospitality, be an interpreter, or support as a follow-up advocate. For more information, contact us or come to our next meeting on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Do you need legal help? With the help of a lawyer, you can get legal advice on your questions, confidence through taking next steps to address the problem and peace of mind that freedom from your legal situation is possible. Our team of volunteers believes justice should be available to all. We serve all types of cases: divorce/custody, landlord, debt collections, estate planning, immigration, criminal records and more. Call toll-free 855-818-4554 to schedule an appointment.
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Michaela Hull
Lazarus House
First & Fourth Wednesdays 5-6pm
Support the Lazarus House homeless shelter at 3rd and Walnut Streets in St. Charles. Volunteers can contribute by preparing or purchasing specific food items for delivery or by assisting with overnight staffing at the shelter. Your participation will make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
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Marianne Hale
Susana Morones
PADS at Hesed House
Second Thursdays
Our ministry is dedicated to providing essential food and grocery items on a monthly basis to support the approximately 200 individuals served at Hesed House, the second largest homeless shelter in Illinois. Each month, volunteers are tasked with dropping off specific items at St. John Neumann to contribute to this cause. For those who want to go a step further, they can also help prepare and serve meals at Hesed House.
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Sue Skibley
Susana Morones
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Third Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join our church group as we volunteer at the Northern Illinois Food Bank! Much of the donated food needs to be inspected, sorted, and packaged before it’s distributed to our hungry neighbors. Join us as an individual or invite your family and friends, and serve together. Volunteers must sign up at least two weeks in advance.
Food Pantry
Ongoing Collection, Room 216
We have the opportunity to feed the hungry in our community! Bring non-perishable food items to Room 216 on your way to Mass or during office hours. On the third Wednesday of the month, Salvation Army comes and picks up the donations to restock their pantry. Needed items: cereal, spaghetti and sauce, peanut butter & jelly, canned tuna, canned vegetables, canned soup, ramen noodles, canned fruit, granola bars, brown sugar, pancakes and syrup, rice and beans, crackers, apple sauce, etc.
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Susana Morones
Street Outreach
4 Times Per Year
Blessing Bags with essential supplies are assembled for the homeless in our community four times a year. Volunteer with us to fulfil the needs of our less fortunate brothers and sisters. Donations are always welcome and needed!
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Elizabeth Calderon
Giving Tree
November-December
During the Christmas season, you’re invited to share the joy of giving with families and agencies in our community. Stop by the church to grab a tag from our Giving Tree, or visit our Virtual Giving Tree to choose a gift online. You can also sign up to help sort and organize the presents during our collection weekend—it’s a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer and serve together as a parish family!
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Susana Morones
Neumann Needlers
First Mondays 9-11am
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting, or would you like to learn? Join us in creating and providing handmade items, such as baby blankets, prayer shawls, and lapghans, for those in need in the community.
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Helen Schaufer
Susana Morones
Domestic Abuse Ministry
Fourth Wednesdays 10-11am
Our mission is to inform our St. John Neumann parishioners on ways to recognize, prevent and respond to domestic abuse with compassion. We are called to offer hope, help, and healing to all harmed by abuse by being first responders and referring people to the proper services available to help them.
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Terry Apple
Susana Morones
Blood Drive
4 Times Per Year
In conjunction with St. Pat's, we hold a blood drive four times a year to save lives in our community. Read our bulletin for the upcoming drive, if you would like to volunteer to run the drive, please contact us.
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Shirley Hubbard
Rosary Workshop
Second Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Join us to make rosaries and pray together as a community, growing in faith through this beautiful Catholic devotion. All materials are provided—just bring an open heart and a desire to spend time in prayer and fellowship.
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Susana Morones
Rosary on Wheels
Fourth Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Help spread the beautiful Catholic devotion of the Rosary by joining us each month as we make rosaries alongside our senior neighbors at a local senior living home—it’s a simple, meaningful way to share faith, connection, and joy.
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Susana Morones
Respect Life Ministry
Third Thursdays 10am-12pm
Join our vibrant Respect Life Ministry team, where we engage in impactful initiatives like the 40 Days for Life Campaign, Life Chain, March for Life, and Breakfast with Babies. Whether you're passionate about supporting pregnancy centers, or assisting with our parish baby shower, your involvement is invaluable. There's a meaningful role for everyone in our community—consider joining us as we strive to build a culture of life and a civilization of love!
Information on the National Respect Life Ministry
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Char Raffanti
Susana Morones
Hope for Haitians
Volunteers help coordinate fundraising projects and publicity for this organization that since 2001, has worked to bring clean water, food, housing, education and medical services to Haiti through the building of villages for 50 families or more. We have built 17 villages so far! Our biggest local project is our annual 5K for Education, held in Geneva in May. Join our team to help with a variety of tasks.
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Karen Dix
Susana Morones
Healing Hands Mission
Volunteers help coordinate fundraising events, media campaigns and outreach projects throughout the year. Come and join this medical mission that helps provide continued medical care to those less fortunate in Guatemala.
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Lisa Carani
Susana Morones
Tithing
As a tithing parish, we are dedicated to giving 10% of our offertory collections to charities that support our neighbors near and far, in recognition and gratitude for the blessings that God has bestowed on us. Previous Recipients.
If you represent a non-profit group looking for additional funding, please submit this application before May 1. Funds will be distributed throughout the following fiscal year starting in July.
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Becky Kowaleski