St. John Neumann Parish

08/28/2026

St. Augustine, son of St. Monica who persevered in prayer for your return to faith, pray for us and for our children!

Augustine wrote Confessions around AD 397–400, several years after becoming bishop of Hippo in Roman North Africa.

In Book VIII, he looks back on his conversion in Milan in 386, when he was in his early 30s and working as a successful teacher of rhetoric. By then, Augustine had spent years moving between different philosophical and religious traditions. He had become intellectually convinced by Christianity but struggled to change the life he was accustomed to. The quote above describes this conflict between knowing you want to change and continually postponing it.

This moment comes shortly before the famous garden scene in which Augustine hears a voice saying tolle lege (“take up and read”) and opens a collection of Paul’s letters. His conversion became one of the most influential episodes in Christian intellectual history.

08/19/2026

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27: Spiritual Healing Mass & Devotions to St. Monica 🌿 "Son, for my own part, I no longer find joy in anything in this world. What I am still to do here and why I am here I know not, now that I no longer hope for anything from this world. One thing there was, for which I desired to remain still a little longer in this life, that I should see you a Catholic Christian before I died." ~ Dying words of St. Monica to her son, St. Augustine after his conversion

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
* 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Confessions
* 7:00 p.m. Mass, Devotional Prayers to St. Monica, Blessing of Images & Blessing Over the Congregation with Relic of St. Monica

St. Monica's intercession is sought by and for alcoholics, domestic abuse victims, and most commonly, fallen-away Catholics. Join our parish family in prayer for our loved ones who have strayed from the flock.

Tables will be set up at the base of the sanctuary where you may place photos and/or names of your loved ones to be blessed during this Mass of spiritual healing for all.

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Parish Website: www.sjnmtl.org

08/07/2026

Saturday, August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven 👑 "Taken up into Heaven, Mary shows us the way to God, the way to Heaven, the way to life." ~ Pope St. John Paul II

The Diocese of Trenton has lifted the obligation this year for the Assumption of Mary due to it falling on a Saturday. We are offering a Triduum of Masses for anyone who still wishes to observe the solemnity and honor Our Lady with our parish family.

💐 Traditionally, flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs are blessed on the Solemnity of Mary's Assumption as a way of reflecting her beauty, and the sweet aroma that lingered at the spot from which her body rose into Heaven. On the morning of Saturday the 15th, we invite you to bring to 9:00 AM Mass any flowers or produce you wish to be blessed for the solemnity. Tables will be available at the front of the church for you to place your items before Mass.

💙 Thursday, August 13
7:00 PM Mass

💙 Friday, August 14
7:00 PM Mass
**Parish Office & Adoration Chapel Closed

🩵 Saturday, August 15
9:00 AM Mass & Blessing of Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs

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Image: Bulletin notice by St. John Neumann Parish (Painting: 'The Assumption of the Virgin' by an anonymous artist)
Website: www.sjnmtl.org

08/03/2026

New to the parish or to the area? Seeking Catholic community for you and your little ones but unsure of where to start? Want to get out of the house and out of the heat (and rain)? Our wonderful, beautiful Mother's Ministry is waiting to welcome you in! No sign-up, no parish membership needed, and no pressure -- feel free to pop in to the ministry's next meeting and enjoy prayer and social and spiritual enrichment for both mother and child.

August is here 💕

Join us for our August Mothers Ministry gatherings!

Come for fellowship, faith, and playtime with other Catholic moms and their little ones.

For more details, please message us or join our Facebook group: Mother’s Ministry at SJN.

08/03/2026

Knights of Columbus x American Red Cross Blood Drive

* Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
* Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Place: St. John Neumann Parish Hall (Located in our church building at 560 Walton Ave. in Mt. Laurel, NJ)

⚠️ Red Cross has issued a national blood crisis, as blood donations have fallen to a 4-year low. Your help is needed!
🩸 Call SJN Knight and parishioner Jim Healey at 856-608-1082 to make an appointment, or schedule online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter: Fatima Council 7755
🎁 Give blood during the month of August to earn a $20 Amazon e-gift card!

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Image: Bulletin notice designed by St. John Neumann Parish (with Knights of Columbus official logo)
Parish Website: www.sjnmtl.org

08/03/2026

August 7 is First Friday! ❤️‍🔥 "The Divine Heart is an ocean full of all good things, wherein poor souls can cast all their needs; it is an ocean of joy in which to drown all our sadness, an ocean of humility in which to drown all our folly, an ocean of mercy to those in distress, an ocean of love in which to submerge our poverty." ~ St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

This Friday, August 7:

* 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Confessions

* 7:00 p.m. Mass and Devotions to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction

** Please note that we are no longer offering afternoon Adoration in the church on First Fridays

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Image: Sacred Heart of Jesus by Adolfo Simeone
Parish Website: www.sjnmtl.org

07/30/2026

NEW GROUP COMING SOON: She Shall Be Called Woman (SHE) 🌿 "She Shall Be Called Woman" is a is a Catholic women’s study program that explores the dignity, vocation, and beauty of authentic femininity through Scripture, Church teaching & practical application for your everyday life. Join us this fall!

🌸 Meetings will be every Tuesday at 7:00 PM in Parish Hall Room 2 (located in our church building) beginning September 15 and ending November 24.
🌸 Meetings will include fellowship and light refreshments, prayer, video presentations and small group discussion.
🌸 This group is open to local Catholic women age 18 and older. There is no cost, and you do not have to be a St. John Neumann parishioner to join.
🌸 Visit www.programs.paradisusdei.org/join/0E8CDE to register today!

🌿 Questions? Contact one of our group leaders:
* Amy Dolan ~ [email protected]
* Nancy Clancy ~ [email protected]

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Image: Flyer designed by "She Shall Be Called Woman"
Parish Website: www.sjnmtl.org

07/27/2026

Thank you to our Mother's Ministry for organizing this weekend's bake sale, and thank you all for your participation in support of mothers in need and their babies. We are blessed with such a generous parish family! Enjoy your sweets! 🍪🧁🍪🧁🍪

07/23/2026

07/22/2026

Mother's Ministry Bake Sale for Good Counsel Homes 🧁 Please stop by after the 10 o'clock Mass this Sunday, July 26 and pick up some sweet treats for a worthy cause!

🍪 Bake Sale This Sunday!

Join us after the 10:00 AM Mass as we support Good Counsel Homes with a delicious bake sale! Every purchase helps support mothers, babies, and families in need.

Stop by, grab a sweet treat, and support a wonderful cause. We hope to see you there!