Saint John Neumann

Saint John Neumann Roman Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Cleveland in Strongsville, OH.

Committed to Encountering Christ & Serving Others

Pastor: Father Barry Gearing

Website: www.sjnohio.com

09/07/2026

Labor Day Prayer

As the sun rises to bring in the new day:

We remember those who descend into the earth, their work begins in darkness, pulling from the earth, the resources we steward.

We remember those who work inside a building away from the light and brightness of the day.

We remember those who work outside in the harsh elements of our world, the bitter cold and sweltering heat of extremes.

We remember those who do not have a job to go to, who are struggling to meet the needs of their daily living expenses, for whom the day becomes long and arduous.

As the sun sets to bring in the evening of rest:

We remember those who work in the night.

We remember those who are trying to recover from their labor and toils of the day.

We remember those who participate in unsafe and dangerous work.

We pray for a renewed sense of dignity in their lives and in their work.

God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the worker. Make a place in our hearts for compassion to the men and women who labor tirelessly for basic necessities. Ensure a place for the men and women who are struggling to find work. Grant us your wisdom to greet and care for those who are unable to work due to illness or circumstances that prevent their participation. Be with the children who are not able to run and play, but instead must put in a hard day’s work to help their family afford to eat, to live. Be with us all, Christ Jesus, as we go about the busyness of our work. Hold us accountable not only for our actions, but most importantly to each of our neighbors. May we continue to work together to bring about your reign! We ask this in your holy name, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
—USCCB

09/06/2026

Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us how to correct a brother or sister. What is so rich here is the pursuit of the issue with a deep care for the person in question and also for the entire family of the Church (since love is our constant call). And then the wonderful conclusion: “If he refuses to listen to them, tell the church. If he refuses to listen even to the church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector.”

This sounds, at first, like a total rejection, but then we recall how Jesus treated the Gentiles and tax collectors—eating with them, pursuing them, drawing them into his circle. There might be a moment of rejection and expulsion in the process of fraternal correction, but it is only provisional and only for the sake of eventual reconciliation.
St. Augustine, who was never afraid to speak the hard truth when necessary, followed the recommendations of Matthew 18 very concretely. Over the table in his episcopal residence where he dined with the priests of his diocese hung a sign that read: “If you speak ill of your brother here, you are not welcome at this table.”
—Bishop Barron’s Daily Gospel Reflections

09/05/2026

St. Teresa of Calcutta, you gave your life to radiating the love of Jesus to the abandoned—pray for us!

Where will you get the joy of loving?—In the Eucharist, Holy Communion. Jesus has made himself the bread of life to give us life. Night and day, he is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that adoration…

Look at the tabernacle…Is my heart so clean that I can see Jesus there? To make it easy for you and for me to see Jesus, he made himself the bread of life, so that we can receive life, so that we may have a life of peace, a life of joy. Find Jesus, and you will find peace.

Every moment of prayer, especially before our Lord in the tabernacle, is a sure positive gain. The time we spend in having our daily audience with God is the most precious part of the whole day.
—Saint Teresa of Calcutta.

09/04/2026

Jesus, we know that you are always with us, leading and guiding us through your Spirit. At the same time, we long for that time when we will experience the fullness of your presence in the wedding feast of heaven. We ask that you send your Spirit to strengthen us through the difficulties of this life so that we may be prepared even now for life eternal. We ask this in your most holy name. Amen.
—Rev. M. Joseph Pedersen, C.S.C.

09/03/2026

Football season is here, which means that school is underway at Saints Joseph and John School and our fall programs are beginning at Saint John Neumann!

May we all appreciate the beauty of autumn and take this chance to further encounter Christ!

Our Lady of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa)Opening prayer of Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows: O, Mother most holy and sorrowful,...
09/03/2026

Our Lady of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa)

Opening prayer of Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows:

O, Mother most holy and sorrowful, Queen of Martyrs, you who stood by your Son as He agonized on the cross; by the sufferings of your life, by that sword of pain that pierced your heart, by your perfect joy in heaven, look down on me kindly as I kneel before you, sympathizing with your sorrows and offering you my petition with childlike trust. Dear Mother, since your Son refuses you nothing, ask of His Sacred Heart to mercifully grant what I ask, through the merits of His sacred passion, along with those of your sufferings at the foot of the cross. Mother most merciful, to whom shall I go in my misery if not to you who pities us poor, sinful exiles in this valley of tears? In our name, offer Jesus but one drop of His most precious blood, but one pang of His loving heart. Remind Him that you are our sweetness, our life, and our hope, and your prayer will be heard. Amen.

09/02/2026

Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus declares his mission: “I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent.” And he continues to pursue his mission among us in our efforts to do the work of evangelization.

Do we need evangelization? The statistics couldn’t be clearer. Did you know that the fastest-growing category in polls of religious affiliation is “none”? And did you know that there are far more nones than Catholics in this country?

So, Catholics cannot avoid the demand of evangelization, proclaiming the faith. Vatican II couldn’t be clearer on this score, seeing the Church itself as nothing but a vehicle for evangelization: It’s not so much the case that the Church has a mission, but rather that a mission has the Church.

St. Paul VI and St. John Paul II made this idea central to their teaching. In fact, John Paul famously called for a new evangelization. Bringing people to Christ is not one work among many; rather, it is the central work of the Church, that around which everything else that we do revolves.
—Bishop Barron’s Daily Gospel Reflections

09/01/2026

Prayer for the New Month of September

Heavenly Father,
as we welcome this new month of September, we thank You for the gift of life and for all the blessings You continue to give us.

Guide our steps, strengthen our faith, and fill our hearts with peace, hope, and love. May this month bring new opportunities, answered prayers, and abundant grace.

Protect our families and loved ones. Help us to trust in Your plans, especially in times of difficulty, and to remain faithful to You each day.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary accompany us and lead us always closer to Jesus.

May September be a month of grace, blessings, healing, and renewed faith.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏

As a parish, part of our mission statement is to serve others, which is a direct reflection of Christ’s commandment to a...
08/31/2026

As a parish, part of our mission statement is to serve others, which is a direct reflection of Christ’s commandment to all of us: love one another.

By serving others, we validate God within them and act out of His love within ourselves.

Several members of our daily Mass attendees offered their time to make lunches for those at Camp Cheerful, all made possible through the generosity of the Saint John Neumann community!

May God bless Camp Cheerful and Saint John Neumann Parish!

08/31/2026

“Why is it important to pray daily? Prayer is intangible in a certain way; we cannot always see its effects. If we do not pray daily, we lose contact with Jesus—the one we love. We lose contact with the only one who can give us wisdom, insight, and understanding, so we can live in peace, joy, and confidence.”
—Sister Ann Shields, Pray and Never Lose Heart

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Strongsville, OH
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