Upcoming Events and Announcements
Name the New Parish Center - survey here
The HHS Mandate for Contraception/Sterilization Coverage:
An attack on Rights of Conscience
Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, Bishop of Columbus, issued a letter to be read at all parishes in the diocese. He urges us to pray and fast that wisdom and justice may prevail, and religious liberty may be restored. Visit http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/conscience-protection/index.cfm to learn more about this severe assault on religious liberty.
Consider contacting President Obama, the Health & Human Services Director, and Congress in support of legislations that would reverse the Administration's decision.
Additional Resources:
Initial reaction to President Obama's "accommodation" Press Conference on Friday, February 10, 2012, to religious institutions regarding our religious liberty as it relates to the HHS mandate.
Listen to Father Sizemore's homily regarding this topic.
EWTN Stop HHS Mandate http://www.stophhs.com/
An Attack on Right of Conscience: Questions Answered
Knight's of Columbus www.kofc.org
History of Mandate and Call to Action
Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Lenten Reconciliation Service
for adults and children Wednesday February 29, starting at 7:00 p.m. Many guest priests available to hear confessions.
Lenten Fridays at St. John Neumann:
Fish Fry 4-7 p.m.
Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. in Church
Lenten Speaker 7:30 p.m. in Church
Feb. 24. Jake Tawney- "Catholic Moral Teaching from Aristotle to Aquinas to Today"
March 2. Deacon Tom Berg, Jr.- "Addressing the Problem of Evil"
March 9. The St John Neumann youth group will present a variety show with a Lenten theme
March 16. Fr. Pat Toner- Divine Mercy
March 23. Stanley Jackson- Respect Life.
March 30- Deacon Carl Calcara - Catholic Mystic Josefa Menendez
2012 Columbus Catholic Women's Conference
"Clothed with strength and dignity, becoming a worthy woman of God" (Proverbs 31: 10-31)
Saturday, February 25th, 2012 Ohio State Expo Center
Lausche Building, 717 E. 17th Ave.,ColumbusOhio43211
Speakers include: Leah Darrow from the reality TV show Americas Next Top Model , Gloria Anderson author of The Heart of Jesus from the Domestic Church, Jenn Giroux from Human Life International and Ynovnne FlorczakSeeman founder of Love from Above.
St. John Neumann women will be seated together.
Please visit
www.columbuscatholicwomen.com for the full details of this conference and speakers.
The 15th annual Columbus Catholic Men's Conference
"Call to Action: Be the New Man in Christ" featuring Richard Lane, Scott Hahn, Father Schalk, Msgr. Morris, Father Dosch, Bishop Campbell, Music -Jason Keefer, MC -Doug Lessells, will be held Saturday March 3, 2012 at the Lausche Building at the Ohio State Expo Center 717 E. 17th Ave, Columbus Ohio 43211.
St. John Neumann men will be seated together.
For more info visit www.columbuscatholicmen.com
Life In The Spirit
Friday, April 20th 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm and Saturday, April 21st 8:00 am - 3:30pm Retreat will include praise and worship, Adoration, and Mass.
God is waiting, patiently, to remove our burdens, help us recognize our spiritual gifts and charisms, and give us joy-filled lives. So TAKE THE CHALLENGE, dive deeper into holiness!! Experience the REVELATION and LIGHT!!
For more information and to register by April 16, 2012, or contact Cindy Bauman at 614-571-5702, cbauman@insight.rr.com (call, text, or email). This retreat has no registration fee, although registration is required. A free will offering will be collected.
Revised Roman Missal 
Beginning with the first Sunday of Advent, some of the language of the Mass changed. Learn all about it here.
Growing in Faith
Growing In Faith is our parish's monthly "Catholic fix." Each month, Growing In Faith will be filled with interesting facts about our Catholic faith, spiritual meditations, Q & A information, scripture commentary, etc. Check it out, and continue to grow in faith!