Ministries at St. John Neumann

Here we provide a list of all active ministries at St. John Neumann in alphabetical order.  If you would like to browse ministries by category, please click on one of the menus at left.

  • Alpha Prison Ministry

    Uses small group interaction to help bring prisoners into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Offers short presentations, group discussions and...

  • Altar Servers - Training Begins in June

    Altar Server training will begin in June of 201o and it is necessary for new and returning servers to attend at least one training session in order...

  • Altar/Sacristy (Linens) Ministry

    Care for altar linens by laundering and pressing the linens used during the Liturgy.

  • Boy Scout Troop 990

    Boys aged 10 to 17 learn duty to God, country and self through physical, mental and moral exercises and examples.

  • Cantors

    Lead the congregation in sung worship and often provide beautiful solo music at the Saturday 5:30pm Mass as well as the Sunday 9am and 11:30am Masses.

  • Catechists

    Offer solid Catholic teachings designed to form active, loving Catholic Christians. Teaches the Good News to school-aged children Sunday Mornings.

  • Central Texas Fellowship of Catholic Men

    Encourages and empowers men to deepen their relationship with Christ, their families, their church, their community and other Catholic men and to...

  • Challenge

    Girls aged 10 to 16 learn to challenge themselves, others and the world in actively living their Christian faith. Organizes various projects and...

  • Children

    Children in grades two through five sing monthly at appointed Masses and occasionally for sacramental celebrations and other special liturgies.

  • Children's Special Events

    Plan or lead activities for the parish's special events for children, including Vacation Religion School, the Christmas Pageant, Stations of the...

  • Choir 11:30am Sunday Mass

    Leads the congregation in worship and song at the Sunday 11:30am Mass.

  • Choir 9:00am Sunday Mass

    Leads the congregation in worship and song at the Sunday 9am Mass.

  • Christ Renews His Parish

    Experience personal spiritual growth and active participation in the Christian community of SJN by attending one of two weekend retreats offered a...

  • Christian Medical Missions

    Accompany medical teams to Central America to minister to indigenous people. Travel on one-week trips throughout the year.

  • Coffee and Donuts on Break for the Summer, Resuming in the Fall

    Coffee and donut social after 9 a.m. Mass on Sundays will take a break this summer, resuming in the fall.

  • Communion to the Sick

    Assist with bringing Holy Communion to the parish's homebound, ill or hospitalized parishioners on an as-needed basis. Selection by application and...

  • Cub Scouts (Boy Scouts of America)

    Boys in first through fifth grades participate in games, skits, songs, crafts, outdoor adventures, service projects and ceremonies designed around...

  • Culture of Life Committee

    Raises parish-wide awareness and educates on life issues according to Church teaching. Organizes new life-affirming activities to fill needs as...

  • Divine Mercy Prayer Group

    Divine Mercy Prayer Group shares His message of divine mercy through prayer, study and service to the parish community. The group prays the Divine...

  • EDGE

    Special events for middle school youth, including youth group nights and trips.

  • EDGE Leaders

    Leaders promote and organize youth ministry for middle school aged children at the parish. Meets monthly.

  • Eucharistic Adoration

    Spend time before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer on Wednesdays between 9am and 7pm in regular 30 to 60 minute time slots.

  • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

    Assist with distribution of Holy Communion. Selection by application and appointment.

  • Faith Circle for High School Students

    Meet in an adult facilitator's home to discuss your faith and what it means to you and your life.

  • Familia

    A fun and exciting study group for both mothers of young children as well as husbands and fathers.

  • Family Religious Education

    Host families in your home, where all members of the family participate in the process. Children are grouped in age categories; parents who are not...

  • Finance Council

    Advises the pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish. Selection by appointment.

  • Flower Guild

    The flower guild is responsible for obtaining and arranging flowers for the altar for services and other events.

  • Gabriel Project

    Pairs up local pregnant women in need, regardless of their faith, with trained volunteers from the parish who provide support to the women and their...

  • Godly Play Team

    Minister to preschool children, serving as greeters and storytellers during children's religious education classes on Sunday mornings, Tuesday...

  • Habitat for Humanity

    Assists in building one to two homes per year for people in the Diocese of Austin by providing labor and/or food for the laborers.

  • Hearts and Hands Respite Ministry

    Offers parents of children with disabilities a respite from caring for their child and their siblings.

  • Just Faith

    A 30-week extended social justice formation and education process that expands people's understanding of social justice ministry, through study of...

  • Kids for Jesus (K4J)

    Children in the first through fourth grades meet monthly and learn to work on teams, appreciate the gifts of others, how to live an authentically...

  • Knights of Columbus

    A fraternal organization for men 18 years old and up. Focuses on spirituality, service and fellowship.

  • Lay Missionaries of Charity

    Follow the statues and way of life of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity to quench the thirst of Jesus on the cross for love and for souls by...

  • Library Volunteers

    Help check out and return materials during parish office hours, after some Sunday Masses and Tuesday evenings.

  • Life Teen

    Life Teen presents topics that matter to high school teens and offers experiences that involve responsible participation in the life and missio of...

  • Life Teen Ensemble 5:30pm Sunday Mass

    The Life Teen Ensemble provides uplifting, youth-oriented music for the Sunday 5:30pm Mass. Selections are drawn from a variety of Catholic and...

  • Life Teen Leaders

    Promote and organize comprehensive youth ministry for high school aged children at the parish. Meets weekly.

  • Marriage Encounter - Next Circle Meeting - June 25th

    If you have attended a Marriage Encounter weekend, please join us on June 25, at 7pm in the St Timothy Room. Childcare is available for a small...

  • Mary and Martha Guild

    Provides hospitality and food for parishioners for special occasions and events. Assists families with meals in their home when needed due to illness.

  • Mobile Loaves and Fishes

    Provides food, clothing, dignity and much more to our brothers and sisters in need. Volunteer opportunities for all ages abound, ranging from cooking...

  • Older People Up to Something (OPUS)

    For parishioners age 50 and older to meet, welcome and help each other forge new friendships as they pray and play together in God’s wonderful...

  • Pastoral Advisory Council

    The Pastoral Advisory Council assists the pastor in considering and addressing parish pastoral issues, including the direction of the parish...

  • RCIA Team

    Partner with adult candidates as they prepare for initiation into the Catholic faith. Volunteer opportunities range from sponsors to hospitality to...

  • RCIC Team

    Be companions and friends with non-Catholic child seekers as they prepare for initiation into the Catholic faith.

  • Reader

    Proclaim the Word of God during the liturgy. Open to all confirmed members of our community. Training provided. Selection by application and...

  • Sacristan

    Act as coordinator for the Liturgy on Saturday, Sunday, Holy Days and special Liturgies. Prepare the gifts for the Eucharistic celebration and make...

  • Schoenstatt Movement

    Provides a variety of activities for spiritually-grounded family life, ongoing self education, inner renewal and practical everyday models for...

  • Serra International

    Promotes vocations to the ministerial priesthood of the Catholic Church and encourages members to fulfill their Christian vocations to service.

  • Sewing Ministry

    Cuts, embroiders and sews baptismal garments.

  • Southwest Austin Caregivers

    Enhances the well-being of our older adult neighbors who need assistance to remain independently in their own homes.

  • Special Events Volunteers

    Assist in planning and organizing special events held at the parish throughout the year.

  • St. Vincent de Paul

    Serve the poor of Austin by listening and assisting in their spiritual needs as well as offering financial and food assistance.

  • Summit Communion Service Team

    Brings the wheelchair-bound elderly from "Assisted Living" to Mass or Communion Service in the Summit Retirement Center. Takes Communion to Catholic...

  • The Miracle Foundation

    Transforms the lives of orphaned children by providing them a stable, loving, nurturing environment that empowers them to reach their full potential,...

  • Touching Hearts, Bridging Hope

    Organizes group mission trips to Mexico and mission activities for volunteers who are seeking to make a difference in the lives of the poor and less...

  • Usher

    Ushers assist the assembly during the liturgy with greeting, seating, collection and answering of all questions. Training provided.

  • Venture Crew 2100

    Participates in co-ed outdoor scouting adventures with other youth members aged 14 to 20. Activities include camping in Colorado's Wemuniche...

  • Weekend Collection Counters

    Prepare weekend collections for deposit on Monday mornings.

  • Welcoming Ministry

    Welcomes new parishioners by writing, phoning and visiting them. Assists at quarterly New Member Dinners in greeting and bringing and serving food.


 

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