St. John Neumann Catholic Church Mission: Vision: Go and announce the Gospel Be a welcoming home for all of the Lord, people, empowering spiritual making disciples through our growth to build up the Catholic faith. Kingdom of God.

CLERGY Rev. John Starczewski, Pastor Rev. Peter Pham, In Residence Deacon James Gorman Deacon Joseph Denzler

ALL PUBLIC MASSES ARE CANCELLED DUE TO THE ORDER A Live Stream of Sunday Mass will be available on the SJN Facebook page Facebook.com/SJNCharlotte Mass time: 9:00 am (English) and 10:00 am (Spanish)

RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Saturday: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

PARISH OFFICES The Parish offices will be closed due to the order. If you need to communicate with the office please contact us by e-mail at: [email protected] Website: www.4sjnc.org Phone: 704.536.6520 Fax: 704.837.8243

FAITH FORMATION OFFICE will be closed due to the order. Phone: 704.535.4197 8451 Idlewild Road

Charlotte, North Carolina 28227

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 19, 2020 A Letter From Our Pastor Mass To my Dear St. John Intentions "Blessed are those Neumann Family… who have not seen and have We need to have the correct understanding of God's believed." mercy, especially since we are celebrating it this -- John 20:29b Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday. St. Peter wrote in his first letter, "Blessed be the God and Monday, April 20 Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a 9:00 am † Carol & David Stoll new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." So we have been given hope in God's mercy, but Tuesday, April 21 we still have work to do to obtain it. It is not automatically given 9:00 am † Michael Evenia Mozejko to us. We have been given a new birth, that is a new start. Jesus Wednesday, April 22 on the night of the Resurrection tells us one of the things necessary. We must confess our sins. Why else given the power to forgive 6:00 pm Ginny Elden them to his Apostles? The first Christians also show us some things Thursday, April 23 that are important for us to do in the Acts of the Apostles. They 9:00 am Victor Le devoted themselves to knowing the faith taught by the Apostles, so they could live it, they prayed and they celebrated the Friday, April 24 Eucharist. The acts of the Apostles tells us they did these things 6:30 am Jackie McCalla every day. One other thing they did was to be merciful Saturday, April 25 themselves with those who had a need. So it is as the Lord has told 9:00 am † Olga Malissa us, if we desire mercy then we should be merciful and seek the things of God first. 5:00 pm Richard Tecklenburg Sunday, April 26 8:00 am Robert & Sandra St. Clair 9:30 am † Robert Arone Father John 11:00 pm † Megan Alfonzo

12:30 pm † Eusebio Hernandez 5:00 pm People of the Parish Scam Alert LEAVE A LEGACY… A properly prepared will can Please disregard any communication (email, text, etc.) provide for two families – your own and your parish from Fr. John asking for monetary donations in the form of gift family. To learn more about including St. John Neumann cards or iTunes. Fr. John will never ask for charitable donations. in your estate plans, consult your financial advisor, or call Please do not respond to the email and delete immediately. Fr. John at 704-536-6520.

PASTOR DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Rev. John Starczewski, Kelly Flowers, John Stasko Janice and Walt Pietrowski, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OFFICE MANAGER/ COORDINATOR OF YOUTH AND C OMMUNICATIONS CHAIR ACTING PARISH COUNCIL SCHEDULING YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Glenda Lliguicota, Ann Kilkelly Carolyn Coutu, Meg Stasko, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] BOOKKEEPER PARISH SECRETARY F AITH F ORMATION SECRETARY Jackie McCalla, Carol Brogdon, Benita Bryson, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR MUSIC DIRECTOR FAITH FORMATION ASSISTANT Andy Button, Soo-Jin Ridgell, Jose Figueroa, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 19, 2020 UPDATE: Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a Nationwide Stay at Home order for the Next 30 day’s, As of Monday 3/30/2020 and continuing until Thursday 4/30/2020 unless modified by the Governor.

This Week in Scripture Today’s Gospel Reading - John 20:19-31 Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors Divine Mercy were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, 1st Reading - Acts 2:42-47; Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, Peace be Psalms - 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; with you. When he had said this, he showed them his hands and 2nd Reading -1 Peter 1:3-9; his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus Gospel - Jn 20:19-31 said to them again, Peace be with you. As the Father has sent

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: me, so I send you. And when he had said this, he breathed on Monday them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9; Jn 3:1-8 forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are Tuesday retained. Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 3:16-21 “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, Unless I see the Thursday mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20; Jn 3:31-36 nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe. Friday Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas Saturday was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 stood in their midst and said, Peace be with you. Then he said to Sunday Third Sunday of Easter Thomas, Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35 hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe. Thomas answered and said to him, My Lord and my SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES God! Jesus said to him, Have you come to believe because you Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have (or Sunday of Divine Mercy) believed. Now, Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his Tuesday: St. Anselm; Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written Wednesday: that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of Administrative Professionals Day; Earth Day God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name. Thursday: St. George; St. Adalbert Friday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen; National Arbor Day Please Note Saturday: St. Mark If you are going through a difficult time and need help with food please contact the Parish office and we will have bags available for pick up between 9 am - 12 pm on Tuesday's

AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION DISPENSATION: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Bishop Jugis has granted a dispensation from the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all requirement to attend Mass on Sundays. However, the things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Divine Law obligation to keep holy the Lord’s Day re- mains. Therefore, we urge anyone to refrain from unnec- Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacra- essary work, perform acts of charity, and additional mentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. prayer. Praying the Rosary individually or with others is I embrace You as if You were already there and especially encouraged. The daily readings can be found unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to at http://usccb.org be separated from You. Amen.

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 19, 2020 Faith Formation & Youth Ministry News

All dates are Tentative as we 10 - May Crowning SIGN UP FOR REMINDERS continue to receive updates. 12 - Young Adults: Scripture Study Young Adults (18+): 16 - Young Adults: End of Year Party Text @SJNYAMIN to 81010 31 - Young Families: AH 11-12:15 April High Schoolers: 30 - Stay at Home Order Ends Text @SJNLT to 81010 June 22-26 - Summer Camp! Middle Schoolers: May Text @SJNCEDGE to 81010 July CALENDAR 7 - First Communion Rehearsal 12-17 - Totus Tuus! Faith Formation Parents (K-12): 8 - First Communion Rehearsal Text @FF4SJN to 81010 9 - First Communion Mass *Registration for camp will begin once 11am First Mass we are able to safely open the office 2pm Second Mass again. With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus, we have canceled all classes and Faith For- mation events for the remainder of the school year. The Faith Formation Office is also YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-40) closed until the Stay at Home Order from North Carolina is lifted. Please visit our website Young Adult Ministry meets biweekly. at http://www.4sjnc.org For up to date information. This ministry is for adults from that come from all places and walks of life. We are ALWAYS open to new members. Our main concern right now is making sure our students are well prepared to receive our Next Meeting: Cancelled Lord in the Eucharist. We hope to keep our First Communion date of May 9. We have gathered some resources to help our First Communicants prepare to receive the Blessed YOUNG FAMILIES (ages 18-40) Sacrament at home. Please visit http://www.4sjnc.org/communion for updates specific Meetings are last Sundays. to First Communion and resources for parents and students. We will be adding resources This ministry is for adults with children and information here. that are looking to grow in their faith with others in the same walk of life. We are working on a makeup plan for the Labyrinth Retreat for Confirmation 3 students. Next Meeting: Cancelled We will update everyone as the COVID-19 situation develops. Contacts: Meg Stasko [email protected] Thank you for your patience and dedication as we try to adapt to this rapidly evolving situation. Feel free to email me [email protected] with any questions.

@SJNCharlotte, Web: http://www.4sjnc.org HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Life Teen Mass: Sundays 5pm Life Nights: Sun. 6:15-8pm Austin Hall Summer Camp: June 22-26 Contact: Meg Stasko [email protected] Soccer, Art, STEM. Cost is No Registration Required $35 for the week Registrations are open for the 2020- Totus Tuus: July 12-17 This is a Vacation Bible program based on Mary 2021 school year! and the Rosary. Cost is $20 for the week.

4sjnc.org/summer Please remember that you must register your children each year of Faith Formation. Venturing Crew 4sjnc.org/lifeteen Value centered scouting from BSA. Classes will be offered Sunday Co-ed adventure for ages 14-20. Meetings biweekly, plus trips. mornings (Elementary Age), Sunday For more: contact [email protected] evenings (Middle and Highschool), and Wednesday evenings (1st-8th American Heritage Girls This summer our High Schoolers are Christ-centered, scouting-type program for grade needing communion) or ask us about our Homeschool program! going to Rome! Our teen missionaries girls age 5-18. Troop 0146 meets are are working hard to prepare for this Tuesdays from 6:30-8 in the SJN Education Wing. 4sjnc.org/enrollment wonderful opportunity to both serve Katie Moore: [email protected] the Lord and learn about our Catholic history. This trip is both a mission trip SERIES: DIVINE MERCY WITH FR. MICHAEL GAITLEY and pilgrimage in one.

Fr. Michael Gaitley tells the dramatic history of God's love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Thank you for all of your donations, Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy prayers, and support! of Pope St. John Paul II.

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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 19, 2020 PARISH NEWS Join us for in Prayer Pope Francis’ Prayer to Mary during

for Divine Mercy the Coronavirus pandemic Sunday at 3:00 PM We will live stream Divine O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of Mercy Sunday service through salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, our SJN Facebook Page. Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Je- In a series of revelations to sus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska in the Roman People, know what we need, the 1930s, our Lord called for and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Ca- a special feast day to be na of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting celebrated on the Sunday after this time of trial. Help us, after Easter. Today, we know Mother of Divine Love, to conform to the will of the that feast as Divine Mercy Father and to do as we are told by Jesus, who has Sunday, named by Blessed taken upon himself our sufferings and carried our John Paul II at the canonization sorrows to lead us, through the cross, to the joy of of St. Faustina on April 30, 2000. The SJN Knights of Columbus will host a FORMED Blood Drive Provides the very best Catholic content On Sunday, May 17th from more than 60 organizations to from 8:30am until1pm in help parishes, families and individuals the Parish Hall. Please rest explore their faith anywhere. assured that the safety of Supporting thousands of movies, our donors is a top priority, children’s programs, ebooks, audio, the Red Cross will supervise parish programs and studies direct to all of the cleaning and your browser, mobile or connected necessary "space" device. If you would like to use this time away to devote more time during the event. So far we to your spiritual life, our parish has a wonderful resource called Formed. If you have access to a computer or smartphone or tablet have 8 of the 38 spaces simply go to www.formed.org. filled. Please consider donating blood or platelets. To sign up, please visit the website: Redcross.org, and follow these easy steps: Please follow these steps; Click "Find a Drive" in the upper right hand Corner 1. Click sign up, 2. Select “I belong to a parish”, Enter 28227 in the Zip code box that comes up . 3. Type ‘St. John Neumann Church’ to search, and Click, "Find a Drive" again. We are about the 25th drive 4. Select the one at 8451 Idlewild Road. listed, so you will have to hit the "Load more results" button at the bottom of the list a few times. OFFERTORY AND ONLINE GIVING You can call, text or email Dave Maher at Please, consider continuing your financial support of our 704-713-8967 / [email protected] . He can also sign you up! parish. With the suspension of regular offertory collections, costs associated with managing the parish continue to grow. You can mail your offertory envelopes to: Second Harvest St. John Neumann Catholic Church 8451 Idlewild Rd. Charlotte, NC 28227. Food Bank “Thank you for your If you prefer to sign up for online giving, you can safely and donation of 178 pounds securely do so through my own giving. Make donations from of frozen food- during home using your computer, tablet or smartphone. this trying time your Please visit our parish giving page at: www.myowngiving.com/default.aspx?cid=331 to make food was even more your Sunday offertory donation to our parish. appreciated”

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 19, 2020 Parish News, Parish Information & More... If you would like a record of your contributions to St. John Ministry Contact Person Contact Info Adult Faith Formation Kelly Flowers 704.535.4197 Neumann Church in 2019, please fill out the form below and put Altar Servers Brian Allio 704.840.3161 it in the offering basket or the mail slot at the Parish Office. American Heritage Girls Katherine Moore 704.550.1443 2019 CONTRIBUTION REQUEST Anniversary Masses Cathy Schoen 704.708.6338 Annulments/Tribunal Donna Tarney 704.281.6008 Name:______Baseball, Softball - Youth Lorraine Simka 828.228.5008 Bereavement Ministry Deacon Jim Gorman 704.536.6520 Address:______Bereavement Hispanic Ministry Mercedes Ortega 704. 309.5946 City: ______Bible Study Group (Women’s) Denise Pryor 704.340.8430 Blood Drive Coordinator Dave Maher 704.713.8967 Zip:______Bowling Mary Blinn 704.545.0420 Brazilian Community Eliana Malta 704.219.7011 Telephone #:______BSA Venturing (Crew 12) Marianne Duda 704.607.9141 Envelope #:______Charismatic Renovation Julio Ramirez 704.488.4356 Christmas Giving Susie Pingree 704.200.0326 Choir (Spanish) Moises Cisneros 704.919.9823 WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS Community Services Susan Pingree 704.200.0326 to your home, Saint John Neumann, we are very Cursillo (Ladies) Kathy Sladek 505-402-9558 704.650.8942 glad to have you here! We invite you to regis- Cursillo (Men’s) Mike Horeth 704.756.3250 ter at the Church Office, forms available in the Divine Mercy Coordinator Barbara Coleman 704.847.1505 Gathering Area or online at our Parish Website EMAUS (Men) Jose Martinez 704.712.4659 (www.4sjnc.org) EMAUS (Women) Maria Teresa Ortega 704.421.6037 We welcome your involvement as a volunteer in our parish Eritrean Community T. Medhanie 704.287.0445 community! Through our 50+ ministries, volunteers enable us ESL Berta Guandique 980.579.1497 to fulfill our parish vision to “Be a welcoming home for all peo- Eucharistic Adoration Maria Arone 704.962.0073 ple, empowering spiritual growth to build up the Kingdom of Extraordinary Minister Jennifer Pickerell 704.996.3644 God.” Contact the Parish Office for more information! of the Eucharist Fifty Plus (50 +) Club Kim Anderson 704.831.0424 Food Pantry - SJN Gary Neubauer 980.245.1649 BAPTISMS: 3rd Friday of each month at John & Marion The Sacrament is celebrated on 7pm. Register in the office. Glenmary Mission (Cuthbert, GA) 704.545.8274 CasaSanta the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2 WEDDINGS: Greeter Team Leader Jennifer Doll 704.573.0647 pm. A Baptism Instruction class Couples planning to be married Hispanic Community Berta Guandique 980.579.1497 must be taken by parents and should contact the Parish Office Historical Committee Katherine Luna 704.573.8313 Godparents at least one month in to schedule an appointment with Homebound Member Visits Nancy Fields 704.545.1715 advance of Baptism. (i.e. for a Father John at least six months Hospitality Team Patti Matys 704.847.4676 Baptism in May a class in April or prior to the wedding date. Knights of Columbus Paul Campion 704.246.6803 before is required) Registration HOSPITALIZED/HOMEBOUND PARISH Lectio Divina Prayer Group Kristi Maher 980.297.4540 and Sponsor forms available MEMBERS: Lectors Chris Schneider 704.907.3266 online The Baptism Instruction Call the Parish Office for Anoint- Legion of Mary Katherine Luna 516.551.5459 Class is offered the 1st ing of the Sick or Communion. Legion of Mary- Spanish Maria Martinez 704.965.0939 Saturday of the month NEED MORE INFORMATION? Liturgy and Worship Christie Silvestri 704.756.0884 9:00 am -12:00 pm in English. Call the Parish Office at Living Your Strengths Rebecca Daniel 704.906-8819 *MUST BE REGISTERED MEMBERS FOR 704.536.6520. Fred & Rosemarie Marriage Encounter 704.563-9028 SIX MONTHS* For Information on Baptisms of Belcher IN SPANISH: children ages 7 and older please Men’s Homeless Shelter Mike & Karen Horeth 704.545.8100 The Sacrament is celebrated on contact the Faith Formation Of- Prayer Chain & Prayer Group Linda Johnson 704.763.7218 the 4th Saturday at 11 am or 4th fice at 704.535.4197. Quilters Kristi Maher 980.245.8844 Sunday at 1:30 pm. Visit us online at www.4sjnc.org Quinceanera Prep Classes Eva Guerreo 704.201.2344 Baptism instruction class is on the RCIA Carolyn Coutu 920.209.1606 RCIA - Spanish Maria Martinez 704.965.0939 On behalf of those who benefit from the RCIA - Brazilian Rosana Manco 704.499.7441 DSA, thank you for your generosity. Respect Life Coordinator David DeBrosse 704.649.6163 Remember, “Our Faith In Action”- Rosary Maker Ministry Anita Wheeless 704.497.2863 putting our faith into actin to support the Sacristan Coordinator Nancy Fields 704.545.1715 Soccer Henry Choque 704.345.4685 diocesan ministries that serve those in Janice & Walt Stewardship Committee 704.503.9478 need, bring the light of Christ to those in Pietrowski the dark, and encourage vocations. Thanksgiving Food Drive Christie Silvestri 704.756.0884 Barbara Coleman 704.847.1505 If you have not made a Traveling Chalice contribution please be generous by completing a Helen Kelleher 704.277.2002 online pledge at charlottediocese.org/dsa, You Ushers Coordinator John Cash 704.577.4494 Women OF Grace Kathy Sladek 505.402-9558 may scan this QR code using any smartphone Yoga Christ Centered Kristi Maher 980.297.4540 camera. Please be sure to list SJN as your Parish. For more information: www.4sjnc.org/contacts

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 19, 2020 PRAYER LIST: ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICES AT LOW COSTS? Call to schedule an appointment! Eileen Alfonzo, (704.370.3219) (336.714.3212) @immigrationccdoc, Facebook or www.ccdoc.org/en/ Waylon Baucom, services/immigration Susan Belcher Burns, Robert Carion, Luis BULLETIN DEADLINES - BULLETIN ANOUNCEMENTS are due no later than Monday 12:00pm (13 Castrillon, Dean Devillers, Pam Finn, Jonathan Garza, Days Prior) To submit an article, email to [email protected] /prior to Submissions Jay Hanf, Debbie Hepka, date, submissions after the deadline WILL NOT be published. Please note we will have Early Karen & Amber Hochadel, Bulletin submissions for Palm Sunday & Easter Sunday bulletins. Joan Kennedy, Dick Kuchta, Pat Lang, Jim Lauro, June Lewis, Amy Madden, Mary Ann Maher, Dolores Mantz, Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas. We fly to Christopher Martin, Lisa you today as your beloved children. We ask you to intercede for us with your Son, as you Martens, Stan Masina, Mary Ann McCloskey, George did at the wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother, and gain for our nation and world, McDonald, Ted Meiss, Eric and for all our families and loved ones, the protection of your holy angels, that we may Melnik, Christine Miles, Patricia Morehouse, Zabdi be spared the worst of this illness. For those already afflicted, we ask you to obtain the Pappas & Family, Anne grace of healing and deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful, Pleasants, Michelle Presley, Samuel & Casilda Rangel, wipe away their tears and help them to trust. In this time of trial and testing, teach all of Pauline Rieker, Manny us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind. Help us to bring the SanJose, Helen Servicky, Weston Shirley, Jean peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts. 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