We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one and we understand how this can turn your life upside down. Our pastoral care staff offers emotional support, funeral planning and guidance for the bereaved. If you experience the loss of a loved one, please contact our parish office at 651-454-2079.
To receive information about funeral pre-planning, please contact us.
You also may wish to download our Funeral Planning Guide:
SJN Funeral Planning Guide 2021
Please contact Lori.Hannasch@sjn.org at 651-209-8590 if you need assistance with grief support, planning a funeral, or are interested in serving as a Funeral Luncheon Volunteer.
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
Upcoming and Recent Funerals:
Jean Nash - Thursday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation at 9:00 a.m.
Ronald Klotz - Friday, June 3 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation at 9:00 a.m.
Georgette Nadeau - Wednesday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation at 9:00 a.m.
Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Overland - Friday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation at 9:00 a.m.
Pat Haines - Thursday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation at 9:00 a.m.
Evelyn Munn - Monday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation at 9:00 a.m.
Marilyn Dvorak - Friday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation at 9:00 a.m.
Jim Lind - Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation at 9:00 a.m.
Saint John Neumann hosts a variety of support groups to meet the needs of our parishioners and the community. Our support groups include:
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Al-Anon
- Depression Support Coalition
- Grief Small Support Group
- Growing Through Loss
Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 pm via Zoom.
Al-Anon is a support group for the families and friends of alcoholics. Our chapter meets Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm. Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:00 am via Zoom.
Grief Small Support Group is offered periodically throughout the year. Our next six week series is being offered on Tuesdays, October 19-November 23, 2021 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Space is limited. Click here to register.
Growing Through Loss is an interdenominational coalition of south suburban churches that offers free support for adults experiencing loss, grief, transition, or relationship and health challenges. Evening meetings include speakers and facilitated, small group discussions. Click here for more information.
The Prayer Shawl ministry is made up of a group of caring knitters who craft shawls laden with prayers. The prayer shawl is a loving reminder of God’s presence. The quiet prayers and the busy needles of this group create prayer shawls that bring physical warmth and spiritual comfort.
Prayer Shawl ministry meets at Saint John Neumann at 10:00 am on the first Wednesday of the month. This ministry is open to everyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, prayers and community. Join us!
For more information about prayer shawl ministry, please contact Cindy Sobczak at 952.894.0575 or papagucci@aol.com.
If you or a loved one would like to receive a prayer shawl, please contact Lori Hannasch at 651-209-8590.
Click below to download our testimonials from prayer shawl recipients:
Click below to download our donation form:
Knit One Pray Two Donation Form
Click Below to download our brochure:
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ… who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
"Everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:35
Saint John Neumann’s Parish Health Ministry provides education, support, and guidance to foster health, healing, and wellness to meet the needs of our parishioners and community.
- Educational Information and Seminars
- Family Caregivers Support Program
- File for Life
- Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings
Annual Bloodmobile is offered on March 10, 2022 from 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Social Hall.
Aging Eyes Initiative is a program available from the State Services for the Blind that serves individuals 55+ experiencing various degrees of vision loss. For more information, please contact Lori Hannasch at 651-209-8590 or Lori.Hannasch@sjn.org.
Blood Pressure Screenings are in the library the second full weekend of each month following the Saturday, 5pm and Sunday, 8am/10am/12pm Masses.
CourAGEous Women is a support group for women, 55 and over, as they journey through both joyful and challenging life experiences. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in the Youth Room (starting back up October 20, 2021). You are welcome to bring a bag lunch.
CPR/AED training will resume when Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. Offered in the spring and fall. Watch for upcoming dates.
Educational Information is offered monthly through bulletin boards that address specific health related information.
Educational Seminar Series are designed to support and meet the needs of our parish community. Presentations are on topics beneficial to family caregivers. Upcoming events:
- Medicare Update: CANCELLED Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 3:00 - 4:45pm in Social Hall A
- Sacrament of the Sick and Funeral Planning: Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 3:00 - 4:45 pm in Social Hall A. Speakers will be Fr. Josh Salonek on Sacrament of the Sick, Jim Nichols for the SJN Legacy Fund, and Meg Heintz on funeral and cremation pre-needs for funeral and cremation planning. Click here to register.
- Catholic Health Care Directives: Saturday, March 19 from 10:00 - 11:30 am in Social Hall A. Completing a health care directive prior to you becoming ill or unable to speak for yourself is a blessing to your family, regardless of your age. The Catholic Health Care Directive offers you the assurance that church doctrine on end of life issues will be implemented, along with your specific wishes. Presented by Rozann Reyerson.
Please contact Lori Hannasch at 651-209-8590 or Lori.Hannasch@sjn.org for more information.
Family Caregivers Support Program is an information and referral service for those in a caregiver role. The program is staffed by volunteer nurses and social workers experienced and knowledgeable in caregiving and its challenges. Meetings with caregivers are private and are offered at a location convenient to you. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Lori Hannasch at 651-209-8590 or Lori.Hannasch@sjn.org.
File for Life is an information kit designed to document your key medical information and treatment directives in the event you are unable to speak for yourself during a medical emergency. To obtain a kit, or for more information, please contact Lori Hannasch at 651-209-8590 or Lori.Hannasch@sjn.org.
Parish Health Ministry meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:00 pm. For more information about the care and support we offer or to attend a meeting, contact Terry Jurek at jurek4@comcast.net, or Fran Laufle at fklaufle@gmail.com
Seniors in the Know is a series of presentations offered on a variety of topics of interest to senior citizens.
- “SENIOR ROUNDTABLE” - Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Enjoy hearing from a panel of experts on aging issues i.e. health, housing, exercise, loneliness and other topics.
Plenty of time for questions and answers!!
Many of our Saint John Neumann parishioners have moved into care facilities but still want to receive communion on a regular basis. We currently visit and bring weekly communion to residents of Brookdale Care Center, The Commons on Marice, and Eagan Point.
If you or a member of your family is a resident in one of these care centers and would like to receive communion from our pastoral care team, please contact Lori.Hannasch@sjn.org at 651-209-8590.
Care Center service schedules are:
Brookdale Care Center of Eagan
- Liturgy of the Word and communion is held every Sunday after the 10:00 am Mass
The Commons on Marice
- Word and Communion Liturgy is held at 10:30 am on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
- Mass is held at 10:30 am on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Eagan Pointe
- Mass is held at 10:00 am on the first Wednesday of the month.
- Liturgy of the Word and communion is held at 10:00 am on the second Wednesday of the month.
Lay presiders are always needed. If you would like to serve, please contact Lori.Hannasch@sjn.org at 651-209-8590.
“All of you have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” Peter 3:8
Many of our Saint John Neumann parishioners are homebound, hospitalized, or have moved into care facilities. If you or a member of your family is unable to attend Mass but would like to receive communion please contact us.
We rely on the generous spirit of our parish members to visit and bring communion to members of our extended community. If you would like to serve as a communion minister to the homebound or those living at a care facility please contact us.
To receive communion at home or to volunteer as communion minister to the homebound please contact:
651-209-8590
“Let us live the Eucharist with the spirit of faith, of prayer, of forgiveness, of repentance, of communal joy, of concern for the needy and for the needs of so many brothers and sisters.” Pope Francis
The Saint John Neumann prayer line is supported by a group of parishioners who volunteer to pray for the specific intentions of others. The prayer line provides a confidential way to have your special needs addressed in prayer (only first names are used), while at the same time, allowing the volunteers the opportunity to support their fellow parishioners.
Click Here to submit a prayer request to the Saint John Neumann Prayer Line.
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.” Romans 13:10
