Category: News and Events

On Friday, May 5, 2023, we held our second annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. It was an enjoyable evening of dance, food, and margaritas.

On Tuesday, March 21, we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. Our keynote speaker was SJN Parishioner and Eagle Scout Leo Weeks, an advocate for the Down’s community. Leo discussed his Eagle Scout project, the construction of a mini-library style box with 24 Rosaries and 24 copies of the “A Scout is Reverent” handbook. The day also featured a celebration walk and food trucks.

If you were unable to attend Live Jesus 2023, or if you want to hear the presentations again, we have you covered.

• Brother Mickey McGrath: “Be at Peace”
• Sister Susan Louise Eder: “Crooked Paths to Peace”
• Dr. Tom Opfer: “Finding Peace Amidst Everyday Business” –  
• Fr. John Kolodziej: Homily at Live Jesus Mass

On Friday, February 10, we held our SJN Black History Month celebration. Our keynote speaker was Bishop Roy E. Campbell, Jr., from the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Bishop Campbell spoke about how he went from being a businessman to now a Bishop. The world-famous St. Augustine Gospel Choir provided musical selections, including a rousing rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known a the Black National Anthem. A reception followed the program.

On Tuesday, January 24, Br. Mickey McGrath, OSFS, visited SJN to give a talk on his new book “Madonnas of Color.” He spoke for over an hour and then signed books during a reception.

On Friday, January 20, SJN held a prayer service for life. Many of the attendees then joined the 50th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., to bear witness to the importance of protecting life.