Build Fellowship
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- Knights of Columbus
- JP2 Moms
- Women of JP2
- JP2 Men’s Group
- JP2 Book Club
- Sacred Seniors & Retirees
- JPII Chapter of Well Read Mom
- Becoming Saints
- Manducare
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Knights of Columbus Council 16595
About Knights of Columbus (KofC)
The Knights of Columbus was founded as a fraternal benefits and charitable organization by the Venerable Father Michael J McGivney in 1882. We are a group of Catholic men dedicated to sharing the Gospel through our charitable works in the community and showing each other Christ through our fraternity.
Joining the Knights
All Catholic men, 18 years and older, are encouraged to join the Knights of Columbus. Please see the contact information to contact our membership director or Grand Knight for details on the next initiation meeting.
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JP2 Moms
JP2 Moms is a group of mothers seeking a community centered on Christ. The majority of our members are mothers with younger children living at home; however, we welcome all spiritual mothers, foster mothers, adoptive mothers and mothers with babies in heaven. We can't wait to meet you and see how the Holy Spirit will work within our community!
JP2 Moms Activities
- Small Groups: In-home small groups meet the first and third weeks of the month on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm. Small groups include: opening prayer/worship, book/reading discussion and prayer intentions for the members. The studies discussed are chosen by the individual groups and range from solely scripture to book studies.
- Play Dates: Monthly playdates hosted in members' homes on a weekday morning. Contact Sarah Misasi or the Parish Office for more information.
- Social Events: Quarterly social events will be held on April 30th, July 30th and October 29th. Activities range from in-home socials to dinner out. Check the bulletin for more details or contact Ashely Garver
Contact information:
Click the below links to find our Facebook group and join to keep up on the latest events.
Facebook at JP2MOMS
Follow us on Instagram
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Women of JP2
A vibrant women's organization should be faithful, active and inclusive of women in any life stage; promote and guide women to ministries and activities that deepen their relationship with Christ, other Catholic women and the parish and offer women that opportunity to be spiritually healthy for themselves, the parish and their family.
Check the Women of JP2 site below for information about upcoming events.
Learn More Here
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jp2 men’s Group
All men of the parish are invited to join men of the parish for coffee and conversation as we discuss things that matter most to men and study Catechism in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Drop in and out as your schedule allows. We meet every Tuesday morning at 7am in the church office Conference Room.
Contact Matt Klinker with questions.
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Jp2 Book club
Inviting all men and women of JPII to join us in prayer, fellowship, and good conversation.
The JP2 Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:45pm - 7:45pm in the Conference Room.New book coming this fall!
Visions of the Divine - An Artistic Journey into the Mystery of the Eucharist by Stephen F. Auth. Please join us as we journey into the mysteries of the Mass through fine art.
Beginning Tuesday, September 9th
at 6:45pm in the conference roomInterested in joining us? Please RSVP to Helen BillerWe hope to see you there!
The JP2 Book Club started after our parish was named in 2016. The group started gathering in the living room of the rectory, then homes and now at the church. It was decided that we should learn more about our patron saint, Saint John Paul II. Over the years we have read...
Saint John Paul The Great: His 5 Loves by Jason Evert (this was the very first book)
The World's First Love by Ab. Fulton Sheen
The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis de Montford
33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley (parish retreat offered)
The World's First Love by Ab. Fulton Sheen
JP2's Letter to Women - Dignity and Vocation of Women. by John Paul II
7 Secrets of Divine Mercy by Vinny Flynn
Stories of Karol: the Unknown Life of JP2 by Gian Franco Svidercoschi
JP2's Letter to Artists
The Marian Option by Gress
The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Anne Catherine Emmerich
Hail Holy Queen by Scott Hahn
Jesus & the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre
Teachings for an Unbelieving World by Ab. Karol WojtylaThe Veil Removed - Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson7 Secrets of the Eucharist by Vinny FlynnThe Fourth Cup - Unveiling the Mystery of the Last Supper and the Cross by Scott Hahn
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Well read mom
JPII Chapter of Well Read Mom
UNITY THROUGH BOOKS
In Well-Read Mom, women read more and read well to deepen the awareness of meaning hidden in each women's daily life, elevate the cultural conversation, and revitalize reading literature. Open to both parishioners and non-parishioners, we meet the second Thursday of the month and are currently in 'The Year of the Father'.
For more information, contact Sheila Gramling
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Becoming Saints
This group gathers to discuss books and occasionally other resources geared towards helping each of us to become stronger in our faith.
Contact Ray Reuter for more information.
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manducare
Manducare is Latin for to chew, to gnaw, to devour. You are invited to experience HIM through a personal encounter with the Word of God reflecting on the Gospel.
Men meet the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm in the JPII Conference room. Contact Deacon Alex Castro for more information. Contact Deacon Alex
Women meet weekly at 9:00am in the Price of Peace chapel. Contact Susane Castro for more information. Contact Susan Castro
