SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
AUGUST 31, 2014
Catholic Church
thePeace PeaceofofChrist Christ InInthe Dear Friends in Christ:
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Last week, I wrote concerning the baptism and reception into the Church by adults. However the most common way people become Catholic is still by baptism as infants. For children over the age Catholic Church of 7, the initiation rites for adults are adapted and the children go through a formation process of the Archdiocese of Galveston — Houston catechumenate. For infants and children under age 7, the Church has a special Rite of Baptism which 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail still retains some of the liturgical rites for adults, but very much abbreviated to a single liturgical Houston, TX 77079 ceremony. Today, there is confusion among some Catholics concerning the appropriate time to baptize. The answer is simple – As soon as possible! Baptism should not be delayed. In the past, infants were Tel.: 281-497-1500 Fax: 281-584-2024 baptized within days of birth due to fear of infant mortality. Today, thankfully, we have less to fear in www.stjohnvianney.org that regard, but baptism should still be given as soon as possible and not needlessly delayed. I become frustrated when I hear of families delaying the baptism of their child until it is convenient for the party! ______________________________ Ugh! Forget the party – get the baby baptized! Have the party whenever you like, but let the baby have the grace of the sacrament without delay. Baptism should be done in the first weeks or months after PARISH CLERGY birth. In the case of an emergency or danger of death baptism should take place immediately! Rev. R. Troy Gately Another common concern that arises with baptism are the godparents. Godparents are Pastor important, but not the most important part of baptism. The role of a godparent is to assist parents in Rev. Charles J. Talar raising the child in the Catholic Faith and to be a model of living the Catholic Faith. The qualifications Rev. Daniel L. Warden for godparents are quite simple. Godparents must be 1.) baptized 2.) confirmed and 3.) practicing Catholics Priests in Residence and 4.) if married, married in the Catholic Church. “Practicing” means that they really live the Catholic faith. This does not mean “Christmas and Easter” Catholics. Being asked to be a godparent is an honor, but it is not merely “honorary”. It is a solemn promise before God to assist in raising the child in the Catholic Deacons Faith. To fulfill this promise, godparents must be practicing and living their Catholic faith. Godparents Dale Steffes must be male and female (no same sex godparents). While both godparents should be practicing Al Vacek Catholics, a non-Catholic Christian may serve as a “Christian witness” along with a fully initiated and Fred Kossegi practicing Catholic. Godparents do not have to be married to each other, nor do they have to be Randy Graham relatives. Parents on the other hand only have to promise that they will raise their children Catholic. Louis Provenzano They should truly strive to be good and practicing Catholics and be married in the Church. For children ______________________________ whose parents are not married or fully living a Catholic life, the Church does not want children to be denied the grace of baptism. Ideally and hopefully, the birth of a child will help bring the parents closer PASTORAL STAFF to God and the Church so that they too can have the graces that God wishes to bless them with. Adult Forma$on At baptism, children should be given a baptismal name. They should have a patron saint’s name Yvonne Gill or a name denoting their new life in Christ. It is a most laudable practice to name girls in honor of our Blessed Mother (Mary, Marie, Maria, Miriam, Lourdes, Guadalupe, Carmen). Boys too can be honored Youth Forma$on with the Blessed Mother’s name as is our patron Jean-Marie Vianney and our current pope, Jorge Mario Daniel Marcantel Bergoglio. A baptismal name connects the newly baptized to their patron saint in a wonderful way throughout their lives. It is important to have a baptismal name especially if the given name is of pagan, Music Ministry origin or meaning. In some families, devotions to the saints are carried from one generation of family to Michael Madrid the next in the baptismal names (Joseph, Anthony, Francis, Patrick, Anne, Theresa, Clare, Elizabeth). Pastoral Care/ Baptism is the beginning of our journey with Jesus. When we are baptized, we receive an Spiritual Life ‘indelible mark’ on our soul and are configured to Christ. But the gift of baptism does not give us the Louis Provenzano
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gift of infused, perfect or complete knowledge. We still have to learn and be formed in the faith. That means children are to be brought by their parents to Mass every week. They should be taught the faith at home as well as at church. The gift of faith is best when it is lived enthusiastically in the home and family. When lived, the Catholic Faith becomes appreciated as that pearl of great price which shapes our lives and gives our whole lives meaning, identity and direction. Jesus says “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the Kingdom of God without being born from above.” (Jn 3.3) and “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations and baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” (Mt 28.19) In Pace Christi,
22nd Sunday in ordinary time
Mass Intentions
Weekly Readings
Monday, September 1, 2014 9:00 a.m. Regina Kim
Monday
1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday
1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145; Lk 4:31-37
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Marcia B. Burns 7:00 p.m. † Pablo Jose Rodriguez
Wednesday 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday
1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24; Lk 5:1-11
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Helen & Oliver Ortli
Friday
1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37; Lk 5:33-39
Saturday
1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145; Lk 6:1-5
Thursday, September 4, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Cecilia Hong 7:00 p.m. † Patricia Eaton Ciolino
Sunday
Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20
Friday, September 5, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Jus7na Ong Saturday, September 6, 2014 5:30 p.m. † Oralia Rocamontes Sunday, September 7, 2014 8:00 a.m. † Lawrence Chonko 9:30 a.m. Missa Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. Helen & Tom Sparks 12:30 p.m. † Rita Vargo Family 2:00 p.m. † Joe Michael Caballero 5:30 p.m. † Doyle Drury 7:00 p.m. † Juan Sensano Urdininea Other Remembrances S. Bockholt, Ursuline H. Smith, † Gila PlaA, Quesada Family, †Peter Nguyen, † Alfredo Manuel Coba, Maria Elena Arana, †Berta Garcia Lozano, and †Jacques Weber, S.J.
New Parishioners Welcome to our St. John Vianney Family Steven and Cynthia Alcala, Ryan and Patricia Breaux, Kevin-Khris7an and Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez, Chris and Mary Duggan, Veronica Herrmann, Adrian and Maria Juarez, Andrew and Ashley Lewis, Francis and Kathreen Lindain, Robert and Kay Mar7n, Ventura Mazzei, Sister Mercy Pablo, Petros and Lucia Tratskas, Le7cia Ventura
Parish Office Closed Monday, September 1, 2014 to observe Labor Day
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Spanish: 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Weekdays Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m.
A@A BCD TEF SCGHH BDIFJD O@D Let us Rejoice and Pray for these soon-to-be married couples: Marcela Alanis and Michael Ruben Balli Sarah Cohen and Donald Wayne Duplechian Victoria Rodriguez and Miguel Rivera Caroline Domeracki and Phillip Peterson 22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time “What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” - MATTHEW 16:26
St. Francis of Assisi once said, “Remember, you are what you are in the eyes of God, and nothing else.” We oKen forget this stewardship wisdom when we spend all of our 7me, talent and treasure to gain more of the world’s riches. We need to set our priori7es based on God’s values and not the values of the material world. Honoring couples celebra7ng their Golden (50th) Anniversary of marriage will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 3pm. Couples wishing to par7cipate are asked to register on line by visi7ng: hAp://archgh.cvent.com/50weddinganniversary
Deadline for registra7on is September 29 at midnight.
Let us Pray For the soul of the recently deceased, PaAy Brinkman, Alfredo Del Solar Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon them.
LITURGY OF THE HOURS Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
NOVENA & ROSARY Our Lady of Perpetual Help Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Novena of the Sacred Heart 1st Fridays following 9:00 a.m. Mass Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary a er 9:00 a.m. daily Mass _________________________________________________________
CONFESSIONS Saturday 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. Sunday 6:45 p.m. (Spanish) _________________________________________________________
BAPTISMS Classes offered monthly. Please contact the Parish Office MARRIAGE Please contact the Parish Office at least eight months prior to desired date ANOINTING OF THE SICK/COMMUNION TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Please contact the Parish Office __________ ______ _______ _______ ______ _______ _______ ______ _______ _______ ______ _______ _______ _
OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
AUGUST 31, 2014
Catholic Church
Youth Formation
Still haven’t registered your child for CCE? Missed the after Mass registrations? No need to worry! Registration is still open and ongoing for the 2014-15 CCE year. We would love to have you and your family join us this year. You can still register in the Youth Formation Office Monday-Friday, or you can register online at www.stjohnvianney.org.
Sacrament Prepara$on Registra$on for Sacrament Prepara$on for 2014-2015 has begun! This includes First Reconcilia$on and Communion, Confirma$on, and RCIC. Registra$on forms for Sacrament Prepara$on are available in the CCE/Youth Forma$on Office ONLY. Sacrament Prepara$on is a separate program from CCE. Please come by the Youth Forma$on Office for more info, prepara$on requirements, and registra$on forms.
Please Note: Registra$on for First Sacraments will close on October 1
CCE Classes will begin September 7, 8, and 10. Registration is ongoing, but classes are filling up fast. Register today!
same great program. That’s right, star7ng during the 2014-2015 school year we are adding a new session to our CCE program. In addi7on to the current session days and 7mes, we will also offer CCE for K thru 5th grade
Wednesdays, 6-7:00pm Register today in the CCE/Youth Forma7on Office or online at www.stjohnvianney.org.
Is God calling you to share the joy of your faith with the children and youth of our parish? Wonderful volunteer opportuni7es await! Contact the Youth Forma7on Office at 281-497-6665 for more informa7on.
Parent’s Night Out Our next Parent’s Night Out is scheduled for FRIDAY, September 19. We will have childcare available from 5-9pm. Children ages 1-10yrs old are welcome. The fee is $20 for the first child $5 for each additional child. Registration forms are available in the Nursery and the Children/Youth Formation Office. Registration forms are due by Tuesday, September 16.
22nd Sunday in ordinary time
Adult Formation It’s Back!! THE MAIN COURSE Presenta$ons to feed the mind & the soul!
First Thursdays Sept. 4
Fr. Don Nes$ What’s “New” About The New Evangeliza$on? Breakfast immediately following the 9am Mass; Presenta$on: 10:15—11am
In recent years “The New Evangelization” has become a buzzword in Catholic circles. Books are being published, conferences organized, diocesan offices created and whole courses of study put together. While the phrase, “New Evangelization” may mean something to some, it typically leaves many scratching their heads. Why has the Church devoted so much time and energy to The New Evangelization? Presented by Fr. Don Nesti, Founder and Director of the University of St. Thomas Center for Faith and Culture. Fr. Nesti holds a doctorate from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and has lectured extensively and authored numerous books and articles.
The Legacy Series A Continuing Christian Education Program For Baptized Catholic Adults
Legacy I: Retrieving, Reviewing and Rehearsing the Foundations of our Faith The Old Testament: An Overview of the Texts and Themes Sunday mornings: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 19 9:30am—10:30am Legacy II: Fr. Robert Barron’s: The New Evangelization Sunday mornings: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 19, 26 11am—12:15pm To preregister:
[email protected]; all materials provided; see website for details
Conversations Small group discussions held on Monday evenings, 7-9pm Choose your Conversation: ⇒ Epic: The Early Church An 11 week series exploring the first 500 years of Christianity begins Sept. 8 ⇒ Mudhouse Sabbath A 5 week “conversation” on how our faith can be enriched by biblically rooted Jewish spiritual traditions and rituals begins Sept. 22 ⇒ What Makes Us Catholic? A 5 week discussion on the practices and beliefs that distinguish Catholics from other Christians. begins Sept. 22 To join a Conversation contact Yvonne Gill
[email protected] Detailed descriptions of each Conversation on parish website.
Don’t be left out of the Conversation!
LiAle Rock Scripture Study: Exodus Sunday mornings, 11am—noon 10 sessions beginning Sept. 14 The Exodus is the central event narrated in the Old Testament. Its themes of libera7on, wilderness, Passover, covenant and God’s dwelling are central to the en7re Bible. $15 per par$cipant for study materials Pre-register by contac$ng the Adult Forma$on Office
Altar Server Training Sept. 14 If you are 10 years or older (or close to it) and interested in learning more about serving in this ministry contact Mr. Mike McDonnell at 281/493-6867; 713/972-1388 or
[email protected]
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
AUGUST 31, 2014
Catholic Church
Adult Formation
Music Ministry
Catholic? Thinking about it? Know someone who is? Call now! For informa$on on the RCIA process (Rite of Chris$an Ini$a$on of Adults)
An informa$on mee$ng will be held on September 4 7-9pm For more informa$on contact Yvonne Gill, 281-584-2022 or
[email protected]
Young Adult Ministry Been too busy to pray? Have trouble making time for God? Feel unconnected with your faith? Answer the Call to be renewed in your Faith in Christ!
● Refresh ● Restore ● Renew A Young Adult Retreat Date: October 17-19, 2014 Price: $250 Register Online by clicking link below http://www.stjohnvianney.org/ article/merge/
breaking open the word bible study When: Sundays at 11am (starting September 7th) Where: Heritage Room Bring: Your bible
Have a kid in college? Do you know a college student?
SJV College Connect Program
Program Features Include: -Monthly Check-in Emails -Care Packages for Midterms with Snacks and Goodies -Campus Catholic Centers Outreach -Invitations to Special Summer Events and Programs Sign up available online www.stjohnvianney.org/article/merge/
Ignatius Bible Study of When: Monday’s 7:30pm (Starting September 8th) Where: St. John Vianney CCE Library Bring: Your Bible
22nd Sunday in ordinary time
Parish Life Are You Ready for Football, Food & Fun! Everyone is invited to our season opening “NFL Watch Party”
This Thursday, September 4 7:15 pm Ac$vity Center Green Bay Packers vs. Sea[le Seahawks
FREE FOR EVERYONE! GAME ON THE GIANT SCREEN
WINGS, PIZZA & SNACKS
CASH BAR w/ BEER & WINE
So we can order enough food, please RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 2nd, 281-497-1555 or
[email protected]
St. Monica’s Society
ATTENTION LADIES
A welcoming community of mothers with school-aged children (elementary through college) that provides opportuni7es for social interac7on, educa7on and spiritual growth. To find out more about this exci7ng Ministry and our upcoming events please contact us at
[email protected]
INVITE A FRIEND INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK BRUNCH THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 9:45 A.M. Ac7vity Center Please remember to bring your favorite dish to share!
Hosted by SJV Women’s Club For more informa7on contact Jeanne Freeman
[email protected]
SJV WESTSIDE SENIOR SINGLES Monthly Gathering
Pot Luck - Bring Your Favorite Dish
Entertainment Provided by The Horizon Band
Friday, September 12, 7:00pm
Activity Center Adult Lounge
For information contact Noel Rando at 281-493-4425 or
[email protected]
Coffee & Donuts Next Sunday, September 7 Following All Morning Masses Activity Center
FRIDAY NIGHT BRIDGE Third Friday of the Month Ac7vity Center 7:00 - 10:00 pm Couples and Singles Welcome! For more info contact Marie or Walt at 281-497-0349
WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT THE BAZAAR? Volunteers are the most important part of our bazaar. We cannot have the bazaar with out you! We need help days before the bazaar, the day of the bazaar and cleanup the day aKer. Please contact Haidee Bucher in the Parish Life Office to see what fits you best! 281-497-1555 or
[email protected].
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
AUGUST 31, 2014
Catholic Church
PARISH BAZAAR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014 Help us reach our goal of $100,000 in Sponsorships! Please complete this form and drop off at the Parish Office or in the Sunday Collection. For information, call Parish Life at 281-497-1555 or
[email protected]. Thank You! Sponsorships are tax deductible. ( ) RAFFLE PRIZES $10,000 ( ) RENTAL EQUIPMENT $3500 ( ) FACE PAINTING $3000 ( ) TABLES & CHAIRS $3000 ( ) GROUND SUPPORT $2000 ( ) REDEMPTION KID’S PRIZES $1600 ( ) TURKEY LEGS $1300 NAME (please print): ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE #:
Friends of SJV- (General Donations of $100 or more)
$900 $900 $900 $800 $700
( ) BOOTH MAINTENANCE ( ) PUPUSAS ( ) RAFFLE TENT ( ) BRAZILIAN FOOD ( ) KID’S REMOVEABLE TATTOO BOOTH
AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $
Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life LITURGY OF THE HOURS
Are you hurting or is someone you love hurting? Then please join us:
Morning Prayer (Lauds): 6:30am Evening Prayer (Vespers): 6:30pm in the Adoration Chapel
Tuesday evenings
6:30pm Room C-25 IGNATIAN
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
For more information, please contact: Laura Jungeblut at 281-492-6431or
[email protected]
Everyone is welcome. Starts September 9
FOR MEN
September 12 - 14, 2014
&
May 1 - 3, 2015
ATTENTION MEN OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? Build friendships with other like minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be? You are invited to:
DEEPER FRIENDSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST SPIRITUAL DIRECTION MASS & CONFESSION PERSONALIZED VOCATION STATEMENT & VIRTUE PROGRAM Online registration at: regnumchristiretreats.com Sponsored by: REGNUM CHRISTI AND LEGIONARIES OF CHRIST Love Christ, Serve People, Build the Church
That Man is You! Meets Thursdays starting September 11 through April Activity Center Dining Room 6:00AM-7:30AM Please go to: www.paradisusdei.org to sign up, or contact: Paul Holub 713-817-2958 or
[email protected] "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpen another." Proverbs 27:17
22nd Sunday in ordinary time
St. John Vianney’s Mission Teams proudly present:
“A powerful dramatization of the last three years in the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, whose condemnation of human rights abuses led to his assassination in 1980.” – USCCB. Archbishop Romero bravely preached the Gospel of Love in defense of the poor and oppressed of El Salvador. His life and words continue to ring true today in a world filled with conflict and violence. Featuring movie treats and a discussion following the film about its relevance for understanding conditions in Central America today. Saturday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the AV Room “Let us be today’s Christians. Let us not take fright at the boldness of today’s church... When we struggle for human rights, for freedom, for dignity, we are not departing from God’s promise. The church knows it is saving the world when it undertakes to speak of such things.” ~ Oscar Romero, The Violence of Love.
2014 SJV Adult Mission Trips Eagle Pass, TX: October 22nd-26th & October 29th-November 2nd El Salvador: October 24th-November 1st For more informa7on or to sign up, please contact Dick at
[email protected] or Glorivel at
[email protected].
Community Bucks! September 1st-30th The Social Services Ministry office is collec6ng Randalls Community Bucks, so that we will be able to assist families in need during the holidays. Please bring your Community Bucks by to the Social Services Ministry office or mail them to us at SJV. Thanks very much for your help.
Respect Life Mee$ng Thursday, September 4 5:30 p.m. Social Services Conference Rm For more informa7on: contact Diane at
[email protected]
A Rachel Retreat for Women who Suffer a^er an Abor$on Private and Confiden$al Saturday, September 20, 2014 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Loca$on to be announced to par$cipants only Retreat given by Fr. Paul Felix Priests available throughout the day for sacramental reconcilia7on Presented by: The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Respect Life Office
