SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Catholic Church
thePeace PeaceofofChrist Christ InInthe Dear Friends in Christ: Saint john Vianney Catholic Church
Archdiocese of Galveston — Houston
625 Nottingham Oaks Trail Houston, TX 77079
Tel.: 281-497-1500 Fax: 281-584-2024 www.stjohnvianney.org
A few years back the archdiocese ran a slogan “Stewardship – a way of life”. You may have seen it here and there. We have run it in our bulletin at different times. It is very accurate. Stewardship is a way of life for Christians, or at least it should be. For us, it is not merely the charitable giving of money, it is a part of our discipleship, a part of living our baptismal promises. To be a faithful Catholic means that we give of ourselves and our possessions, including our time and our wealth. We give not just to fill a need, but because we believe that we are called to imitate God who is the giver of all good things. We have a need to give!
Because of this, I am appealing to you to give as part of your discipleship to the Lord, of living your faith. There is not one area of our parish where we could not use more people. PARISH CLERGY We need people to volunteer in our Social Service Ministries (food pantry, Joseph’s Coat, Rev. R. Troy Gately Mission Trips), Youth Formation (Children’s Liturgy of the Word, catechists, helpers, Pastor chaperons) Liturgy (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers, Greeters, Altar Servers, choir, sacristans), Parish Life (Bazaar, Parish Life Committee), Pastoral Care & Rev. Charles J. Talar Spiritual Life, (Funeral Aid, Samaritans, retreats, prayer groups), Adult Formation (Study Rev. Daniel L. Warden Priests in Residence Group leaders, baptismal team, office volunteers) and so much more. There is something for everyone. I ask that every adult participate in at least one thing. We have over 3000 parishioners who generously volunteer to serve in our parish ministries, but we have more Deacons than 15,000 registered parishioners (5038 households). Come and be part of the ministry of Dale Steffes the parish. Be a giver and not just a recipient. I promise that you will receive great satisfaction Al Vacek Fred Kossegi and joy from giving of yourself and your time. Be a part of our outreach of love! ______________________________
Randy Graham Louis Provenzano
Now to the matter of finances. ______________________________ Below is a graph showing the breakdown of the Average Weekly Contribution. This is a good news/bad news situation. PASTORAL STAFF The good news is that our situation is Adult Forma$on slowly improving. We meet all of our Yvonne Gill financial obligations and we are able to Youth Forma$on share our blessings generously with others. A full financial report can be seen Daniel Marcantel on our webpage (See: Financial Reports Music Ministry under Giving and Resources). To the Michael Madrid other side. Our average Sunday offering Pastoral Care/ is only $17 per household/per week. Spiritual Life Sadly, the data shows that 34% of our Louis Provenzano registered parishioners have no recordable financial offering to the parish. Yes, some Parish Life/ people give in cash, but cash contributions Ac$vity Center make up less than 8% of our weekly Richard Fairly contributions. Also sobering is that 45% Social Service of our parishioners only give $1-24 per Ministries week. There are two main reasons for Deborah Montez such a low level of giving. First, not Business Office everyone makes it to Mass every week C.J. Pete Prados (please, always come to Mass!).
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2 of 2 They may give $25 every time they come but if they miss Mass once or twice a month, then the average amount is lower. Second, Catholics are traditionally low givers. Our grandparents gave $2 every Sunday and our parents gave $5 a week. So naturally, we show up in our $30K car and put $20 in the basket and then go have dinner with an $8 appetizer, $25 entrée, $9 glass of wine and $7 dessert (not counting the $6 valet parking plus tips)!
We are greatly blessed here at SJV and as pastor, I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to all who so generously support our parish. I ask that all of us prayerfully consider how wonderfully God has blessed us, and that we do our very best to be as generous as possible with our time, our talents and our treasure. In Pace Christi,
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.
LITURGY OF THE HOURS
Mass Intentions Monday, September 22, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Nick Pulera Tuesday, September 23, 2014 9:00 a.m. † J. Howard Zeh 7:00 p.m. † C.J. Scheffler Wednesday, September 24, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Harry Faust Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Patrick Killough 7:00 p.m. † Mark Nadorlik Friday, September 26, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Andrew L. Fono Saturday, September 27, 2014 5:30 p.m. † John Bigando
Weekly Readings
Sunday, September 28, 2014 8:00 a.m. † William Sco< Court 9:30 a.m. Missa Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. † Ruth Hryszko 12:30 p.m. † David Gunter 2:00 p.m. † For all the souls in Purgatory 5:30 p.m. † Hershel Woods 7:00 p.m. † Graciela de Guzman Barron
Monday
Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15; Lk 8:16-18
Tuesday
Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119; Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119; Lk 9:1-6
Other Remembrances S. Bockholt, Ursuline H. Smith, †Catalina Almanza,†Mary Louise Bisping McConnell, †Alfredo del Solar, The Burns Children, Leo Hanson, †Jim and Alice Edelmann, †Doris Purgatorio, †Habib Unnabi Khan
Thursday
Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90; Lk 9:7-9
Friday
Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144; Lk 9:18-22
Saturday
Eccl 11:9–12:8; Ps 90; Lk 9:43b-45
Sunday
Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25; Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5; Mt 21:28-32
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) _________________________________________________________
New Parishioners AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE Let us Rejoice and Pray for these soon-to-be married couples: Suyapa Cruz and Van Nguyen Heather Nguyen and Steve Ding Sandra BramanJ and Ludwig Rauder
Flowers for Our Lord In Honor of 50th Wedding Anniversary J. Rene & Chiche Casrsa Donated by Rd Casarsa & John, Vivian and Kevin Cashion
Welcome to our St. John Vianney Family Jerry Anglin, Gerard and Maura Barber, Jose and Cruz Chavez, Monica Gauthier, Freddie and Alida Fernandez, Brock Hammon, Glenn and Miezy Gabilan, Adam and Mary Gill, Juan and Elizabeth Giraldo, James Lax, Sean and Sara McLean, Robert Murphy II, Joyce Tovar
Let us Pray For the soul of the recently deceased, James Thelen Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon him.
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.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Catholic Church
Adult Formation LiAle Rock Scripture Study: Exodus Sunday mornings, 11am—noon 10 sessions
Blessing of the Animals Saturday, 4 October , 10 am Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis, loving friend to all creatures!
Bring your animals (gerbils, hamsters, birds, goldfish, rabbits, horses, etc.), and pets (dogs and cats properly restrained) for a special blessing. On the lawn in the
The Exodus is the central event narrated in the Old Testament. Its themes of liberaJon, wilderness, Passover, covenant and God’s dwelling are central to the enJre Bible.
$15 per par$cipant for study materials
First Thursday Breakfasts presents THE MAIN COURSE
2 October Rabbi Stuart Federow Judaism, Traditions and Truths St. Jude Hall 10:15—11am
“scout” area
Adult Learning Program Series Tuesday, 30 September 10am—11:30am AcJvity Center Dining Room Former Mayor of Houston, Bill White
Conversations Small group discussions held on Monday evenings, 7-9pm Choose your Conversation: ⇒ Mudhouse Sabbath A 5 week “conversaJon” on how our faith can be enriched by biblically rooted Jewish spiritual tradiJons and rituals begins Sept. 22
⇒ What Makes Us Catholic? A 5 week discussion on the pracJces and beliefs that are disJnctly Catholic 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!
The Honorable Bill White will discuss the two century history of federal debt which is the subject of his book, America’s Fiscal Cons*tu*on: Its Triumph and Collapse. Mr. White is a graduate of Harvard University and UT School of Law. He served as Deputy Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton. Presently Mr. White is a senior advisor at Lazard Freres & Co., a firm advising corporate leaders and governments. worldwide. For informaJon on this and all ALPS presentaJons contact Barbara Gannon: 281.773.3819 There is no fee to aAend; dona$ons are appreciated!
Catholic? Thinking about it? Know someone who is? Call now!
For information on the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Contact Yvonne Gill 281-584-2022 or
[email protected]
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Parish Life Parish Breakfast TODAY After all morning masses Activity Center French Toast served with Sausage, Juice & Coffee $5 per person K ids 7 & Under Eat Free
St. Monica’s Society A welcoming community of mothers with school-aged children Join us this Wednesday, September 24 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Activity Center Katie Hartfiel will speak on the topic: "Why Loving Mary Changes Everything"
BAZAAR 2014 Sunday, October 12, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Join the Fun!! •
Desserts Needed: We need lots of homemade cakes for the Cake Wheel Booth; as well as cakes, pies, cookies, brownies for our Dessert Booth. Drop off is the Friday & Saturday before the Bazaar, and the morning of the bazaar by 9am in the Activity Center.
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Sponsorship: We are $14,000 from reaching our goal. If you would like to donate or you know of a company or individual who would like to be sponsor please contact Richard in the Parish Life Office,
[email protected]
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Volunteer: Volunteer s ar e the most impor tant par t of our bazaar . We cannot do all this with out you! We need help the days before the bazaar, the day of the bazaar and cleanup the day after. Please contact Haidee Bucher in the Parish Life Office to see what fits you best! 281-497-1555 or
[email protected].
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Ground Chairperson (s) Needed: We ar e in need of thr ee men that ar e able to lead and coor dinate our setup and take down of the bazaar. There is some light lifting and moving of booths. Please contact Richard Fairly if you have the time and are interested in taking on this leadership position. 281-497-1555 or
[email protected]
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Sell/Purchase your Raffle Tickets!: The r affle is the main sour ce of income for our bazaar ! You could win $10,000!
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Attend: Rain or Shine our bazaar goes on as scheduled! A great opportunity to come together and have some fun and support our parish charities. Please make your plans to attend!
COFFEE & DONUTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 After All Morning Masses
For Your Convenience... Sunday, October 5th during Coffee & Donuts - Avoid long lines by pre-purchasing your bazaar
booth tickets, ride wristbands. - Parish Polo Shirts will be on sale for $16 each so you can wear them proudly at the Bazaar! For each polo you purchase, you will receive one free raffle ticket!
On the Road Again! Austin Tour of the Governor’s Mansion & Texas State Capital For all SJV Parishioners ages 50+
Wednesday, October 15 No charge for either tour Lunch will be at the Capital Grill Reservations & Information:
[email protected] or 281-347-5675 Sponsored by SJV Westside Senior Singles
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Catholic Church
Between the ages of 18 and 35? Single, Engaged, or Married? Join our Parish Young Adult Ministry! Email:
[email protected] Phone: 281-752-2426 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SJVYoungAdults Twitter: @SJVYoungAdults
breaking open the word bible study When:
Sundays at 11am
Where:
Heritage Room (south side of the Narthex)
Bring:
Your bible
Ignatius Bible Study of
When: Monday’s 7:30pm Where: St. John Vianney CCE Library Bring: Your Bible
Young Adults Couple’s Night for young Da*ng, Engaged, and Married Couples
PainJng and Wine Night Thurs, Sept 25th 7-10pm $35 a person Merlot to Masterpiece 14129 Memorial Drive Light appe*zers be provided. Feel free to bring your own food and wine, we will have the place to ourselves! RSVP required by Sept 22nd
[email protected] or call 281-752-2475
Have you prayed to God today? Feeling disconnected from your faith? Answer the Call to be renewed in your Faith in Christ. The retreat will focus on prayer, medita$on, adora$on, reconcilia$on, and mass to deepen our rela$onship with God and to renew our spiritual lives.
When: Friday, Oct. 17 (6pm) - Sunday, Oct. 19 (Noon) Loca$on: Camp Tejas, Round Rock, TX US 78664 Registra$on Fee: $250 Register Visi$ng Our Website Www.stjohnvianney.org/ministries/young-adults/
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PARISH BAZAAR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014 Help us reach our goal of $100,000 in Sponsorships!
Thank you to all who have already sponsored!!
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 ( ) TABLES & CHAIRS ( ) GROUND SUPPORT ( ) REDEMPTION KID’S PRIZES ( ) TURKEY LEGS
$5,000 $3000 $2000 $1600 $1300
$900 $900 $900 $800
( ) BOOTH MAINTENANCE ( ) PUPUSAS ( ) RAFFLE TENT ( ) BRAZILIAN FOOD
( ) Friends of SJV- (General Donations of $100 or more)
NAME (please print):
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE #:
AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $
Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life LITURGY OF THE HOURS Morning Prayer (Lauds): 6:30am Evening Prayer (Vespers): 6:30pm in the Adoration Chapel
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?
MEN’S ACTS RETREAT December 4 — 7, 2014 Cenacle Retreat house Please contact: Kevin Pilkington :
[email protected] Legion of Mary meets Mondays,
You are invited to:
That Man is You! Meets Thursdays 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]
Meets every Tuesday @ 7:15 · Rm E1 Contact: Cheryl Taylor · 281-989-3413
Ministry to the Sick For those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, and a pastoral visit, please contact the Parish Office at
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpen another." Proverbs 27:17
281.497.1500
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Catholic Church
Youth Formation 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
Is God calling you to share the joy of your faith with the children and youth of our parish? Wonderful volunteer opportuniJes await! Contact the Youth FormaJon Office at 281-497-6665 for more informaJon.
Bible Story Time Bible stories, craWs, prayers and fun for children 5 years old and younger. Join us Wed., September 24 Room E-8 at 10:30 am.
Stewardship SJll haven’t registered your child for CCE? Missed the aWer Mass registraJons? No need to worry! RegistraJon is sJll open and ongoing for the 2014-15 CCE year. We would love to have you and your family join us this year. You can sJll register in the Youth FormaJon Office Monday-Friday, or you can register online at www.stjohnvianney.org.
- A Way of Life
Ways to Give Sunday Offertory Envelopes Direct Bill Pay through your bank ParishPay Automatic Electronic Giving Program Special giWs may be made through donaJons of cash, appreciated stocks and through remembrances in your will. You can also make a legacy giW to St. John Vianney Endowment Fund to provide for future ministry needs of our parish. For more informaJon: Contact Belinda LeBouef Tel: 281.752.2400 or
[email protected]
Is Jesus calling you to follow him as a Catholic sister? If you are a single Catholic woman (19-40 years), the Cenacle Sisters invite you to a “Come and See” weekend. Join other women to explore prayer, community life, vows, ministry and so much more! Come with your quesJons, insights and experiences! Begins on Friday, Oct 3 (7 pm) through Sunday, Oct 5 (1:30 pm) Cenacle Retreat House 420 N Kirkwood Rd, Houston 77079 Contact: Sr. Roselle Haas, rc
[email protected] (281) 497-3131 ext 145 www.cenacleretreathouse.org
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Social Ministries 2014 SJV Adult Mission Trips By our bapJsm, we are called to acJon! We invite you to take a life-changing journey; working with your fellow SJV parishioners providing much needed services to the poor and sharing your Catholic faith with others. You can be part of a team that is helping to change the lives of people who are in need.
Voter Registra$on Sunday, October 5th Following All Morning Masses In the AcJvity Center During Coffee & Donuts Be ready to vote on November 4th! ElecJons will be held for Texas Governor, U.S. Senator, & many other posiJons!
Volunteers Needed! For the following programs: ♦Employment Ministry (assist with resume preparaJon) ♦Joseph’s Coat Resale Shop (Wed pm or Th pm or F am shiWs) ♦SJV Mentoring Program (mentor at SBISD schools) ♦Respect Life (advocate for life) ♦Gabriel Project Angels (provide support to expectant mothers) ♦The Gathering Place (assist seniors with demenJa) For more informaJon about these and other volunteer opportuniJes, please contact Glorivel at 281-497-4434 or
[email protected]. “And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me,” Ma=hew 25:40.
Become a Mentor and Make a Difference in a Child’s Life! Mentors are needed for the new 2014-2015 School Year. Mentoring opportunities are available at Northbrook Middle School and Nottingham Elementary. All it takes is about 30 minutes a week. A mentor is not a tutor. Mentors serve as role models and guides offering support and friendship. All meetings with students take place at the school. Orientation will be held in the Audiovisual Room: Sept. 30th 9:00-10:30 a.m. OR Oct. 7th Noon-1:30 pm Please r.s.v.p. to 281-497-4434 or
[email protected].
It will be an adventure, a retreat, a challenge, and an opportunity for a transforming life experience!
Eagle Pass, TX: October 22nd-26th & October 29th-November 2nd
El Salvador: October 24th-November 1st For more informaJon or to sign up, please contact Dick at
[email protected] or Glorivel at
[email protected].
“As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21).
FOOD DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND! September 27-28 We are in need of the following items: Pasta, Rice, Dry Beans, Sugar, Flour, Cooking Oil, Tuna, Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Baby Food, Diapers (all sizes), & Paper Sacks *Please check expiraJon dates—we cannot distribute expired food or food that has been opened.
Community Bucks! September 1st-30th The Social Services Ministry office is collec ng Randalls Community Bucks, so that we will be able to assist families in need during the holidays. Please bring your Community Bucks by the Social Services Ministry office or mail them to us at SJV. Thanks very much for your help!
