St. JOHN VIANNEY

 

--Our friends at St. Thomas Becket Church (the Ordinariate Church in Fort Worth), will be commemorating the Feast of the Holy Cross (Saturday, September 14th) with Confessions (2:00-4:45 p.m.), a Marian Procession at 3:00 p.m. and a Mass in the Extraordinary Form at 5:00 p.m. in Trinity Park in Fort Worth. St. John Vianney Parishioners are cordially invited to participate in this event. See the attached flyer for more information or call coordinator, Teresa Whitt at 817-727-1448 
 
--St. John Vianney needs YOU! Everyone likes to be greeted with a smile and our Ushers are the "1st Impression" visitors have of our church. Our Usher Corps is in need of more volunteers to help with this enjoyable and important ministry. Please see Earl Lutz if you are able to be a part of our "Welcome" Team!
 Likewise, our Choir is always eager to welcome new members. Please help our new organist, Trent Muse, and long serving choir director, Pat Tittle, by considering lending YOUR voice to the St. John Vianney Choir. Remember, as St. Augustine wrote: "Singing is like praying twice!" 
Choir practice is held on Wednesday's at 7 p.m. (afte the 6:30 Mass) at the Our Lady of Victory Chapel, and Sunday mornings before the 9:00 a.m. Mass at the Marti Elementary School.
 
 --DON'T FORGET: ST. JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH SCHOOL MEETS IN THE  GYM following Sunday Mass. For more information, please see Nora Aguilar, Church School Directress. We could use some volunteers as well - to take the required "Safe Environment Training", please see Nora.
The NURSERY area is available during Mass for any parent who would like to use it, but remember, we LOVE our children, even when they're crying or crotchety, and they are always welcome to remain in the church during Mass!
 
 
--St. John Vianney TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY resumes our look at 1st Corinthians on TUESDAY MORNINGS at 10 a.m. at the home of PAUL and NANCY PASALUGO, 715 Stone Lake Drive, Cleburne TX 76033 - All welcome!
 
--The St. John Vianney MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB will resume Monday, September 16th. Please see TexAnn Quimby or  Brett and Nancy Lucas for time and location.
 
 
--It's time to continue our planning for the upcoming Christmas 2019 Bazaar!
 
We are in need of canning jars, one of our biggest expenses.  We are starimg our request for  donations of used jars. 
PLEASE NOTE:  Not all glass jars are safe for canning.  We can only use authentic Ball, Mason, or Kerr jars.  We especially need wide mouth pint jars, and 8 ounce jelly jars.  We can reuse jars and metal rings (no rust, please), but the flat seals cannot be reused. For more information, please see Philip Kastner after Mass (until Laura is feeling better).

--The Cleburne Pregnancy Center WALK FOR LIFE will be held on SATURDAY, September 28th, 2019. Thank you to MEAGAN KLEIN for volunteering to be our liaison for St. John Vianney and the Center to coordinate the participants from our Church for this event. Father Stainbrook has registered for the walk, (as have other SJV parishioners) and all are looking for Sponsors. Information about  participating in the Walk For Life (or sponsoring a walker) is available at the display stand in the back of the Church after mass on Sundays.
The Pregnancy Center information page can be found at https://careforcpc.com/events
 
Father Stainbrook's Sponsor page can be found at https://secure.ministrysync.com/ministrysync/event/website/?m=4574420&fbclid=IwAR0dEv3FC6_onULk_UZv_pfra-EVrcxaI_e29HzkXlD70IE7z75LmLECpA0#0
 

--The 2019 Baby Bottle Campaign for the Cleburne Pregnancy Center has raised $517.51! There are still eleven bottles not yet returned, so this figure may grow. Thank you to all who participated in this Campaign.
Thank you, especially, to Earl Lutz, for coordinating this year's campaign.
 
--HERE IS THE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FOR THE 2020 ORDINARIATE PILGRIMAGE to London, Oxford, Cambridge, Walsingham and Rome - please click on the link to enroll 
https://ordinariate.net/pilgrimage2020
 
 
--If you signed up to purchase a St. Gregory's Prayer Book, we have gathered enough pre-sales (50) to qualify for the bulk discount.
They will cost $17.50 each (which includes shipping and handling). Please stop by the Book Nook on the next two Sundays after Mass to pay for your copy.
 
 
--HOME CRAFTING CLASSES, sponsored by the St. Monica's GuildUnder the auspices of the St. John Vianney St. Monica’s Guild, a series of Home Crafting Classes will be offered to parishioners.  Amanda LoPalo will be teaching the first class, which will be Pickling, on Saturday, August 24th.   She will demonstrate making Sun Dill Pickles, as well as a brief  demonstration on pickled beets.  She will also discuss various canning methods, besides the “sun method”, including hot pack and cold pack canning.  An instruction sheet, with information on supplies to bring to class, and how to sterilize and prepare canning jars and lids for the class, will be provided ahead of time.  The Class is limited (due to work space) to 4 people.  Sign-up sheets will be available after Mass, starting August 4th and 11th.  For more information on this class and future classes, see Amanda LoPalo or Laura Kastner  


--CONGRATULATIONS TO DENISE AGUILAR, DESARIE AGUILAR, DESTINY AGUILAR, NATHAN GALVAN and LOGAN FRANKLIN who were Baptized into the Church and made their 1st Communions last Sunday. Blessings to all! 

 

--Congratulations to Marla Woolley who received her United States Citizenship last week!  She was amongst 110 others that took the American Oath at the ceremony from 36 different countries. Your SJV family is very proud for you!! 


--THANK YOU to all of the sponsors for this year's golf tournament.  THe tournament was a great success and fun was had by all.


SUNDAY SCHOOL-St. John Vianney Sunday School will begin on Sunday, June 16th. Information and Sign Up Sheets are available at Sunday Mass. 

--The 2019 Bishop’s Appeal KICK OFF will be held this Sunday, March 3rd. 
 The Bishop's Appeal is our opportunity as a parish/parochial community to unite with our Ordinariate family to support our shared mission of evangelization.
In the coming week, please take the time to prayerfully reflect on the gifts that you have been given by God
and respond to Bishop Lopes’ appeal as generously as you possibly can.
Your participation is essential to the success of the Ordinariate. Please join other Catholics from throughout
the Ordinariate in supporting this very import appeal next week.
 
The Bishop’s Appeal (BA) is an annual appeal to all the faithful in the Ordinariate. It is conducted by the bishop through
all the parishes or parochial communities of the Ordinariate. Contributions are used as funds for the needs and ministries
of the Ordinariate as determined by the bishop. 
A fundraising goal is assigned to each parish (subject to discretionary
adjustments by the bishop)
 
BISHOP LOPE'S 2019 Letter can be read here: https://ecatholic-sites.s3.amazonaws.com/3059/documents/2019/2/19_BA_Letter_to_Parishes.pdf

 The goal 2019 for St. John Vianney Church is $8,000.00 
 
 
--WE HAVE DEVELOPED A NEW "MINISTRY SCHEDULE" for Altar Servers, Ushers, Coffee Hosts, and other Ministries: Check out our website for the schedule and for more information about events at our parish at   www.stjohnvianneycleburne.com


 
 
 
Congratulations to the 2019 Confirmation Class at St. John Vianney Church! Your parish family is very proud of you! 
 
 
Photo Credits: Warren Gale
 
 
--VOLUNTEERING
We thank those who responded to this announcement last week, but we are running it again in hopes that more people will respond.
It's a "good" problem to have, but the NEED for VOLUNTEERS in the various guilds and committees here at our growing Church is GROWING too. In other words:
Many of these essential activities (Ushers, Coffee Ministry for example, are now relying on only a few families to serve week after week - and these few families need help.  
As we welcome our new Confirmands this Sunday, and also welcome our Father in God, Bishop Lopes, we should each be asking ourselves  “what ministry is God calling YOU to do for St. John Vianney.” 
 We have many types of ministry that need YOUR help and support. It is not fair to assume that the same few volunteers will continue to shoulder the burden which benefits the whole congregation. (Everyone like coffee and doughnuts, everyone wants a warm smile and a leaflet when they arrive) Please see below how YOU can help.
The ALTAR GUILD is a ministry of service to the Alter. It is open to all women and girls (and men and boys as well!) in the parish who serve on teams.  The more teams we have, the fewer Sunday's each time a particular team will have to be on duty. Please see  Altar Guild Directress, Amanda LoPalo.
We need more ALTAR SERVERS (especially from the men and boys from our recently added families) Please see Father Stainbrook, or Acolyte Director, Brad Mead.  
Our growing CHOIR can always use more voices, too. Please see Choir Director, Pat Tittle
Christian Education is a developing ministry.  Many parents want a Sunday school for our kids. See Belen Morgan or Meagen Klien.
A NEW MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY HAS ARISEN: We are starting a NURSERY during Mass (which began last Sunday), please see Dale Williams to help. (Please Note: all Nursery Volunteers must take the Safe Environment Training Online at https://ordinariate.net/safe-environment   PLEASE take this training as soon as possible.
 
The Hospitality Ministry is made up of Ushers, Coffee and doughnut preparation and clean up and preparing our information table with posters and notices concerning Parish or Diocese Events.  The need for volunteers in this area is CRITICAL! Please see Earl Lutz or Laura Kastner to be our "hosts" on a Sunday.
The Outreach Ministry enables us at SJV to support those in or around our parish and have a presence in the Cleburne Community. See Mike Luchi
Of course that includes the Sign Ministry,  (removing the outside sign every week after mass)  you have a truck, you can help. (We keep the sign in the Holy Blue Trailer at the Lucas home).   See Brett Lucas.                                                                                                                               
Don’t forget we have the Mowing Ministry at 2825. If you have a mower and weed eater, we need you to help keep our property looking top shape. See Dale Williams
It is time to make that Resolution: To Get Involved at St. John Vianney!
WE HAVE DEVELOPED A NEW "MINISTRY SCHEDULE" for Altar Servers, Ushers, Coffee Hosts, and other ministries:  Check out our website for the schedule and for more information about events at our parish at   www.stjohnvianneycleburne.com

 

--PLEASE NOTE: THE FULL EFFICACY (BENEFIT) OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IS BESTOWED WHEN ONE RECEIVES THE BODY AND BLOOD IN EITHER SPECIES -- IN OTHER WORDS, CHOOSING TO RECEIVE THE COMMUNION HOST AND BYPASSING THE CHALICE, IS PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE CATHOLIC PRACTICE. (Indeed, for centuries, only the celebrating priest drank from the Chalice) 
Every Catholic is permitted to choose for him/herself whether or not to receive the Precious Blood at Mass.  
St. John Vianney will continue to OFFER the Chalice at Mass, but every communicant is permitted the option of whether to receive Communion in one or both forms. 

 
---NEW BUILDING PLANS AND ARCHITECT DRAWINGS  WILL BE SET UP AFTER MASS ON SUNDAYS - Please stop by and take a look at what our new home will look like!
 



--THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 6TH ANNUAL WALK FOR LIFE on Saturday. St. John Vianney was well represented at this ecumenical activity. Special thanks to coordinator, Mike Luchi - well done, Mike! 

-- The beloved  SAINT MICHAEL PRAYER becomes a regular prayer at Mass at St. John Vianney Church
 
“Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio; contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur: tuque, Princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo, divina virtute, in infernum detrude. Amen”.
[Saint Michael Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen]. 
Bishop Lopes has asked all churches in the Ordinariate, and Bishop Olson has asked all churches in his Diocese of Fort Worth, to begin including the St. Michael Prayer at all celebrations. The St. Michael Prayer  will be included at the end of all Masses (following the Last Gospel) at St. John Vianney Church, beginning thi Sunday. Holy Cards with this prayer are available in the "Book Nook" (along with several other new items!) 


--NEW ORDINARIATE STUDY MISSAL NOW AVAILABLE
 Many of our people from an Anglican background remember the hand sized editions of the "People's Anglican Missal" and the "Book of Common Prayer" 
Those parishioners who were raised Catholic might recall the hand sized "St. Joseph's Sunday Missal" and the "St. Joseph's Daily Missal"
 
Now, by permission of the Holy See, our own Ordinariate "Divine Worship: The Missal" has now been published in a hand held sized "study edition"
 
Information on how to order one from the Catholic Truth Society is provided below. These Study Missals  have been printed in a limited edition, so please order one soon to ensure your copy. (Please click on the link below)
 
  http://www.ctsbooks.org/search?searchTerm=Divine%20Worship%20
 
  PICS FROM HOLY WEEK 2018
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COFFEE TIME AT SJV after Mass 
We are looking for some additional families to undertake this very important ministry of hospitality on Sunday mornings (Some wags have even called "Coffee Hour" the 8th Sacrament!)  The more families who volunteer, the fewer Sundays each family must shoulder -- if you and your family can help, please see COFFEE HOUR COORDINATOR, EARL LUTZ after Mass. 
 

THE SACRED HEART
After reading the article about the Sacred Heart in June issues of the SJV Weekly Email, several of our parishioners have decided to consecrate their families in a special way by enthroning  the Sacred Heart of Jesus in their homes.  If you would like to consecrate  your home to the Sacred Heart, and want to plan an enthronement celebration, please see Father Stainbrook. (Photos are from the Enthronement Ceremony of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the LoPalo's home last Sunday) 
 
 

NEW PICS ON OUR PHOTO PAGE!!  CLICK HERE!