St. JOHN VIANNEY

--St. John Vianney is pleased to share that Christopher Michael Ignatius (Confirmation name) Woodall was confirmed into the One, Holy, Roman, Catholic and Apostolic Church last Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AD (The Feast of the Epiphany, Observed) 
 
The Rev'd Father Matthew Whitehead, a Priest of the Ordinariate and Chaplain at Fort Bliss in El Paso, who is also a longtime friend of the Woodall family, was present on Sunday as one of Chris' Sponsors, (the other Sponsor being Richard McHenry, now a parishioner at St, John Vianney and formerly the much loved longtime Rector of Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Cleburne TX). Father Whitehead also gave the homily.
 
We are including some pictures of the happy event. (Photo Credit: Earl Lutz)
 
Welcome aboard the Barque of Peter, Chris: and to to your new Church home: St. John Vianney Catholic Church! 

 
 
--As is our Custom, CHALK WAS BLESSED LAST SUNDAY FOR HOME BLESSINGS AT EPIPHANY 
It has been a venerable tradition in the Catholic Church to hand out blessed
chalk at the Masses for Epiphany, and then use the blessed chalk as part of blessing one’s
home in the New Year.
 
The home blessing can be done as follows:
Use the blessed chalk to write: 20+C+M+B+XX (20 this year) above the doorways:
20 XX for the year; (2020)
C, M, B for the 3 Magi – Casper, Melchior, and Balthasar– and then say:  "Christus Mansionem Benedicat", which is Latin for “May Christ Bless this House.”
 
After you finish, pray the following prayer:
 
Lord God of heaven and earth, you
revealed your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star.
Bless this house and all who inhabit it.
Fill us with the light of Christ, that our concern for others may reflect your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Father Stainbrook blessed chalk at the Epiphany Mass last Sunday, January 5th (Feast of the Epiphany, Observed) If you were not able to be present, pieces of Blessed Chalk will be available this Sunday in the church (January 12th)


--A NEW DECADE MEANS THAT IT'S TIME FOR A NEW PHOTO DIRECTORY AT ST. JOHN VIANNEY CHURCH
 
Talented Parishioner, Earl Lutz has agreed to be the Photographer for a new 2020 Directory. Test Photos were taken on Sunday, January 5th, and family photos will be taken THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 12th. 
Additional times for photographs will be added as needed.
Father Stainbrook, Dick McHenry and several parishioners had their photos taken at the "Test Session" January 5th. 
 
It's now time for everyone else to have theirs taken this Sunday. JANUARY 12th AFTER MASS 
 
A parish directory is only as effective as the participation of the parishioners. PLEASE make every effort to have your picture taken for the new Directory. 
 
Also PLEASE check the parishioner lists when having your picture made to make sure that St. John Vianney has your current address and contact information, as well as birthdays and anniversary dates. 

 --Its time for another CONFIRMATION CLASS at St. John Vianney!
Confirmations this year will be celebrated on PENTECOST SUNDAY, May 31st, at the CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM in Houston. (In order to allow everyone to participate in the 10th Anniversary Jublilee Indulgence granted by the Holy Father on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the establishment of the Ordinariate, the Bishop has  designated several "Regional Weekends" for ALL our congregations to be present at our Mother Church. The weekend of Pentecost has been chosen for the churches in Texas) 
 
Please see Father Stainbrook if you would like to be confirmed into the Catholic Church via the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter.
There will be two classes - one on Wednesday nights for Adults, and one on Sunday Mornings for younger people.

--More Pledges were received last Sunday at the Feast of the Epiphany, and we offer our thanks to those who have pledged their support, but we are not yet where we need to be for our budget for next year.  
If you have not yet made a pledge for next year, please do so as soon as possible.
St. John Vianney is offering TWO pledge Cards for 2020   One for the Church's regular Operating Account (to pay salaries and bills, make purchases, etc) and a Pledge Card for our Building Fund. 
 
Neil and Vivian will also have boxes of OFFERING ENVELOPES available for any who would like to use them (they will be available for the next two weeks). 
It would be extremely helpful if everyone could write two separate checks for their pledges -- one for the Regular Pledge and one for the Building Fund Pledge. This will help our VOLUNTEER treasurers complete their paperwork much more quickly. 
Someone asked last week if one has to be a parishioner in order to pledge. The answer is "No" - ANYONE  parishioners, former parishioners, visitors, and those who are unable to visit us - can make a pledge towards the work and ministry of our congregation, either to the Operating Budget or the Building Fund. 
We have a special category of supporters called "THE FRIENDS OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY" who are unable to be present with us on Sunday for mass, but who WOULD like to support (or continue to support, if they were parishioners at one time) our Church. 
 
Friends of St. John Vianney receive the SAME tax benefits from the contributions as our parishioner pledgers do. The "Friends"  are also entitled to receive envelopes (like the parishioners do) if they desire. 
 
If anyone on our mailing list would like to become a "FRIEND OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY" by contributing regularly to our church, please contact Parish Council President, Dale Williams. 
 
St. John Vianney needs all the "Friends" we can get! 
The congregation of St. John Vianney, The larger Ordinariate and Bishop, Father Stainbrook, and your Parish Leadership thank all of you for your support!




 --St. John Vianney TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY is studying  THE GOSPEL OF LUKE  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 has resumed. Join us at the Cleburne Library on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month  at 6 pm as we study Bishop Fulton Sheen's "Life of Christ"
 
 
 
--I am deeply moved by the generosity shown to me by our parishioners who presented me with such a munificent Christmas gift last Sunday (The Feast of the Holy Family), and I was equally moved at the very complimentary words said by Parish Council President, Dale Williams,at that time. 
St. John Vianney is a very special and loving community - indeed, more than a community - we're a family -  and I am blessed and honored to be your priest. 
May the Spirit of Christmas remain with all of us,not just during the 12 days of Christmas, but throughout the entire year. 
I look forward to accomplishing great things with you for St. John Vianney Church this year of Our Lord 2020 - the previous "roaring twenties" of the last century will have nothing on us!  
Thank you very much for all you do for,and are to,me,your most fortunate Pastor.
 
Faithfully,and affectionately,
 
Fr. Christopher C. Stainbrook 


 
--The 2020 SJV Calendars are here! They are available in the Book Nook after Mass.  Also at the Nook, (in addition to new books), are some lovely Catholic gift items as well as our 2020 Commemorative Coffee mugs and Christmas Tree ornaments. Stop and shop for you last minute Christmas gifts this Sunday after Mass! 
 
--Many Thanks to all who worked so hard on last Sunday's 2019 Annual Bake Sale and Bazaar! The 2019 Bazaar raised $2400 due to both those who baked and crafted, and those who purchased their wares! Special "THANK YOU" goes to Laura Kastner, who Coordinated this fun/fundraiser again this year. It's not too early to begin thinking about the 2020 Bazaar. We will need a 2020 Bazaar Coordinator -- if interested, please see Father Stainbrook.
 
Congratulations to Kathy McVicker who won the raffle for the lovely Christmas Village display
 
The Bake Sale table was, as always, a very popular spot!
 
A large crowd enjoys the Bazaar! 
 
--END OF YEAR GIVING TO OUR CHURCH
December is the month when many people like to donate to churches and charities (both because of the joy of giving at Christmas, and also for the IRS tax advantage) 
The Advanced Giving Department of the Diocese of Fort Worth has sent out this reminder: Individuals aged 70½ years or older, can give up to $100,000 from their IRA directly to  without having to pay income taxes on the money. 
Indeed, any gift to our Church is tax deductible. Perhaps a gift to our Building Fund might be on your list this year? 
St. John Vianney thanks all of our parishioners and "Friends of St. John Vianney" for their support! 
(The "Friends of St. John Vianney" are people who are unable to be present at Sunday mass, but who want to support our Ordinariate parish)  
 
The Bishop's Appeal is still accepting 2019 donations as well:
 
Until the clock strikes midnight on 12/31
The 2019 Bishop's Appeal  campaign does not close until Dec. 31, 2019. Supporters have until midnight on Dec. 31 to pay their pledges or make a gift to this year’s campaign. Any checks or credit card payments dated by Dec. 31, 2019 and received at the Ordinariate Chancery by Jan. 17, 2020 will be counted towards a Parish/Community's 2019 BA goal.  For more information, please see www.ordinariate.net 
 
--St. John Vianney TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY has begun a NEW study with THE GOSPEL OF LUKE  on TUESDAY MORNINGS at 10 a.m. at the home of PAUL and NANCY PASALUGO, 715 Stone Lake Drive, Cleburne TX 76033 - NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 24th and 31st!
 
The Bible Study class enjoys a Pre Christmas Break lunch at Bararra's Restaurant on Tuesday, December 17th 

The St. John Vianney MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB has resumed. Join us at the Cleburne Library on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month  at 6 pm as we study Bishop Fulton Sheen's "Life of Christ"



--St. John Vianney Church needs YOU to Volunteer!
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR USHER VOLUNTEERS HAVE DWINDLED: 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!" Many people have expressed admiration for the choir's willingness to sing anthems and new music settings - but our choir can acxhieve even more with YOUR assistance! 
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.
 
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS ARE ALSO NEEDED - It is important that the same few families are not burdened with providing coffee and snacks after Sunday Mass -- the more families who sign up for Hospitality after Church, the fewer the occasions each particular family will need to serve.
 
PLEASE - LET'S ALL DO OUR PART TO VOLUNTEER FOR OUR CHURCH! 

 
--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 couuld 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!
 
 

--The St. John Vianney MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB has resumed. Join us at the Cleburne Library on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month  at 6 pm as we study Bishop Fulton Sheen's "Life of Christ"



 
 --WALK FOR LIFE--Many Thanks to all who participated in the 2019 Cleburne Pregnancy Center Walk for Life on Saturday. Special Thanks to Meagan Klein for serving as our St. John Vianney Coordinator and to the Knights of Columbus who provided water to thirsty walkers!

 

 
--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 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) 
 
 

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