SAINT JOHN VIANNEY NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Catholic Church

In the Peace of 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

______________________________

PARISH CLERGY

Rev. R. Troy Gately Pastor

Rev. Charles J. Talar

In Residence

Deacons

Dale Steffes

Al Vacek

Fred Kossegi

Randy Graham

Louis Provenzano

______________________________

PASTORAL STAFF

Adult Forma"on

Yvonne Gill

Youth Forma"on Daniel Marcantel

Music Ministry

Michael Madrid

Pastoral Care/

Spiritual Life

Louis Provenzano

Parish Life/

Ac"vity Center

Richard Fairly

Social Service

Ministries

Deborah Montez

Business Office

C.J. Pete Prados

In the Peace of Christ

Dear Friends in Christ:

It is Advent! So here is my annual reminder to slow down and prepare your hearts for Jesus. The way to have a beautiful Christmas is to have a holy Advent. Like Lent, Advent is a penitential season. We are to prepare for the coming of Jesus at the end of time and secondarily, prepare for the celebration of Christmas by first calling to mind and repenting of our sins. Hence the purple vestments. Advent is also a season of joy but a joy that comes from growing holier and closer to the Lord. It is a season of preparation and renewal of our hearts. During this season we are to actively pray more and prepare ourselves not just for the coming of Christmas but for the coming of Jesus. Take a little time to read the readings for daily Mass (they are listed in the bulletin each week). If you can come to daily Mass treat yourself to this wonderful gift. Jesus wants to come and give you the gift of Himself in His Holy Word and in the Sacrament of His Body and Blood. If you cannot come to Mass come to Adoration or Liturgy of the Hours. Eucharistic Adoration is 24/7 in the Adoration Chapel and the Liturgy of the Hours are at 6:30 a.m. and p.m. Let God give you something to handle the extra stress of this time of year.

As you go through your gift list, make a prayer list too. Pray for everyone on your gift list and give them the gift of your prayer for these next four weeks of Advent. Pray for their specific needs. As you write your Christmas cards say a little prayer for each person you are sending a card to. And when you send out cards, make them holy cards. I strongly encourage you to send out religious cards that have a supernatural message not merely winter landscapes, snowmen or pictures of candy canes. This is our holy season so use this as an opportunity to spread the beautiful message of Christ. Remember to invite people to come to Christmas Mass but also remember to bring them to Advent Mass too. Share the story of our salvation with children. Do not assume that they know what Christmas is about. In many schools and in many homes, Christmas is just a holiday; it is about toys, food, festivities and football. Sadly, for too many, no mention is made of what is behind the season or the day. If you have non-Christian friends and family, do not be embarrassed to tell them the story of Jesus’ birth. You may be surprised at how many will welcome the true message of Christmas as opposed to the confused hype of the season that distorts the beautiful story of the nativity of Jesus. I have heard non-Christians and even some ill-formed Christians retell incredible narratives that include Jesus, the three wise men, Rudolf the red nose reindeer and Santa, all mixed together. Sad, but true. Don’t assume that everyone knows what Christmas is about, share the gospel!

Lastly, remember to come to Confession. Jesus was born and came into the world to conquer sin and death not to give us a holiday. Come to Confession and let Jesus forgive you and give you His divine grace and mercy. For this too, be prepared. Lines are long and priests are few, so patience, understanding and sacrifice are needed. Prepare for Confession by making a good examination of conscience. Review the Ten Commandments and the Precepts of the Church. Come early and pray for more priests and pray for those in line with you. Pray for more converts and pray for those away from the Church. Pray that many will come home to the Church this Advent and Christmas and receive the wonderful gift of a renewed faith! Pray that they may have the lasting joy of Jesus in their lives rather than the fleeting joy of something under the tree.

In Pace Christi,

First Sunday of advent

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 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

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OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Mass Intentions

Monday, December 01, 2014

9:00 a.m. † Edward Mohr

Tuesday, December 02, 2014

9:00 a.m. † Dorine Ma6son

7:00 p.m. † Orlando Yanez

Wednesday, December 03, 2014

9:00 a.m. † Ruth Hryszko

Thursday, December 04, 2014

9:00 a.m. † Gail Gaudet

7:00 p.m. † Oscar Casas

Friday, December 05, 2014

9:00 a.m. † Ines Delia Acurero

Saturday, December 06, 2014

5:30 p.m. Josephine Bigando

Sunday, December 07, 2014

8:00 a.m. † Margaret Kuhn

9:30 a.m. Missa Pro Populo

11:00 a.m. Maria del Socorro

12:30 p.m. Cathy Higbee

2:00 p.m. † Rosa Camaracacho

5:30 p.m. † Mary Lou O’Brien

7:30 p.m. † Cecilia M. de Rivera

Other Remembrances

S. Bockholt, Ursuline H. Smith,

Will and Jean Chapman, Courtney McLain,

Ann and John Kanapa

Melissa McCracken and Samuel Phillips

Vanessa Terrill and Daniel Creacy

ChrisCana Obi and Obiajulu Isebor

Alejandro Tapia and Maria Urbaez

A?@ ABC TDE SBFGG BCHEIC O?C

Let us Rejoice and Pray for these

soon-to-be married couples:

Weekly Readings

Liturgy of the Hours sung evening prayer

Sunday

December 7

Vespers for All Souls Sunday

beginning

@ 5pm

in the Chapel

for more information

dsanmiguel@stjohnvianney.org

281-752-2465

Monday Is 2:1-5; Ps 122; Mt 8:5-11

Tuesday Is 11:1-10; Ps 72; Lk 10:21-24

Wednesday Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23; Mt 15:29-37

Thursday Is 26:1-6; Ps 118; Mt 7:21, 24-27

Friday Is 29:17-24; Ps 27; Mt 9:27-31

Saturday Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147;

Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8

Sunday Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8

Please consider an end of year financial giK to our

parish. These tax deducCble giKs of cash or

appreciated stock can greatly aid and further the work

of St. John Vianney Parish. GiKs can be designated for

a parCcular ministry, to one of our endowment funds

or to our general operaCng fund. Memorial giKs are

also possible. When reviewing or making your will

and estate plans please consider a remembrance

to our parish.

For further details or more informaCon please contact

our parish finance office.

Year-End Gift to St. John Vianney

What is Advent?

The word "Advent" comes from the LaCn Adventus,

which means "coming." It is a Cme for quiet reflecCon,

prayer and conversion in anCcipaCon of the coming of

Christ from two different perspecCves. The readings

and the liturgies during Advent prepare us for the birth

of Jesus, but they also prepare us for the Second

Coming of Jesus at the end of the world. The season

offers us the opportunity to share in the ancient

longing for the coming of the Messiah, and to be alert

as we await his Second Coming. Advent begins four

Sundays before Christmas. It ends at sundown on

Christmas Eve. Since Christmas falls on different days

of the week, Advent can range in duraCon from 22

days when Christmas falls on a Monday to 28 days

when Christmas falls on a Sunday. Advent marks the

beginning of the Church year. Unlike the secular year,

which marks the passage of Cme, the liturgical year

celebrates the sacred mysteries of the birth, life, death

and resurrecCon of Jesus. The year begins during

Advent in anCcipaCon of the coming of Jesus with

reflecCons on the Hebrew prophecies and the ancient

longing for the coming of the Messiah.

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Catholic Church

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Congratulations to the adults who celebrated the Rite of Acceptance/Welcoming last Sunday. The rite marked their initial consecration by the Church. Assembling publicly for the first time, these

women and men, either unbaptized or baptized in another Christian tradition, declared their intention to prayerfully discern becoming members of the Catholic Church. Please pray for them, their sponsors, godparents and the RCIA team as they now begin the Catechumenate phase of the

Initiation process.

A D U L T F O R M A T I O NA D U L T F O R M A T I O NA D U L T F O R M A T I O NA D U L T F O R M A T I O N

Come Back To Communion!Come Back To Communion!Come Back To Communion!Come Back To Communion!

Married but not in the Catholic Church?

Convalida"ons (commonly referred to as,

“blessed”) are a rela"vely simple process.

Are you previously married and want to

inquire about filing a Pe""on for Declara"on of Nullity?

For informa"on on annulments and convalida"ons contact

Yvonne Gill in the Adult Forma"on office

281/584-2022 or ygill@stjohnvianney.org

Don’t put it off any longer!!Don’t put it off any longer!!Don’t put it off any longer!!Don’t put it off any longer!!

To subscribe to the Adult Formation blog go to: http://sjvdevelopingnews.wordpress.com.

Dec. 4: “The Song That I Am”

Ever wonder what inspires a songwriter? A person, past or present; an event; a dream? What comes

first—lyrics or the melody? Local Christian singer/songwriter, Jacque Darragh selects and sings a few of her compositions and how and why she was

inspired to write them.

Presented by: Jacque Darragh, singer/songwriter, who has written and produced five CDs. She is a certified Spiritual Director and has served as a pastoral musician and retreat director for over twenty-five

years. Jacque works as office Manager for Psychological Services at the University of Houston, Clear

Lake where she is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Family Therapy.

First Thursday

Breakfasts present

THE MAIN

COURSE Presentations

and Discussions to

Feed the Mind

and the Soul!

St. Jude Hall

Breakfast begins

immediately

following the 9am Mass.

The presentaCons begin at

a 10:15am unCl 11:00am

New Parishioner Night: Sunday, January 11, 6:30pm

The Great Adventure’s, Revela"on: The Kingdom Yet

To Come; Tuesday mornings, beginning Jan. 13

The Great Courses: The Apostolic Fathers, Monday

evenings beginning Jan. 12

Sing of Salva"on Series presents: A Scriptural NarraCve

of Genesis 37 with selected, live musical expressions from

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat; Monday

evening, Feb. 9.

Lenten Mission with Fr. Mitch Pacwa; March 14-19

SAVE THE DATE!!!

First Sunday of advent

SJV Westside Senior Singles

Annual Christmas Dinner Party

This Friday, December 5 6:30 pm

Activity Center Adult Lounge

Catered Dinner served with Wine and Soft Drinks

Entertainment by the Horizon Band

Reservations are needed; contact

Noel Rando at 281.493.4425 or noelrando@sbcglobal.net

Holiday Fun for Ladies!

SJV Women’s Club

invites all Ladies

to their

Holiday Interna�onal

Pot - Luck &

Advent - Christmas

Music Program

THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 9:45 A.M.

ACTIVITY CENTER

Bring your favorite holiday dish to share!

For more informaCon Jeanne-freeman@a6.net or

Pat Maloy psmaloy@yahoo.com

ADVENT BREAKFAST with St. Nicholas

Sunday, December 14

AVer All Morning Masses

Free All You Can Eat Pancakes

Kid’s Cra*s & a visit from St. Nicholas

following the 9:30 & 11:00 am masses

Sponsored by Parish Life & St. Anne’s Society

A NEW MINISTRY AT SJV!!

Martha’s Ministry

Our mission is to serve our parish

families by offering recep/ons and hospitality

following funeral services.

If you are interested in learning more or would

like to join this ministry, contact Richard in the

Parish Life Office; 281.497.1555

or rfairly@stjohnvianney.org

P A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F E

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Catholic Church

Ministry to the SickMinistry to the SickMinistry to the SickMinistry to the Sick

Do you know someone that is ill, homebound, in the hospital, or in an assisted living center in need of

pastoral care?

For those in need of prayer, Holy Communion, and a pastoral visit,

please contact the Parish Office at 281.497.1500Parish Office at 281.497.1500Parish Office at 281.497.1500Parish Office at 281.497.1500

Interested in visiting those in need of prayer in care centers, hospitals and

homebound? Call to volunteer: 281.752.2470281.752.2470281.752.2470281.752.2470

LITURGY OF THE HOURS

Come and join with us in scriptures, psalms,

canticles, and hymns in the ancient tradition of our

church. Help us pray for the world in which Christ

suffered and died.

MondayMondayMondayMonday----FridayFridayFridayFriday Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Morning Prayer (Lauds): 6:30am

Evening Prayer Evening Prayer Evening Prayer Evening Prayer (Vespers): 6:30pm

in the Adoration Chapel

Strake Jesuit Open House - December 4 at 7pm

Based on over 450 years of Jesuit tradiCon, Strake

Jesuit forms young men into intellectual,

compassionate, spiritual and responsible Men for

Others. Take a guided tour of the school, meet

members of the faculty, and learn more about the

many academic, extracurricular, and spiritual acCviCes

available to Strake Jesuit students.

There is sCll an opportunity for students and families to learn more

about St. John XXII College Preparatory! Individual family tours

(Tuesday - Friday from 9am to 12pm) and Student shadow days

(Fridays only from 7:45am to 12:00pm) may be scheduled with the

Admissions office. Please contact Lynsey Hepburn (Admissions Dir.) or

Lauren Cowan (Admission. Asst.) via email at

admissions@sj23lions.org or by phone at (281) 693-1000 in order to

learn more about why “it’s a great day to be a lion!”

The St. John Vianney

Youth Formation and Music Department

presents:

A Nativity Play

presented by: St. John Vianney

Children’s Choir and CCE Music

Saturday, December 6, 2014 7PM

(The story of the Birth of Jesus Christ told through Readings and Carols)

P A S T O R A L C A R E A N D S PP A S T O R A L C A R E A N D S PP A S T O R A L C A R E A N D S PP A S T O R A L C A R E A N D S P I R I T U A L L I F EI R I T U A L L I F EI R I T U A L L I F EI R I T U A L L I F E

M U S I C M I N I S T RYM U S I C M I N I S T RYM U S I C M I N I S T RYM U S I C M I N I S T RY

Catholic Schools

First Sunday of advent

Bible Story Time Bible stories, craKs, prayers and fun for

children 5 years old and younger.

Join us Wednesday, December 3.

Need some extra time to finish up the Need some extra time to finish up the Need some extra time to finish up the Need some extra time to finish up the holiday planning? holiday planning? holiday planning? holiday planning?

We will have childcare available from 9am-1pm for children ages 1-10years old.

The fee is $20 for the first child, $5 for each additional child.

Registration forms are available in the Nursery, the Youth Formation Office, and on the parish website.

Space is limited. The deadline to register is December 5.

Wednesday, December 10

Confirma"on Please keep our ConfirmaCon

students who are on retreat this

coming weekend,

Dec 5-7, in your prayers.

The Youth Forma"on Office will be closed

Sunday, Nov. 30.

Y O U T H F O R M A T I O NY O U T H F O R M A T I O NY O U T H F O R M A T I O NY O U T H F O R M A T I O N

No CCE Classes Due to the Thanksgiving Holidays,

Sunday, Nov. 30, and Monday, Dec.1.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

11:00am Mass

Volunteers are still needed to help with Children’s Liturgy of the Word

at the 11am Mass. This is a once-a-month commitment.

Subs are also needed. Contact Gabbi Browne for more information 281-497-6665 or gbrowne@stjohnvianney.org

Celebrity’s Alaska 2015

What an amazing Christmas present!

Details on SJV website

Trip & Pilgrimages

Bookings need to be through Woodlake Travel For current rates, availability and/or to book this cruise, contact:

Sandra Ortiz (713) 840-8500 email sortiz@woodlaketravel.com Our next Parent’s Night Out is scheduled for FRIDAY, December 12

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, December 9

Parent’s Night Out

Save The Date!

A Pilgrimage to

the Holy Land Oct. 13—23, 2015

Details coming soon Please email Carolyn Greene at

cgreene@stjohnvianney.org to be placed on

mailing list

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Catholic Church

Respect Life MeetingRespect Life MeetingRespect Life MeetingRespect Life Meeting

Thursday, Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m.

Social Services Conference Room

For more informa�on:

contact Diane at

dianecdavis@comcast.net

THE GATHERING PLACETHE GATHERING PLACETHE GATHERING PLACETHE GATHERING PLACE

Friday, December 12, 10:00Friday, December 12, 10:00Friday, December 12, 10:00Friday, December 12, 10:00----1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Activity CenterActivity CenterActivity CenterActivity Center

For individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.

To register your loved one to attend The Gathering Place,

please contact Tom at 713-682-5995

We are also in need of volunteers who can assist our guests, help out with activities, etc. If you’d like to volunteer, please con-

tact Glorivel at 281-497-4434 or grivas@stjohnvianney.org.

FOOD DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND!

December 6-7th

We are in need of the following items:

Food for Christmas Dinner (turkeys, ham, stuffing mix, bread,

baking ingredients, etc.) & Paper Sacks

*Please check expira"on dates—we cannot distribute

expired food or food that has been opened.

Helping Families in Need This Christmas

Please don’t forget to support our social service ministries

during the holidays this year. We parCcularly need:

♦ ¨ Food (for example, special food for Christmas dinner

such as turkeys and hams!)

♦ ¨ GiK cards (small denominaCons of $15-20, please)

♦ ¨ Winter clothing (parCcularly jackets and coats)

♦ ¨ Wrapped & Labeled Christmas GiKs (especially for

teens)

You can drop these off any Cme from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.

weekdays in the Social Service Ministry office.

Cards will also be on sale aKer all morning masses in the

AcCvity Center during Coffee & Donuts on December 7th.

Cards are $5 for a package of 8 cards. All proceeds benefit

St. John Vianney’s Gabriel Project. Christmas cards are

available at the Social Services Ministry office located at

the back of the church grounds.

The Gabriel Project provides support services for ex-

pectant and new mothers. For more informaCon, call us

at 281-497-4434.

On Sale Now!On Sale Now!On Sale Now!On Sale Now!

Share your blessings with a family in need! During the Share your blessings with a family in need! During the Share your blessings with a family in need! During the Share your blessings with a family in need! During the Presentation of Gifts, parishioners will be invited to bring Presentation of Gifts, parishioners will be invited to bring Presentation of Gifts, parishioners will be invited to bring Presentation of Gifts, parishioners will be invited to bring

up their gifts and set them in the sanctuary. Your up their gifts and set them in the sanctuary. Your up their gifts and set them in the sanctuary. Your up their gifts and set them in the sanctuary. Your generosity will ensure that children throughout the generosity will ensure that children throughout the generosity will ensure that children throughout the generosity will ensure that children throughout the

archdiocese will experience God’s love poured out for all!archdiocese will experience God’s love poured out for all!archdiocese will experience God’s love poured out for all!archdiocese will experience God’s love poured out for all!

Please label each wrapped gift with the age and gender of Please label each wrapped gift with the age and gender of Please label each wrapped gift with the age and gender of Please label each wrapped gift with the age and gender of the child for which it is appropriate. the child for which it is appropriate. the child for which it is appropriate. the child for which it is appropriate.

Please don’t forget that we need gifts for teens, too! Please don’t forget that we need gifts for teens, too! Please don’t forget that we need gifts for teens, too! Please don’t forget that we need gifts for teens, too!

Gift Giving WeekendGift Giving WeekendGift Giving WeekendGift Giving Weekend Saturday 12/13 and Sunday 12/14Saturday 12/13 and Sunday 12/14Saturday 12/13 and Sunday 12/14Saturday 12/13 and Sunday 12/14

P A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F EP A R I S H L I F E

First Sunday of advent

MMMM I SAI SAI SAI SA GGGGUADALUPANAUADALUPANAUADALUPANAUADALUPANA Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionFeast of the Immaculate Conception

Holy Day Of ObligationHoly Day Of ObligationHoly Day Of ObligationHoly Day Of Obligation

12/8/14

7:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

12:10 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m. (Spanish)

MISA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE

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MASS OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PATRONESS OF THE AMERICAS

NOVENA WEDNESDAY 12/3 THRU THURSDAY, 12/11 AT 7:45 P.M. (PLEASE NOTE: 12/7 FOLLOWING THE 2 PM MASS)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

4:30 a.m. - Matachines

5:00 a.m. - Mariachis

6 a.m. Breakfast - St. Jude Hall

7 P.M. - MASS

8:00 p.m. - Reception - St. Jude Hall

M ary gave to the world the Life that renews all things, and

she was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a

role. It is no wonder, then, that the usage prevailed among

the holy Fathers whereby they called the mother of God entirely holy

and free from all stain of sin, fashioned by the Holy Spirit into a kind

of new substance and new creature. Adorned from the first instant of

her conception with the splendors of an entirely unique holiness, the

Virgin of Nazareth is, on God’s command, greeted by an angel mes-

senger as ‘full of grace’ (cf. Luke 1:28). To the heavenly messenger she

replies: ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me according

to thy word’ (Luke 1:38)” (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, 56).

Young Adult

CelebraCon

AdventAdventAdventAdvent

Thursday, December 11th

6:30-8:30pm

St Jude Hall

Potluck Style: We are providing the Ham,

please bring your favorite side or dessert.

Don’t forget a gi for the white elephant exchange

(under $10)

Gift Gift Gift Gift Giving Giving Giving Giving

WeekendWeekendWeekendWeekend

Space is limited,

so register today by emailing

tcooper@stjohnvianney.org

What does it mean to love like God loves? Why does it take three to get married? What is the church’s teaching on sex?

Mondays 7-9pm

January 12th-May 11th

St. John Vianney Audio Visual Room

Fee $40

Includes an intimate night of Q&A with

internationally renowned speaker,

Christopher West

Y O U N G A D U L T SY O U N G A D U L T SY O U N G A D U L T SY O U N G A D U L T S