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OCTOBER 13, 2019
Archdiocese of Galveston — Houston
625 Nottingham Oaks Trail Houston, TX 77079
Tel.: 281-497-1500 Fax: 281-584-2024 www.stjohnvianney.org
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PARISH CLERGY
Rev. R. Troy Gately Pastor
Rev. Richard Hinkley Parochial Vicar
Rev. Charles J. Talar In Residence
Deacons Fred Kossegi Dale Steffes Greg Stokes
Al Vacek Jeff Willard
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PASTORAL STAFF
Adult Formation Yvonne Gill
Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life
Jeff Willard
Music Ministry Michael Madrid
Parish Life/ Activity Center
Richard Fairly
Social Service Ministries
Deborah Alvarenga
Youth Formation Carolina Sayago
Business Office C.J. Pete Prados
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St. John Paul II Catholic School
1400 Parkway Plaza Dr. Houston, TX 77077
281.496.1500 Pre K-8th Grade
Living Faith Changing Lives Making a Difference
In Pace Christi,
Dear Friends in Christ,
This Sunday we host our annual Parish Bazaar. The history of bazaars, festivals, feasts, fiestas etc., is actually quite interesting. While many may consider these types of celebrations as merely fundraisers, the actual history is quite different. The idea of a festival extends back to harvest festivals and they actually predate Christianity. These celebrations were practiced in many ancient religions and cultures. The celebrations in Judaism were eventually absorbed and appropriated by the Church. We see the antecedents of our Christian feasts in the various harvest feasts that evolved into religious feasts celebrated in Judaism. There are three major feasts celebrated in the Jewish calendar: Pesach – the Feast of Passover in early Spring; Shavuot – The Feast of Pentecost in late Spring or early summer and Sukkot – the Feast of Tabernacles (Booths) in the Fall marking the end of the agricultural year. The Gospels attest that Jesus observed and celebrated each of these feasts. These celebrations were marked with festive meals, gatherings, pilgrimages and prayers. Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot continue to be celebrated in Judaism to this very day. We continue the religious aspects of Passover and Pentecost in our Catholic liturgical calendar with Easter (Passover) and Pentecost. Most Catholics are familiar with the terms Paschal Feast, Paschal Lamb, Paschal Candle, Paschal season, etc. The word Pascha (Easter) in Greek and Latin (Pascua in Spanish) is derived from the Hebrew word, Pesach (Passover). The Feast of The Transfiguration of the Lord is associated with the Feast of the Tabernacles (Sukkot) because the disciples wanted to build three booths/tents (tabernacles) for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. This year, Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, begins today, October 13, at sunset and lasts until next Sunday, October 20, at nightfall.
For much of the Church’s history Ember Days were celebrated with fasting and prayers to mark each of the four seasons. These days were associated with the harvesting of various crops and aimed to help teach people that all good things come from God. The Fall Ember Days were associated with Michaelmas (Michael’s Mass), the Feast of St. Michael and the Archangels (Michael, Gabriel, Raphael), on September 29. On this day prayers of thanksgiving were offered and a fatted goose would be cooked and a celebratory Harvest Feast held. This was also a time for the unleavened hosts to be baked that would be used for communion at Mass. It was also a homecoming for many who may have moved away. We can see some of these aspects in our national celebration of Thanksgiving.
Our Parish Bazaar has as its primary purpose the bringing together of our parish community. We gather to work, play, and celebrate together as one great and wonderful family. We have fun and lots of food and hopefully, a day of enjoyment with each other. But the first thing we do is gather together and pray at Holy Mass. That is our great thanksgiving to the Lord. As we gather for food, fellowship, and fun, we are also grateful for all the blessings we enjoy as a parish family, as individual families and as individuals. As an act of thanksgiving 100% of the net proceeds from the Bazaar are given away! We do not pay the light bill or salaries or anything else here in the parish with the monies we raise. These funds are designated for our charities. We make grants to the many charitable works that our parish supports. These include feeding the hungry, providing housing for the poor, helping care for the sick, educating children, helping released prisoners re-enter society, assisting victims of crime and violence, protecting the unborn and spreading the Gospel. St. John Vianney parish collaborates with and financially supports more than 30 different organizations each year through our charitable grants. This is in addition to all of the wonderful work done every day by our own Social Services Ministries.
Have great day! Eat a hot dog, a barbecue sandwich or a pupusa; have some ice cream, play a game of bingo, eat something fried, buy a raffle ticket, watch the kids on the carnival rides, listen to some music, get your face painted, catch up with some old friends and make some new ones!
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And the Two Shall Become One Let us Rejoice and Pray for these
soon-to-be married couples:
Ashley Towne and Bryan Villalon Cecilia Cerana and Daniel O’Brien, Sophia Curiel and Julio Martinez
Michelle Zavala and Tyler Kurkiewicz Alejandra Castillo and Luis Gimenez
Lan Bui and Anthony Trang
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. & 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 & Rosary after 9:00 a.m.
daily Mass
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CONFESSIONS Saturday
10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. __________________________________________________________
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, October 14, 2019 9:00 a.m. † Clifford Joseph Parker
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 9:00 a.m. † Mary Ehler
7:00 p.m. † Bill Bissonnet
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 9:00 a.m. † Mr/Mrs. William Crochet, Sr.
Thursday October 17, 2019 9:00 a.m. † Barry LeBouef 7:00 p.m. David J. Crowe
Friday, October 18, 2019
9:00 a.m. L/D members of Cadena and
Camero Families
Saturday, October 19, 2019 5:30 p.m. † Marvin Zibilske
Sunday, October 20, 2019 8:00 a.m. † Paddy McCloskey 9:30 a.m. Missa Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. † Dr. and Mrs. Robert McConn 12:30 p.m. Dale and Sandy Steffes 2:00 p.m. † Ana Maria Ferra 5:30 p.m. Christina Chang 7:00 p.m. Babies Kiernan
Other Remembrances S. Bockholt, †Ursuline Smith
Mass Readings
Monday Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1bcde, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Lk 11:37-41
Wednesday Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46
Thursday Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab; Lk 11:47-54
Friday 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9
Saturday Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12
Sunday Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 2 Tm 3:14—4:2; Lk 18:1-8
New Parishioners Welcome to our St. John Vianney Family
Eva Whitetree, Richard and Zurey Feo, James and Valerie McVicker, Marian Williams-Marriott, David and Amanda Damrell, David and Jennifer Polak, Ricardo Belloso and Gabriela Portillo,
Emmanuel Rioufol and Karely Peralta-Rioufol
Flowers for our Lord
In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winchester
Donated by Drone and George Families
Let us Pray
For the souls of the recently deceased, Dr.
George Campos, Estelle Kathleen Archer,
Gary Valentine, Tara Kathleen Mitchell,
Dianne Naiser. May Eternal rest grant unto
them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Friday, Nov. 1 (All Saints)
7:00 am, 9:00 am, 12:10 pm 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:15 pm (SP)
Saturday, Nov. 2 All Souls’ Day
9 :00 am All Souls
All Saints “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25
OCTOBER 13, 2019
BAZAAR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Live on the Bettencourt Stage in the Beer Garden
High Voltage Rock Camp Presents “The Fire Ants”
High Voltage Rock Camp presents “ The Banned”
Second Son Band
Special Appearance by the Houston Highlanders
Rain or
Shine
NEW THIS YEAR! Lasagna from
Café Benedicte in the Dining Room
Boudin Balls from Hebert’s Speciality
Meats at the Cajun Booth
The Sweet Stop - Desserts, Coffee & More
Silent Auction And
Big Board Adult Lounge
Variety of great items
and to bid on!!
JOIN
TH
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UN
!!!
BINGO
BEER GARDEN
RAFFLE
Annual Bazaar Today, October 13
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
FOOD!!
GAMES AND RIDES FOR KIDS
& ADULTS MERCHANDISE MART AND
CRAFT SHOW
Joseph’s Coat
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Welcoming mothers of school aged
children Wed., Oct. 23rd
11:30-1:00 St. Jude Hall
Topic: Investing and Planning for College
RSVP for complimentary lunch on Member Planet.
RSVP for free childcare at [email protected] by
10/16. For more info, contact
Parish life
ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY
The St. Anne’s Society of St. John Vianney invites all mothers of young children
to join us for our October Meeting.
This Wednesday October 16
9:30 am - Noon Activity Center Dining Room
Joe McClane from the Guadalupe Radio Network in Houston will join us to speak on
Building Strong Catholic Families: The role of wives and mothers in the lives of husbands &
sons.
Babysitting Reservations: [email protected] Questions? Contact us: [email protected]
Play Dates, Girls Night Out, Couples Events, Bible Study, & More!
SATURDAY OCT. 26TH
Hot Dogs/Drinks/Candy Fun Lasts 10:30am- 1:30pm
ENTRY $3 per person Activity Center
Trunk or Treat Bounce House Face Painting
Activities Prize & more!
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Saint Ignatius of Antioch’s Story Born in Syria, Ignatius converted to Christianity and eventually became bishop of Antioch. In the year 107, Emperor Trajan visit-ed Antioch and forced the Christians there to choose between death and apostasy. Ignatius would not deny Christ and thus was condemned to be put to death in Rome.
Ignatius is well known for the seven letters he wrote on the long journey from Antioch to Rome. Five of these letters are to churches in Asia Minor; they urge the Christians there to remain faithful to God and to obey their superiors. He warns them against heretical doctrines, providing them with the solid truths of the Christian faith.
The sixth letter was to Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, who was later martyred for the faith. The final letter begs the Christians in Rome not to try to stop his martyrdom. “The only thing I ask of you is to allow me to offer the libation of my blood to God. I am the wheat of the Lord; may I be ground by the teeth of the beasts to become the immaculate bread of Christ.”
Ignatius bravely met the lions in the Circus Maximus.
Catholic school
Open House 9th -12th Grades
Sunday, November 10 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
St. John XXIII is a co-educational Catholic high school. We have one Open House each year. This year’s date is Sunday, November 10, beginning at 1 p.m. We invite you to tour our 35-acre campus and meet our principal, administration, teachers, current students, and learn about our amazing school, academics, sports, fine arts, House system, and extracurriculars.
For more information, please visit our website: sj23.org or call 281.693.1000.
[email protected] Sj23.org | 1800 W. Grand Parkway N. | Katy 77449
Campus Tours and Open House Tuesday, October 29
Campus Tours 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Open House 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
RSVP online www.jp2.org/opehouse to attend or call 281-496-1500
for more information.
MENU
Bratwurst with
German Potato Salad,
Dessert,
Tea & Water $10 per person
Seasonal Beer will be
available
Free Hot Dog Meal for
Kids 8 and Under!!
$5 for 9 & Older
Wednesday, Oct. 30 5:30 - 7:00pm
Activity Center
Make your reservation by
Monday, October 28
281-497-1555 or [email protected] or reserve and pay online
stjohnvianney.org.
Join us for our
Oktoberfest Dinner
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Parish life
Saint of the day - oct 17
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Adult formation
John O’Neill, author of The Fisherman’s Tomb...
Monday, October 28, 6:30pm—7:30pm Activity Center Dining Room
...tells the story of the search for St. Peter’s tomb.
A Texas oilman. A brilliant archaeologist. An unknown world beneath St. Peter’s. In 1939, workers
digging beneath the great basilica in Rome unearthed an early Christian grave. The surprising
discovery launched a quest for the long-lost burial place of the Apostle Peter. Funded anonymously by
a wealthy American, a small army of archaeologists embarked on the dig of a lifetime.
The incredible, sometimes shocking, story of the 75-year search and its key players has never been
fully told until, The Fisherman's Tomb, the story of the triumph of faith and genius against all odds.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John O'Neill is senior partner at a large international law firm in
Houston, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. He is a 1967 graduate of the Naval Academy,
graduated first in his class at UT Law School, is a Vietnam veteran, and served as law clerk to
Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. John has devoted much of his life researching and
visiting early Christian sites.
A Dessert Reception will be held immediately following the presentation. RSVP on the parish website or to [email protected]
The Author Speaks!
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Adult formation
THEOLOGY IN COLOR An iconography workshop;
beginner and intermediate
level
Wednesday Morning
&
Thursday Evening
Begins Oct. 23/24
Learn the theology and technique of
iconography. Students will write an icon in oil
paints on wood.
No prior experience or drawing ability required.
Cost: $135
For more information and to register contact
Caroline Allbee: 281-610-0911 or
Re-Membering Church
Welcoming back Catholics who have been
away from the Church.
A series of five sessions designed to “catch you
up” on what’s been happening while you’ve been away. They also offer a wonderful opportunity to ask
questions, be heard, and heal wounds.
November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9
6:30pm—8pm Monday evenings
Register to attend by sending your name to
Welcome Home!
Interested in serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion but
missed the recent trainings? Understandable.
Contact the Adult Formation Office for the next training opportunity.
God is in need of your hands!
The JoyFull Women’s Guild
Joy….from Jesus’s words in scripture;
Full….of inspiration from encyclicals, lives of the saints,
guest speaker presentations!
October meetings: 10th and 24th
9:45am-11:45am Room C-25
The Guild is a wonderful way to meet new friends.
Women of all ages are welcome!
For more information contact Denise:
OCTOBER 13, 2019
The newest study in The Great Adventure Series!
Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Often called Paul’s masterpiece!
Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy
from the very beginning. Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides a comprehensive, and
simple way to understand the overarching theme of Romans—salvation.
This 8 week study will be offered on Tuesday morning,
9:45am –11:45am beginning November 12
(Tuesdays: Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28)
$26.00 for study materials Register on-line or in the Adult Formation Office.
Adult formation
Catholic?
Thinking about it?
Know someone who is?
Weekly sessions are now in progress; join us!
For information on the RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation) process contact:
Yvonne Gill: [email protected]
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In your 20s or 30s? Check out SJV’S Young Adult Ministry!
Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjohnvianney.org/youngadults
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SJVYoungAdults Instagram: SJVYA
Student’s Name: College Attending: Student’s Address:
Student’s Email: Age: Birthday: Circle One: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Other Your Name: Relation to Student: Your Email : Your Phone Number:
Payment (circle one): Cash Check Please detach and return to SJV CCE Office or mail to: SJV CCE Office: Attention Tashina Cooper
Forms Due By Oct 18th. 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079
S J V C o l l e g e C o n n e c t C a r e P a c k a g e s
Have a student away at College?
Fill out form below and send your student a SJV College Care Package.
Don’t have a college student? Send one through our adopt a student program!
If you have questions, please email: [email protected]
OCTOBER 13, 2019
Youth formation
Consecrate your heart and yourself to Mary.
These are 33 days of short meditations and prayer
that will help you and your child to grow in love for
Our Blessed Mother.
Saturdays - starting October 19
9:30-11:00am
2nd - 6th Grade
Library/YF Conference Area
Questions?
Contact: [email protected]
Space is limited, Grades 2nd-6th
Cost: $20.00
Register: stjohnvianney.org/mary/
No CCE Classes today Sunday, October 13 and
Monday, October 14 And
Nursery is closed this Sunday
Parents’ Night Out
You plan a date night, we provide the childcare.
Children 1-10 Years Old Welcome
$25 for one child, $10 for second, $5 for any additional
Registration Available in Youth Formation Office Deadline to Register is Tuesday, October 22
Friday, October 25th, 5-9pm
THERE’ S A PLACE FOR YOUR SPECIAL CHILD!
Did you know that we have a special needs ministry for children here at St. John Vianney? We have two special needs CCE classes each week. The Sunday CCE class at 9:30am was created especially for elementary-age children who have intellectual disabilitiessuch as Autism Spectrum Disorders and Down’s Syndrome, as well as Attention Deficit Disorders. On Monday at 6pm, there is a CCE class for older children with cognitive disabilities. If you have a child that is struggling in a “typical” CCE class, or you have been looking for a class for your child withautism, these classes may be an option. We also help with sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, using adaptive curriculum and accommodations. For more information, please call Carolina Sayago in the Youth Formation office.
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To register your loved one to attend The Gathering Place, contact
Nanci at 713.682.5995 or [email protected]
Social service ministry
October is the Month of the Rosary & Respect Life
Month
SJV’s Respect Life Ministry invites you to pray the Rosary with them every Thursday
during the Forty Days for Life campaign. This is a legal prayer event outside
the largest abortion facility in the Western Hemisphere (4600 Gulf Freeway). As
people pray and fast for forty days, more than one hundred women choose life for
their unborn child during each prayer campaign just in Houston!
September 25 - November 3. We know that through the power of prayer and the grace of God, hear ts are touched and lives
are saved. To carpool from SJV, contact Diane at [email protected]
“It is God who gives life. Let us respect and love human life, especially vulnerable life in a mother’s womb.” ~ Pope Francis
This October has also been proclaimed “Extraordinary Missionary Month”
SJV’s Mission Team invites you to learn
more about this life-changing journey, where
you’ll get to work with fellow parishioners
providing much needed services to the poor
and sharing your Catholic faith with others!
Join us for our Eagle Pass Mission
Meeting: Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
in room C-25. To RSVP, contact Clay at
Do you know someone who is less active in church now
because of illness or the caregiving needs of a family member?
The SJV Second Family Care Team is here to help lift some of
the challenges of seniors and others due to illness. Many of us
understand the challenges of caring for a loved one or the
struggles of seniors to retain independence as they become
less able to do things for themselves. Second Family is a
sustaining presence to those who need us. If you know of
someone in need of this ministry, contact Vivian at 281-497-
4434 or [email protected].
“We must reawaken our collective sense of gratitude,
appreciation and hospitality, helping the elderly know they
are a living part of their communities.” ~ Pope Francis
Fall, 2019
Mission Trip
Tuesday,
October 29
to Sunday,
November 3
“As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21).