SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
Catholic Church
thePeace PeaceofofChrist Christ InInthe Dear Friends in Christ: One of the more remarkable moments in the gospel is when the disciples implore Jesus “Lord, teach Saint john Vianney us to pray!” (Lk 11.1). One might think that the disciples already knew how to pray. They were no strangers to Catholic Church the synagogue, they were raised as believers, part of the chosen people, descendants of Abraham, sons of the Archdiocese of Galveston — Houston Covenant, they were with Jesus day and night and yet they still wanted to know how to pray. The same could 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail be said for many Catholics as well. There are many who are baptized, raised to believe in God, attend Mass every Sunday and holy day, received a religious education, try to lead good lives and yet still do not know how Houston, TX 77079 to pray. Far too many people confuse having religious thoughts or reading a prayer in a book with actual Tel.: 281-497-1500 prayer! There is a difference. A big difference. Fax: 281-584-2024 Prayer is not the same thing as having a religious thought, it is isn’t just thinking about God and it www.stjohnvianney.org certainly isn’t reading about God or merely the recitation of words as in some kind of incantation. Prayer is ______________________________ not magic. Very simply, prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God. Prayer is our communication with God from the bottom of our hearts. Structured prayer is a valuable help to give voice to what our hearts PARISH CLERGY long to express. That is why when the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, he responded by Rev. R. Troy Gately teaching them the “Our Father”. Structured, formal prayer, be it the rosary, a novena, praying the psalms or even the Mass is a wonderful help to our communication with God. But it cannot be just empty words or a Pastor stale recitation of a formula. True prayer is ultimately a conversation between God and ourselves, the lover and the beloved. As Blessed John Henry Newman phrased it, cor ad cor loquitor (heart speaking to heart). Rev. Charles J. Talar There are different kinds of prayer (Blessing and Adoration, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving and Praise) Rev. Daniel L. Warden and different forms of prayer (Vocal Prayer, Meditation and Contemplation) but all prayer in its essence is Priests in Residence conversation (listening and speaking) and communion with God. For us to pray, we must remember that the first act of prayer is humility. Pride and prayer do not go Deacons together. To pray, we must humble ourselves before God. We have to be quiet, still our hearts and our minds Dale Steffes and be prepared to listen to Him. Otherwise, there is the temptation to just start talking to ourselves or to Al Vacek confuse the roles and start telling God what He should do instead of listening to what we should do! To be Fred Kossegi faithful disciples, we need to pray every day, not just on Sundays. “Pray unceasingly” (1Thes 5.17) St. Paul Randy Graham teaches. In our prayer, we need to make time to be quiet and to be with God. There is no magic hour for Louis Provenzano prayer but for most of us, the ends of the day are best. In the morning and at night, we should carve out a ______________________________ little time to be with God (be sure to turn off the computer, TV and smart phone). If we put off prayer and wait until the perfect time occurs or when we get enough time in our schedule to get around to it, it doesn’t PASTORAL STAFF happen. Prayer is a deliberate act. It is something we choose and make time for. After we have set aside the time, quieted our minds and hearts of all of the distractions of our day, Adult Forma$on then what? A good place to start is with a daily examination of our lives. We look and see where we are with Yvonne Gill God. We acknowledge His presence in our lives and who He is to us, particularly at that moment. We call to mind our blessings, the blessings of our life or of the day or just of the moment. We then thank God by Youth Forma$on expressing our gratitude for the little things and big things that show us His love and care for us. After our Daniel Marcantel Thanksgiving, we ask God for Enlightenment, that he might illumine our minds and hearts so that we can become more aware of His will for us – in our marriage, in our families, in our friendships, in our jobs and in our Music Ministry discipleship. A third step is asking God to show us how we are honestly doing (Examination). We ask to see Michael Madrid what’s going right and what is going wrong. For those things in which we have failed to live and act as we should and as God would have us act, in humility and honesty, we ask for the Lord’s forgiveness and mercy Pastoral Care/ (Contrition). Lastly, we ask God for His help and grace by improving a particular virtue or by working to Spiritual Life overcome a particular sin or temptation in our lives so that we can be the person that He wants us to be Louis Provenzano (Resolution). Parish Life/ While it would be wonderful to spend an hour every morning and every night in prayer, that is not likely to happen for most of us. One of the biggest mistakes in prayer is trying to do too much all at once. It is Ac$vity Center part of our impatience and pride that we are always trying to do it all and all at once. Before we can run a Richard Fairly marathon, we have to first learn how to crawl and then walk. If you already have a specific time set aside for Social Service prayer, try adding two or three minutes a day. If you don’t have a set time for prayer, begin by making one. Ministries Take five or ten minutes every day. If ten minutes is too much, start with five and slowly and gradually increase the time you spend in prayer. Find a specific place and specific time and make it God’s time. Make it Deborah Montez a daily appointment for you and God to be with each other with no interruptions, rain or shine. He is waiting Business Office on you and wants to hear from you! C.J. Pete Prados In Pace Christi,
23RD Sunday in ordinary time
Mass Intentions Monday, September 8, 2014 9:00 a.m. Margaret & † Robert Parker Tuesday, September 9, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Maureen Smith 7:00 p.m. † Mrs. Ann Singer Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Helen & Oliver Ortli Thursday, September 11, 2014 9:00 a.m. Guillermo G. Sanchez 7:00 p.m. † Reynaldo & Julita Porral Friday, September 12, 2014 9:00 a.m. † Sergio Sanchez Lima Saturday, September 13, 2014 5:30 p.m. † Ethel Buonassisi Sunday, September 14, 2014 8:00 a.m. † Thomas Scerba 9:30 a.m. Missa Pro Populo 11:00 a.m. † Andy Urban 12:30 p.m. † Rudy Miculka 2:00 p.m. † For all the souls in Purgatory 5:30 p.m. † Frances. A. Moore 7:00 p.m. † Floyd Swanson Other Remembrances S. Bockholt, Ursuline H. Smith, Philip Buchanan, and †Nancy Mae Cunningham
New Parishioners Welcome to our St. John Vianney Family Lidia Amaya, Milagro Amaya, Guillermo and Rosalba Garcia, Sofia Garzon, Linda Gremillion, Rick and Stacy Krostag, Dave and Sarah Kushner, Andrew Ozenne, James and Anne Pinion, Peter and Rachana Wood, Tim and Leslie Trout
Flowers for Our Lord In Memory of Elizabeth Barbara Waszczak & John Henry Waszczak Donated by Ron Waszczak
Weekly Readings Monday
Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23
Tuesday
1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149; Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday Friday
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84; Lk 6:39-42
Saturday Sunday
1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139; Lk 6:27-38
1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116; Lk 6:43-49 Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
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 AAB CDE TFG SDHII BEJGKE OAE Let us Rejoice and Pray for these soon-to-be married couples:
Victoria Rodriguez and Miguel Rivera Caroline Domeracki and Phillip Peterson Suyapa Cruz and Van Nguyen Honoring couples celebraGng their Golden (50th) Anniversary of marriage will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 3pm. Couples wishing to parGcipate are asked to register on line by visiGng: hHp://archgh.cvent.com/50weddinganniversary
Deadline for registraGon is September 29 at midnight.
Let us Pray For the soul of the recently deceased, James Sentner, Eileen Ann O’Sullivan Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let Perpetual light shine upon them.
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
Greeters For the month of September: Youth Forma$on
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OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
Catholic Church
Adult Formation The Legacy Series A Continuing Christian Education Program For Baptized Catholic Adults
Legacy I: Retrieving, Reviewing and Rehearsing the Foundations of our Faith The Old Testament: An Overview of the Texts and Themes Sunday mornings: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 19 9:30am—10:30am Legacy II: Fr. Robert Barron’s: The New Evangelization Sunday mornings: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 19, 26 11am—12:15pm To preregister:
[email protected]; all materials provided; see website for details Conversations Small group discussions held on Monday evenings, 7-9pm Choose your Conversa$on: ⇒ Epic: The Early Church An 11 week series exploring the first 500 years of ChrisGanity begins Sept. 8
⇒ Mudhouse Sabbath A 5 week “conversaGon” on how our faith can be enriched by biblically rooted Jewish spiritual tradiGons and rituals begins Sept. 22
⇒ What Makes Us Catholic?
New Parishioner Night Nig New to the parish? Never been to a New Parishioner Night? Night Then you’re invited! Wine and Cheese Recep$on Sunday, 14 September 6:30pm—8pm St. Jude Hall RSVP to 281-497-1555 or 281-752-2467
A 5 week discussion on the pracGces and beliefs that disGnguish Catholics from other ChrisGans. begins Sept. 22
Childcare by reserva$on provided during the Night.
To join a Conversation contact Yvonne Gill
[email protected]
LiQle Rock Scripture Study: Exodus
Detailed descripGons of each Conversation on parish website.
Don’t be le! out of the Conversa$on!
Sunday mornings, 11am—noon 10 sessions beginning Sept. 14 The Exodus is the central event narrated in the Old
JOIN IN THE GREAT ADVENTURE!! ** The Bible Timeline or ** MaQhew: the King and His Kingdom Wednesday evenings beginning Sept. 24, 7-9pm or ** A “Quick” Journey Through the Bible (8) Tuesday mornings beginning Sept. 16 9:45am—noon & **A “Quick” Journey Through the Bible in Spanish (8) Thursday evenings, 7-9pm beginning Sept. 25. Pre-registraGon is required.
THREE Great Adventures!!! Don’t Miss Out!
Testament. Its themes of liberaGon, wilderness, Passover, covenant and God’s dwelling are central to the enGre Bible. $15 per par$cipant for study materials Pre-register by contac$ng the Adult Forma$on Office
Altar Server Training Sept. 14 If you are 10 years or older (or close to it) and interested in learning more about serving in this ministry contact Mr. Mike McDonnell at 281/493-6867; 713/972-1388 or
[email protected]
23RD Sunday in ordinary time
Adult Formation
Catholic? Thinking about it? Know someone who is? Call now! For information on the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Inquiry sessions begin in September
Contact Yvonne Gill 281-584-2022 or
[email protected]
Young Adult Ministry Been too busy to pray? Have trouble making time for God? Feel unconnected with your faith? Answer the Call to be renewed in your Faith in Christ!
Have a kid in college? Do you know a college student?
SJV College Connect Program
● Refresh ● Restore ● Renew A Young Adult Retreat Date: October 17-19, 2014 Price: $250 Register Online by clicking link below http://www.stjohnvianney.org/ article/merge/
breaking open the word bible study When: Sundays at 11am (starting today September 7th) Where: Heritage Room Bring: Your bible
Program Features Include: -Monthly Check-in Emails -Care Packages for Midterms with Snacks and Goodies -Campus Catholic Centers Outreach -Invitations to Special Summer Events and Programs Sign up available online www.stjohnvianney.org/article/merge/
Ignatius Bible Study of When: Monday’s 7:30pm (Starting September 8th) Where: St. John Vianney CCE Library Bring: Your Bible
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
Catholic Church
Youth Formation
Still haven’t registered your child for CCE? Missed the after Mass registrations? No need to worry! Registration is still open and ongoing for the 2014-15 CCE year. We would love to have you and your family join us this year. You can still register in the Youth Formation Office Monday-Friday, or you can register online at www.stjohnvianney.org.
Sacrament Prepara$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
CCE Classes will begin September 7, 8, and 10. Registration is ongoing, but classes are filling up fast. Register today!
same great program. That’s right, starGng during the 2014-2015 school year we are adding a new session to our CCE program. In addiGon to the current session days and Gmes, we will also offer CCE for K thru 5th grade
Wednesdays, 6-7:00pm Register today in the CCE/Youth FormaGon Office or online at www.stjohnvianney.org.
Is God calling you to share the joy of your faith with the children and youth of our parish? Wonderful volunteer opportuniGes await! Contact the Youth FormaGon Office at 281-497-6665 for more informaGon.
Parent’s Night Out Our next Parent’s Night Out is scheduled for FRIDAY, September 19. 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, September 16.
23RD Sunday in ordinary time
Music Ministry
Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life LITURGY OF THE HOURS
Are you hurting or is someone you love hurting? Then please join us:
Morning Prayer (Lauds): 6:30am Evening Prayer (Vespers): 6:30pm in the Adoration Chapel
Tuesday evenings
6:30pm Room C-25 IGNATIAN
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
For more information, please contact: Laura Jungeblut at 281-492-6431or
[email protected]
Everyone is welcome. Starts September 9
FOR MEN
September 12 - 14, 2014
&
May 1 - 3, 2015
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? You are invited to:
DEEPER FRIENDSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST SPIRITUAL DIRECTION MASS & CONFESSION PERSONALIZED VOCATION STATEMENT & VIRTUE PROGRAM Online registration at: regnumchristiretreats.com Sponsored by: REGNUM CHRISTI AND LEGIONARIES OF CHRIST Love Christ, Serve People, Build the Church
That Man is You! Meets Thursdays starting September 11 through April 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] "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpen another." Proverbs 27:17
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
Catholic Church
Social Ministries
Mission Movie Night Please join us on Sat., Sept. 20th at 7 p.m. in the AV room for the feature film Romero, “a powerful dramatization of the last 3 years in the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, whose condemnation of human rights abuses led to his assassination in 1980.” – USCCB. Archbishop Romero bravely preached the Gospel of Love in defense of the poor and oppressed of El Salvador. His life and words continue to ring true today in a world filled with conflict and violence. Featuring movie treats and a discussion following the film about its relevance for understanding conditions in Central America today. Rsvp to:
[email protected] or 281-497-4434
“Let us be today’s Christians. Let us not take fright at the boldness of today’s church... When we struggle for human rights, for freedom, for dignity, we are not departing from God’s promise. The church knows it is saving the world when it undertakes to speak of such things.” ~ Oscar Romero, The Violence of Love.
2014 SJV Adult Mission Trips
Community Bucks!
By our baptism, we are called to action! Please consider joining one of our Mission Trips this year.
September 1st-30th
Eagle Pass, TX: October 22nd-26th & October 29th-November 2nd
El Salvador: October 24th-November 1st For more information 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)
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Saturday, September 20, 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas More 10330 Hillcroft St., Houston, TX 77096 To be followed by Rosary (location tbd) Carpool leaves from SJV at 8:15 a.m. For more information: contact Diane at
[email protected]
The Social Services Ministry office is collecting 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.
Volunteers Needed! For the following programs: ♦Employment Ministry (assist with resume preparation) ♦Joseph’s Coat Resale Shop (Wed pm or Th pm or F am shifts) ♦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 dementia) For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities, please contact Glorivel at 281-497-4434 or
[email protected].
23RD Sunday in ordinary time
Parish Life St. Anne’s Society
Coffee & Donuts Today Following All Morning Masses Ac$vity Center St. Monica’s Society A welcoming community of mothers with school-aged children Join us on 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" Babysitting available upon request by noon September 22, contact
[email protected]
If you are a mother of young children and wish to connect with a group of other Catholic moms, contact Meg Maguire
[email protected] Join us for our next monthly meeGng on Wednesday, September 17, 9:30-11:30 am. AcGvity Center FRIDAY NIGHT BRIDGE Third Friday of the Month Ac$vity Center 7:00 - 10:00 pm Couples and Singles Welcome! For more info contact Marie or Walt at 281-497-0349
Third Thursday Dinners Are Back! Lasagna Dinner Thursday, September 18 6:00 - 7:30 pm
AcGvity Center
Delicious Lasagna catered by Lasagna House III served w/salad, bread & dessert!
$10 Adults & $5 Kids 12 and under Free Mac n Cheese for Kids 7 and Under! Mac n Cheese is available for ages 8 and up for $5 Please make your reservaGons by Tuesday, September 16, 281-497-1555 or
[email protected] SJV WESTSIDE SENIOR SINGLES Monthly Gathering
Pot Luck - Bring Your Favorite Dish Entertainment Provided by The Horizon Band This Friday, September 12, 7:00pm Activity Center Adult Lounge For information contact Noel Rando at 281-493-4425 or
[email protected]
WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT THE BAZAAR? Volunteers are the most important part of our bazaar. We cannot have the bazaar with out you! We need help days before the bazaar, the day of the bazaar and cleanup the day aTer. Please contact Haidee Bucher in the Parish Life Office to see what fits you best! 281-497-1555 or
[email protected].
