S S T T . J . J OHN OHN V V IANNEY IANNEY C C ATHOLIC ATHOLIC C C HURCH HURCH 4101 Clyde Park Avenue SW ~ Wyoming, MI 49509 ~ 616 4101 Clyde Park Avenue SW ~ Wyoming, MI 49509 ~ 616 4101 Clyde Park Avenue SW ~ Wyoming, MI 49509 ~ 616-534 534 534-5449 5449 5449 Sunday, October 18, 2015 Sunday, October 18, 2015 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ World Mission Sunday 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ World Mission Sunday Dear Parishioners, As I write this article to you I am sitting at my desk on a beautiful fall day. When it comes time for it to appear in the bulletin I will be in the wilds of Montana with the dogs on a beaufiful stretch of the Yellowstone River. Of all the wonderful things that hap- pened during my seminary studies I think the most beautiful part was the friendships that happened and continue through this day. As I sit I am eagerly awaiting getting to- gether with my seminary compadres, as we do every year, for a time of fellowship and support. I am writing today to inform you of the results of this year’s festival as I see them and then as the numbers see them. What did I see? I saw a constant stream of people coming together for fun and fellow- ship. Friday night so many people came to listen and dance to the music of the band Hip Pocket...WOWZA!!!! They didn’t disappoint! Saturday I admired at a distance the number of people that were here all day! Coming and going in an almost constant flow. And then Sunday for the Taste of SJV! This event is my favorite and it continues to grow every year. Seeing all of the people come and eat with each other...for me it doesn’t get much better than that! A shared meal at Mass and a shared meal under the tent...living in the fullness! And then the first, hopefull annual, softball game between CC faculty and SJV faculty...what a blast! We lost but we went down fighting!!!! So in my estimation from the angle that I judge an event I would say it was a huge suc- cess! Many thanks to the chairpersons who put so many hours into the planning and function- ality of such an event and all of those who volunteered when called upon...without all of you it could not have happened! Thank you for all that you did for the parish and the pa- rishioners of St. John Vianney. This year’s Festival netted $23,389.05 after all expenses were paid. We are happy that our parishioners enjoyed the weekend including a lot of the new events that took place. If you would like to provide feedback to our Festival Committee, email phud- [email protected]Fr. Mike
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SSTT. J. JOHNOHN VVIANNEYIANNEY CCATHOLICATHOLIC CCHURCHHURCH 4101 Clyde Park Avenue SW ~ Wyoming, MI 49509 ~ 6164101 Clyde Park Avenue SW ~ Wyoming, MI 49509 ~ 6164101 Clyde Park Avenue SW ~ Wyoming, MI 49509 ~ 616---534534534---544954495449
Sunday, October 18, 2015 Sunday, October 18, 2015 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ World Mission Sunday29th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ World Mission Sunday
Dear Parishioners,
As I write this article to you I am sitting at my desk on a beautiful fall day. When it comes time for it to appear in the bulletin I will be in the wilds of Montana with the dogs on a beaufiful stretch of the Yellowstone River. Of all the wonderful things that hap-pened during my seminary studies I think the most beautiful part was the friendships that happened and continue through this day. As I sit I am eagerly awaiting getting to-gether with my seminary compadres, as we do every year, for a time of fellowship and support.
I am writing today to inform you of the results of this year’s festival as I see them and then as the numbers see them.
What did I see? I saw a constant stream of people coming together for fun and fellow-ship. Friday night so many people came to listen and dance to the music of the band Hip Pocket...WOWZA!!!! They didn’t disappoint!
Saturday I admired at a distance the number of people that were here all day! Coming and going in an almost constant flow.
And then Sunday for the Taste of SJV! This event is my favorite and it continues to grow every year. Seeing all of the people come and eat with each other...for me it doesn’t get much better than that! A shared meal at Mass and a shared meal under the tent...living in the fullness! And then the first, hopefull annual, softball game between CC faculty and SJV faculty...what a blast! We lost but we went down fighting!!!!
So in my estimation from the angle that I judge an event I would say it was a huge suc-cess!
Many thanks to the chairpersons who put so many hours into the planning and function-ality of such an event and all of those who volunteered when called upon...without all of you it could not have happened! Thank you for all that you did for the parish and the pa-rishioners of St. John Vianney.
This year’s Festival netted $23,389.05 after all expenses were paid. We are happy that our parishioners enjoyed the weekend including a lot of the new events that took place. If you would like to provide feedback to our Festival Committee, email [email protected] Fr. Mike
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, October 18 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45
8:30 AM Mass (Parish Family)
10:30 AM Mass (Ed Malone)
Monday, October 19
Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues
Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12:13-21 NO MASS TODAY
Tuesday, October 20 Saint Paul of the Cross
Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12:35-38
NO MASS TODAY
Wednesday, October 21 Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48
9:00 AM Mass (Elaine Alber)
Thursday, October 22 Saint John Paul II
Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-53
NO MASS TODAY
Friday, October 23 Saint John of Capistrano
Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12:54-59
NO MASS TODAY
Saturday, October 24 Saint Anthony Mary Claret
Rom 8:1-11; Lk 13:1-9
5:00 PM Mass (Parish Family)
Sunday, October 25 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jer 31:7-9; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52
8:30 AM Mass (Patricia Reeder)
10:30 AM Mass (James and Dorothy Chrisman)
Sunday, October 18 9:30 am SCRIP Pick Up-Scrip Office 11:00 am RCIA Dismissal-Conf1/Conf3 6:00 pm *Rosary-Grotto
Monday, October 19 **cancelled** Eucharistic Adoration 9:15 am Adult AM Bible Study-YR 7:00 pm Adult PM Bible Study-YR
Tuesday, October 20 10:00 am Sunday Reflection Group-Conf1 7:00 pm Praise Band Practice-RM1 7:00 pm Cursillo-Gerri Simons-Conf3 7:00 pm Grief Support Meeting-Conf1
Wednesday, October 21 6:30 pm Men of Emmaus-GA 6:30 pm Religious Ed. Classes-classrooms 8:00 pm Adult Men Over 30 Basketball-Gym
Thursday, October 22 **cancelled** Holy Hour (Pray for Vocations) 3:00-4:00 pm Scrip Pick Up—Scrip Office 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal (cantors at 6:30 pm)-RM1
6:30 pm Finance Council Meeting-Conf1
Friday, October 23 *cancelled* Coffee and Donuts-YR
Saturday, October 24 7:00 am Men of Emmaus (Rosary)-CH 7:30 am Men of Emmaus-RM1
Sunday, October 25 9:30 am SCRIP Pick Up-Scrip Office 11:00 am RCIA Dismissal-Conf1/Conf3 6:00 pm *Rosary-Grotto
*PLEASE NOTE: Sunday’s Rosary is in the Grotto through October at 6 PM*
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
REMEMBER IN PRAYER Monique Algera, Anthony Brow, Helen Buttermore, Collette & Corynn Dill, Jamie Dill, Mike Fields, Debra Gage, Sophie Hin-denach, Bev Holzgen, William Jamieson, Barb Lozon, Jerry Mahoney, Paula Martin, Cameron McKinnon, Cathy Pa-ganelli, Gary Rinard, Tom Rybiski, Sheila Swanson, Mary Kay Swider (Gruscinski), Kye Tucker, Jeff Venema, Colleen Weibel, Anne-Marie Wiley, Cody Ybema, Natalie Yost
*Remember all those we know and love who are ill*
OUR PRAYER CHAIN LINE- You can call Diana K. at 616-534-8934. She will contact others who have committed to praying for your loved one.
Eucharistic Adoration
is cancelled due to renovations
To speak of the Blessed Sacrament is to speak of what
is most sacred. How often, when we are in a state of
distress, those to whom we look for help
leave us—or what is worse, add to our
affliction by heaping fresh troubles upon
us. He is ever there waiting to help us.
St. Euphrasia Pelletier
IMPORTANT WEEKDAY MASS INFORMATION!!!!!!!!!
No weekday Masses except for Wednes-
day’s at 9 AM beginning Monday, September
21 through Friday, October 23, 2015 due to the
renovation being done on the church bathrooms .
Thank you to the Catholic War Veterans for
preparing and serving a delicious breakfast last Sun-
day! The meal was restaurant quality, especially the
perfectly cooked ham. Please, for those of you who
have not yet experienced this incredibly tasty and af-
fordable alternative to dining out after Mass, consider supporting this
group of talented servants and attend the next feast!
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PARISH FINANCIAL ACTIVITYPARISH FINANCIAL ACTIVITYPARISH FINANCIAL ACTIVITYPARISH FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Week ending: October 11, 2015Week ending: October 11, 2015Week ending: October 11, 2015Week ending: October 11, 2015
*Excludes School and Childcare direct expenses
**Includes Electronic Contributions
Week 15 of 52 YTD
Offerings** 26,131.09 331,726.56
Disbursements* 36,400.39 260,241.25
Contributing Families 37.9%
SJV Scrip Hours
SCRIP HOURS -
We are open on Sundays from 9:30 - 10:30 AM and
Thursday’s from 3-4 PM for the school year.
FORTY DAYS FOR LIFE is a community based cam-paign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through prayer and a constant vigil at the HERITAGE CLINIC @ 320 EAST FULTON in Grand Rapids. It puts into action a desire to cooper-ate with God in ending abortion practices in Ameri-ca. The 40 day campaign tracks Biblical history where God used 40 day periods to transform His people. Our parish has not chosen a specific day but we ask that you be A PRESENCE at any day or any hour between Sept 24 - Nov 1.
WOMEN’S CURSILLO WEEKEND October 22 through October 25 @ Holy Family
Church in Sparta For more information
contact Gerri Simons at 534-6984.
Substitute Teachers Needed St. John Vianney School is currently looking for Substitute teachers to “implement the daily instructional plans of the classroom teacher in an effective manner. To maintain a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of chil-dren in Grades K-8. To establish effective rapport with pupils while maintaining proper classroom management. Preferred qualities are a Valid Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree. Substitute Teachers must undergo a back-ground check, Live Scan Fingerprint and have attended a Vir-tus “Protecting God’s Children” course through the Grand Rapids Diocese. If you or someone you know has a love for children and the qualities above please contact Pattie Reynolds in the school office at 616-532-7001 or email [email protected].
World Mission Sunday is today. Envelopes have
been placed in the pews. Your voice can and will make a dif-ference to the poor of the world who long to come to know the hope and the love that only Jesus Christ can give. Thank you for your donation.
Do Women Exercise Authority in the Church? Exploring Christ’s Will for the Whole Church ~ Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 5 PM at SS. Peter and Paul Church-520 Myrtle and Quarry Ave-nue, GR Sister Sara Butler of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity is currently serving as president of the Academy of Cath-olic Theology in Washington DC. She is a founding member of the Academy, which is defined by its decision to pursue excellent scholar-ship according to the method of Catholic theology.
SJV Annual SJV Annual SJV Annual SJV Annual All Hallows Eve FestivalAll Hallows Eve FestivalAll Hallows Eve FestivalAll Hallows Eve Festival
Saturday, October 31st Saturday, October 31st Saturday, October 31st Saturday, October 31st after Massafter Massafter Massafter Mass
6:15 PM6:15 PM6:15 PM6:15 PM----8:00 PM*8:00 PM*8:00 PM*8:00 PM* ****In case of inclement weather, In case of inclement weather, In case of inclement weather, In case of inclement weather,
all activities will be moved to the Gym and Village Hall.all activities will be moved to the Gym and Village Hall.all activities will be moved to the Gym and Village Hall.all activities will be moved to the Gym and Village Hall.
◊ Trunk or Treat in the Church Parking Lot ◊ Family Movie ◊ Cider and doughnuts
What to bring: Candy to share
Your own chairs or blankets
Lots of enthusiasm!
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NEWS & NOTES from the St. John Vianney Foundation
Remember that when you shop at Amazon Smile the St John Vianney Foundation can get a donation. The po-tential is there to make this a viable source of donations to the Foundation because we know that many families shop through Amazon. When you shop follow the link below. AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of your purchase price to the St John Vianney Foundation. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2700546 and sup-port us every time you shop.
Save the Date!
We are beginning to plan for our next fundraiser, Gala 2016 to be held on Saturday, January 30th. The evening will be held at Noto’s Old World Italian Restaurant and consists of dinner, award presentation and dancing to the wonderful Hip Pocket Horn Band. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels. For more in-formation, contact Sandy Maxim at 724.3129 or [email protected]. Watch for more details but get this event on your calendar now!
I am in the office one day a week, either Tuesday or Wednesday. Email or call me at 616-724-3129 or [email protected] if you have questions. Please be patient if you don’t see a response to your question for a few weeks.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING -
The next Altar Server training class will
be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015
at 8:30 AM in the church. If your child is interest-
This is a free, interactive community grief support event led by Rev. Gene Pearson MA in Professional Counseling; Licensed Pro-fessional Counselor, State of Michigan; Certified Professional Empowerment Coach Coffee and Cinnamon Rolls will be served Please RSVP by Friday, November 6 to Marilyn @ 616.534.5417 if you are able to attend.
Theology of the Body for Teens, grades 10 – 12, returns to the Life Process Center’s Lowell Campus. This retreat started because parents wanted assistance with teaching their teens Saint Pope John Paul II’s beautiful explanation of our sexuality and how to live relationships according to God’s design. Join us on November 13, 14 AND January 8, 9. Cost: $100 Space is limited to 24 teens. Registration closes on October 31!
Register online at www.lifeprocesscenter.org and click on the “Upcoming Retreats” tab.
We Need More Ushers We have a dedicated core group of ushers who could use more help at all Masses. This is a great opportunity especially for a parent-child (school-age) team or our youth who are looking for a way to serve our parish. Contact: 5:00 Mass – Gerri Simons 534-6984 8:30 Mass – Jack Hale 249-8531 10:30 Mass – Cathy Burgess 724-3131
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A Family Perspective ~ October 18, 2015
Advice books abound on marriage and parenting. Jesus tells us in today’s
Gospel the real secret: satisfying relationships depend on how well we sac-
rifice our needs to serve others. It is not about “getting,” it’s about
“giving” ourselves. If you feel like you are a servant to your children and
spouse, then you are doing it right.
SAVE THE DATE! COMET AVENGERS ASSEMBLE S.H.I.N.E.
SJV ANNUAL AUCTION WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2015 TIME: Doors open at 6:00 PM WHERE: SJV Village Hall and Gymnasium
Reservations will begin after each Mass starting October 17!
Seating is LIMITED to the first 300 people NO tickets available the night of Auction!
CLASSROOM TABLE reservations begin October 9, 2015
FREE BABYSITTING offered to those who purchase tickets early!! Student contact information will be given to you when you buy your tickets. This will be offered on a first come, first serve basis.
The SJV Auction is scheduled for November 7, 2015 and we are in need of Personal and Corporate Sponsorships to insure a successful event. No amount is too small and your gift is fully tax deductible. We will provide you much gratitude by advertising your generosi-ty in our SJV Auction Program and displaying your Corporate logo. The Auction supports Saint John Vianney in 3 Major Ways: 1) Supporting Technology for the School and Parish, 2) Assisting with Scholarships for a Catholic Education, 3) Overall Capi-tal improvements to our facility (both school and church). Thank you in advance for your consideration and support of Auction 2015 at Saint John Vianney. Jennifer Hughes- Auction 2015 Sponsorship Coordinator, please call 616-813-5171 or email: [email protected] for details and to participate.
Fall Harvest Collection for Holiday Food Baskets
Next weekend, Oct. 24th & 25th, SJV will begin our Fall Harvest Collection. We’ll be collecting non-perishable food items for our Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets. The need is great. We are asking parishioners with the last names beginning with the following letters to bring any of the specified items:
Some items are listed twice because we ran short of them in the past. Thank you for your continued generosity. If you are a registered SJV parishioner in need of a food basket, contact Mary Witucki: 724-3128 or [email protected].
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Events Around the Diocese
WORK SEARCH MINISTRY at St. Roberts. Our next meetings will be on Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am October 14 & 28 and November 11 and 24. Our roundtable provides a friendly setting with lively discussion for members to learn the work search process that has been very effective for our past members. Questions? Call Bill Weitzel at 616.446.1873.
EVENING OF WORSHIP Our next EVENING OF WORSHIP will be on Saturday, October 24 at Holy Spirit Parish! Appropriate for ALL AGES and free -- come and be spiritually uplifted through contemporary song and pray-er. Worship begins at 7:30 PM in the Holy Spirit Sanctuary. This year we have added themes to each month, and this month's theme is "Grace." Please join us for an evening you won't forget! ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER AND FESTIVAL at St. Catherine Church in Ravenna on Nov. 1, 2015 from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Hall.
Take-outs are available from 11 AM to 2 PM.
ADULT Men ADULT Men ADULT Men ADULT Men Over 30 BasketballOver 30 BasketballOver 30 BasketballOver 30 Basketball
Men over 30 basketball is on Wednesday Men over 30 basketball is on Wednesday Men over 30 basketball is on Wednesday Men over 30 basketball is on Wednesday nights from 8:00nights from 8:00nights from 8:00nights from 8:00----10:00 PM. All men 10:00 PM. All men 10:00 PM. All men 10:00 PM. All men parishioners are welcome. Any questions, parishioners are welcome. Any questions, parishioners are welcome. Any questions, parishioners are welcome. Any questions, call Paul France at 583call Paul France at 583call Paul France at 583call Paul France at 583----0789.0789.0789.0789.
SCRAP DRIVE Saturday, October 31st from 8 AM to 12 Noon. We will take anything METAL ex-cept refrigerators, air conditioners, or dehu-midifiers unless they have certification that the Freon has been taken out. Questions, call Larry in Maintenance at 534-5449 ext. 341.
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
October 18
11am to 3pm Our Lady of Sorrows 101 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Served with Italian Meatballs, Salad, and Dessert $9.00 for Adults $8.00 Advanced Tickets
$5.00 Children ages 5-10 FREE Children 4 and under Takeout will be available
Call 616-243-0222 by Oct 14 for advance purchase tickets Tues-Fri 10:00am - 3:00pm
Catholic Secondary Schools proud-
ly announces four performances of
To Kill A Mockingbird by Christopher
Sergel based on the novel by Harper Lee
to be performed by the members of the Drama De-
partment of Catholic Central. Performances will be
held on October 22 and 24 at 7:30pm and 24 and 15
at 2:30pm in the Performing Arts Center located on
the campus of Aquinas College. Reserved seating
ticket sales will begin at noon on October 12. Tickets
will be priced at $8 for adults,
$6 for students with id, $5 for
patrons 62 and older. For in-
formation or tickets call the
PAC Box Office at 456-6656
starting October 12.
ANNUAL RED MASS ~ The Catholic Lawyers As-sociation of Western Michigan will host the annual Red Mass, on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop David Walk-owiak. The association extends an invitation to all members of the legal profession, their families and friends, and desires to gather its colleagues of all faiths in prayer for guidance, strength, and recommitment to the highest principles of their profession. Immediately following Mass, a dinner event will be held featuring distinguished guest and speaker Sister Ve-ronica Schueler, FSE, a senior staff attorney with Catholic Charities of Galveston-Houston and co-director of the St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance. The dinner will be held on the second floor of Cathedral Square Center, 360 Division Ave. S., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Tickets for the dinner are $50 per person and $55 after Oct. 2. To make your reservation email Andrea Rule at [email protected].
Respect Life ~ October 18, 2015
“Blessed is she who believed that
what the Lord has said to her
would be fulfilled.” Luke 1:45
REFLECTION: The Rosary is a de-votion strongly embraced by the pro-life movement. In the Hail Mary we praise a mother, and we worship the fruit of her womb. Our salvation began because a mother said yes to the life within her! In the Rosary we also say, “Pray for us sinners.” We know that sin is in the world, but we start by repenting of the sin within us. That is the best way to rebuild the Cul-ture of Life. PRAYER: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
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Parish Office: 616-534-5449 Address: 4101 Clyde Park Avenue SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Hours: Monday’s 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM* (*closed 12:00-1:00 PM)
After Hours: 532-0588 plus extension # to leave a message or use direct dial
Finance Council: ~Next meeting is 9-24-15 6:30-8:00 pm in the Parish conf. room
Dan Duffy, Christina Finkler, Tim Lyons, Pat Miller, Mark Schumacher, Howard Smith
Sacraments: Infant Baptism: Mary Witucki, 724-3128 First Eucharist: Marty Best, 724-3132 Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:30 PM or by appointment Marriage: Fr. Alber (at least six months in advance) Sacrament of the sick: Call Parish Office Confirmation: Marty Best, 724-3132
Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays, 9 AM to 7 PM
Holy Hour: Thursdays, 9 AM to 10 AM—Pray for Vocations
New Parishioner Registration: Mary Witucki, 724-3128
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: All persons 18 and over should be registered as members in the parish. Contact Mary Witucki for an appointment. Par-ish membership is required to be a sponsor, to be married, to have a child baptized or to qualify for parishioner tuition rates at St. John Vianney School. Please notify the Parish Office of change of address, telephone number or name change.
MISSION OF THE CHURCH -
Of her very nature, the Church is missionary. This means her members are called by God to bring the Gospel by word and deed to all peoples and to every situation of work, education, culture, and commu-nal life in which human beings find each other. The members of the Church seek to transform society not by power but by persuasion and by example.
- United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
SCRIP HOURS
for pick-up:
Sunday’s 9:30-10:30 AM *Thursday’s 3:00-4:00 PM *School Year ONLY Pick up in SCRIP Office by church
