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NOVEMBER 10, 2019Living FaithChanging LivesMaking a DifferenceDear friends in Christ:Archdiocese of Galveston — Houston625 Nottingham Oaks TrailHouston, TX 77079Tel.: 281-497-1500Fax: 281-584-2024www.stjohnvianney.orgPARISH CLERGYRev. R. Troy GatelyPastorRev. Richard HinkleyParochial VicarRev. Charles J. TalarIn ResidenceDeaconsFred KossegiDale SteffesGreg StokesAl VacekJeff WillardPASTORAL STAFFAdult FormationYvonne GillPastoral Care andSpiritual LifeJeff WillardMusic MinistryMichael MadridParish Life/Activity CenterRichard FairlySocial ServiceMinistriesDeborah AlvarengaYouth FormationCarolina SayagoBusiness OfficeC.J. Pete Prados St. John Paul IIThe death of loved one is something all of us will face. There are numerous practical issueswith which we must deal. Pre-need planning is a prudent thing to do, not only in regards to awill and financial arrangements but with a funeral director and also the parish. It is importantthat all family members know, understand and respect the teachings of our Catholic Faith inregards to the death of a loved one. At the time of death, the parish should be notified. Withthe funeral directors, a day and time will be set for the funeral liturgies. A meeting will alsobe scheduled for the family to meet with our Funeral Aid Ministry, pastoral staff and parishclergy. In this meeting, the details necessary to prepare for the Funeral (readings, music,reception, etc.) will be discussed.Our Catholic Faith holds great reverence for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. For thisreason, we give respect and honor to the body in death as we do in life. There is a preferencein Catholic theology, teaching and practice that the body of the deceased be buried.Cremation is allowed in the Catholic Church but not for any reason which would be contrary toCatholic teaching. Even when cremation is chosen there is a strong preference that theFuneral Mass be celebrated with the body present with the cremation following.The funerals rites of the Church take place in three parts or stations. The First Station is theVigil. This is normally conducted in the funeral home the evening prior to the Funeral Massand consists of the gathering of family and friends in prayer. The Vigil Service may be prayedand/or the recitation of the rosary. This is the most appropriate time for remembrances andeulogies. The second station is the Funeral Mass. The body is brought to the church and Massis offered for the repose of the soul of the deceased and prayers for the consolation of thefamily are also offered. Eulogies are most appropriate at the Vigil Service and may not takethe place of the homily at Mass. After communion, a family member may make brief remarksof 2-3 minutes in remembrance of the deceased and to express the gratitude of the family tothe gathered mourners. The third station is the burial and Rite of Committal which normallytakes place at the cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. Following the burial, areception for family and friends is often held at the family home or at the parish.In those instances where cremation has been chosen, the committal is delayed and takesplace after the body has been cremated and the remains are ready. Cremated remains are tobe treated with respect and dignity and should be buried or interred in a columbarium. Theyshould never be scattered or merely stored or left unattended. When the body cannot bepresent and there is to be a direct cremation, a Funeral Mass with the ashes present and theRite of Committal should still be held without unnecessary delay. When the ashes cannot bepresent or a delay is unavoidable, a Memorial Mass for the Dead is to be offered. EveryCatholic should receive the prayers of the Church at the time of death. A proper Catholicburial and the rites of the Church should not be denied to any member of the Church.Lastly, we should always pray for the dead. We pray for their souls in our private prayers andat mass. We can offer masses to be prayed for them. We can visit their graves and we praythat we might be given the grace to live our lives in a holy manner so as to be reunited withthem in the Kingdom of God.Catholic School1400 Parkway Plaza Dr.Houston, TX 77077281.496.1500Pre K-8th GradeIn Pace Christi,
32nd Sunday in ordinary timeMass IntentionsMass ReadingsMonday, November 11, 20199:00 a.m. † Bob NearyMondayTuesday, November 12, 20199:00 a.m. † Robert Crabtree7:00 p.m. † Donald John BauerTuesdayWednesday, November 13, 20199:00 a.m. † Ann DooleyWednesday Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4,6-7; Lk 17:11-19Thursday November 14, 20199:00 a.m. † Harvey Fishbeck7:00 p.m. Donna DentonThursdayFriday, November 15, 20199:00 a.m. † Winton I. KooistraFridayWis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-3,4-5ab; Lk 17:26-37Saturday, November 16, 20195:30 p.m. † Peter EvelerSunday, November 17, 20198:00 a.m. † Marvin Tran9:30 a.m. Missa Pro Populo11:00 a.m. † Lucy Pickerign12:30 p.m.† Chuck Talley2:00 p.m. † Jessy Perez Fernandez5:30 p.m. Mitzi McBee7:00 p.m. † Maria Olga VanegasSaturdayWis 18:14-16; 19:6-9;Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43;Lk 18:1-8SundayMal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-6,7-8, 9; 2 Thes 3:7-12;Lk 21:5-19Other Remembrances†David Gregory Amador, Ted Steinkogler,S. Bockholt, †Ursuline SmithWis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-3,4-6, 7-8, 9-10; Lk 17:1-6Wis 2:23—3:9; Ps 34:2-3,16-17, 18-19; Lk 17:7-10Wis 7:22b—8:1;Ps 119:89, 90, 91, 130,135, 175; Lk 17:20-25And the Two Shall Become OneLet us Rejoice and Pray for thesesoon-to-be married couples:Samantha Dinh and Joseph AltamiranoShelby Schlesslman and Allan De LeonErin Stewart and Christopher CostelloMaria Rodrigues and Salvador HernandezRachelle De Los Santos ad Justin MarcelinoLeslie Tenorio and Ashton PintoAllison Locke and Christopher TalleyKerrie Thompson and Blake MeltonFlowers for our LordIn Memory ofThe Strain and Kemp FamiliesWant to donate but you don’t havecash or a check to write?Donated byAnn McLarenAdoration and PrayerIt’s easy!Text a Dollar Amountto 281.884.3212or scan QR CodeWe are in need of people to pray inAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Thereare open hours every day. We need peopleto pray at all hours of the day—morning,afternoon, evening and night time. Can youdedicate one hour or week toEucharistic Adoration?For information, please call the Parish Officeat 281-497-1500MASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil5:30 p.m.Sunday8:00 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.WeekdaysMonday - Friday9:00 a.m.Tuesday & Thursday7:00 p.m.LITURGY OF THEHOURSMonday - Friday6:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.NOVENA &ROSARYOur Lady ofPerpetual HelpWednesdays 6:30 p.m.Novena of theSacred Heart1st Fridays following9:00 a.m. MassDivine Mercy Chaplet& Rosary after 9:00a.m.daily MassCONFESSIONSSaturday10:00 a.m. & 4:00p.m.BAPTISMSClasses offeredmonthly.Please contact theParish OfficeMARRIAGEPlease contact theParish Office at leasteight months prior todesired dateANOINTING OF THESICK/COMMUNIONTO THE SICK ANDHOMEBOUNDPlease contact theParish Office,OFFICE HOURSMonday – Friday8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 10, 2019The Campaign Team would like to thank all the familieswho have pledged to make this campaign a success.Currently we are at 58% of goal.May God Bless Your Stewardship!Our Faith, Our MissionCampaign Update as of 11/5/2019Our Parish Goal:Pledge Total: 4,370,000 2,538,577Our parish will receive 1,442,000 back if all pledges made are completed.With our share from the campaign, we plan to refurbish the activity center and youth lounge, re-model thelibrary/den and music lecture hall, and resurface the south and west parking lots.It is not too late, your help is needed for us to reach our goal.To make a pledge or for more information please contactBelinda LeBouef at 281-752-2400 or email at blebouef@stjohnvianney.orgThank you again for your ongoing support!Parish lifeMonthly Parish DinnerThursday, November 215:30 - 7:00 pm Activity CenterMenuHomemade Chicken n’ DumplinsServed with Green Beans,Catered byCorn Bread MuffinsDessertTea and LemonadePrice - 10.00Free Kids Meal for ages 8 & underChicken n’ DumplinsPlease RSVP by Tuesday, November 19For your convenience you may reserve and pay online atstjohnvianney.org orreserve at sjvrsvp@stjohnvianney.org or281-497-1555 and pay at the door
32nd Sunday in ordinary timeParish lifeThis WednesdayNovember 139:30 am - NoonActivity CenterThe St. Anne’s Society of St.John Vianney invites allmothers of young children tojoin us this Wednesday in theActivity Center.Liv Harrison will join us tospeak on: "Love and marriage:it's not just fornewlyweds"Babysitting Reservations: sas.babysitting@gmail.comQuestions? Contact us: sasmembers@gmail.comPlay Dates, Girls Night Out, Couples Events,Bible Study, & More!For mothers ofschool aged childrenJoin us on Wednesday,November 2011:30 am—1:00 pmSt. Jude HallResponsible Parenting:The Gift We Give ourChildren by authorCathy Garcia-PratsFall BreakfastNext Sunday, November 17Following AllMorning MassesActivity CenterScrambled Eggs,Sausage,Biscuits & Gravy,Juice & Coffee 5 per personKids 7 & UnderEat FreeKnights of Columbus 6527Invites all Council members, familiesand parishioners to ourAnnual Memorial ServiceIn honor of our deceased memberssince our founding in 1974.Thursday, November 21, 2019Gather in St. Jude Hall 6:30 pmMass at 7:00 pmfollowed by refreshments in St. Jude HallSunday, December 158:00 am - 2:00 pm Activity CenterComplimentary lunch providedRSVP on Member Planet or emailstmonicassociety@gmail.com for more info.To reserve free childcare, emailsms.childcare@gmail.com by 11/13200 DonorsNeededTo make your appointmentvisit giveblood.org or 281-497-1555
NOVEMBER 10, 2019Adult formationHistory of HymnsA lecture byDr. Mike GingAssociate Director of Music and OrganistTuesday, November 12, 6:30pm—8pmin theMusic Lecture HallSaint John Vianney parish’s own Dr. Mike Ging presents a survey of fivedifferent eras/styles of hymnody. From the medieval period through themusical ramifications of the Reformation, to Germany, 18th centuryAmerica, the late romantic era, concluding with a discussion on VaticanII’s impact on music in the Church.The hymns we sing not only enhance our celebrations but also reflect ourbeliefs!Mike Ging is Associate Director of Music/Organist for Saint John Vianney Parish. Hecompleted the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Houston in 2018. Mike alsoholds a Master of Music degree from Rice University and a Bachelor of Music degree from theOberlin College Conservatory of Music in Ohio. His wife, Sarah, serves on the music faculty ofLone Star College, Montgomery, and is a member of the Houston Grand Opera Chorus.To attend send your name to ygill@stjohnvianney.org or register on the parish website
32nd Sunday in ordinary timeAdult formationThe newest study in The Great Adventure Series!Saint Paul’s Letter to the RomansOften called Paul’s masterpiece!Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center ofreflection, conversion, and controversy from the verybeginning. Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides acomprehensive, and simple way to understand theoverarching theme of Romans—salvation.This 8 week study will be offered on Tuesday mornings,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 the parish website or in theAdult Formation Office.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: ygill@stjohnvianney.orgAdult Formation Forming and Informing Disciples!
NOVEMBER 10, 2019Adult formationRe-Membering ChurchWelcoming back Catholics who have been awayfrom the Church.A series of five sessions designed to “catch youup” on what’s been happening while you’ve beenaway. They also offer a wonderful opportunity toask questions, be heard, and heal wounds.Welcome Home!November 4, 11, 18, December 2,6:30pm—8pm Monday eveningsRoom C-24The JoyFull Women’s GuildJoy. .from Jesus’s words in scripture;Full .of inspiration from encyclicals, lives of the saints,guest speaker presentations!Next meeting: Nov. 14th,9: 45am-11:45am,Room C-25The Guild is a wonderful way to meetnew friends.Women of all ages are welcome!For more information contact Denise:denise.joyfull.guild@gmail.com
32nd Sunday in ordinary timeIn your 20s or 30s?Check out SJV’S Young Adult Ministry!Email: TCooper@stjohnvianney.orgWebsite: www.stjohnvianney.org/youngadultsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SJVYoungAdultsInstagram: SJVYAGrab your friends and join us at our annualFriendsgiving PotluckSt. John VianneyTurkey & Ham DriveOct 27th – Nov 26th& Game NightSaturday, November 23rd6pm in St. Jude HallDrop off your donation of a turkey or hamat SJV Social Services Mon - Fri 8:30-5pmor Youth Formation Office Sun 9-1pm.Sign-up to bring a type of dish, pack your favoriteboard game and make a night of it.Donations benefit the SJV Social Services Food Pantry. Be a part of makingsure that underprivileged families have a holiday meal this year.Questions? Email or call: tcooper@stjohnvianney.org or 281-497-6665Young AdultSunday DinnerDecember 1st 7pmHungry’s Cafe14714 Memorial Dr.RSVP Appreciated totcooper@stjohnvianney.orgRSVP to TCooper@stjohnvianney.org
NOVEMBER 10, 2019Social service ministrySJV’s Mission Team Members Return from Eagle PassTwo weeks ago, 17 SJV Parishioners participated in a Service Mission Trip to Eagle Pass, TX. Our Team was thrilled towelcome 5 first-time participants! Over the course of five days and braving 40 degree weather in the morning, the teamcompleted a great deal of work on three homes. Below are before and after pictures for each home.The first home belongs to two single sisters living with small children. Making minimum wage, they had not been ableto afford the repairs that the home needed. The team re-roofed the house and replaced water damaged siding on halfthe house. They insulated, replaced fascia, soffits and trim, installed gutters, repainted the house and dug trenches todivert runoff water away from the house.The second home belongs to a gentleman who is paralyzed on his left side due to a stroke. The team replaced two doorswith 36” wide doors to allow him access to the bathroom, and they helped him customize the bathroom and shower tofit his needs.The owner of the third home is an elderly lady in her 80s, who for many years had been the only ballet teacher in EaglePass. Complications from a neck surgery gone wrong partially paralyzed her legs. The team installed two window unitair conditioners, repaired roofing on part of her house, replaced and painted bird damaged siding on part of her house,repaired cupboards which were falling down, and repaired a door which had shifted.In addition to meeting and assisting new families, the Team continues to foster the relationships with the homeboundwhom we have assisted in the past. They also make time for fellowship and growing together in their faith. We thankand congratulate our Mission Team! Your hard work and generosity of spirit are true examples of what it is to live yourfaith, change lives and make a difference!Follow the Team’s work on Facebook at SJV Social Service Ministry.
32nd Sunday in ordinary timeYouth formationPastoral care and spiritual lifeParents’Night OutJoin us for this special sessionTuesday, November 19, 20196:30 - 8:30 PMAudio Visual RmNo sign-up is necessaryFriday, November 15, 5-9pmWith the trifecta of holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and NewYears) almost upon us, all who are grieving the death of a lovedone are invited to a one-night session.Parish tripsYou plan a date night,we provide the childcare.Children 1-10 Years Old Welcome 25 for one child, 10 for second, 5 for any additionalRegistration Available in Youth Formation OfficeDeadline to Register is Tuesday, November 12Bible StoryBible stories, crafts, prayersand fun for children 5 yearsold & younger. Join usJuly 8—19, 202011-daysCamino deSantiagoHike the way of St. JamesRegistrations will close when training begins inDecember. Please call or email today for anappointment to discuss this walking pilgrimage.Limited spaces available.For more information , please contact CarolynGreene cgreene@stjohnvianney.orgNext Wed., November 20Room E-8 at 10:30 am.No registration required,just come!December 27, 2020—January 3, 2021Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2020 with your SJV familyand friends. Come join SJV on a Royal CaribbeanCruiseall are welcome!Registrations have begunIt’s not tooearly to reserve your cabin.Please pray for our High Schoolconfirmation candidates who are onretreat next weekend,November 15-17.ContactRiver Oaks Travel for pricing &cabin selectionKristie at (713) 807-0722Kristie@riveroakstravel.comFor more information, please contactCarolyn Greene cgreene@stjohnvianney.org
NOVEMBER 10, 2019Music ministryNATIVITY PLAYWe invite children to participate in our annualpresentation of the Nativity Storywith Christmas Carols, costumes andscriptural narrations. Rehearsals: Wednesdays November 13th, 20th, December 4th, 11th; (5:00pm-6:00pm) in the MusicLecture HallPresentation: December 14th (Saturday) at 11amPresentation in the Activity CenterOpen to children grades K-6th grade.On-line Registration form with detailed information canbe found on the music page of the website or a hardcopy from the Music Office.All registration forms due no later thanNovember 12th.Please contact Michael Madrid(mmadrid@stjohnvianney.org) or register atwww.stjohnvianney.org/nativitySt. John Vianney Music MinistryFestivalofSacred SongsTuesday, November 19, 20197:30 pmFREE ADMISSIONSaint of the daySaint Leo the Great’s Story (d. November 10, 461)With apparent strong conviction of the importance of the Bishop of Rome in the Church, and of the Church as the ongoing sign of Christ’spresence in the world, Leo the Great displayed endless dedication as pope. Elected in 440, he worked tirelessly as “Peter’s successor,” guidinghis fellow bishops as “equals in the episcopacy and infirmities.”Leo is known as one of the best administrative popes of the ancient Church. His work branched into four main areas, indicative of his notion ofthe pope’s total responsibility for the flock of Christ. He worked at length to control the heresies of Pelagianism—overemphasizing humanfreedom—Manichaeism—seeing everything material as evil—and others, placing demands on their followers so as to secure true Christianbeliefs.A second major area of his concern was doctrinal controversy in the Church in the East, to which he responded with a classic letter setting downthe Church’s teaching on the two natures of Christ. With strong faith, he also led the defense of Rome against barbarian attack, taking the roleof peacemaker.In these three areas, Leo’s work has been highly regarded. His growth to sainthood has its basis in the spiritual depth with which he approachedthe pastoral care of his people, which was the fourth focus of his work. He is known for his spiritually profound sermons. An instrument of thecall to holiness, well-versed in Scripture and ecclesiastical awareness, Leo had the ability to reach the everyday needs and interests of hispeople. One of his sermons is used in the Office of Readings on Christmas.It is said of Leo that his true significance rests in his doctrinal insistence on the mysteries of Christ and the Church and in the supernaturalcharisms of the spiritual life given to humanity in Christ and in his Body, the Church. Thus Leo held firmly that everything he did and said aspope for the administration of the Church represented Christ, the head of the Mystical Body, and Saint Peter, in whose place Leo acted.
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The third station is the burial and Rite of ommittal which normally takes place at the cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. Following the burial, a reception for family and friends is often held at the family home or at the parish. In those instances where cremation has been chosen, the committal is delayed and takes
