in the peace of...
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SAINT JOHN VIANNEY JULY 21, 2013
Catholic Church
In the Peace of Christ
Dear friends in Christ:
Last week in this letter, we raised the question of What is Marriage? This is in light of
the recent Supreme Court decision on DOMA (The Defense of Marriage Act) and the growing
confusion and debate on the nature and definition of marriage. What is essentially
happening is that the definition of marriage is being changed to accommodate same-sex
unions. It is argued that “same-sex marriage” is necessary because denial of marriage to
persons with a homosexual orientation is unfair and an infringement of their civil rights. It is
further argued that the tax laws, inheritance laws and other property/rights issues are unfair
and unjust to homosexual persons in a committed relationship because the government is
denying the same benefits that heterosexual couples enjoy under the law. It should be
admitted that the inequality of these laws is present in some instances to homosexual
couples, but it must be noted that the same laws are also are unfair to other persons as well.
Think of other committed and exclusive relationships (siblings, parent/child, friends,
concubinage, palimony, polyamory). Changing the definition of marriage does not change or
remedy the injustice of the law or tax code. Notice here that the argument’s assumption is
that fairness must equal sameness. There is also an implicit assumption that sameness is
morally good in every instance. This is not so. A parent/child relationship and an incestuous
parent/child relationship are not the same morally or legally. Palimony, concubinage and
marriage can all be committed, emotional, sexual relationships between two heterosexual
couples but they are not morally or legally the same.
Some argue as well that our legal system should not be concerned with morality,
that we would all be better off not having the “culture wars” over abortion and “same sex
marriage” and all of the other hot button issues (immigration, capital punishment,
Affordable Health Care Act, war, terrorism). The assumption here is that morality is relative
and there is no absolute moral truth. (What is true “moral” for me is true “moral” for me and
what is true “moral” for you is true “moral” for you!) Remember Pope Benedict’s famous
condemnation on the dictatorship of relativism. Of course, laws should and do enshrine and
codify morality. Unfortunately, laws can also codify, protect and give license to immorality
(Jim Crow, Roe v. Wade, Nuremburg Laws). Just because something is legal does not make it
automatically just, moral, right or good.
These distinctions are often nuanced and evade the simplistic generalizations that we
enjoy throwing around. With the issue of marriage there are political, legal, social,
philosophical, moral and religious dimensions. Slogan-ism and over simplification can deny
and distort the fullness of the reality and generally lead to more confusion than clarity. The
current issue of the definition of “marriage” is in a real way symptomatic of many other
challenges that we face in contemporary society and as individuals. The issues and their
consequences are both societal and personal. Failure to understand this correctly has
implications and ramifications in many other areas, big and small. We cannot put our heads
in the sand and wish for it all to go away. Nor can we just capitulate and say, “Oh well, the
times are changing!” Worse yet is tacit approval and the nonchalant judgment of “What’s
the big deal?” Actions have consequences. Therefore, as Catholics, we must begin to study
this issue so that we can add intelligently to the public debate and in so doing be a leaven to
the world.
In pace Christi,
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
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PARISH CLERGY
Rev. R. Troy Gately Pastor
Rev. Charles J. Talar
Rev. Daniel L.
Warden
Priests in Residence
Deacons Dale Steffes
Al Vacek
Fred Kossegi
Randy Graham
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PASTORAL STAFF
Adult Formation
Yvonne Gill
Youth Formation Daniel Marcantel
Music Ministry
Michael Madrid
Pastoral Care/
Spiritual Life
Louis Provenzano
Parish Life/
Activity Center
Richard Fairly
Social Service
Ministries
Deborah Montez
Business Office
C.J. Pete Prados
16th Sunday in ordinary time
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.
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 after 9:00 a.m.
daily Mass
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CONFESSIONS
Saturday
10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
6:45 p.m. (Spanish)
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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
Mass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass IntentionsMass Intentions
Monday, July 22, 2013
9:00 a.m. † Tom Schilling
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
9:00 a.m. † Richard Zeh
7:00 p.m. † Lam Nguyen
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
9:00 a.m. † P. Almaraz/HP Aprile Families
Thursday, July 25, 2013
9:00 a.m. † J. B Platz
7:00 p.m. † Oscar Luis Rivera Neme
Friday, July 26, 2013
9:00 a.m. † D. Izzo & B. Londa Families
Saturday, July 27, 2013
5:30 p.m. † Otilia Partidas
Sunday, July 28, 2013
8:00 a.m. † George Passarello
9:30 a.m. Missa Pro Populo
11:00 a.m. † J. R. Petro
12:30 p.m. † Jack Boehringer
2:00 p.m. † Gilberto Molina
5:30 p.m. † William Hall
7:00 p.m. † Rammi Naiiseh
Other Remembrances
† James Murnane, Ursuline H. Smith, S. Bockholt,
†Irene Agnes Huebner, †Luke Nnadozie Asumunu
This Weeks Scripture Readings
Monday Ex 14:5-18; Ps 15; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Tuesday Ex 14:21—15:1; Ex 15,
Mt 12:46-50
Wednesday Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78; Mt 13:1-9
Thursday 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126; Mt 20:20-28
Friday Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19; Mt 13:18-23
Saturday Ex 24:3-8; Ps 50; Mt 13:24-30
Sunday Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138; Col 2:12-14;
Lk 11:1-13
WELCOME
Our newest parishioners to
St. John Vianney Family
Elena Alvarez, David and Tricia Cole,
Christopher and Mireya Colville,
Jeanne Marie Garcia, Rafael and Claudia Garcia,
Bernard and Virginia Pankrantz
16th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings speak of hospitality.
Abraham, who cheerfully did for his guests all
that desert hospitality required, was
rewarded with his heart’s desire — a son.
Martha also busied herself with all the details
of hospitality, but grudgingly and with
complaint. Am I a cheerful or a grudging
giver?
Don’t Put It Off Any Longer!! Married but not in the Catholic Church?
Couples desiring to have their marriage
convalidated (commonly referred to as
“blessed”) are urged to contact Yvonne
Gill in the Adult Formation Office for
information on this simple process!
Come back to communion!
281-584-2022 or [email protected]
AANDND THETHE TTWOWO SSHALLHALL BBECOMEECOME OONENE
Let us Rejoice and Pray for
these soon-to-be married couples:
Vanessa Pompa and Bob Borths
Marlyn Moreno and Guido Martinez
Janette Uribe and Keith Edmond We will have our Annual Mission
Appeal, Missionary Sisters of the
Eucharist next weekend July 28
at all Masses.
Annual Mission appealAnnual Mission appeal
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY JULY 21, 2013
Catholic Church
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
What if I’m not baptized?
How long do
es it take?
Do I have to
register in the
parish first?
How much does it cost?
Do I have to sign something?
Questions? Call Yvonne Gill, 281-584-2022 or
Come and See! If you’ve ever thought about becoming a Catholic
this meeting is for you! Learn more about The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Informational Meeting
Thursday, 1 August 7:00 p.m. in the Audio Visual Room
Catholic? Thinking about it? Maybe… what do I do next?
RCIA ? What is that?
16th Sunday in ordinary time
Parish life
SJV Night at the Astros GameSJV Night at the Astros GameSJV Night at the Astros GameSJV Night at the Astros Game Monday, August 5, 7:10 pmMonday, August 5, 7:10 pmMonday, August 5, 7:10 pmMonday, August 5, 7:10 pm
2 8 1 - 4 9 7 - 1 5 5 5 O R
R F A I R L Y @ S T J O H N V I A N N E Y . O R G
T O R E S E R V E Y O U R S P O T !
$25 Discounted tickets
PRICE INCLUDESPRICE INCLUDESPRICE INCLUDESPRICE INCLUDES:::: ♦ GAME TICKET (Section 252)GAME TICKET (Section 252)GAME TICKET (Section 252)GAME TICKET (Section 252)
♦ ALL YOU CAN EAT AT THE GAMEALL YOU CAN EAT AT THE GAMEALL YOU CAN EAT AT THE GAMEALL YOU CAN EAT AT THE GAME
Bring your family & invite your friends!
Parish Family Picnic
Join us as we celebrate the
Feast of St. John Vianney
Sunday, August 4th 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Backyard of the Activity Center
Free Food,
Games, Music & Fun
To Help Us Have Plenty of Food,
Please e-mail or call and let us know you are attending! 281-497-1555 or [email protected]
Please contact us by August 1
Parish Blood Drive
Sunday, August 18 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Activity Center
Donors Receive Free
Blue Bell Ice Cream
Certificates
To Register visit
www.giveblood.org or
281-497-1555 Our sponsor code is M859
Sponsored by Parish Life,
Knights of Columbus &
Social Ministry
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY JULY 21, 2013
Catholic Church
(X) BBQ DINNER (A Friend of the Parish) $4500
(X) BIG TENT (Dawn & Lorn Frazier) $4500 (X) SECURITY (SJV Ushers) $4500 (X) RAFFLE TICKETS (Debbie & Mark Thurmond) $3800 (X) RENTAL EQUIPMENT (A Friend of the Parish) $3500 ( ) FACE PAINTING $3000 ( ) WINE WHEEL $3000 ( ) KID’S RIDES $2500
( ) ADULT/TEEN RIDES $2000
( ) FOOD TENT $2000
( ) GROUND SUPPORT $2000 (X) LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (Bettencourt Family) $1800 (X) BEER GARDEN (Silver Eagle Distributors) $1800 (X) HAMBURGER & HOTDOG (Becky & Bill Stewart) $1600 (X) BRAZILIAN FOOD $1600 (Brazilian Community- $800 & Laurie & Bruce Bricarell- $800)
(X) ENTERTAINMENT TENT (Friends of the Parish) $1500 (X) REDEMPTION PRIZES (Julie & Doug Campbell) $1500 (X) SOFT DRINKS (Methodist West Houston Hospital) $1500 (X) MEXICAN FOOD (Pozo Family) $1500 (X) AUCTION & BIG BOARD (Anonymous Donor) $1500 (X) STUFFED ANIMALS $1500 (Cheryl & George Taylor $800 & Cassel Health Svcs $700)
(X) MARGARITAS/SANGRIA (Gary & Teresa Steffens) $1300 ( ) BOOTH TICKETS $1300 (X) BBQ SANDWICHES (Lolita & Emil Mateker) $1300 ( ) TURKEY LEGS $1200 (X) BINGO (The Johnigan Family) $1200 (X) FUNNEL CAKE (Bertha & Joe Collins Family) $1200 (X) ROASTED CORN (Tom Richardson & Satterfield Family) $1000 (X) DISC JOCKEY (Methodist West Houston Hospital) $1000 (X) SAUSAGE BOOTH (James L. Drone Family) $1000 (X) ICE CREAM BOOTH (Carmen & Guillermo Guariguata) $1000 (X) ADVERTISING (Anonymous Donor) $1000 (X) BEER GARDEN BEER BOOTH (Heather & Jaime Bubela)$1000 (X) MIDWAY TENT (Mary Pat & Bill Donlon) $1000
(X) ITALIAN FOOD (The Doonan Family & Piatto Ristorante) $1000
(X) BOOTH MAINTENANCE $900 (Martha & Herbert Mills $500 & John C. Killinger $400) (X) PUPUSAS (Anonymous Donor) $900 (X) MONEY TOSS (Diana & David Twomey) $800 (X) BEER BOOTH (Kim & Jeff Reilly) $800 (X) ICE (R.J. Murphy & Assoc.) $700 (X) NACHOS (Judy & John Murray) $700 (X) CANDY LAND (The Bednorz Family) $700 (X) TOY LAND (Tjahjono Family-$400 & Juanita Weingartner $300) $700 (X) FRENCH FRIES (Father Dan Warden) $600 (X) BOTTLED WATER (Clyde Crochet Family) $600 (X) COKE PITCH (Team Lassarat) $600 (X) CORN DOGS (Cynthia & Brent Hallmark) $600 (X) FIRST AID (Southwest Pool Management, Inc) $600
(X) ICE TEA (Connie Altamira) $600 ( ) PIG RACES $600
(X) CAKE WHEEL (Angela Setera & Bryan Dumas) $500 (X) KID’S JUICE BOXES (Earline & Joe Raia) $500 (X) DESSERTS (Joan & Jim Prentice) $500 (X) SNOW CONES (Joy & Sally Hall) $500 (X) COTTON CANDY (Randy & Donna Keith Family) $500 (X) VOLUNTEER/INFO BOOTH (Kim & Kevin Perkins) $500 (X) KID’S BOOTH (Cub Scout Pack 598) $500 (X) KID’S BOOTH (Elaine & Michael Thiele) $400 (X) KID’S BOOTH (Great Kids Pediatric) $400 (X) KID’S BOOTH (Joy & Mikael Hirvonen) $400 (X) KID’S BOOTH (John Scasny) $400 (X) KID’S BOOTH (Danny Garza) $400 (X) KID’S BOOTH (Ann & John Ambrosi) $400 (X) KID’S BOOTH (Libby & Greg Hurst) $400 (X) KID’S BOOTH (Jean & Mike Grogan) $400 (X) DUCK POND (Henry & Dorothy Wenzler) $300
Friends of SJV- (General Donations of $100 or more)- (Christina& Brian Ruskin-$100;
Judy Collins & Richard Parker- $300; Beyer Family- $200; Kris & Ray Hamby- $100; Ashley LeGrand & Janice Chovanec-$400; Georgianna Verbrugge - $200; Rosie & Roy Sandoval $400.00)
Help us reach our goal of $90,000 in Sponsorships! Complete this form and drop off at the Parish Office or in the Sunday Collection.
For information contact Parish Life at 281-497-1555 or [email protected]. Most sponsorships are tax deductible.
NAME (please print):
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE #: AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ ___________
16th Sunday in ordinary time
Website: www.stjohnvianney.org/article/merge
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 281-497-6665
Facebook: Merge-St John Vianney Young Adults
Music ministry
Starting June 9th
through July 28
Sunday
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
No rehearsals,
no obligations…
we have a place
for you!
Join us in the choir
before church.
SSummer ummer VVacationsacations
God himself showed us the importance of taking a break from
work when he created the heavens and the earth and rested on
the seventh day. If you are lucky enough to be able to get away
to take a vacation, please enjoy yourselves and have a great
time. As a friendly reminder there is no vacation from
attendance at Mass. God never ceases to provide for us and we
can never cease praising Him for His goodness to us. If you are
traveling this summer, plan ahead. Remember to keep the
Lord’s Day holy by attending Mass every Sunday. In fact,
attending a weekday Mass during our vacation is a wonderful
way to renew and refresh tired minds and bodies.
When you are traveling for pleasure or business, remember to
check out www.masstimes.org for the name, location and Mass
times of churches around the country and even overseas.
Young adults
Journey with us through the unique rites of the Catholic Church!
Join us for the Merge Liturgy Series as we attend mass celebrated in
Eastern and Western Rites at various Catholic Churches in Houston.
Please email [email protected] to join us July 21st to celebrate the Byzantine Rite
at 10am at St John Chrysostom. or further details visit our website @ www.stjohnvianney.org/article/merge
Weekly Bible Study Canceled in July for Café Catholica For Café Catholica Details please visit http://cafecatholica.weebly.com/
Summer Volleyball Season Starting Soon! Want to play with us? Email us today for details!
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY JULY 21, 2013
Catholic Church
CCE REGISTRATIONCCE REGISTRATIONCCE REGISTRATIONCCE REGISTRATION
for the 2013for the 2013for the 2013for the 2013----2014 school year is now open!2014 school year is now open!2014 school year is now open!2014 school year is now open!
We are now registering Pre-K thru High School for
next year’s CCE program.
Placement for specific class days
and times is first come, first served. So, register today!
Registration forms are available
in the CCE/Youth Formation Office and on the parish
website, www.stjohnvianney.org
Please Note: Registration for CCE is NOT
registration for Sacrament Preparation.
See below
Sacrament Preparation
Registration for Sacrament Preparation for
2013-2014 has begun! This includes First
Reconciliation, Communion,
Confirmation, and RCIC.
Registration forms for Sacrament Preparation are
available in the CCE/Youth Formation Office ONLY
Sacrament Preparation is a separate program from CCE.
Please come by the CCE/Youth Office for more info,
preparation requirements, and registration forms.
Youth formation
The Best of Eastern Canada! Space is still available
October 1—9, 2013
Registration and Details are listed on
SJV webpage
http://www.stjohnvianney.org/
Click links: “More News and Announcements”
& “Trips and Pilgrimages”
Group Coordinator Carolyn Greene
Canada trip
Volunteers!Volunteers!Volunteers!Volunteers!
Is God calling you to serve the
youth of our parish?
We still have several opportunities to
serve in the CCE and Youth Ministry
programs in the coming year.
Please contact the Youth Formation
Office to find out what exciting
opportunities await. 281-497-6665
It’s a Christmas Party! Who says we can’t
celebrate the birth of our savior in July?
Open to all Junior
High students. Wednesday, July 24
7pm at SJV
Bring a funny/novelty wrapped gift (no more than $5 value) and a
canned food item
Christmas in July!
16th Sunday in ordinary time
By our baptism, we are
called to action! We
invite you to take a life-
changing journey;
working with your fellow
SJV parishioners providing much needed services to the poor
and sharing your Catholic faith with others. You can be part of a
team that is helping to change the lives of people who are in
need. It will be an adventure, a retreat, a challenge, and an
opportunity for a transforming life experience!
SJV will participate in three missions during the Fall of 2013, two
Home Repair Missions to South Texas and an international
Medical Mission to El Salvador.
Home Repair Mission
to Eagle Pass, Texas
Wednesday, Oct. 23rd—Sunday, Oct. 27th
Or Wednesday, Oct. 30th—Sunday, Nov. 3rd
Medical Mission
to Sonsonate, El Salvador
Friday, October 25th to
Saturday, November 2nd
We will be collecting non-prescription medications, vitamins,
eyeglasses, and medical supplies for the mission trip. Please stop
by the SJV Social Service Ministry Building from 8:30-5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday to donate these items.
If you would like additional information or you are interested in
joining our medical mission team, please contact Dick at
[email protected] or Deborah at
Social service ministry
Make Plans to Participate
in an SJV Mission Trip
July 29th through August 3rd
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
1/2 price on almost everything!
Joseph’s Coat is located behind the church in the Social Services Ministry Building
Precious Goods at Affordable Prices
Like us on Facebook for store sales, news and updates!
See Craigslist and EBay for JC Listings! Go to
www.ebay.com and Click on ADVANCED top right, then
click on SELLERS on left and type Josephresaleshop.
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Sharing Our Blessings
Featuring multiFeaturing multiFeaturing multiFeaturing multi----cultural food and entertainment.cultural food and entertainment.cultural food and entertainment.cultural food and entertainment. Saturday, September 7Saturday, September 7Saturday, September 7Saturday, September 7
6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Save the date!Save the date!Save the date!Save the date!Save the date!Save the date!Save the date!Save the date!
Donations accepted during business hours
(no electronics or furniture, please!)
All proceeds go to SJV Social Services.
No donation goes to waste!
Volunteers needed! Please contact Teresa at
Donate, Shop, Volunteer, Serve!
Registration for the Fall semester of
ESL (English as a Second Language) at
St. John Vianney begins on August
1st. Classes begin on August 20, 2013
and will continue through December 17, 2013. The classes are
held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.
Introductory to Advanced Conversational classes (Levels I through
VI) are offered.
Registration dates are as follows: August 1st, August 5th, and
August 15th. To register, please stop by the Social Services
Building between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. The cost for the
complete course, including the textbook, is $50.
For more information, contact Glorivel in the Social Services
Ministry office at 281-497-4434 or [email protected].
Esl classes
Week Long Summer
Sale at
Joseph’s Coat!
Our monthly Food Drive is
scheduled for next
weekend, July 27-28.
We appreciate all of your help in keeping our food pantry well stocked. You may bring items such as canned goods, staple
products, and household products. We are always in need of the following products: peanut butter, sugar, flour, and tuna. Please check expiration dates—we cannot distribute expired
food.
We also accept cash and checks as pantry donations.
Food Drive next
Weekend