MASS TIMES Saturday 4:00 PM Vigil Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM & 5:30 PM Weekdays Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM Tuesday & Wednesday 6:15 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday & Friday 8:15 AM Tuesday & Wednesday 6:00 AM Saturdays 2:45 PM—3:30 PM All others times by appointment only. BAPTISMS Please call the parish office in the early months of pregnancy. WEDDINGS Contact parish priest at least six months prior to anticipated date of wedding. CARE OF THE SICK Notify the parish office of homebound and hospitalized. PRAYER REQUESTS Contact Mrs. Theresa Himel at 755.3709 or email at sjvprayerline@aol.com

PARISH OFFICE Phone 753.7950 Fax 753.7965 Website www.stjeanvianney.org E-Mail churchinfo@stjeanvianney.org Hours Monday thru Thursday 8:30 AM—6:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM—4:00 PM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Phone 751. 2926 Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OFFICE Phone 751. 0502 Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM SJV PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Phone 751.1831 Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM—4:00 PM PRESCHOOL Phone 752.5356 Hours Monday thru Friday 9:15 AM—2:00 PM

16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road

PARISH STAFF Pastor Rev. Tom Ranzino Deacon Rev. Mr. Brent Duplessis Deacon Rev. Mr. Dan Borne Director of Religious Education Mrs. Denise Louviere Religious Education Assistant Mrs. Betty Wright Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Craig Baker Receptionists/Secretaries Ms. Belinda Smith Mrs. Mickie Marchiafava Director of Social Responsibility Mrs. Lori Aucoin Facilities Manager Mr. Terry Blackwell Music Director Mrs. Karen Ullo SJV School Principal Ms. Wendy Gilmore Assistant Principal Mrs. Cherie Robinson Assistant Principal Mrs. Linda Tate Director of Preschool Mrs. Amie Williams Asst. Dir. of Preschool Mrs. Dana Sunseri

LAGNIAPPE Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 16, 2011

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our mission as the Body of Christ in the parish of St. Jean Vianney is to model the love of Jesus by discerning and doing God’s will, consciously Sharing the Word and Eucharist at worship, educating in faith all ages, evangelizing our parishioners for Christ’s mission, and serving justly God’s people, our sisters and brothers within our parish boundaries, our larger Baton Rouge community, and into the world.

"Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven" (James 5: 14-15).

This Scripture passage is just one of many that point us toward the ancient practice of what we, as Catholics, now call the Anointing of the Sick. Over the years, the Church has continued to pray for people who were ill. This Sacrament is our way of entrusting those who are sick into the faithful love of God. The Anointing of the Sick is not a superstitious cure all for illness, but it does and can bring much comfort to people suffering and to the people who love them. For years, anointing was reserved for patients who were near death. In her wisdom, the Church came to understand a broader view of this Sacrament of healing. Though anointing does often happen in hospital beds and under emergency circumstances, which is entirely appropriate when the situation is dire, the church now understands more fully that there is also a communal component. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that when the sick are anointed they should be "assisted by their pastor and the whole ecclesial community, which is invited to surround the sick in a special way through their prayers and fraternal attention" (#1516). "Like all the sacraments the Anointing of the Sick is a liturgical and communal celebration....It is very fitting to celebrate it within the Eucharist (#1517). Our parish will be celebrating the Anointing of the Sick at all Masses on the weekend of October 22nd and 23rd. If you have a serious or chronic illness of mind, body, or soul or will be undergoing surgery, please consider allowing your community to gather and pray for you in this sacrament of healing. We will also be offering the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick at our Friday Mass with the school community on October 28th. For information on the celebration of the Sacrament at the October 28th Mass, please contact Mr. Chris in the school office. If you have any questions about this Sacrament, please contact the parish office. Remember, the anointing of the sick is not only for emergencies. All who are suffering serious illnesses such as arthritis or cancer, or addiction or depression, or kidney disease, etc. please join us for Mass and this sacrament of healing.

LIFE TOGETHER Dear Friends,

I thank all the women who took part in the Women’s Christ Renews His Parish retreat. Their dedication and openness to the Lord always produces more than the moment good fruit. For some it will be a new beginning in faith; for others, it will be a deeper exploration of companionship. The two annual parish retreats continue to be a blessing for the parish.

With that in mind, our parish will welcome Fr. RB Williams OP the week of November 7th-9th, 7:00pm for our annual Parish Mission. Fr. RB will lead us in All That We Have to Live On: God’s Gift and Our Response. This mission is designed to remind us of our baptismal commitment and its practical challenges. Fr. RB recently gave the diocesan priest retreat. He is dynamic and insightful in the spiritual life. I look forward to having him in the parish and hope you will keep that MISSION week a priority in your calendar.

Coming at the end of October: SJV HARVEST FEST WEEKEND: Friday, October 28th, 5:00-9:00pm, GATOR FEST: food, games, music, bingo, inflatable's for folks of all ages. Saturday, October 29th, 7:30pm-11:00pm, Hall-Lei-Ween Parish Dance Fest, Parish Hall: DJ, drinks, food, fun. Tickets on sale for $25 a couple after Masses October 15th-16th & 22nd/23rd, in Parish Office, and at Gator Fest. Sunday, October 30th, 10:30am- Parish Family Fest Picnic- Outdoor 10:30am Mass, BBQ Chicken Dinner, Jambalaya Cooking Contest, Halloween Costume Contest, Inflatable’s, Games, Cake Walk, Bingo, Po-Boys, Drinks, and a Blood Drive. Tickets for BBQ Dinners, will be sold after Masses, October 15th-16th & 22nd/23rd. Hope you will be a part of all or some of these events.

Next Wednesday, October 19th, 7:00pm there will be a RCIA Open House, designed for those who are interested in finding out how to become Roman Catholic. Our initiation process is at work all year long to welcome any adult who seeks baptism or if already baptized, seeks to complete their Christian initiation. The Open House will be in the Multi purpose room in the PreSchool section of the Campus. Please invite people you think may be interested. Hope you are enjoying Autumn…. Love,

BAPTISMS We welcome the following children to our parish family through the Sacrament of Baptism:

Corbin James Woolley son of Robert and Ruston

Woolley. Riley Michelle Boudreaux daughter of Jason and

Bonnie Boudreaux.

We extend our sympathy to the following parishioners who recently lost a loved one:

Eddie and Betty Wright on the death of her father, Albert LeBlanc.

Mark and Erin Vignes on the death of his uncle, Fred Vignes

Kent and Lizette Leader on the death of his grandmother, Odelia Hoover.

BASS PLAYER NEEDED We need a bass player for the 5:30 pm Mass. Rehearsals are once a month on Thursdays and before Mass. Please call Karen, 246.8349.

Please Support the Bishop’s Annual Appeal The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is the one diocesan-wide appeal that provides support for a wide range of ministries and programs that have continued to have far-reaching effect throughout our Diocese. Last year, a total of 152 parishioners from St Jean Vianney Parish gave a total of $26,887.00 to this important appeal that has been a wonderful story of support and commitment from the people of our Diocese for 26 years. Last year, a total of $890,804.90 was raised through the generous donations of parishioners from throughout the Diocese. For twenty-six years now, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal has provided us with the evidence of the power of our shared faith. This Appeal has been instrumental in the unprecedented growth of good works that have take place in our Diocese over the last quarter century. Your support this year will be a vital part of our mission to share the redeeming love of Jesus, in providing guidance, hope and inspiration for all our family members.

A CALL TO THE SERVANTS OF GOD: Born in the Spirit of Faith Parish Office Helper: Assists Office per-sonnel in answering phones, filing and other office work. [As needed].

Parish Stewardship Summary

Fiscal Year to Date July1, 2011 to October 9, 2011

September Collections: Building and Improvement Fund $12,781.16 Religious Educ./Youth $ 1,853.00 Catholic University $ 722.00

Give to Caesar with is Caesar’s and God what is God’s (Matthew 22:15-21).

Go to www.stewardshiptoday.org to get your online copy of Stewardship Today, a monthly publication for parishioners to embrace the importance of stewardship in daily living.

Goal Amt. Rec’d

Year to date Offertory

349,763.00 361,659.00

Weekly Offertory

22,710.00 20,894.10

COMING FOR OCTOBER 28-29-30 at ST. JEAN VIANNEY !!!!

GATOR FEST: Friday night, October 28th. Games, Food, Inflatables and more. Details coming soon. PARISH HALLOWEEN DANCE: Saturday night, October 29th. Fr. Engels Hall. Fun for adults, danc-ing, food. Details coming soon. PARISH FAMILY FEST PICNIC: Sunday, October 30th, 10:30am Outdoor Mass, BBQ dinners, games, Bingo, music, Jambalaya Cook-off and more. Details coming soon.

NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING

There will be a training held for all New Eucharistic Minister on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the church at 6:00pm.

AWAKENING FAITH Representatives from Awakening Faith/Catholics Come Home at SJV Outdoor Mass—October 30th People have a need to talk about their faith with other people. Making connections with other Catholics is one of the goals of SJV’s Awakening Faith Ministry, an extension of Catholics Come Home Program. The ministry seeks to provide a casual, nonjudgmental setting where Catholics who have been away from the practice of their faith can share, listen, and learn from one another. We meet every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at CC’s on Coursey Blvd. If you know some family members, friends, and neighbors who could benefit from reconnecting with the Catholic faith, INVITE them to the SJV Picnic and Family Fest on October 30th. ENCOURAGE them to come with you to the outdoor mass. LEAD them to the tables to get a name tag and pick up a reminder of Awakening Faith opportunities. OFFER to come with them to CC’s. HELP renew someone’s faith.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults !!!!We’re having an Open House!!!!

Ever wonder what RCIA is all about? Are you looking for a way to share your Catholic faith? Are you a non-Catholic interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Were you baptized in the Catholic Faith but never received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation? Would you like to? If you answered yes to any of these questions or know someone who will, come join us at our OPEN HOUSE. Meet our RCIA Team and participants. No commitment, no pressure. Get answers to your questions; enjoy some good food and good company.

Join us Wednesday Evening, October 19, 2011 in the Multi-Purpose Room at 7:00 P.M.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

Youth Ministry SJV Youth Ministry will be hosting four evenings of faith

sharing surrounding the new translation of the Roman Missal for the whole parish (youth and adults) in during the next few Sunday evenings from 6:45-8:30pm in Fr. Engels hall. October 23rd - Words, Words, and The Word. This session looks at the importance of words in our culture and compares our words to the power of the Word of God, Jesus Christ. November 13th - New Words, Same Mass. This session ties together the first two sessions and un-packs the specifics of the new Roman Missal and what will be changing in the Mass. November 20th - MASSive Transformation. This final session empowers the young people and adults to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the celebration of Mass.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT Parents with special needs children are invited to have a worry-free night out, while their children enjoy pizza, fun activities and friendship. Adult and youth volunteers will care for children with special needs and their siblings to create a fun night for them. A medical professional will be available to assist children with their special needs. Parents’ Night Out will be held on the Fridays listed below from 6:30 – 9:30 PM in Fr. Engels Hall at St. Jean Vianney. We serve children ages 2 – 12 and a five-dollar donation per family is suggested. Please contact Kristen Thompson at 756-9231 or kthompsn@papersoft.com for more information or to register for one of the following dates: 21-Oct-2011 11-Nov-2011 2-Dec-2011 6-Jan-2012 3-Feb-2012 2-Mar-2012* 27-Apr-2012 1-June-2012 6-July-2012 *Multi-purpose room.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS

Elizabeth Ministry Rosebud Program Our parish’s Elizabeth Ministry is expanding to include the Rosebud Program, a unique way to show dignity and worth for all life. During the month of October, Respect Life Month, in Mary’s Chapel, you will find our display with instructions about how the program works. It will help us to identify, pray for and support those who are pregnant, celebrating birth and adoption, grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, infant/child death or those wanting to conceive or adopt. If you have one of these special needs, please select the appropriate color-coded silk rose and place in the vase provided. Each week, we will pray for one of the needs according to the color of a live rose, which will be in a separate vase near the display.

The closing mass celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will be held November 6, 2011 at 3pm at the Baton Rouge River Center. All parishioners from throughout the diocese are invited and encouraged to attend. If you are interested in

coming, tickets will be distributed through your church parish.

A REFLECTION ON THIS WEEK’S SCRIPTURES

What particular injustice to people who are poor or marginalized in our society do I feel passionate about? This Sunday’s gospel touches on the pairing of discipleship and politics. It is usually those who are poor and powerless that are the least represented at our nation’s political table. The elderly and those in nursing home facilities have always reminded me about the fragility of life is and how dependent will can be upon others as we become older. While special interest groups mind the welfare of this segment as a whole, I try to mindful of these people as individuals and try to see where I can enter their lives and remind them that they are valuable and loved by God. Lord this week let me…….

Monday, October 17 Tuesday, October 18 6:30pm CRHP Women’s 6:30pm Parish Council 7:00pm Adoration Wednesday, October 19 Bulletin Article Due for Oct. 29 & 30th 6:00pm New Eucharistic Training 7:00pm RCIA Open House 7:30pm Choir Thursday, October 20

Friday, October 21 6:30pm Parent’s Night Out Saturday, October 22 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Anointing of the Sick Sunday, October 23 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Anointing of the Sick 9:30am Children’s Church 6:45pm High School Religion Monday, October 24 6:00pm Elem./Jr. Religion

SJV CALENDAR

Monday, October 17 8:30am Leopoldo Giuillioli Tuesday, October 18 6:15am Narcille Thibodeaux Wednesday, October 19 6:15am Molly Langlois 8:30am All Souls Thursday, October 20 6:15am Communion Service Friday, October 21 8:30am Narcille Thibodeaux Jean Lassard

Emile Jacquin Saturday, October 22 4:00pm Keith Landry Ron Henzen Edward Wartelle Ruth Allen Sunday, October 23 7:30am For Parishioners of SJV 9:30am Yun Hung 11:30am Marin Bau 5:30pm Joseph Hung

MASS INTENTIONS

SANCTUARY LAMP (10/17–23/11)

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Deancausse

AUTOMATIC BANK DRAFT Automatic Bank Draft is available as an option for your weekly or monthly tithing and building fund contribution. Please call 753.7950, or come by the parish office for more information.

The St. Jean Vianney Catholic Preschool has openings in the three year old program for the 2011-2012 school year. Applications may be picked up in the preschool office.

Should you need further information, or if you would like a tour please contact the preschool office at 752.5356.