CHURCH OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY

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1 Address: th Ave N, South St. Paul, MN Phone: (651) Fax: (651) Parish Staff Pastor Fr. Antony Skaria, CFIC Deacon Scott Wright Director of Religious Education & Parish Assistant Jill Vujovich-Laabs Director of Music Lori Lencowski Maintenance Kent Trkla April 8, 2018 * 2nd Sunday of Easter CHURCH OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT TOGETHER RENEWING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD & OUR COMMUNITY Bulletin Deadline - Monday 12:00pm Baptism & Marriages Call Parish Office for Details WEEKEND: WEEKDAYS: MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY AY 5 PM; SUNDAY 8:15AM & 10:30AM TUE FR FRI I 7:30AM HOLY DAYS: 7:30AM M & 6:30PM RECONCILIATION THUR & FRI: 7:00AM SAT: 4:00PM

2 Faith History of the Message and Devotion to Divine Mercy The Message of the Divine Mercy that Sr. Faustina received from the Lord was not only directed toward her personal growth in faith but also toward the good of the people. With the command of our Lord to paint an image according to the pattern that Sr. Faustina had seen, came also a request to have this image venerated, first in the Sisters' chapel, and then throughout the world. The same is true with the revelations of the Chaplet. The Lord requested that this Chaplet be said not only by Sr. Faustina, but by others: "Encourage souls to say the Chaplet that I have given you." The same is true of the revelation of the Feast of Mercy. "The Feast of Mercy emerged from my very depths of tenderness. It is my desire that it solemnly be celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the fount of My Mercy." These requests of the Lord given to Sr. Faustina between 1931 and 1938 can be considered the beginning of the Divine Mercy Message and Devotion in the new forms. Through the efforts of Sr. Faustina s spiritual directors, Fr. Michael Sopocko, and Fr. Joseph Andrasz, SJ, and others including the Marians of the Immaculate Conception this message began to spread throughout the world. However, it is important to remember that this message of The Divine Mercy, revealed to St. Faustina and to our present generation is not new. It is a powerful reminder of who God is and has been from the very beginning. This truth that God is in His very nature Love and Mercy Itself, is given to us by our Judeo-Christian faith and God s self-revelation. The veil that has hidden the mystery of God from eternity was lifted by God Himself. In His goodness and love God chose to reveal Himself to us, His creatures, and to make known His eternal plan of salvation. This He had done partly through the Old Testament Patriarchs, Moses and the Prophets, and fully through His only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. In the person of Jesus Christ, conceived through power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, the unseen God was made visible. Jesus reveals God as Merciful Father The Old Testament speaks frequently and with great tenderness about God s mercy. Yet, it was Jesus, who through His words and actions, revealed to us in an extraordinary way, God as a loving Father, rich in mercy and abounding in great kindness and love. In Jesus merciful love and care for the poor, the oppressed, the sick and the sinful, and especially in His freely choosing to take upon Himself the punishment for our sins (a truly horrible suffering and death on the Cross), so that all may be freed from destructive consequences and death, He manifested in a superabundant and radical way the greatness of God s love and mercy for humanity. In His person as God-Man, one in being with the Father, Jesus both reveals and is God s Love and Mercy Itself. The message of God s Love and Mercy is especially made known by the Gospels. The good news revealed through Jesus Christ is that God s love for each person knows no bounds, and no sin or infidelity, no matter how horrible, will separate us from God and His love when we turn to Him in confidence, and seek his mercy. God s will is our salvation. He has done all on our behalf, but since He made us free, He invites us to choose Him and partake of His divine life. We become partakers of His divine life when we believe in His revealed truth and trust Him, when we love Him and remain true to His word, when we honor Him and seek His Kingdom, when we receive Him in Communion and turn away from sin; when we are mutually caring and forgiving. Thank you to all of our generous parishioners who donated funds for our Easter flowers this year. Our parish looked full of life and beauty despite the cold and snowy weather. The following is a list of memorials that were specified with many of the donations. Please remember all of these individuals in your prayers this Eastertide. Memorials Gordon Anderson, Gary Anderson, Albert & Mildred Palla, Myrtle Baumann, Daniel Cade, Dorothy Schema, James & Mary Lynch. Louis Dasovich, Stan Stariha, Joan C. Fox, Paul Deering, Marcella Duradnik, Roger Duscher, Bob & Gloria Eggert, Earl & Mildred Dahlen, Richard E. Ehret, Clarence Ernst, Helen & Marko Biskop, Mary & Jim Carpenter, Terry & Jane Ernst, Geoffrey Ernst, Margaret Pietruszewski, David Pietruszewski, Melvin Fisher, Jennifer Jenniges, Jay Gould, Gloria Hicks & Family, Ed Grady & Family, Robert Gray & Family, Bart Family, Edward Jorgensen, Sr. Tom Kaliszewski, Wallace & Mary Gebhart, Bob Kendall, Ed LaBarre, Jr. Judie Atchison, Mary Atchison, Wade Atchison, June O Brien & Steven Umbreit, Ken Reichstadt, Matschinad & Schlemmer Families, Joan Shoberg, Joan Gruhlke, Robeta Sylla, Swanson/Kruse Families, Tom Taterka & Dick Mahler, Tinucci & Wehners Families, Schaak & Tinucci Families, Tom & Toni Todd, Altmann Family & Willer Family, & Woods & Boudreau Family

3 COMING EVENTS at SJV The card club is going to Saint Patrick's on Tuesday, April 10th for a fried chicken lunch and bingo. Mass is at 11:30 & lunch follows. Everyone is welcome to join us. Call Liz Arend for me information, Reduce-Reuse Sale (Rummage Sale) Reduce the amount of excess clothing, toys, jewelry, books, & anything else that you have. Bring items to Church (lower level): Monday, April 16 th, 2pm to 7pm Tuesday, April 17 th, 4pm to 7pm Wednesday, April 18 th, 9am to Noon Pre Sale ($3.00) Thursday, April 19 th : 4pm to 6pm Sale Friday, April 20 th : 9am to 5pm Bag Sale ($2.00) Saturday, April 21 th : 10am to 2pm Things to bring to sell Children s clothes & toys of all sorts, including games & puzzles. Kitchen dishes, bake ware, small appliances, cookware etc. Knick-knacks, pictures, artwork, doodads of all sorts. Tools, sporting equipment, small furniture, craft and craft supplies. Antiques, jewelry, collectibles, books, DVDs and any office supplies. Anything else that you would find at a garage sale. WILL NOT ACCEPT: older tube TVs & computers. If you would like to volunteer, call Joyce at For pick up contact: Ken ; or Ken SJV SPRING FESITVAL Saturday, April 28th 4:00pm Mass Taste of St. John Vianney Face Painting Balloon Animals Raffles, Pull-tabs, Bingo Bake Sale Kids Games We need Volunteers! Please contact Doris at if you are willing to help Sign-up sheets located in the Mary Kane Commons Calling all cooks!! Do you have a favorite family treat or recipe? Consider bringing it to the food court for the "Spring Fling" Special dish, dessert or salad...your choice Call

4 FAITH Karen Fritz Helfter Kathy Olsen-Roebke Kevin Conroy Yvonne Hain Bill Holzmer Randy Gillette Ed Oster Jim Schema Tom Van Hale Becky Thomas Barb Thompson Myrt Milner Gloria Powers Simon Scott Bob Bringgold Marlene Brickley Katy~ Patti Praml Schultz Cathy Derr Alice Hamilton Jim Glenn Chris Cheney Patti Lenzen Mike Snaza Sandy Lotzer Karen Kapphahn Scott Barrett Carlos Garcia Colleen Greely Fred Friedrichs Please pray for the sick who have asked for our prayers Sr. Mary Madonna Ashton, CSJ Jim Bruhn Judy Fuglie Grayce Hartman Geri Loder Olivia Milner Margaret Overman George Schneider Whitey Willer Frank Strut Marla Hawley Vi Stewart Sandy Otto Mildred Hoff Carole Keller Bill Reynolds Marcy Jansen Dustin Bergh Gretchen Bidwell Patty O Brien Lyndon Baker Becky Rettler Joanie Gutzman Linda Pelletier Joan Woods Bill Novotny Jan Eggert Gretchen Bidwell Shari Bergman Aubrey Schroeder Mass Schedule & Intentions MONDAY APR 09 7:30 AM NO MASS TUESDAY APR 10 7:30 AM JULIE MACKO WEDNESDAY APR 11 7:30 AM BILL NOVOTNY THURSDAY APR 12 7:30 AM LYNNE SMEBY FRIDAY APR 13 7:30 AM BOB MEEHL+ SATURDAY APR 14 5:00 PM JACK MORRISETTE+ SUNDAY APR 15 8:15 AM COLLEEN & EVELYN ECKSTEIN 10:30 AM GORDON ANDERSON+ Saturday Sunday Liturgical Minister Schedule April 14th & 15th SATURDAY 5:00 PM LECTORS 5:00pm Anne Larson 8:15 Anita Kaliszewski 10:30 Sarah Cosgrove Ushers Bob Eggert & Elaine Konz SUNDAY 8:15 AM John Burbey & Doug Jackaki SUNDAY 10:30 AM Rosie Jaeger & Tom Bohrer PRAYING THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Begin with the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles Creed. Using regular rosary beads, work your way around the five decades with the prayers below. On the standalone beads, pray: "Eternal Father, I offer you the body, blood, soul, and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world." On the decade beads, pray: "For the sake of his sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world." At the end, pray the following three times: "Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world." It is typical to conclude the Divine Mercy Chaplet with the words: "Jesus, I trust in you."

5 ADORATION BAPTISM/RCIA Ministries and Committees KALISZEWSKI DEACON WRIGHT MOBILE MEALS MYRT MILNER COFFEE & DONUTS NANCY SCHNEIDER COMMUNITY CARE/LIFE DEB LUSKEY CRAFTERS DECORATIONS FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN FISH FRY FUNERAL LUNCHEONS GREETERS CAROL LOKHORST MARGE WILLER ANN NOVOTNY DENNIS MCGRATH BARB REICHSTADT KALISZEWSKI KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KEN SCHULT LECTORS MUSICIANS NEIGHBORS KRISTI LUSKEY LORI LENCOWSKI HOLZMER PARISH TRUSTEES TOM BOSER LAURA KOSMICKI PIG ROAST/SJV FEAST DAY TOM BOSER PRAYER GROUP PROJECT HOME REDUCE REUSE SALE SENIOR CONTACT BARB TINUCCI ANN NOVOTNY KEN ROUSE JOYCE ATHMANN USHERS KEN SCHULT Parish Information Fr. Antony Skaria Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00am 3:00pm Parish Phone Number: (651) Parish Website: Deacon: (in the office Tuesday mornings) Deacon Scott Wright Phone: (651) Accountant: Patrick Dold Phone: (651) Director of Religious Education Jill Vujovich Laabs Phone: (651) Maintenance Kent Trkla Phone: (651) Community of Saints Bridget Kramer Phone: (651) IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER: On December 18th, 2015, a law was signed that permanently makes the IRA Charitable Rollover available. This rollover does not expire & allows donors 70 ½ or older to make charitable contribution directly from their IRA. For more information, please call the office at Have you considered your stewardship through EFT s? EFTs are one way to make contributions consistent, no hassle with filling out a check along with saving a tree! No paper envelopes. It is very simple. Fill out a form from the Parish Office, decide how much and when you contribution is taken from your bank account and into SJV s bank account. With a voided check, we submit the info& you are done. No worry about forgetting your envelope at home or what you wrote your check amount for, SJV s bank & yours keep track of that. Call us today, we are more than happy to help you out. Parish Office VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR DORIS BRINGGOLD