CHURCH OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY

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1 January 20, 2019 CHURCH OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY MISSION STATEMENT TOGETHER RENEWING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD & OUR COMMUNITY 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 Bulletin Deadline Monday 12:00pm MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND: SATURDAY 5 PM; SUNDAY 8:15AM & 10:30AM WEEKDAYS: TUE FRI 7:30AM HOLY DAYS: 7:30AM & 6:30PM RECONCILIATION THUR & FRI: 7:00AM SAT: 4:00PM Baptism & Marriages Call Parish Office for Details

2 For the next 3 weeks we will be including a series on angels and their important role in our spiritual lives The Big Three Obviously, the three most famous angels (besides Satan, the fallen angel) are Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. You can read more about each: St. Michael Daniel 10: 13, 21; Daniel 12:1; Jude 1:9; Revelation 12:7 St. Gabriel Daniel 8:16, Daniel 9:21, Luke 1:19, Luke 1:26 St. Raphael Tobit 5 13 It s interesting to note that names matter even to angelic beings without matter. The name Lucifer, for instance, means light bringer echoing his obvious, prideful desire to be seen in comparison to the true Light, God Himself. Not ironically, however, we see that the name of God s great warrior Michael means, who is like God? a humble and enduring testament to the true source of life and grace. Additionally, (for those keeping score at home) Gabriel means God is my strength and Raphael means God has healed. These are but three of the archangels, each one yielding tremendous power, and worthy of an invitation to intercession. I know that, personally speaking, the St. Michael Prayer has become commonplace within our home and within my daily life. Several times throughout the course of my day, I utter that prayer of protection, bidding St. Michael and his legion of angels to accompany me, or my family, through treacherous situations. If you don t know it by heart, commit it to memory: St. Michael Prayer St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. God s Army of Light As you ve most likely read or learned in your own ongoing studies, angels have played (and continue to play) significant roles in God s plan of salvation. Think about it: Angels came to Sodom and warned Lot (Genesis 19). An angel stopped Abraham before he killed his son, Isaac (Genesis 22:12). An angel wrestled with Jacob (Genesis 32). An angel appeared to Moses out of the midst of the burning bush (Exodus 3:2). An angel passed over Egypt, allowing for Moses and the Jews to escape (Exodus 12:11-27). An angel called Gideon to form an army (Judges 6). An angel brought miraculous news to the (soon to be) mother of Samson (Judges 13). An angel announced God s hope and plan to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26-38). An angel calmed Joseph s fears about taking Mary as his wife (Matthew 1:18-25). An angel was at the empty tomb, announcing Jesus resurrection (Matthew 28:2-7). Angels were responsible for Peter s divinely-inspired jailbreaks (Acts 5, 12). An angel, St. Michael, and his army are waging war for your soul (Revelation 12:7-9). These are just to name a very few. What do all of these instances have in common? God used His angels to aid in the rescue of His children. Angels are a primary way in which He is constantly delivering us from evil. Angels proclaim the greatness of God, echoing the good news of salvation in the heavens and throughout the earth. Though higher than us spiritually, they serve God in their actions toward us. In fact, God loves us so much that He actually assigns a guardian angel to each one of us.

3 Upcoming Events During Father Antony s absence, the following Mass times will be in effect: Monday No Mass Tuesday Communion Service Wednesday Mass at 7:30am Thursday Communion Service Friday Mass at 7:30am Saturday 5:00pm Mass Sunday 8:15am & 10:30am Mass MID-WINTER BLUES GET TOGETHER FEBRUARY 2nd following 5:00 Mass Look up your favorite recipes for our delicious bakery Bring the family for a supper of All-American Chili or Chicken Chili with crackers and fixings for only $3.00 a bowl! Coney Island or Hot Dogs with chips, $3.00 each A tray of nachos and cheese for $2.00 Pop, Bo led water or unlimited Decaf coffee, $1.00 each AND FOR DESSERT OUR DELI- CIOUS BAKERY! Also there will be a free movie & popcorn for kids or kids at heart AND... BINGO! BINGO! BINGO! The Saint John Vianney Senior Club Tuesday, January 22nd Mary Kane Commons 12:30pm We will discuss any ideas that seniors have for activities that they would like. All seniors in our parish are invited. After the meeting we will play 500, canasta, and any other game that seniors might like. "Night of Community: Spring Fever" Tickets for Sale! Tickets are now available for our fifth annual benefit, which will take place on Saturday, February 23rd, from 6-9pm, in St. Matthew's Social Hall. Tickets are $40 and include heavy food tastings from local food vendors Cora's Wings, Boca Chica, Cossetta's, and Joseph's, appetizers, Mystery Bags, silent auction, games, and a WHOLE lot of fun! All proceeds go directly to the Student Experience Fund at COS. How to Purchase: Call, or stop by the school: ; bkramer@communityofsaints.org; OR go online: search Night of Community-Spring Fever-Community of Saints. Purchase a table for 8 guests, and receive a $20 discount! Thank you for supporting our school!

4 Stewardship Karen Fritz Helfter Kathy Olsen-Roebke Kevin Conroy Yvonne Hain Bill Holzmer Randy Gillette Myrt Milner Jim Schema Tom Van Hale Becky Thomas Barb Thompson Darrel Junk Gloria Powers Simon Scott Bob Bringgold Marlene Brickley Katy~ Marge Willer Cathy Derr Alice Hamilton Jim Glenn Chris Cheney Mary Ann Lawrence Jeanne Cosgrove Sandy Lotzer Karen Kapphahn Steve Wenner Carlos Garcia Fred Friedrichs John Rose Anita Mahler 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 Shari Bergman Carol Lucio Frank Strut Marla Hawley Vi Stewart Peggy Wenner Mildred Hoff Carole Keller Bill Reynolds Marcy Jansen Dustin Bergh Gretchen Bidwell Patty O Brien Lyndon Baker PJK Max Kruzel Linda Pelletier Joan Woods Bill Novotny Tom Lehmann Pitzel Family John Munster Dave Vonarx Mass Schedule & Intentions MONDAY JAN 21 NO MASS TUESDAY JAN 22 7:30 AM COMMUNION SERVICE WEDNESDAY JAN 23 7:30 AM Louise Delia+ THURSDAY JAN 24 7:30 AM COMMUNION SERVICE FRIDAY JAN 25 7:30 AM Bob Meehl+ SATURDAY JAN 26 5:00 PM Louis Dasovich+ Marion Novotny+ SUNDAY JAN 27 8:15 AM George Schneider+ JANUARY 26th SATURDAY JANUARY 27th SUNDAY 10:30 AM Paul V Haanen+ Liturgical Minister Schedule January 26th & 27th SATURDAY 5:00 PM LECTORS 5:00 PM KOZ KOSMICKI 8:15 AM NANCY SCHNEIDER 10:30 AM SHARON BLAISER Ushers Bob Eggert & Elaine Konz SUNDAY 8:15 AM John Burbey & Doug Jakacki SUNDAY 10:30 AM Rosie Jaeger & Tom Bohrer Readings for the week of January 20, 2019 Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/ Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/ Mk 16:15-18

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 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 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 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR DORIS BRINGGOLD