6th SUNDAY of EASTER May 1, 2016 Confession Hours: Saturday: 3:45 until 4:10pm Sunday: 9:10 until 9:25am 11:00 until 11:25am 2 nd Collection will be collected for Repair and Maintenance. Next weekend 2 nd Collection will be for Utilities. Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, April 30 at 4:15 p.m. Franklin Bradach by wife, Georgia May Maurisak & Gubista Families by Family Sunday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Sue Wall by sister. Sandy Fr. Waclaw Jamroz and Danny O Donnell All 1 st Communicants & Their Families 11:30 a.m. All 1st Communicants & Their Families Konrad Rodak (30 th B Day) by Jozefa Rodak Tuesday, May 3 at 8:00 a.m. St. Monica Prayer Group Stanley Krause (B Day Rem) by Rich & Barb Dapriele Wednesday, May 4 at 8:00 a.m. Michael Kijowski by granddaughter, Sandy Thursday, May 5 at 8:00 a.m Helen Rivera (B Day Rem) by Family Friday, May 6 at 8:00 a.m. First Friday Colleen Joachim by Friends Saturday, May 7 at 4:15 p.m. First Saturday 8:00am Poor Souls in Purgatory 4:15pm Andrysiak Family by m/m Matt Andrysiak Sunday, May 8 9:30 a.m. Fr. Waclaw Jamroz and Danny O Donnell All Mothers, grandmothers & godmothers Ralph Drong (B Day) by Judy & Dan Drong 11:30 a.m. In Memoriam May 2nd thru May 6th James Cacello May 02 1961 Theresa Kijowski May 03 1966 Mary Vargo May 05 1993 Margaret Pat Monet May 06 2001 LECTORS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: Sat. 4:15 pm.rosario Sun. 9:30 am.justine Think you might want to be a lector? Talk to Barb Dapriele. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The question of whether circumcision is necessary for salvation (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29). Psalm O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Second Reading John envisions the holy city, the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23) or Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20. Gospel The Holy Spirit, sent by the Father in Jesus name, will teach us everything (John 14:23-29) or John 17:20-26. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26 or (for Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 To the Blessed Virgin Mary for May O most august and blessed Virgin Mary! Holy Mother of God! Glorious Queen of heaven and earth! Powerful protectress of those who love thee, and unfailing advocate of all who invoke thee! Look down, I beseech thee, from thy throne of glory on thy devoted child; accept the solemn offering I present thee of this month, specially dedicated to thee, and receive my ardent, humble desire, that by my love and fervor I could worthily honor thee, who, next to God, art deserving of all honor. Receive me, O Mother of Mercy, among thy best beloved children; extend to me thy maternal tenderness and solicitude; obtain for me a place in the Heart of Jesus, and a special share in the gifts of His grace. O deign, I beseech thee, to recognize my claims on thy protection, to watch over my spiritual and temporal interests, as well as those of all who are dear to me; to infuse into my soul the spirit of Christ, and to teach me thyself to become meek, humble, charitable, patient, and submissive to the will of God.May my heart burn with the love of thy Divine Son, and of thee, His blessed Mother, not for a month alone, but for time and eternity; may I thirst for the promotion of His honor and thine, and contribute, as far as I can, to its extension. Receive me, O Mary, the refuge of sinners! Grant me a Mother's blessing and a Mother's care, now, and at the hour of my death. Amen
Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sixth Sunday of Easter; Julian Calendar Easter St. Athanasius Ss. Philip and James The Ascension of the Lord (unless transferred to Sunday); Yom Ha-Shoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day) National Day of Prayer; Cinco de Mayo First Friday First Saturday THE ETERNAL FLAME FOR THIS WEEK Will burn for All 1 st Communicants & Their Families By OUR WARMEST WELCOME To all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long time residents, or newly arrived in the parish. If you are not registered at St. John Vianney or need to make changes, please fill out the form below and place in the collection basket. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY ADULT 1 Name Phone Address Date of Birth Language spoken at home Marital Status: Married by Priest Y N Saint John Vianney Parish WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER Long Term Needs: Fr. Andrew, Ann Marie Nawrocki, Naia Peña, Rachel Colabello, Marilyn Gibes, John Sims, Wendy Kelm, Peg Parker, Keith Schranz, Helena Parades, Lucas Milo, Irena Drewniak, Ted Hylek Hanna Maria Drewniak, Heather Pajak, Dan Murphy, Florence Viscum, Marlene Margentina, The Eaton Family, Dixie Wiles, Mary Maiberger, Val Wittenkeller, Romana Davila, John Mitchell, Lawrence Dapriele, Marilyn Zlogar, Mark Gariboldi, Cathy McManamey, Raul Juarez, Lucille Catherine Russler (baby), Henryka Sztoncel, Bob Gibes, Tom Swierkowski, Fr. Thomson Panakal, Luanne Dapriela, Mike Lozano Immediate Needs: Joan Fajkucy, Mary Maiberger, Florence Viscum We hope that you will pray for them each day, privately or with your family. Prayer for those in need is an important responsibility of the Christian Community FROM DEATH TO NEW LIFE Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sat, April 23 Day 5 A WEEKDAY MASS MAY BE JUST WHAT YOU NEED! Come and enjoy the peace of Jesus. Tues through Friday 8am Pray the rosary Wear the Brown Scapular PILG RIM VIRG IN Invite the blessed Mother, Our Lady of Fatima Statue, into your home and help her evangelize her message of peace through the Rosary. The intent of the devotion is that the statue travel from house to house. It will be in your home for one week or as long as you want to keep her. You can invite family and friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy her presence in your home and have your own private devotion. Please call Gwen at 708-259-6303 ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP FOLLOWING THE 8:00 AM TUESDAY MASS We, the members of St. Monica Prayer Group, invite you to join us in praying for the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of our children and grandchildren.. Please join us as we come together weekly to cover our children with prayer. Religion: Sacraments received? Baptism, 1 st Comm. Confirm. ADULT 2 Husband Wife Name Phone Address Date of Birth Language spoken at home Marital Status: Married by Priest Y Religion: Sacraments received? Baptism, 1 st Comm. Confirm. Are you transferring from another parish? Former Parish Name Please list the names and dates of birth of those in your household, excluding the names above: Name Birthdate Relationship 1 2 3 4 DATES TO REMEMBER CHURCH CLEANING Week of 4/24 Klapacz/ Ufnal If you and a partner could find an hour or so about every 8 weeks to help clean the church building, please call the church or talk to Barb. Please consider this as an act of charity Weekly Offering Weekly Goal: $2,700.00 April 24, 2016.. $2,331.00 Thank You for your continuing support. Please remember St John Vianney in your Will and Estate Planning. N
Word of Life For post-abortion healing ministries: May their invitation to discover God s healing mercy reach those who are suffering; We pray to the Lord: WHY NOT A MASS INTENTION! If you are thinking of sending someone a get-well card, or a special occasion is coming up, a birthday or an anniversary, why not have a Mass said for them? Mass intentions are for the living as well as the deceased. There s no nicer way to offer tribute, or better prayer you can offer for those you love. Just fill out the form below and show how much you care. R E Q U E S TS FOR MASS I N TENTIONS If you would like to have a Mass offered, please fill out this form and drop in the collection basket. There is no better way to offer tribute, and no better prayer you can offer for those you love. Please include an offering of $10 for each intention in the envelope with your Mass request form. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Intention Name Living Deceased Requested by WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Think of how tired, discouraged and frustrated the apostles must have been in the Gospel reading today. Then Jesus shows up and tells them to try one more time. Because they were willing and obedient, Jesus blessed them abundantly. It works the same way in our own lives today; if we trust in Jesus and do what He tells us to do we will receive His abundant blessings! Allow the grace of God to strengthen, renew and rekindle your marriage relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are June 10-12, 2016 or August 12-14, 2016 or October 7-9, 2016, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org. FEED YOUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS Lockport s FISH pantry has seen an increase in the number of people served this year. They are now caring for 350 families, representing 1200 individuals. Our Lord would want us to share what we have been given with the hungry. Presently needed are canned beans, meats and fish. Also peanut butter & jellies. Canned vegetables especially corn & green beans. spaghetti & sauce, cereals, and pancake mix & syrup. Soaps, bath tissue, other paper products and shampoo are also needed. Thank you for your continued generosity. You will be blessed. Feeding the Hungry is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CANS CAREFULLY. IF THEY ARE OUTDATED OR EXPIRING IN CURRENT MONTH, WE HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY. We cannot be liable for causing illnesses. Phone Date/Time Wanted PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. And give us peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen. P.F.C. JASON W. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] P.F.C. JOSHUA D. DRAKSLER [U.S. ARMY] SGT. 1 st Class MICHAEL MATTHEW PAJAK [U.S. ARMY] 1st LT. ANDREW JOSEPH ALESSANDRA [U.S. ARMY] AIRMAN NICHOLAS MAVRIN [U.S.A.F.] [GERMANY] 2 nd LT. WILLIAM BRADSHAW [U.S.A.F.] If you have a family member who is overseas please let us know so we may pray for their safe return. MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL St. John Vianney Prayer "O my God, come to me, so that You may dwell in me and I may dwell in you." If YOU are in need, they are open Monday, Wednesday & Fridays from 8:30 a.m until 11:30 a.m. 604 9th Street, Lockport. Bring 2 pieces of current mail to register. Funeral Mass Arrangements Upon the death of a loved one, a family member should contact the parish office as soon as possible (815-723-3291). You will be contacted by our bereavement coordinator, Anna Siwiec-Sitkowska, who will assist the family in planning the funeral liturgy for the deceased. If it is too difficult for you to walk to the front of the church to receive Communion, please know that at each Mass an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion comes to the back of the church to distribute Communion. If you would like to have the Extraordinary Minister give you communion in the back of church, please let an usher know before Mass begins. At Communion time, when you see the Extraordinary Minister come to the back, please raise your hand so that they can see you and give you Holy Communion.
Saint John Vianney Church is very excited to announce we will have special visitors from the Holy Land May 14 th and 15 th at all our masses! Hand-Carved Olive Wood Gifts from the Holy Land Proceeds benefit Catholic schools in the Holy Land. There are more than 600 Christian families living in Bethlehem and are completely dependent on carving olive wood figurines for their livelihood. The recent clashes in the Middle East have stopped the tourism industry in Bethlehem, causing most of those families serious harm in earning their living and forcing many of them to leave their homeland. Emptying the land of Christ from Christians can have tragic consequences on the Holy sites. Issam from Star of Bethlehem Group came to the United States with a mission to help those families by selling their beautiful religious hand crafts. The cost of goods goes to benefit the Christian carvers to keep them working in the spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, the profit from sales goes directly to the needy Catholic schools and clinics in the Holy Land. Star of Bethlehem has been approved by many bishops, and from diocese of Jerusalem. Please take a look at these beautiful articles May 14 th & 15 th
April 24,2016 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER St. John Vianney Parish