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ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH
789 17TH AVENUE NORTH, SOUTH ST. PAUL, MN 55075
OFFICE: (651) 451-1863 FAX: (651) 451-1864
WWW.SJVSSP.ORG
Together—Renewing our commitment to God and our community.
December 28, 2014—The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Reflection on John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath
On this Feast of the Holy Family I thought it might be interesting to reflect briefly on one of
my favorite books, John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, and the depiction it offers of family life.
The book tells the story of a family who leave their home in the “Dust Bowl” region of the U.S. during the Great Depression to go west to California in search of a better life. In the culture of that time,
the man was seen as the head of the family but in Steinbeck’s portrayal it was the woman who provided its inner strength and moral direction. In times of crisis, while a woman generally deferred to
her husband’s authority, she had to be ready to step in to keep the family going if he faltered or ran
seriously off course. A climactic scene in this regard occurs in The Grapes of Wrath when some of
the men in the group the family is traveling with come up with the idea of splitting up and the bulk
of the family going ahead to look for jobs in California—and everyone meeting up again later. But
at this point the mother in the story stands up to her husband. She tells him that she isn’t going to
let him split up the family and that he will have to fight her if he wants to participate in this plan. She
even picks up a jack handle from the back of the truck and holds it in her hand in readiness to do
battle. In the face of this unexpected challenge to his authority, her husband backs down and the
family remains together. The incident shows, I think, that even in a patriarchal society where the man
appears to be in charge, the woman’s moral strength trumps his authority if the situation demands it.
While I am not suggesting here that this example relates specifically to the role of Mary in the Holy
Family, I’m guessing that in her own way Mary possessed that kind of inner strength. I can’t imagine
her being the mother of Jesus without it.
—Deacon Scott
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Bible Study
Sundays at 9:30 in the St. John's Conference Room. The
format is "a forum" where in scripture is examined,
participants are given an opportunity to state how they
interpret key words, how the message guides their life,
how it applies to current world situations, learn
what group of people the author is addressing, etc.
Coffee and donuts available. All are welcome.
During the month of January there will be daily Mass at
7:30 AM, Wednesdays and Fridays ONLY. Weekend
Mass will remain the same. Father Mathew Biju will be
filling in for Father Antony while on Vacation. Father
Antony will be traveling to India, from January 6—
February 6 For Anointing and Funeral's please call
Deacon Scott at 651-646-3991
Applause, Applause, Applause !!!
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC OR
LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC
CHURCH? Please contact Deacon Scott mail: [email protected] phone: 651-646-3991. The
process, known as RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults), will begin soon. The day and time are
negotiable. The process, for those who decide to
join the Church, culminates at the Easter Vigil
(the Saturday before Easter)
next spring.
WE WISH YOU A WOUNDERFUL
CHRISTMAS SEASON. BLESSING TO ALL
Christmas offerings As you contemplate
donations this holiday season, please keep the
church in mind. Your contributions are needed for
everything from special programs to basic
operating expenses—both are deserving of your
support. Please be as generous as you can this holiday season and in the year ahead. For the
convenience of church members, we offer
electronic giving. Authorization forms are
available at the church office.
Thank you Volunteers for all the hours decorating our
Church, Baking or serving at Funeral Lunches, Seniors
Card Club, and all the other special things you
Volunteers, Young and Old do for our Church.
Many Blessing during this Holiday Season.
Best Wishes for a Healthy and Safe 2015!!
TESA
(Transitional Education Service
Alternative Program)
Jen Klaustermeier, Special Education Teacher and Long
Time Member of SJV, works with the TESA program.
The TESA Program, located at the Dakota County Technical College, serves Dakota County
students ages 18-21. TESA addresses the transition needs
of young adults, ages 18-21 in the areas of
independent living, employment and post secondary training and education. TESA’s Workplace
Readiness class has been helping with cleaning one day a
week at St. John Vianney.
Thanks Jen, and student’s of TESA!!!!
2015 Year of Consecrated Life
November 30, 2014 - February 2, 2016
Pope Francis declared that a Year of Consecrated Life (YCL) be celebrated throughout the world. YCL started on the First Sunday of
Advent, November 30, 2014. It will close on the World Day of Consecrated Life (and the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord), February 2,
2016. The Holy Father has outlined these objectives for the year: Making a grateful remembrance of the past Embracing the future with
hope and Living the present with passion Keep updated on events and
resources throughout the Year of Consecrated Life by visitDates to Remember
December 31, Solemnity of Mary Vigil 5:00 pm
January 1, 2015 Mary, Mother of God (Octave Day of the Nativity of our Lord) Solemnity, Holy Day of Obligation, Ritual
Masses are not permitted, Funeral Mass is permitted. 9:00 am
Mass—Office is closed.
Sunday, January 4, 2015 – Epiphany
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF…..
Richard E. Ernst
Roger Duscher
Arnold Hurnl
Altmann Family
Willer Family
Michael & Beth Ernst
Terry & Jane Ernst
Geoffrey P. Ernst
Catie Ernst
Ed Grady
Clarence H. Ernst
Gloria Hicks & Family
Tony Romanowski
Harold Kuckler
Arnold Hunl
Judie Atchison
Mary Atchison
Wade Atchison
June O’Brien
Steven Umbreit
Stephen & Clarence
Paul Deering
Arhler Kuntemeier
Edmund & John Strasser
Anna & Herman Strasser
Carl Zernicke
Bonnie Dionisopoulos
Urban & Petrina Cook
Leslie & Mable Bringgold
ANNOUNCEMENTS AT WEEKEND MASSES
Please send announcements to be made at the weekend
masses to Deacon Scott by noon the preceding Friday.
email address is: [email protected]
Follow Your Heart – A Day of Discernment for Women
Saturday, January 31, 2015 - 9 a.m-3p.m.
This day will examine the spiritual practices that
guide us in living a discerning life. Sister Joanne
Dehmer, SSND, will lead the day. She has a background in spiritual direction, teaching and pastoral
care and will join us from Loyola Spirituality Center
in St. Paul, Minnesota. The event will take place at
the Notre Dame Center, 1910 Graham Ave., #217, St.
Paul, Minnesota. Register by Wednesday, January
26. Free will offering accepted. Contact Sister Mary
Swanson, SSND, [email protected] or
414-305-9011.
Pastoral Council Members
Rhonda Bauer 455-1776 Doris Bringgold 451-1645
Jerry DeZelar 451-7992 Deb Luskey 451-9934
Gayle Wallace 450-0044
Finance Committee Members
Bill Filler 451-6948
Laura Kosmicki 306-1478
Dan Lencowski 701-610-6053
Dennis McGrath 405-4982
Mary Jo Merten 755-9004
Tom Boser 455-4502
Pat Dold 451-1863
December 24/25
Christmas Eve/Day
4:00 pm Anne Larson
8:15 am Lou Ann Goossens
10:30 am Mary Ann Novotny
Many Blessing to our Lectors!
Thank you Ken Schult
for your leadership of the
Ushers. Many Thanks as
well, to our many
Ushers !!!!!!!! A Big
Thanks goes out to our
Alter Servers. They are
all Men and Women who
you can count on.
Thanks to all Choir members who are so
dedicated to the mission here at SJV. Thank you
Lori Lencowski and Heidi Schleif
For your talent of Music all year long.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursday & Friday 7:00am—
7:30am. Saturdays — 4:00pm, and by appointment.
651-451-1863
Mass Schedule & Intentions
Monday
Dec 29
No Mass
Tuesday
Dec 30
Wednesday Dec 31
7:30 a.m. + Margaret Mary
Bergman
5: 00 p.m. + David Vujovich
Thursday
Jan 1
9: 00 a.m. + Berg Family
Friday
Jan 2
7:30 a.m. + Clarence Ernst
Saturday
Jan 3
5:00 p.m. + Tillie Fling
Sunday
Jan 4
8:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
+Agnes Keller
+ Hal Loder
Readings for the Week….
29 Mon Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
[Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr]1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:2235.
30 Tue Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40
31 Wed Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the
Lord [Saint Sylvester I, Pope]1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18
1 Thu The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord Solemnity of
Mary, the Holy Mother of God Solemnity [Holyday of Obligation]
Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
2 Fri Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops
and Doctors of the Church Memorial 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 3
3 Sat 1Jn 2:29—3:6/Jn 1:29-34
4 SUN THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Solemnity
Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Liturgical Minister Schedule: Dec 27/28
5:00 PM
8:15 AM
10:30 AM
Ushers
Jody Griffin
Tom Van Hale
Ken Schult
Norb Quast
Lectors
Sarah Greene
Kristi Luskey
Tesa Ramos
Altar
Servers
1st 3 come
1st 3 serve
1st 3 come
1st 3 serve
1st 3 come
1st 3 serve
Ushers Needed for
5PM & 8:15 Mass
Please call Ken Schult (651-455-2516)
Please pray for the sick who asked
for prayers: Elizabeth Arnold, Deanna Avenriep, Lyndon
Baker, Dorothy Behrend, Kevin Conroy, Connie Courteau, Magdaline Faber, Jane & Mark Fishback, Judy Fuglie, Greg Gille,
Kassie Greene, Yvonne Hain, Joe Hall, Grayce Hartman, Bill
Holzmer, Ruth Kropelnicki, Delores Lindell, Ed Oster, Margaret
Overman, Lavina Reuter, Ken Rouse, Julia Schneider, Joan
Shoberg, MaryAnn Olejnicak, Paul Nelson, Myrt Milner Linda
Pelletier, Mildred Hoff, Whitey Willer, Chris Cheney,Amanda
Morris and Olivia Milner.
Eucharist for the Sick & Homebound
Please call Margaret Demco 651-450-1918 if you are
willing to bring Communion to the sick and homebound
for either a short or long term basis.
Parish Information
Fr. Antony Skaria…………………………………....651-451-1863
E-mail:
[email protected]
Office Hours: Monday— Thursday8:30 - 3:00, Friday 8:30 –2:30
Parish Phone Number:
(651) 451-1863
Parish Fax Number:
(651) 451-1864
Parish Website:
www.sjvssp.org
Deacon: (in the office Tuesday mornings)
Phone:
E-mail:
Deacon Scott Wright
(651) 646-3991
[email protected]
Parish Business Administrator
Phone:
E-mail:
Patti Beaudoin
(651) 451-1863
[email protected]
Accountant:
Phone:
E-mail:
Patrick Dold
(651) 451-1863
[email protected]
Director of Religious Education
Phone:
E-mail:
Maintenance
Phone:
E-mail:
Jill Vujovich–Laabs
(651) 248-2300)
[email protected]
Kent Trkla
(651)-500-3414
[email protected]
Music Director
Phone:
E-mail:
Heidi Schleif
(952)-220-534
[email protected]
Ministries and Committees
Contact or Chair
Adoration
Mary Kaliszewski
Altar Servers
Need Volunteers
Archivist
In Need of
Baptism/RCIADeacon Scott Wright
Blood Drive/Mobile Meals - Myrt Milner
Coffee & Donuts
Nancy Schneider
Community Care/Life
Deb Lusky
Crafters
Carol Lokhorst
Decorations
Marge Willer
Eucharistic Ministers
Need Volunteers
Feed My Starving Children
Mary Ann Novotny651-457-333
Fish Fry
Dennis McGrath
Funeral Luncheons
Barb Reichstadt
Girl Scouts
Nicole Scheiber
Gift Bearers
Vi Stewart
Knights of Columbus
Larry Bidwell
Lectors
Anne Larson
Musician/Organ
Lori Lencowski
Neighbors
Mary Holzmer
Parish Apostolate
Mike Smeby
Parish Trustee
Tom Boser
Laura Kosmicki
Pig Roast/SJV Day
Tom Boser
Prayer Group
Barb Tinucci
Project Home
Mary Ann Novotny
Reduce & Reuse Sale Joyce Athmann
Ushers
Ken Schult
Volunteer Coordinator Doris Bringgold
Phone #
651-451-3563
651-646-3991
651-451-0502
651-450-2021
651-451-9934
651-455-1890
651-335-8119
651-451-233
651-450-4982
651-455-8823
651-451-3504
651-451-2891
651-455-8665
651-451-9293
651-457-4501
651-455-6778
651-453-1846
651-455-4502
651-306-1478
651-455-4502
651-451-8329
651-457-2333
651-451-1183
651-455-2516
651-451-1645
St. John Vianney
Bulletin #918016
Contact:
Patti Beaudoin
Telephone: 651-451-1863
Email:
[email protected]
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