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St. John Vianney Church
January 18, 2015
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
RECTORY
1110 Vaughans Lane
Gladwyne, PA 19035
610-642-0938 Phone
610-642-1432 Fax
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
We welcome all new members to our Parish Family.
In order to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, First
Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony, to be
granted Letters of Eligibility for sponsorship at Baptism or Confirmation, or to have the priest give you
personal recommendations, it is necessary that you
be registered here at St. John Vianney Church.
Please call the rectory for an appointment to register.
If you move or change your phone number, please
notify the Rectory so our records may be kept current. Parish Office Hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
Monday-Friday.
WEBSITE: www.sjvgladwyne.com
EMAIL: [email protected]
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/
SJVgladwyne
SERVED BY
Rev. Msgr. Donald E. Leighton, M.A., Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Francis W. Beach, M.A., M.Div.,
In Residence
Deacon Paul R. Kern, Permanent Deacon
Dr. Cara Latham, Music Director 484-580-8618
Mrs. Joanne Sohoski, Parish Secretary
Mrs. Mary Anne Monroe, M.A. Director of
Religious Education
Mrs. Alicia McGowan, Assistant to the DRE
PARISH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Edward Baxter
Chair
Alicia McGowan, Barbara Termini
Secretary and Chair Devotional and Liturgical Committee
Mrs. Susan Stern, Parish Business Manager
Mr. Bernie Sohoski, Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Steven Suganob, Weekend Sexton
Angela McKelvey
Chair Activities Committee
Patrick Kelley and Chip Hughes
MASS SCHEDULE
St. John Vianney Church
Saturday: 8:00 AM
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM
Weekday: 7:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Holy Day Vigil: 7:30 PM.
Holy Day: 7:30 AM and 12:00 Noon
Co-Chair Building and Grounds Committee
Mike Greenly
Chair Charitable Committee
Cosmo DeNicola and Charles Riale
Co-Chair Communications and Technology Committee
Leigh Lingle and Maripeg Bruder
Co-Chair Development and Stewardship Committee
Christopher Molineaux and Chris Dougherty
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Co-Chair Education Committee
The parish bible study takes place each Wednesday
morning at 6:30 AM in St. John Vianney Parish
Hall. Bible Study Program is open to everyone.
Pat Coyne and Jerry Nichols
Co-Chair Finance Committee
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Parishioners,
This Thursday, January 22nd, will be the 41st anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme
Court decision legalizing Abortion in our country. It is without doubt a low point in our
country’s history that allows our government to approve and condone the killing of
innocent unborn children. While there can be many different reasons why someone
would not want a child at a particular time, it is never the right decision to kill a baby in
the womb.
Did you ever notice that the language used in promoting abortion never speaks about a
mother carrying a living child. People speak about the rights of the mother to her own
body. They speak about an unwanted pregnancy or a fetus as if it were a thing and not a human being. However,
what the mother is carrying is not a thing, but a living, undeveloped, innocent human person. Given a few months,
the “pregnancy” will be a new born baby with a life ahead that will take years to become fully developed.
I’m not naive enough to think that there are no problems when women who don’t want a baby or who can’t take
care of a baby become pregnant. However, in a civilized society such as ours is supposed to be, isn’t it possible to
find better ways of resolving the problem than by killing the innocent unborn child? We need to ask God to guide
us in discovering and promoting better solutions so that we can eliminate the scourge of abortion.
The “Right to Life March” will take place on Thursday, January 22nd. At that time, a large group of citizens
from all over the country will travel to Washington to demonstrate for the value of human life. We hope that this
demonstration clearly signals to our government the need to create laws that will respect every human life from
the first moment of conception to the last beat of the human heart.
It is important for us to keep in mind that Respect for Life is not just a Catholic issue. Citizens from every faith ...
Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Moslem and many others ... are opposed to abortion and will march for the life of the
unborn. They understand abortion as the killing of innocent human life, something which is abhorrent in the mind
of the all loving, creating Deity.
In recognition of the violations to the dignity of the human person wrought by Roe v. Wade, the dioceses of the
United States will observe January 22nd as a special day of Penance and Prayer. All the faithful are encouraged
to take part in any of the following ways.
 Go to Church on Thursday, January 22nd, to pray for life. Spend some time in Eucharistic Adoration
and ask Jesus to enlighten people on the horrors of abortion.
 Perform some kind of penance, such as fasting, as reparation for sins against life.
 Offer an act of sacrifice or charity. For example, skip television and pray for life instead, or make a
donation of time or money to a crisis pregnancy center.
 Pray as a family for respect for life by saying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary or using some
other prayers.
God works through human beings. We are all called to be witnesses to God’s will and God’s presence in this
world in which we live. May the Holy Spirit guide us all in ways that will promote respect for all human life in
our own community and throughout our country.
Have a good week ahead. God bless you all.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Msgr. Donald E. Leighton Pastor
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PRAY FOR All those serving in defense
of our Country, both at home and
abroad, especially Captain Christopher
S. Zipf, USMC, Ensign Thomas H. Coffey,
USN, Lt. Col. Michael Clarke and SGT
Christopher Rogers. Please pray for our
soldiers assigned in Afghanistan and in other parts
of the world.
MASSES OF THE WEEK
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, January 18, 2014 , 2014
8:00 AM
Julie & Albert Piscini
RB Julie Margasak
REMEMBER OUR SICK Please pray for those members
and friends of our parish who are ill: Bradley Basile,
Suzanne Birch, Thomas Birkmire, Anthony Bonanno,
Alice Cary, Dr. Edward D’Alessio, Nancy Deusch, John
Dougherty, Debra Dziak, Debbie Fields, Fr. Carney
Gavin, Matt Genser, Patricia Giest, Gordon C. Gladden,
Ellen Goldstein, Mary Hechmer, Carolyn Henry, Audrey
Holton, Paula Huguley, Marie Judge, Daryl Jones, Mrs.
Albert Keegan, Mary Killeen, Jeffrey Leighton, Anne
Macy, Kevin McCauley, Mary McClain, Agnes
McLaughlin, Ruth Ann McNamara, Robert (Bobby)
Parillo, Audrey Robinson, Kenneth Seal, Michael Seal,
Jennifer Storm, and Antoinette Vitone. May the
healing hands of the Lord grant them full health in
body and spirit. If you would like to have a loved one’s
name placed on the Prayer List, please call the Rectory
– 610-642-0938.
Jan. 4, 2015 $8,741.00
Jan. 5, 2014 $6,619.00
Jan. 11, 2015 $8,720.00
Jan. 12, 2014 $9,302.00
9:30 AM
Dinah Reilly
RB Mr. & Mrs. Walter McIlvine
11:00 AM
Emmett Fitzpatrick, Jr.
RB Mr. & Mrs. John Herron
Monday, January 19, 2015
7:30 AM
Deceased Members of
St. John Vianney Parish
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
7:30 AM
John J. Fiedler
RB Felix & Rita DiPrinzio
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
7:30 AM
J. Gordon Cooney
RB Mrs. J. Gordon Cooney
Thursday, January 22, 2015
7:30 AM
Constance Dean
RB Mr. & Mrs. Peter McGowan
Friday, January 23, 2014
7:30 AM
Dr. F. William Bora
RB Mrs. F. William Bora
Saturday, January 24, 2014
8:00 AM
Deceased Members of
St. John Vianney Par
Thank you for your generosity.
Next week our parish will take up the Catholic Relief
Services Collection. Catholic Relief Services approaches emergency relief and long-term development holistically, ensuring that all people, especially the poorest
and most vulnerable, are able to participate in the
very fullness of life — to have access to basic necessities, health care and education — all within peaceful,
just communities. Their work is about more than helping people survive for the day. Please be generous.
5:00 PM
Jane & Walter Polett
RB Mr. & Mrs. Dan Polett
“When God created each of us, He did so with precision
and purpose, and He looks on each of us with love that
cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness.
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
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Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!
Letters of Thanks
The Retrouvaille Marriage Program offers help for
struggling marriages. Tens of thousands of couples
have successfully saved their marriages by attending
a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that
follow it. Retrouvaille is not just a social gathering or
series of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and
rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage. The
next program begins on the weekend of February 1315 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more
information, or to register for our upcoming weekend, visit our web site at:
www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230.
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
Dear Msgr. Leighton,
Please accept my sincerest gratitude and appreciation to
you and your parishioners for your kindness to St. Cyprian
Parish. You generous check of $5,000.00 is a wonderful gift.
It allows me to help parishioners who are in most need.
Please be assured your generous gift is used wisely and
much consideration to those in need.
As always, you and your parishioners are remembered in
my daily Mass.
Again, thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and
kindness to St. Cyprian Parish.
Have a Blessed New Year.
Sincerely yours,
Rev. Msgr. Federico A. Britto
First Reading: I Samuel 3:3b-10, 19
A young Samuel hears the Lord calling in the night, and
when prompted by Eli, responds to the third call by
saying “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
Dear Don,
Thank you very much for your extraordinary gift of $ 5,000
to our Church.
I truly appreciate this financial help. This money will be
used to help us serve the poor and needy of this community. On behalf of the many people who will be blessed by
this gift, I offer my gratitude.
I wish you and the people of Saint John Vianney Parish
many blessings in this New Year.
Sincerely in Christ,
Reverend Stephen D. Thorne, Pastor
Second Reading: I Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
Casual sex was rampant in the community, which Paul
had to fight against by a powerful statement that “our
bodies are not our own,” and are instead temples of the
Lord.
Gospel: John 1:35-42
Right at the start of His public ministry, Jesus attracts
people. His cousin John the Baptist directs his own
disciple Andrew, the brother of Peter, to Jesus by calling
Him “the Lamb of God.” When they meet, Andrew and
his unnamed friend hear Jesus ask: “What are you
looking for?”
Dear Don,
Happy New Year! Once again, I am most grateful to you
and your parish for your assistance to Holy Innocents. Your
gift of $5,000.00 will be applied to our parish’s tuition assistance program. This year our tuition assistance funds have
assisted some 78 families with $29,000 in assistance. Your
donation will allow us to continue helping those in most
need.
Thanks again for considering us for your Christmas giving. I
appreciate your kindness to us. May God continue to bless
you and your parish family throughout the new year.
Sincerely yours,
Rev. Thomas M. Higgins, Pastor
Simply prepare an extra portion of meat, starch, and vegetable when you cook. Containers are available at the
entrances of the church. Just cover them with foil,
freeze, then bring them to the freezer in the kitchen of
the church hall. Frozen dinners from the supermarket
are always welcome. So think about the needy when you
are shopping too.
Here am I, Lord;
I’ve come to do your will.
If you have any questions call Clara Hilberts 484-4204261 or Jane Young, 610-941-1160. THANK YOU for any
help you can give.
Psalm 40: 8a-9a
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LECTORS
Welcome Olivia and Rhys
Saturday, January 17, 2015
5:00 PM Ann Schwarz, Lynn Heth
We were blessed to have two
Baptisms here at SJV last weekend.
On Saturday, January 10, Olivia
Valimaki was Christened. Olivia’s
parents are Jukka and Christina
Valimaki.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
8:00 AM - Pat Coyne, Steve Zipf
9:30 AM - Angela McKlevey, Leigh Lingle
11:00 AM - Bernadette Stitt, Gene Pratter
The Baptism of Rhys Buchakjian took place on Sunday, January 11. Rhys is the daughter of Jeffrey and
Tara Buchakjian.
EXTRAODINARY MINISTERS
Saturday, January 17, 2015
5:00 PM - Tim Greco, Dan Polett, Martie Gillin
God Bless Olivia and Rhys.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
8:00 AM - Donna Zipf, James De Camp, Len
Keating
9:30 AM - Elvie Reusora, Frank Burdo,
David Birkmire
11:00 AM - Colleen Daley, Barbara Termini,
Vince Termini
Partners in Faith Formation of Children
with ASD, IDD & Other Disabilities:
Parents of children with disabilities are invited to
attend this mini-conference on January 24, 2015, focused on the religious education of children with special needs. It will be held at Gwynedd Mercy University from 8:30 AM -12:30 PM.
National, regional and local leaders in the fields of
disability and faith formation will present keynote and
breakout sessions geared to DRE’s, Catechists, parents and clergy.
LECTORS
Saturday, January 24, 2015
5:00 PM - Camille Polski, Mary Anne Monroe
For information contact: [email protected]
or call 215-587-3530. To register on line go to:
http://archphila.org/evangelization/PCPD/pcpd.php
Sunday, January 25, 2015
8:00 AM - Len Keating, Sarah Long
9:30 AM - Patricia Connolly, Maripeg Bruder
11:00 AM - Portia Bonavitacola, David Maxey
Now that the Christmas break
is over, PREP classes are again
being held on Wednesdays at
4:00 PM in the Church Hall.
EXTRAODINARY MINISTERS
Saturday, January 24, 2015
5:00 PM - Jane Brown, Joanne Keenan
Some important date that you should mark your calendars:
PREP Distribution of Ashes - Feb. 18 (Ash Weds.) - 4:00 PM
PREP Lenten Penance Service - March 25 - 4:00 PM
Holy Week (No Classes) - April 1 (Wed)
May Procession - May 13 (Wed) - 7:00 PM (in lieu of PREP)
1st Penance & 1st Communion Parent Meeting
Feb. 25 (Wed) - 7:00–8:00 PM
1st Penance Celebration - March 14 (Sat) - 10:30 AM
1st Communion Practice (mandatory)
May 6 - (Wed) - 4:00-5:15 PM
1st Communion Celebration - May 9 (Sat) - 11:00 AM
1st Communion Presentation Mass May 10 (Sun) - 11:00 AM
Sunday, January 25, 2015
8:00 AM - James DeCamp, Tom Coffey
9:30 AM - Kate Livesey, Kevin Livesey
11:00 AM - Barbara Termini, Gerry Zipf,
Colleen Daley
Thank you for your commitment to St. John
Vianney Parish. If you are unable to keep your
assignment, please find a substitute.
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