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St. John Vianney FAIRMONT

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ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
901 S. PRAIRIE AVENUE FAIRMONT, MN. 56031
2481 50TH ST. FAIRMONT, MN 56031

Father Andrew Beerman St. John Vianney Weekend Mass Schedule 507-235-2453 Saturday (Vigil) 5:00pm & Sunday 10:00am

Parish Center Hours Holy Family Weekend Mass Schedule Monday - Friday: 10am - 12pm & 1pm-3pm Sunday 8:00am St. John Vianney Office: Phone: 507-235-5535 Email: [email protected]

Holy Family Office: Phone: 507-773-4491

SJV & Holy Family Mass Schedule See schedule page 7A

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday 1pm - Saturday 9am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday (St. John Vianney) 4:00 - 4:45pm Sunday (Holy Family) 7:30-7:50 am or by appointment anytime.

St. John Vianney & Holy Family Website: www.sjvhf.org

Diocese of Winona Website www.dow.org

Facebook Search: St. John Vianney Catholic Church Search: St. John Vianney Catholic School Search: St. John Vianney Youth Ministry and click on “like” to become a fan!

Baptism Baptism classes are held quarterly. Call the Parish Office for more information on classes

and scheduling a Baptism.

Matrimony St. John Vianney Mission Statement Arrangements for Catholics (even those marrying Being alive in the Spirit, we, the faith family of St. John Vianney, outside the parish Church) must be made with gather around the Eucharistic Table, from which we draw strength the Pastor at least six months in advance. and proclaim the Gospel. As disciples, of Jesus, we are called to: ~ Welcome and support all God’s People ~ Serve as responsible stewards of God’s gifts ~ Live as instruments of God’s justice, peace and love September 17, 2017 ● 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
May the peace of Christ be with you,





Reflexión Española
Thank you for contributing to the fund for the

victims of Hurricane Harvey which will be
distributed by Catholic Charities. We also keep CICLO A
in our prayers the victims of Hurricane Irma in Florida and the Caribbean Islands.
17 DE SEPTIEMBRE

DE 2017
Last weekend, Steve Landsteiner of St. John 24º Domingo del
Vianney parish was installed as an acolyte
together with the 10 other deacon candidates in Tiempo Ordinario
our diocese. Before 1972, the steps on the way
to priesthood were called “minor orders” and consisted of: porter, Las lecturas de este domingo están centradas en la cuestión lector, acolyte, exorcist, subdeacon, and deacon. Most of these were del perdón, no en la ley del talión: ojo por ojo y diente por suppressed by Pope Paul VI and so now we have the three orders that diente. El rencor, la ira, la venganza son situaciones que no make up the Sacrament of Holy Orders as: deacon, priest, and
van con el Evangelio. Dar cabida a estos sentimientos en el bishop. Now those who are preparing for the priesthood are installed corazón es privarse de la misericordia y del perdón que
in the ministries of lector and acolyte which means they are able to Dios concede al que se aventura por los caminos del read at Mass and serve at the altar. If these ministers are not
available, then other lay faithful may serve in these roles at the
perdón. Es importante detenerse a reflexionar en las celebration of Mass as readers and altar servers. The duties of the palabras del Padrenuestro para darse cuenta de lo profundo acolyte or server include: carrying the cross in procession, holding de ellas. "Perdona nuestras ofensas como también nosotros the missal for the priest, preparing the altar for the liturgy of the
perdonamos al que nos ofende". Perdonar no es fácil. Por Eucharist, assisting the priest with incense, and assisting the priest eso debemos estar agradecidos con Pedro que se atreve a with giving communion to the people, as well as purifying the
plantear a Jesús la situación del perdón y las ofensas desde vessels afterward. Please pray for Steve Landsteiner as he prepares un punto de vista de "¿Cuántas veces tengo que
for ordination as a deacon, sometime in the fall of 2018.
perdonarlo? ¿Hasta siete veces?"

Pero Jesús cambia la situación; el perdón que hemos
Continuing the discussion of the first commandment, “You shall recibido viene desde la cruz, es decir, sin límite y nos exige have no other gods besides the Lord,” the catechism says that we are called to entrust the future into the hands of God’s Providence and compromiso de perdonar las ofensas desde el corazón. Por avoid unhealthy curiosity about it. All forms of divination are to be eso la respuesta de Jesús: "No sólo hasta siete, sino hasta rejected, including: conjuring up the dead, horoscopes, astrology, setenta veces siete" (Mt 18, 22). El amor y la fraternidad palm reading, interpretation of omens, recourse to mediums, séances, son la base para vivir como hermanos sin prejuicios de etc. Also against the first commandment are practices of magic or venganza y rechazo. ¿Cómo va su compasión en familia? sorcery and the occult, including the Ouija board, voodoo, casting ¿Cómo el perdonar las ofensas? Jesús sabe lo difícil que es spells, channeling of spirits, and numerous new age practices that perdonar y nos da un ejemplo concreto de perdón el
claim to give one power over the forces of nature or supernatural siervo que no perdonó a su compañero. El rey de la
abilities apart from God.

parábola representa a Dios y su inmensa misericordia. "El rey tuvo lástima de aquel servidor, lo soltó y hasta le
Irreligion is also against the first commandment, and it includes
perdonó la deuda" (Mt 18, 27). Si me ha perdonado, debo putting God to the test, by doubting his mercy or his loving care.
Sacrilege means profaning or treating unworthily sacred persons, ser perdonador. ¡Que así sea! places or things, including the Sacraments, especially mistreating the Eucharist, “for in this sacrament the true Body of Christ is made
substantially present for us” (CCC 2120).


Las lecturas de la semana del
In next Sunday’s gospel, Matthew 20:116, Jesus compares the
kingdom of heaven to a landowner who hires people to work in the

17 de septiembre de 2017
vineyard at different times of the day, but at the end of the day, they
all receive a full day’s pay. Those hired first assume they will receive



 more and are angry about it when they do not. Jesus says, “Are you Domingo: Eclo 27, 30 28, 7/Sal 103, 1 4. 9 12/ envious because I am generous?” The gift of eternal life, truthfully, is Rom 14, 7
9/Mt 18, 21
35 something that we could never earn by our good deeds, rather it is



Lunes: 1 Tim 2, 1 8/Sal 28, 2. 7 9/Lc 7, 1 10 freely given to us by the merits of Jesus’ suffering, death and



 resurrection. Some people are faithful their whole life long while Martes: 1 Tim 3, 1 13/Sal 101, 1 3. 5 6/Lc 7, 11 17 others receive the gift of salvation towards the end of life. We pray Miércoles: 1 Tim 3, 14
16/Sal 111, 1
6/Lc 7, 31
35 for the conversion and salvation of all, and are called to rejoice Jueves: Ef 4, 1
7. 11
13/Sal 19, 2
5/Mt 9, 9
13 whenever someone turns to the Lord in faith. The virtue of gratitude or thankfulness can help us to avoid falling into envy or comparison Viernes: 1 Tim 6, 2
12/Sal 49, 6
10. 17
20/Lc 8, 1
3 of ourselves with others. What are the gifts I have received and how Sábado: 1 Tim 6, 13
16/Sal 100, 1
5/Lc 8, 4
15 has God been generous to me?

Domingo siguiente: Is 55, 6
9/ God Bless you,
Sal 145, 2
3. 8
9. 17
18/Flp 1, 20
24. 27/Mt 20, 1
16
Fr. Andrew Beerman

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 September 17, 2017


HOLY FAMILY PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holy Family




Holy Family Liturgical Schedule
Stewardship


September 10, 2017



For Sunday,
Adults………..……………..…...... $965.00
Sun. September 17th 8:00am
Youth……………………..……...…...…….$12.00
September 24th
Plate………….………...….…...……...... $177.00

†Lucille Petrowiak

Maintenance………………...……………..$20.00 LECTOR
Hurricane Harvey..………...…...... $1,119.00
Sun. September 24th 8:00am


Jeanne Maday
†Sharon Wolter
TOTAL ………....…$2,293.00

COMMUNION MINISTERS Rodney Sukalski Becky Wendler September Money Counters: Tim & Stacy Pytleski and Dana Nawrocki Eileen Boesch

Holy Family Church will be open for cleaning Friday, September 29—Sunday October 1 The list of duties that need to be done is at the back of the church SERVERS

Keira Benck Sign-up sheet for Coffee and Rolls is at the back of church. Coffee and Rolls will be Courtney Pytleski served the first Sunday of every month beginning in October.

GREETERS & GIFT BEARERS We still need volunteers to lead the rosary before Mass at 7:30am on Sundays. Tim & Stacy Pytleski

USHERS (Sept)
October Money Counters: Irene Kleven and MaryLou Lenort Daryl & Tinker Pytleski October Ushers: Dewane Mortensen and David Nawrocki

ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH
ANNOUNCEMENTS





SJV’s Fall Festival is just around the corner! Baby Bottle Campaign Gives Sunday, September 24th.
Alternatives to Abortion
Meal will be served from 11am1pm.

There will also be Cookies By The Pail, Heavenly Baskets Auction and children’s games!
Help Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy, Parenting
and Adoption Program provide assistance to Meal ticket order forms have been mailed out. You can pregnant women and women with babies mail in your order, place your order form in the
through the Mother and Child Assistance Fund collection basket at Mass, or purchase meal tickets at the Parish Center.
by taking a baby bottle home on Respect Life
Sunday, October 1st, and filling it with your Tickets will also be available after Mass this weekend.
spare change during the month of October.
Ticket prices:

AdultsN$10 presale
“The mother and child fund is helping me pay Children ages 410N5.50

Children 3 and under are free
my rent. I am very grateful that this program

can help me and my family through my unpaid

Tickets will be available at the maternity leave.” Janiece door, but for an additional

charge.

St. John Vianney & Holy Family Parishes 3 Fairmont, MN
PARISH LIFE

Fall is here and people are seling back into their The St. John Vianney Social Justice Committee will present a series entitled
rounes. Have you thought about including a Bible
study in your roune? Here are a few opons that are going on at St. John Vianney:

End of Life Issues Women’s Bible Study
Have you wanted to gain more insight into the
scripture readings at Mass? If so, please join
fellow faithfilled
women on any Wednesday you are available
to discern and reflect on the
upcoming weekend's
Mass readings. We have found
great Session 1: Oct 15 joy
in reading and reflecting on the upcoming readings and Preparaon for Death and Funeral Planning

we have experienced a deeper understanding and enthusiasm of
God's messages to us upon
our studies of the Sunday readings.
with Fr. Beerman and Lakeview Funeral Home

We meet every Wednesday in the hospitality area from

12:1012:50 pm. Feel free to bring your lunch along! In the event of a parish funeral or a school cancellation due to bad Session 2: Oct 29 weather, bible study is cancelled for that particular
Wednesday Advanced Direcves and Moral Decisions
also.

with Sr. Edith Mary Hart, RSM
We use a book entitled, "Sunday Missal, Living With Christ" as
our study guide. Although advance preparation can be

beneficial, it is not necessary, so feel free to join us
any time!

Session 3 – Nov 5 To obtain a study book or if you have questions regarding Wednesday Women's Bible Study, please contact
Diane Larson Video Presentaon:
([email protected] or 7122605005) or Bridget Becker Purgatory: The Forgoen Church
([email protected] or 2352451.)


We look forward to seeing you soon  and bring a friend!


All sessions will be from 6 T 8 PM
Men’s Bible Study
in the Hospitality Area.
Are you looking to deepen your faith and have some fellowship
with other Catholic men? St. John Vianney Men’s Bible Study A light supper will be served. meets every Thursday morning from 7:00 M 7:45am in the
Hospitality Area. We study the Mass readings for the upcoming weekend using resources from www.emmausjourney.org. If you have questions please call Leon Lammers at 2355909. You do New Altar Server Training
not have to sign up. Bring a friend! You can come any week!

September 20, 2017


3:00 PM and 5:30 PM at SJV church.
Fall Adult Faith Formation

Bible Study
Youth who have been baptized, received First Eucharist and
th are in 5 Grade or older can serve in this important ministry!
James is one of the most practical
books of the Bible. Like the book Altar Servers help the priest and deacon at Mass by carrying of Proverbs, it is a book of
the cross, holding the book which contains the prayers, help set wisdom, a collection of teachings the altar and more.
on issues faced by ordinary

Christians in everyday life. These teachings speak loudly to all Anyone who might be interested is invited to attend one of the those who feel torn between the competing demands of this training sessions listed above. Parents of new altar servers are world and their faith. This study offers “pearls for wise living” asked to stay for the training. For more information or ques- by applying the wisdom of James to the present. For anyone who tions, please call Bridget at 5072352451.
has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even sanctifying everyday

circumstances. Natural Family Planning

Registration forms available at church in the library or online. th Did you know that Natural Family Planning can build your The first Session will be Sept 20 and will meet for 11 sessions family relaonship? That is something no unnatural
on Wednesday nights from 78:30PM. If you have any
method can bring you. If you want to know more, call questions call Bridget at 2352451 or [email protected]

David and Shawna Hill at 507R848R7953.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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September 17, 2017

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND EVENTS

Mark your calendars now!!
Upcoming Retreats
Life Chain will be Sunday, October 1st 1:00pm2:00pm


Women’s Silent Midweek Retreat We will meet at the Knights of Columbus Hall to choose your
sign and line up along Highway 15 at 1 pm.
Theme: Take Courage!
September 26  28
The KC hall will be open starting at 12:30 pm. Life Chain is
a prayer service where we will stand and pray for one hour for Presented by King’s House Preaching Team Suggested Offering: $160 per person
an end to abortion. If you have never participated, we’d love
for you to join us! Visit http://lifechain.net/ for more details if
Serenity (12
Step) Retreat you are new to Life Chain!
Daycare will be provided!
Theme: The Peace Prayer of St. Francis September 29  October 1

Presented by Dick Rice & Rosemarie Whitehead
If you haven’t already contributed, please return your Suggested Offering: $175 per person
CMA pledge card today, or give online



at www.catholicfsmn.org/Appeal. Hope Day
Theme: Dealing With Loss
2017 Catholic Ministries Appeal Update as of 9
11
17 N
 October 5, 9am 3pm Presented by Fr. Lon Konold, OMI and Sr. Brenda Rose


Total

Total
Donor
Szegedy, OSF
Parish
Goal
To Date

Goal %
Parcipaon
Suggested Offering: $40 per person (includes lunch)

H. F.
No Goal
$4,625.00

N/A
15
Christ the King Retreat Center S. J.V.
$45,650.00
$37,002.00

81%
144
621 First Ave South Buffalo, MN  To register, or with questions call
(763) 6821394

St. John Vianney & Holy Family Parishes 5 Fairmont, MN.

ST. JOHN VIANNEY / HOLY FAMILY

ST. JOHN VIANNEY/HOLY FAMILY



Faith Formation News
Youth News Grades 7th 12th

K6th Grade



Sept. 17:
Catechetical
Sunday: Living as a Missionary SJVHF Faith Formation
Disciples Dates & Times
It’s Catechetical
SundayNplease pray for our catechists as we bless them in their mission!



Sept 20th - Faith Formation Classes 7:00 – 8:15 pm
What does it mean to be a missionary disciple?

A disciple is a follower of Jesus. A missionary is a person who goes on a Sept 27th - Faith Formation Classes 7:00 – 8:15 pm
mission to share the Good News. So a missionary disciple is a person who Oct 4th - Faith Formation Classes 7:00 – 8:15 pm
follows Jesus by sharing the Good News with others.“By virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel, Catechetical Oct 11th - Faith Formation Classes 7:00 – 8:15 pm
Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.” (USCCB) Confirmation Corner


How does one be a missionary disciple? First Class M September 20th
You do not have to travel--start with your own school, workplace, or 10th Grade Catechist: Father Beerman
neighborhood. You don’t need to be a theologian. Share the love of God

you have with others; we can’t keep it to ourselves! Rite of Welcome Mass

Sept. 20:
Classes
5:306:30 PM
at SJV School
October 1st at 10am Mass
(supervised recess
55:30)
(Candidates / Sponsors / Parents
please arrive
at
9:15 *We have our first class this week! Come at
5:005:30
if you want am in the Hospitality Area for a mandatory meeting )
some recess beforehand. We will begin with a large group prayer in

the gym at
5:25.
Life Chain Service Project
Sept. 22:
Looking for volunteers to set up for Fall Festival in the Oct 1st, 2017
evening.
11:00 am


Distribute Baby Bottles after Mass
Sept. 24:
Fall Festival
11:15 am


Plant ProLife Flags on Parish Grounds
Sept. 27:
Classes
5:306:30 PM
at SJV School
12 noon




Potluck Lunch in the Hospitality Area
(supervised recess
55:30)
12:50 pm


Arrive at Knights of Columbus Hall

th




M
Preschool6
grade Programs:
1:00 pm Life Chain Event Highway 15 Sunday
SchoolN(preschool 4/5 year olds)
Classes begin in


October. Anyone want to teach or help?
rd Fairmont Students For Life Club at Children’s LiturgyN(K3
grades)
We had a dozen children last weekNI hope more will join us!
Fairmont Jr/Sr High School! K6th
gradeNWednesdays at
5:306:30 PM
at SJV School. Recess is
5:005:30. Preregistration is required.
Meeting time: Friday mornings @ 7:30am in Children’s Mass BagsN(preschool & up) available in the church Room E145 library for weekend Masses
Our mission is: to educate people on the real VOLUNTEERS needed: effects of abortion and to protect, respect, • Kindergarten Catechist and serve ALL life. • Sunday School teacher The club is open to all denominations and • Prayer Leaders for CLOW those who believe in the sanctity of life. For • Wednesday helpers more information: check out: facebook.com/FairmontStudentsForLife/ Hearing the Word: Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord if my brother sins against Jesus, Mary, and Joseph - Pray for us!
me, how often must I forgive? As many as 7 times? Jesus answered, “I say to you, not 7 times but 77 times.” (Matthew 18:21-22) Reflecting on the Word: EPIC Everything’s Possible in Christ Forgiveness is hard whether we are giving or receiving it. It’s easier to see other’s faults instead of our own, especially if we may feel we didn’t do Senior High Youth Group at 6pm in the anything wrong. It can help to remember our own failings when others hurt Hospitality Area us. In these times, we must rely on the deepest parts of our hearts that are connected to God. In that place we will always be able to find the strength and patience to forgive. Join us on Sept 17th to learn Living the Word: Be a super hero today with the power to forgive! Forgive the little things as about the Shroud of Turin! well as the bigger ones. How does it feel? When we focus on the good rd things instead of the bad, we experience God’s goodness. Go and save the 3 Sunday of every month world . . . one act of forgiveness at a time!
Food, Fun, Fellowship & Prayer!

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

6 September 17, 2017

Calendar of Events




This Sunday, September 17th
Catechetical Sunday

10:00am Mass - Children’s Liturgy of the Word Mon. Sept. 18…………………...……………..…...Weekday
No Mass today Monday, September 18th

11:00am St. Ambrose Circle - Perkins Tues. Sept.19………………………………….St. Januarius 7:00pm - Endowment Group meeting - Parish Center 5:15pm Mass at St. John Vianney Church
†Mel George Tuesday, September 19th

Wed. Sept. 20………………….Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn & 7:00pm Spirit Wind Choir rehearsal - Church Paul Chŏng Ha-sang 7:00pm Cursillo “School of Leaders” - Hosp. Area

8:40am School Mass (grade 3) St. John Vianney Church Wednesday, September 20th
† Don Grandgenett 12:10pm Women’s Bible Study - Hosp. Area

Thurs. Sept. 21………………………………….St. Matthew 3:00pm New Altar Server training 8:30am Mass at St. John Vianney Church 5:30pm New Altar Server training Anderson family intention 5:30-6:30pm Gr. K-6 Faith Formation Classes 7:00-8:15pm Gr. 7-10 Faith Formation Classes Fri. Sept. 22…………………………………………Weekday 7:00pm Book of James Bible Study - Hosp. Area
10:00am Mass at Lakeview Thursday, September 21st

† Jim Hill 7:00am Mens’ Bible Study - Hosp. Area Sat. Sept. 23………….……………...St.Pius of Pietrelcina 12:00pm SJV Finance Council meeting - Parish Center 5:00pm Mass at St. John Vianney Church 7:00pm With One Voice rehearsal - Church

For the People
Friday, September 22nd
Sun. Sept. 24…....Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time No School at SJV  Public Schools are in session
8:00am Mass at Holy Family Church Catechetical Day  Rochester
† Sharon Wolter
Saturday, September 23rd

10:00am Mass at St. John Vianney Church
Sunday, September 24th
† Marie Small SJV Fall Festival

Readings for the Week of September 17, 2017
St. John Vianney Sunday: Sir 27:30

28:7/Ps 103:1
4, 9
12/

 Stewardship
Rom 14:7 9/Mt 18:21 35
Monday: 1 Tm 2:1
8/Ps 28:2, 7
9/Lk 7:1
10 September 10, 2017 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1
13/Ps 101:1b
3ab, 5
6/
Weekly Support Needed….…....…...... …$11,717.00
Lk 7:11
17 Received last week.…...... $9,363.32
Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14
16/Ps 111:1
6/Lk 7:31
35 This week we are short by………………...…….$2,353.68
Support needed to date…………………….….$128,887.00
Thursday: Eph 4:1
7, 11
13/Ps 19:2
5/Mt 9:9
13 Total received to date…………………….……….$97,567.45
Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c
12/Ps 49:6
10, 17
20/Lk 8:1
3 To date, we are short by………………...…....$31,309.55




Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13 16/Ps 100:1b 5/Lk 8:4 15 Special Donations:
Next Sunday: Is 55:6
9/Ps 145:2
3, 8
9, 17
18/ Capital Improvements …….……….….………………$155.00

Phil 1:20c
24, 27a/Mt 20:1
16a Education for All Ages…………………….………………$10.00 Assumption of Mary………………….……………...……$10.00


Special Collections:
Quote of the week: Catholic Home Missions……………………..……..……$10.00
Hurricane Harvey relief…………………..…………$7,022.90
Ability is what you're capable of doing.
Please call the church office if you would like
Motivation determines what you do. to conveniently contribute to St. John Vianney Attitude determines how well you do it.
Church through automatic monthly electronic




~Lou Holtz
fund transfers.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 September 17, 2017

PLEASE HOLD IN YOUR PRAYERS Are you interested in:

• The lay person's role within the Church
• Meaning of grace and sacraments
• Importance of prayer and the study of God
• The importance of supporting one another in
Donna Arkell, Andres Benes, Kathy Benes, David Bulfer, Sandy Bulfer, Jessica Caldwell, Toby Close, Julia Coyle,
our efforts to live a truly Christian life
Jerry Determan, Amber Eriksen, Jessica Erickson, Shirley Erickson, Joe Fitzpatrick, Scott Fulmer, Mike Garry, Consider a Cursillo weekend! Roberta George, Tom George, Zac Gerhardt, Herb Gewerth, www.tc
cursillo.org Helen Gilbertson, Elaine Gilmore, Matt Gullett, Pam Hansen, Lorri Harris, Jameson Hinrich, Robert Johnson, Rick Kass, Dorothy Krick, Betty Krueger, Dave Krueger, Jane Kruse, Karen Jarrett, Danny Kennedy, Danny Lang, Our next free hot meal, Bonnie Larson, Eugene Leach, Connie Lenz, Marcia Leverson, Dennis Lockwood, Alison Lutterman, Joe
Hope Café,
Marushin, David Mau, Judith May, Tim Mee, Mike Newville, will be September 24th
Lauren O’Donnell, Michal Olson, Linda Osmundsen, Uriah Pierce,



at 6 PM.

Clayton Pytleski, MaryAnn Rieland, Sandy Roberts, Joe Schissel,
Joyce Schultz, Cindy Shank, All are welcome to join us for a delicious,
Mike Sheehan, Betty Siegler, Karen Smith, Robert Smith, free, hot meal.

Tony Stadler, Steve Steele, Bob Steger, Evelyn Strauser,
Kelly (Collins) Thompson, Anne Timmerman, Mark Trembley, It takes a good number of people to make this evening Fr. Jerome Verdick, Denise Villeneuve, happen. We could use a few more cooks which includes Darrell Wannarka, Cole Wensel, Susan Wensel, Abbie White, everything from coming up with yummy meals or just Daniel Wilcox, Mollie Wolter, Nelda Zimmer
helping to prep the food. If you are interested in helping

…….and any others in need of our prayers.
please contact Bridget at [email protected] or 235R2451.
To add a name to this list or have name removed, please call the Parish Office at 235
2460 or email at:
sjv
[email protected] FAITH JOURNEYS
New Members




Membership Night


Baptisms
Are you a male member of the parish
Candelario Perez Juarez  September 10, 2017
age 18 and older?

Manuela Perez Juarez  September 10, 2017


Marriages

Are you interested in supporting our Church, our

School and our Community??




To Eternal Rest

Why not consider joining the Knights of Columbus?

Ralph Pierce September 5, 2017
We are a Catholic Men’s “Service” organization that
continually works together to make our community a better Abortion may seem just like a simple choice to place in which to live.
The KC’S will be sponsoring a some people.

“Membership Night” on Tuesday, October 3rd, at the KC However, an abortion cannot be undone.
Hall, located at 920 East 10th Street.
Registration begins at
7:30 pm, with the Membership Program beginning at 8:00 It is a choice you will always remember.
pm.
If you would like to preregister, get additional

information or have a copy of our monthly newsletter sent It is a choice that many
to your home please contact Chad McGowan at 2362717 women and men regret.
or Bob Millette at 2364058.
We strive to continue to

provide “Service” to our Church, our School and our
And it is a choice that will stick with you for Community and need your help in order to enhance our the rest of your life.
efforts.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 September 17, 2017
My name is Dawn HaefnerCripe. Some of you may know me as Liturgy and R.C.I.A.
Dawn Hady, or know my parents Brad and Eileen Hady. I grew up in Fairmont and attended St. John Vianney school. I live in Wisconsin now but was back in Fairmont on Father’s day and attended Mass
with my family. That day, Father
Save the Date: September 27, 2017
Athanasius was visiting from Uganda. I was truly
touched by his homily  specifically the stories of the Together, you and Pope Francis can lead the world in people he serves and the clinic there. He talked about helping migrants and refugees.
the people who are so sick and in need of medical
help. You see, I am a nurse and God spoke to my Pope Francis is being joined by bishops across the U.S. heart that day. After Mass I spoke with Father
and around the world in launching a global campaign to Athanasius about the clinic, his parish, and what kind support our brothers and sisters who have fled their of help he needed. He said they are always in need of homes seeking a decent and safe life for their families. nurses to help. I spoke with some of my friends who This historic campaign, “Share the Journey” will respond are nurses, and they were also compelled to help. to some of the most desperate of God’s children.
Watch There are 3 of us who are traveling to Uganda to help the bullen for more informaon on events in our
provide medical care.

diocese.


The clinic is run by five nuns belonging to the Little
Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi order. The clinic sees September 27: Official launch in Rome by Pope Francis 20200 people a day, many of whom have malaria, October 7R13: Week of Prayer and acon across the U.S.
chronic wounds, and AIDS.


1.
What is the Share the Journey campaign?
We are excited about this opportunity and are
Share the Journey has at its heart the vision of a
fundraising in order to offset some of the costs of the united global human family. Our focus is on our joint trip. We are planning to travel to Uganda in January journey as people on the move in departure, transit 2018. I will be having a booth at SJV’s Fall Festival and host communies. Our public awareness
selling baked goods and would love to visit with you campaign promotes opportunies and spaces for about this mission trip.
migrants and communies to come together and
share stories and experiences with the aim of Thank you so much for your prayers and your support!
strengthening the bonds between migrants and
communies.



2.
How is Pope Francis involved?
SAVE THE DATE Pope Francis will launch the campaign from Saint
th Bishop John Quinn and
Peter’s Square on 27 September 2017. On that day he will invite everyone around the world to “Share Bishop Bernard Harrington
the Journey” with refugees and migrants.
invite you to join them in Detroit
for the

Invite a Friend to Church and RCIA
Beatification of

Father Solanus Casey.
It is estimated that there are 78 million people in America who
are ready to be welcomed into the life of a local parish. Who
are they? Where are they? You know some of them, they are The Diocese of Winona has
 friends and relatives. The way to reach them is with a organized a 3 night pilgrimage via deluxe motor coach handshake, a “hello,” and an invitation to attend services.
bus to the Beatification Mass at Ford Field in


Invite a friend to RCIA!
Detroit, Michigan, November 17 20, 2017.

We will have Inquiry sessions beginning September 28 on Other highlights include the Fr. Solanus Casey Center, Thursday nights at 7 PM. We meet upstairs in the parish Sacred Heart Seminary, a tour of Detroit, and the center. If you know of someone who may be interested, invite Shrine of Christ’s Passion. A full itinerary is available them to come with you to one of the meetings. These inquiry sessions are for those with questions about the Catholic faith or on the diocesan web site, www.dow.org.


those who are curious and want to learn more. For more Any questions contact Ann Ringlien at information about RCIA or the inquiry meetings please contact [email protected] or at 5078581241.
Bridget Becker at 5072352451 or [email protected].

St. John Vianney & Holy Family Parishes 9 Fairmont, MN.






St. John Vianney
School



Sharing the Gospel
You sin, just like everybody else does. God forgives you even if
your sin is very bad. God washes all of your sins away and treats There are so many great things going on here at you with kindness. The

St. John Vianney School!
The students are into the next time someone hurts your feelings, remember how God for-

gives you. Follow God's example.
groove of being back in school. It’s hard to see
summer end, but we (even little ones) just seem to Prayer
function better when given a good routine.

God, teach me to forgive other people the way you forgive me.


You may have some SJV students coming to your Something to Draw

Draw a picture of Jesus dying on the cross for your sins
homes to ask for money for our annual
Marathon fundraiser.
The students can start asking Mission for the Week
for pledges this weekend.
This fundraiser will last Name one person you are angry with. Pray to God. Ask God to help th

until October 6 , which is the day of the Marathon. you let go of your anger and really forgive. This is always a fun day!
Again this year, we have invited the other parochial schools from the area to join us for the afternoon of the 6th.
It’s a great
community builder.
If you would like to volunteer Family Talk Time: that day, please let me know!


If you could only pick three items from your DID YOU KNOW:
Without the Marathon last room, what would you pick? Why?
year, each child would have paid an additional $149 in tuition?
Your support is greatly
appreciated!!!


If you have been to school Masses this September, you have noticed that the students are kneeling down at the end of Mass to pray for the person that will be sitting in their spot next.
We are saying an Our Father, Hail Mary, and a Glory Be together.
This is something that you can feel free to start with your family during weekend Masses as well.
What a great way to end Mass each time we gather!

Something to think about…Before we know it, basketball season will be upon us!
BUT…to be able to have teams, we must have coaches.
We are in need of a boys’ head coach and assistant coach and a girls’ head coach.
Please contact the school if this is something that you would like to do!
Without coaches, there will be no program.

Blessings on your day,

Sarah Striemer
St. John Vianney Catholic School Principal

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 September 17, 2017

St. John Vianney & Holy Family Pastoral Council

Desiree Jensen ...... 773-4495 Mike Petrowiak…………………………………………………..….238-4862 Steve Landsteiner…………………………………………………...235-8394 Kevin Moore………………………………………………………....236-4505 Cheri Drever ...... 773-4212 Helen Eriksen…………………………………….……………..…..235-3256 John Landsteiner…………...……………………………………….848-6837 St. John Vianney Trustees Robert Bishop ...... 238-4823 Holy Family Finance Council
Joseph Kurtzman ...... 238-2590 Mike Nowicki (Trustee)……………………………………………..773-4218 Dave Nawrocki (Trustee)…………………………………………..238-9680 St. John Vianney Finance Council
Jennifer Nowicki………………………………………...…………..238-1388 Ron Kopischke………………………………………………..…….235-3512
Chris Pierce………………………………………………………....235-3098 Holy Family Council of Catholic Women
Kellee Nelson………………………………………………………..238-9327 Leadership Team- Julie Petrowiak …………….………………..…..773-4570 Mike Nowicki………………………………………….……………..236-3734 Desiree Jensen…….………..…...…..507-399-1497 Laura Spitzer………………..…….………..236-5554 St. John Vianney Council of Catholic Women


President: Beth Kloeckner……………………………………...….235-9772 Holy Family Cemetery Mark Kleven…………………………………………………………773-4515 CCW EMAIL: [email protected]

St. John Vianney Calvary Cemetery
Greg Borowski ...... 238-2154

SJV School: Preschool
6th Grade Parish Center
Bereavement Ministry Principal, Sarah Striemer………..…..235-5304 Pastor Fr. Beerman…………………....235-2453 Call parish office…………………..235-2460 Secretary, Leigh Schofield……….....235-5304 Administrative Asst, Angela Schultz…235-2460 SJV Preschool………………………..235-2650 Parish Bookkeeper, Lisa Hady……….235-2450 Natural Family Planning (NFP) SJV School Kitchen………………….235-2474

David & Shawna Hill……....507-848-7953 SJV School Endowment RCIA & Liturgy Ann Harris…………………………….238-1177 Bridget Becker………………………..235-2451 Sunday Nursery Jamelle Swanson…………...………..238-2513

Volunteer Needed….….Call Parish Office SJV School Board Faith Formation: K6th Grade Paul Determan………………...…..……236-1214 Tamarae Schmidt…………………….235-5639 Prayer Chain Jeff Kurt…………………………....…….236-6226 Lois Grandgenett…..….235-9566 Youth Ministry: Grades 712
Brooke Pierce………………….…..……236-4497 Faith Formation: Grades 710
Knights of Columbus Patty Petrowiak…………..………..…...238-4862 Katie Stone……………………………235-9064 Chad McGowan…………………...236-2717 Siri Heille……………...………….……..238-2586 Joe Melsha……………….……….507-226-3593

Bob Bishop (Trustee)…..…...………...238-4823 Thank you for worshiping with the par- ishes of St. John Vianney or Holy Family. Is there any way we can be of service to Name______you? Please let us know.
Address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______
___ I am a visitor.
Phone ______I am interested in parish membership.
E-mail ______Please note my change of address.
Parish:□ St. John Vianney □ Holy Family, East Chain ___ Comments:______I am interested in volunteering within the parish.
___ I am going to the hospital and would appreciate a
______

visit from the deacon or the pastor.

___ I have a special prayer request.
Please place in the Sunday Collection ___ or drop off at the St. John Vianney
Parish Center. Thank you!