St. John Vianney and School A Stewardship

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Fr. John Blum, Pastor Fr. Emery Longanga, Ph.D., Parochial Vicar Joe Grote Deacon Richard Santello aaaa*****##### Mass Schedule ADVENT–EASTER

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7 a.m. Monday–Saturday: 8:15 a.m. Saturday Vigil: 4 & 5:30 p.m. In This Bulletin Sunday: 7, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Memorial Mass for Fr. Mac, page 3

St. John Vianney Catholic Church Health & Wellness, page 3 Mardi Gras, page 4 445 82nd Ave. St. Pete Beach, FL Living , page 4

PHONE: 727.360.1147 Mother Teresa Movie Event, page 6 FAX: 727.367.4418 Our Lady of Fatima Event, page 7

Website: www.stjohnsparish.org Martha’s Helpers, page 8 Facebook.com/StJohnVianneyCatholicChurch/ Formed Online Catholic Resource, page 8 StPeteBeach Study, page 9

St. John Vianney Catholic School We have come to know and to believe in the love that God th 500 84 Ave. has for us. St. Pete Beach, FL —1 John 4:16 PHONE: 727.360.1113 FAX: 727.367.8734 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Website: www.sjvcs.org January 15, 2017 Page Two St. John Vianney Parish Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome Mass Schedule The parishioners of St. John Vianney Catholic and Intentions Church and School are happy to extend a warm Week of January 15, 2017 welcome to the many visitors who join us for worship today. Please introduce yourselves to those sitting around you. Monday January 16, 2017 8:15 a.m. Margaret Kelly † Sacraments Tuesday January 17, 2017 Confessions 7:00 a.m. Bob Norberg † Wednesday 6–6:30 p.m. 8:15 a.m. Jim & David McMahon † Friday 9–9:30 a.m.

Saturday 10–11 a.m. Wednesday January 18, 2017 7:00 a.m. Prayer for Vocations Baptism of a Child 8:15 a.m. Joan Smith † We are honored that you would choose St. John Vianney Catholic Church for your child’s Baptism. Thursday January 19, 2017 *Please contact our parish office so that we may 8:15 a.m. Gerry Reno † help you during this most important time of your child’s life. Friday January 20, 2017 7:00 a.m. Ronald Webber † Sacraments: 8:15 a.m. Michael H. & Michael T. Rossen † First Reconciliation: March 4, 2017 at 9 a.m. First Holy Communion: May 21, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. Saturday January 21, 2017 Confirmation: April 30, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Wick Casey † 4:00 p.m. Maria French † To enroll for preparation for these sacraments, 5:30 p.m. Orion Leon Higdon Jr. † please contact Frank Boyle at 727.360.1147, ext. 201.

R.C.I.A. Sunday January 22, 2017 The R.C.I.A. is a gentle process of welcoming 7:00 a.m. Harold & Pauline Holland † adults into the Roman Catholic Church. Adults 8:30 a.m. Lillian & Anthony Alesi † who have not been baptized or have been 10:00 a.m. Tim McCoy † baptized in another Christian Faith are invited to 11:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. John Vianney be part of our R.C.I.A. journey. Contact Fr. Emery Denotes deceased: at 727.360.1147, ext. 211. † Matrimony 2017 Mass Intention Book Contact the parish office* six months or more Masses are scheduled through the parish office prior to the proposed wedding date. or, via phone by using a credit card as payment.

If you have multiple requests, please call 360.1147 Holy Anointing to make an appointment. If you or a loved one is ill and in need of pastoral care, please call the parish office*. The Parish Office is open *Parish Office Contact: 727.360.1147, ext. 227. Monday—Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 15, 2017 St. John Vianney Parish Page Three Fr. Elmer “Mac” McDonald Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Memorial Mass—January 24, 11 a.m. January 18–25, 2017

Fr. Elmer McDonald The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (affectionately known to most begins this coming Wednesday and concludes of us as Fr. Mac), who was next Wednesday, January 25. Let us join other such an important part of our Christian churches in our area as we remember parish and school family for the 2017 theme, Reconciliation—The Love of many years, passed away on Christ Compels Us (2 Corinthians 5:14–20). December 4, 2016 at the age of 92. Funeral services were held in his home diocese of Rochester on A Prayer for January December 6, 2016 in N. Chili, NY. Christ Renews His Parish

In 2015 Fr. Mac returned to his home diocese of God be in my head and in my understanding; Rochester to enter a retirement/nursing care facil- God be in my eyes and in my looking; ity run by the Sisters of St. Joseph as his health God be in my mouth and in my speaking; began to decline. He loved his pastoral ministry God be in my heart and in my thinking; at St. John’s and at the Bay Pines VA, and most of God be at my end and at my departing. all he loved the people here he was blessed to First published in an early English primer in 1514. serve. We will be forever grateful to Fr. Mac for his faithful priestly ministry. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. Annual Health & Wellness Fair Promoting Healthy Living A Memorial Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul here at St. John’s on January 24th Sunday, January 22nd at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend. 9:30 a.m.–1p.m. in Msgr. Trainor Hall

Offertory Boxes Ready for Pick-Up Free admission.

The parish office has- 9 month and Annual Boxes Hosted by St. John Vianney Catholic Church & of envelopes that have not yet been picked up. School, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and Faith This message does NOT apply to Community Nurses. parishioners who receive a Invite all your friends, neighbors & family! two-month packet in the mail. Free massage therapy, face painting, blood Only parishioners who receive a 9-month or glucose screening, blood mobile, fire safety, Annual Box of offertory envelopes may pick up blood pressure screening, memory care, their envelopes at the parish office, Monday continuing care, Anytime Fitness, hearing through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. screening, snacks and more.

If you require your envelopes to be mailed to For questions, please email the Faith Community you, or if you have any questions concerning Nurses at [email protected], or call 360.1147, your envelopes, please contact the parish office ext. 236. at 360.1147, ext. 207, so that we may assist you. Page Four St. John Vianney Parish Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mardi Gras 2017 The Legion of Mary

St. John Vianney Catholic School The Legion of Mary members ask for Friday, February 24, 2017 your continued help in donating your 7–10 p.m., Msgr. Trainor Hall extra religious articles to be distributed to the needy. Our basket is located in This is your opportunity to win the church vestibule. Thank you. $10,000! Additional prizes will be awarded throughout the evening! Winners need NOT be present to win. The Living Rosary Tickets are available at a donation of $100. St. John Vianney Catholic School

Each ticket admits 2 adults to the event. Monday, January 30th at 9:15 a.m. As always, there will be great food, friends and St. John Vianney Catholic Church music. You must be 21 years of age or older to Please help our school kick-off attend. Catholic School’s Week, as our students pray the There will be 5 early bird drawings starting Living Rosary. The Praise and Worship band will January 25th–February 22nd. accompany the students as they pray and reflect

on the Joyful Mysteries. Tickets may be purchased, beginning January 7th, after most weekend Masses, as well as in the school and parish offices. Living the Faith 7th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference

Blood Drive Men: Want to be inspired, St. John Vianney/St. Alban’s reinvigorated and uplifted? Sunday, January 22nd, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Does your faith life need a boost? alongside Msgr. Trainor Hall. Then join more than a thousand other Catholic This blood drive will be held men, at all levels of faith, from through- in conjunction with the out the diocese as they gather to revitalize their Faith Community Nursing spirits at the Suncoast Catholic Ministries 7th Health and Wellness Fair. Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference!

Walk–ins welcome! Featuring:

Dr. Scott Hahn, Fr. Bill Casey and Artie Boyle If you are able to donate, please call the parish office at 360.1147, Saturday, February 18th, beginning at 6:30 a.m. ext. 235. St. Lawrence Catholic Church (Higgins Hall)

5221 N. Himes Ave., Tampa ID required to donate. Minimum 110 lbs. Age 16, with parental consent. Tickets include lunch and free parking.

Cost is $40 for dad, or a father/son ticket for $40. Give the Gift of Life. Give Blood. For tickets or more information, visit suncoastcatholicministries.com or email [email protected]. January 15, 2017 St. John Vianney Parish Page Five Prayer List Harvey, Mary J. & Toni Savkovic, Dawn Adams, Edna Higgins, Julia Scardino, Lina Ahern, Maureen Hopkins, Debbie Scarna, Betty Alper, Barbara Jackson, Shannon Schinella, Joanne Amidei, Barbara James, Matthew Schultz, Dick Baker, Brittany Jones, Chelsea Silva, Armando Ball, Kathy Kelly, Beverly Sims, Gloria Bartoli, Dolores Knoernschild, David Slavik, Donna Beattie, Bruce Knoll, Diane Stainforth, Brian Bickett, Carmen Krag, Joyce Sullivan, Tash R. Breese, Jack Krug, Paulette Tammany, Robert Brooke, Caroline Lamb, Robert Tonas, Ludmyla Brown, Natalie Larson, Adrienne Van Horn, Julie Brucie Bowen, Norma Lay, Karen Vernotzy, Joan Burke, James Leary, Grace von Spiegelfeld, Allen Byrd, Douglas Lisa, Marilyn Porzio Warrek, Debbie Canova, Gail & Adeline Long, Michael Weathers, Brooke & Leila Canpauno, Lillian Longanga, Alice Weber, Eve Carlton, Martin & Kathy Lucas, Carol Weber Jr., Timothy Clancy, Connor Lynch, Cade Woodard, Ernest

Clemente, Maddalena Maloney, Gregory If you wish to have your name or the Coffman, Jill Mann, Katherine name of a member of your family Constantine, Betty Marin, Randy added to the prayer list, please notify Cooper, Timothy Martin, Cynthia the pastoral aide at 360.1147, ext. 232, Cromwell, Esmerald Masterson, Tom or email [email protected]. Curtice, Lori McCarthy, Carol Cherchio Curtis, Patty McCourt, James Armed Forces Prayer List Dahlstrom, Mary Medeiras, Mary All Our Troops

Delaney, Jim Mercer, William Afghanistan Diaz, Shaun & Divina Morelli, Michalene Spc. Agent Michael Bradley, DiFiore, Fr. John Morroni, John U.S. Embassy Duffy, Sue Noppenberger, JoAnn Eric Schneider, Army Durback, Luke O’Connor, Cindy Sgt. David Moser, U.S.M.C. Ferarra, Diane Patterson, Ronnie Fleitz, Sheila Pianesi, Fortunata “Fannie” PFC James Smith, U.S.M.C. Frangipane, Frankie Petitti, Mary Sgt. Brian Marx

Franklin, Roger Pyle, Linda Iraq Gibbs, Vanessa Reaume, Cheri Gary Miller, Diplomat Giebner, JoAnn Reese, Brenda Gonzalez, Linda Reynolds, Amber Middle East David Arthur Dilegge, Graham, Dr. Stephen Rossi, Andrew Hope & William U.S. Army Infantry Groeger, Chase Rouse, Ben Haloc, Jennifer Rouse, Nancy Saudi Arabia Hanson, Paul Salerno, Michael Jesse Fentross, Harris, Ty Sandoval, Marissa U.S. Air Force

Page Six St. John Vianney Parish Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Catholic Daughters of the Americas Ignatius Night at the Movies Court St. John Vianney #1944 Mother Teresa Monthly Meeting—Vianney Center St. John Vianney Catholic Church Thursday, January 19, 2017 Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall

Catholic Daughter members are Don’t miss this opportunity asked to participate in the funeral Mass of to gather for fellowship, charter member Eula Breckenridge at 10:30 a.m. entertainment, refreshments, Please wear white. and to be inspired by Teresa.

There will be a reception following the funeral Viewing Dates & Times: if you would like to attend, otherwise bring a Sunday, January 15th, 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. brown bag lunch at noon to the St. Francis room. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. in the St. Clare Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family room. For more information, contact Cheryl Ciccarello- Come help us prepare for our biggest event of the Furgson at [email protected] year, our annual fashion show/luncheon. Bring or call the parish office at 360.1147. your door prize or raffle donations too. Sponsored by Pope Pius XII 5131 Columbiettes All are welcome. Bring a friend. Catholic Daughters of the Americas Men’s Ministry Annual Fashion Show Luncheon Journey Court St. John Vianney #1944 The Men’s Ministry Together of St. John Vianney Thursday, February 9, 2017 Parish continues our with SJVMM Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall fellowship and DVD program from Bishop (North side of the church.)

Robert Barron entitled Priest, Prophet, King. You may view the curriculum online at wordonfire.org. presents an array of fashions.

Newcomers and returning snowbirds please join Lunch will be served at noon. us at any time. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Upcoming meetings will be held on alternating Donation of $18

Tuesdays in Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall. Reservations required. Call Maureen at 367.9813. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. for pizza, with program presentations 6:30–8 p.m. Proceeds to O.T.H.E.R.S. of Morning Star School Pinellas Park. January meeting dates are as follows: January 17 in Msgr. Trainor Hall Don’t miss out. Only 200 tickets available! January 31 in Msgr. Trainor Hall

A Reminder For more information, contact Deacon Richard Santello at 360.1147, ext. 222. Please turn off cell phones and other mobile devices before entering the church for Mass or any other liturgical service. January 15, 2017 St. John Vianney Parish Page Seven 8th Annual Dad’s Club Celebrate the Gift Golf Tournament of Our Lady of Fatima St. John Vianney Catholic School Dad’s Club St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Save the Date! Saturday, April 29, 2017 Pasadena Yacht & Country Club

Look in upcoming bulletins for More details and registration information.

All proceeds benefit St. John Vianney Catholic School’s superior academics and athletics!

Life Line Screening Sponsored by Manatee Memorial Hospital An afternoon and an evening of prayer, offer all ages a chance to focus on faith, hope and love. Catch health problems before they go too far. Thursday, January 26, 2017 Life Line Screening recognized with an A+ rating St. John Vianney Catholic Church by the Better Business Bureau, offers a 5-test package to thoroughly 3:45 p.m.—Divine Mercy Chaplet & Presentation check you for risk of stroke, 6:30 p.m.—Rosary & Presentation cardiovascular disease and other Special Feature: chronic conditions. The combination of these tests helps detect problems—before you United Nations Pilgrim Statue of the World have symptoms and while you and your doctor Apostolate of Fatima and First Class Relics can still take action...so you can keep doing the of Blessed Jacinta and Blessed Francesco things you love. Presenters:

Register now to check the health of your arteries. Judy Studer—President of the RI Division of the 5 important screenings for only $149. A savings World Apostolate of Fatima, Custodian of United of $181! Nations Pilgrim Statue of World Apostolate of  Cartoid Artery Screening (Plaque) Fatima; and EWTN featured guest on Women of  Heart Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation) Grace, with Johnnette Benkov. Custodian and Prayer Ministry.  Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening  Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening Anne Karto—Catholic Singer/Songwriter,  Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Lay Evangelist.

Join 8 million people who have been screened. made in Fatima and CD’s will be We are coming to: available for purchase.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church The RIWAF is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Monday, February 13, 2017

Please call toll-free 888.814.0415 to register for Church Etiquette your screening and to receive a $10 discount or visit LifeLineScreening.com/community-partners. The priest should be the last in, and first out of the church. Page Eight St. John Vianney Parish Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Discover all the best Catholic content in one We meet every Monday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in the church. place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks, and a great selection We are in need of several smiling of popular e-books. All just a click away! faces to help us out around our

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Here is how easy it is: For more information, please contact the parish 1. Go to formed.org office at 360.1147, ext. 233. 2. Click on Register 3. Create your free account by entering your Lighthouse Catholic Media parish code and your email address Can You Trust God?

Our parish code is: f4b34d Since the fall of our first parents, humanity has been tempted to mistrust the love that God the Father has for us. Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Bicycles Needed Gray takes us on a journey that St. Vincent de Paul Society addresses the pervasive The St. Vincent de Paul, St. John’s misconceptions that God is Conference, needs new and used bicycles. quick to anger, that the God of These bicycles will be given minor repairs, if need- the Old and New Testaments ed, and then given to needy people to get to work, are different, and that God doesn’t have a doctors office, etc. merciful heart for us. You will see that you

can trust our heavenly Father, who is truly For more information, or to donate a bicycle, call one with his Son. 360.1147, ext. 102. CD’s and booklets are available in the main entrance of the church. We kindly ask for a Rosary at the Grotto $2 donation for each booklet, $3 donation for Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. each CD and $5 for each book to continue this Outside St. John Vianney Rectory ministry. Please make checks payable to Our Lady of Fatima Grotto St. John Vianney.

Please come join us for the rosary For more information, contact the parish office to pray for persecuted Christians, peace and at 360.1147, ext. 233. conversion of hearts. All are welcome! January 15, 2017 St. John Vianney Parish Page Nine Altar Flowers We invite you to donate flower arrangements in memory of a loved one, to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a baptism, any other special occasion or a church feast.

Donations and the occasion will be published in the church bulletin and announced at Mass. Please contact the Parish Office at 360.1147.

Adult Education and Bible Study The Prophets

Evening Sessions: Committees are now being formed for VBS. Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m.

We are in need of various positions from Day Sessions: Administration & Creative to Station Leaders. Thursdays, 10–11:30 a.m.

For more details or to be a part of our team, We meet at the Vianney Center please contact Michelle at 727.543.5413 or email (SW corner of Blind Pass Rd. and 82nd Ave.) [email protected]. God is calling you to a deeper relationship See you at VBS! with him. If we consider that God is the divine bridegroom and the church is his bride, then the Religious Education/Faith Formation prophets can be seen as “spiritual marriage coun- selors.” They afflict the comfortable and comfort Faith Formation/CCD the afflicted, calling us to return to our covenant Sunday, January 15th, 9:45–11:15 a.m. relationship with God. Their prophetic words Home Lessons speak to us even today, as they draw us closer to our heavenly bridegroom, and show us how to Faith Formation/CCD share him with others. Sunday, January 22nd, 9:45–11:15 a.m. PreK–8th grade in school classrooms. Make a New Year’s resolution to join this enrich- ing bible study and make this a year of drawing Faith Formation/CCD/Sacrament Prep closer to our heavenly bridegroom.

Sunday, January 29th, 9:45–11:15 a.m. View a sample here: PreK–8th grade in school classrooms. https://shop.ascensionpress.com/t/category/ Family Faith Formation/CCD study-programs/catholic-bible-study/adult- th bible-study/prophets Sunday, February 5 , 9:45–11:15 a.m. Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall This week we are on Session 2 Hosea: God’s Love Story For more information, contact Frank Boyle at [email protected] or call 360.1147, ext. 201. For more information, please email Frank Boyle at [email protected], or call 727.360.1147, ext. 201. Page Ten St. John Vianney Parish Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Scheduled Liturgies & Devotions Church Bequests Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & To observe the best method for naming the church in your will or trust, please ask your attorney to Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction use the following terminology: Wednesdays, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass, concluding with Benediction at 6:30 p.m. “I give devise, and bequeath (amount, article, stock, etc.) to Robert N. Lynch, as Bishop of the Bereavement—Vianney Center Diocese of St. Petersburg, and his successors in The bereavement support group meetings are on the office, for the use of St. John Vianney Catholic st rd 1 & 3 Tuesdays, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Please call Church, 445 82nd Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL Sr. Elizabeth to register at 360.1147, ext. 223. 33706.” Morning Prayer “Divine Office” Held in the church Monday–Friday at 7 a.m. Bulletin Deadlines

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion BULLETIN: DEADLINE: to the Homebound January 29 January 19 If you are unable to attend Mass and would like February 5 January 26 an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to bring Communion to your home or the home All bulletin articles are to be emailed by the above of a loved one, call Priscilla at 360.1147, ext. 232. listed deadline date to [email protected]. Legion of Mary Mondays at 9:10 a.m.—Vianney Center 2016 Annual Pastoral Appeal Miraculous Medal Novena Assessment: $275,114 Tuesdays, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass Amount Pledged: $282,851

Amount Paid: $280,544 Rosary Monday–Saturday: 7:30 a.m. It is with great joy I offer my Thursday: after 8:15 a.m. Mass appreciation to all who so generously contributed this Rosary for the Unborn year. For the first time since the APA started, you First Friday of the month, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass. have helped us achieve 100% collected funds! (Sponsored by Legion of Mary) Thank you!

Rosary at the Grotto For Persecuted Christians and Conversion of Hearts. Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. outside St. John Vianney Rectory, Our Lady of Fatima Grotto. Parish Sacrificial Giving Rosary for World Peace First Saturday of the month, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass December 25/Holy Christmas Offertory: $69,433 (Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas) Sunday, January 1/Mary Mother of God: For more information on our weekly scheduled Offertory: $24,487 liturgies and devotions, please contact the parish Building Fund: $4,355 office at 727.360.1147. Thank you for your generosity!