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Saint John Vianney Happenings - September 23, 2017
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Altar Servers
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Altar Server Training
We are excited to announce that there are a number of new children willing to participate as altar servers!
Claudia Baldassano and Mary Anne Monroe, DRE, will train new servers on
Saturday, September 30th, from 9:30-11:00 AM.
This training session will be ideal for brand new altar servers. It will also suit former altar servers who need a refresher. The children will become familiar with the vessels and vestments used in liturgy, the Parts of the Mass, as well as the "mechanics" of altar serving.
If your child would like to begin participating in this important ministry, or if your child is in need of more practice, then bring your child to our
Altar Server Training Event on Saturday, September 30th.
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Family Happenings
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Volunteers Needed
Our parish PREP program is very much in need of additional volunteers to help as Classroom Aides and Hall Monitors. These volunteers are necessary in order to comply with Safe Environment requirements. Please consider participating and be a part of your child's faith formation experience. Contact Mary Anne Monroe, Director of Religious Education, at (610) 642-0938 or MMonroe@sjvgladwyne.com.
 Come, bring your family and enjoy an incredible meal at the Annual and Very Popular St. John Vianney Pasta Dinner, Sunday, October 22, 2017 in the Parish Hall.
Enjoy a menu of homemade Italian specialties by PTG Catering. Gourmet hors d'oeuvres, salads, varied pasta, fish selections and desserts. B.Y.O.B. Complimentary wine and sodas will be available. Plan to come and enjoy an evening of great food, friends, and fun!
Hors d'oeuvres begin at 5:00 P.M. with dinner being served at 5:45 P.M. The evening draws to a close around 7:30 P.M.
Reservations: Adults: $25.00; Children (12 yrs. and younger): $10.00.
Tickets purchased at the door without reservations:
Adults $30.00 ~ Children $10.00
Reservations strongly recommended.
610-642-0938. See the flyer for more information and reservation form.
Remember In Your Prayers
Please pray for the repose of the soul of one of our young parishioners, Christopher Chase DeSimone, who passed away on Thursday, September 21st. Please also keep Christopher's family in your thoughts and prayers.
May God grant him eternal rest.
Hurricane Relief
 The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is continuing to ask for your prayers and support for Hurricane Relief. Our SJV Parish Family has been very generous in their response.
If you were unable to make a donation at Mass, we encourage you to show your support by sending a check to the Rectory at 1110 Vaughan Lane, Gladwyne, PA 19035. Please indicate
Hurricane Relief
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You may also make a donation online by going to the parish website at
www.sjvgladwyne.com
and clicking on the Parish Giving logo. Once there you should select
Custom Contribution and indicate Hurricane Relief.
Welcome New Parishioners
Sean and Kelly Caulfield stopped at the Rectory to register here at St. John Vianney. Sean is an Attorney while Kelly is very busy at home caring for their month-old son, Henry.
Be sure to give them a warm
SJV Welcome when you see them at church or around town.
The Activities Committee had a very productive meeting last week and has scheduled some exciting programs in the next several months. So be sure to
Save the Dates...
New for this year is
Trunk Or Treat. Scheduled for
Sunday, October 29, we will have m
ore information soon.
And Last year the
Christmas Bazaar was such a success, it is back by popular demand. Be sure to mark down
Sunday, November 12, 2017
The SJV Rectory - All decked out for Autumn
Children's Liturgy of the Word
The Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place every Sunday at the 10:30 Mass. Children between the ages of 3 and 7, are invited to join a Liturgy geared just for them, with stories and activities to teach the Sunday Gospels. Young children get to hear the same scripture readings that their parents hear in church, but in an easier more child-friendly manner.
Join The Fun
 The Activities Committee has started a knitting/crochet circle for the purpose of donating children's hats, scarfs and the like, to this year's Christmas Bazaar.
We meet every Monday from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Parish House next to Saint John Vianney Church. Both beginners as well as experienced knitters and crocheters are invited.
Learn new techniques while helping a worthy cause. Our next gathering will be on Monday, September 25th. Please call Betty Devereaux at 610-574-7390 for information concerning supplies.
Savio Boy Choir
 Do you know a boy who loves to sing?
The Savio Boy Choir
offers a rich musical and spiritual experience for boys in grades 2-8. Under the patronage of St. Dominic Savio, this world-class choir tours locally in the U.S., as well as Europe. They sing many traditional hymns and choral pieces in a variety of languages, including Latin, German, French and English.
The choir is directed by Tom Windfelder, the former 25-year director of the Archdiocesan Boy Choir of Philadelphia.
The choir will be holding auditions on
Saturday, September 30, 2017.
To schedule an audition please call Director Tom Windfelder at 215-425-6995.
St. John Vianney is excited to offer a new class for students who have already been confirmed.
Join us in the Parish House on the first and third Sunday of each month after the 10:30 Mass for The Wild Goose, a 14-part series designed to help us deepen our relationship with the Holy Spirit.
The next class will meet on October 1st and
will run from about 11:35 to 12:35. We will provide refreshments!
In each session, we will watch a video and have time for reflection and discussion. No tests, no terms to learn, and no tuition - just time to get to know the Holy Spirit better and let the Spirit transform your life.
Sisters of Mercy Retreat Day
Saturday, October 7, 2017 - Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Refreshments: 9:30 AM
- Opening Prayer: 10:00 AM
- Closing Prayer: 3:00 PM
Motherhouse of the Sisters of Mercy, 515 Montgomery Ave., Merion Station, PA 19096.
Cost:
$30, includes lunch
Presenters will be
Sr. Mary Anne Nolan, RSM and Sr. Marie Michele Donnelly, RSM
Theme:
"Our Lady of the Rosary: Praying with Mary through the Mysteries of the Rosary."
Scholarship & Entrance Exam
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur will offer its High School
Scholarship and Entrance Examination on Saturday, October 21 and
Sunday, October 29.
Open House will be held on Sunday, October 1, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information, call 610.971.0498 or visit
ndapa.org/admissions. Public and private bus transportation is available.
Notre Dame, a private, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6-12, is located at 560 Sproul Road in Villanova.
Sunday, December 14, 1941, the formal Opening Mass of the
St. Raymond of Penafort Parish, in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, would be held in a barn. There was no heat in the barn. There were no pews or seats of any kind, but the 300 dedicated worshipers didn't seem to consider this a hardship as they gathered in the cold barn, with animals nearby, to celebrate Mass. They prayed for world peace and the safety of our servicemen.
By the winter of 1942-1943 the old stone barn was better equipped to protect parishioners form the rigors of cold weather. Though still a barn, the stone building gradually came a church, a House of the Lord.
Construction of a new church began in July of 1948 as the 700 families of St. Raymond had outgrown the Barn. In February of 1949 the Church was dedicated.
Since the 1960s, there has been many changes in the parish as the City of Philadelphia experienced a large population shift to the suburbs. The Mount Airy community has become a diverse cross-section of economic and ethnic families.
God has blessed St. Raymond Parish and while the City continues to change, St. Raymond remains a growing beacon of light in Mount Airy. Check out this
YouTube video and see the dynamic and energetic parish that is St. Raymond of Penafort.
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Pastor's Message
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September 24, 2017 -
Twenty-fifth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Dear Parishioners,
Now that the new school has begun, our Religious Education Program for the children is back in full swing. There are approximately 123 children registered for grades one through seven. The program is run on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 P.M. until 5:15 P.M.
On Wednesday afternoon, we are using our parish house for grades two, four, five, six and seven. This works out very well and the children feel very special in their individual classrooms. Grades one and three are being taught in the Church hall with plenty of room for all the students. The room dividers separate each class and keep the sound level down.
Mrs. Mary Anne Monroe, our Director of Religious Education, has a wonderful faculty for the children; ten of our parishioners are both teachers and aides:
1st Grade- Kathy Johns
2nd Grade- Beth Mascio (Jim Tornetta, aide)
3rd Grade- Genna Rufo Smyth (Gretchen Sprafke, aide)
4th Grade- Ellen Giangiordano
5th Grade- Ellen Delea
6th Grade- Claudia Baldassano
7th Grade- Susan Ballas
8th Grade- Michele Hanson
New this year, we will be offering a Sunday Program called "The Wild Goose is Loose" for confirmed 7th & 8th graders. This program involves a DVD segment and opportunity for reflection designed to help confirmed Catholics deepen their relationship with the Holy Spirit. This class will meet every first and third Sunday of the month in the Parish House from 11:35 AM - 12:35 PM.
We are grateful to all those involved in this program and we look forward to a wonderful educational experience in our Catholic Faith for all of our children.
Have a good week ahead. God bless you.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Msgr. Donald E. Leighton, Pastor
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Did You Know?
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An old Cherokee was teaching his young grandson one of life's most important lessons. He told the young boy the following parable:
"There is a fight going on inside each of us. It is a terrible fight between two wolves," he said.
"One wolf is evil. He is anger, rage, envy, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The second wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, empathy, truth, compassion, and faith."
The grandson thought about this for a moment. Then he asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win this fight?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
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What's Coming Up
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OPEN HOUSE-Waldron Mercy Academy
Waldron Mercy Academy (WMA), a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, located in Merion Station, Pa., is a Catholic; co-educational, independent Preschool through Grade 8.
WMA is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and provides a nurturing and enriching environment for children. A challenging, and well-rounded curriculum offers opportunities to develop the whole child academically, athletically, and artistically. Students are prepared to face the challenges of the world today with an enriched spiritual life, fluency in language and advanced technology.
Please join us for our Open House:
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 9AM
Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Noon
Reboot! Live! Coming to Our Area October 4 & 5
Tickets Still Available!
Internationally renowned speaker and author Chris Stefanick, along with top performing live music artists, help you REDISCOVER God, and REDISCOVER the life you were made for.
Reboot! Live! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience for all (ages 12 and up), of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more!
Tickets are $20.00 and there will be a limited amount available so don't delay. For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.reallifecatholic.com/reboot and find the listing for:
October 4th - St. Agnes, Sellersville, PA
October 5th - St. Philip Neri, Lafayette Hill, PA
Mount Saint Joseph Academy Open House
 The Mount, a catholic college preparatory school for girls, invites all interested applicants and their parents to an
Open House on Sunday, October 8th from 12:00 - 3:00.
To pre-register for the Open House online visit our website at
www.msjacad.org and scroll down to Quick Links - Open House.
The
Scholarship/Entrance Exam
will be given on
Saturday, October 28th at 8:00 a.m.
For more information please call the Admission Office at
215-233-9133
or visit us online at
www.msjacad.org.
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