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St. John Vianney
Cleburne, TX
A Catholic Church under the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter
200 S. Nolan River Rd. Cleburne, TX 76033
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Saturday, Sunday
Masses & Confessions
Monday, Wednesday - Friday
Daily Mass & Confessions
Contact us at:
stjohnvianneycleburne.com
(682) 253-2343
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Please Come Each Sunday
I want to thank all of you who stayed after Sunday Mass for my presentation on the Eucharistic Congress. I am afraid it was not all I wanted it to be, but I do believe when you have a spiritual experience, it is difficult to organize everything, and it does not help when all electronics were working against me!
I would like to invite the parish to experience a bit of what I saw in Indianapolis. The next month of Sundays we will be watching the talks we saw at the congress, with discussion to follow. These speakers are far more eloquent than I, and their talks are usually shorter than 30 minutes each. We will see one per Sunday.
I am asking for you and your family to be present to hear these inspired talks. I feel it is of utmost importance that we all hear and respond to God’s calling through this remarkable event.
Fr Scott
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Reminder: Items for the weekly ebulletin are due by Monday (two days before it is sent) and must have committee head approval. Thank you! | |
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THIS COMING WEEK'S MASS TIMES
and PARISH SCHEDULE
Masses are celebrated in the church in the front building. Confession is also in the front building, offered beginning 45 minutes before Mass, ending 10 minutes before Mass begins.
If you would like a Mass offered for a loved-one, living or deceased, complete a Mass Intention envelope, enclosing your offering (customary is $10), and place it in the blue Mass Intentions box in the church Narthex. Intentions are indicated in the paper bulletin each weekend for the weekdays following, and below in parentheses.
OFFICE CLOSED ON TUESDAYS
Wed - July 31 -- St. St Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
4:45pm Confession
5:00pm Rosary
5:30pm Mass (Peace and Unity within Our Church)
6:00pm Sunday Choir Rehearsal
Thurs - August 1 -- St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
No Confession or Mass*
6:00pm Saturday Choir Rehearsal
Fri - August 2 -- St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest; First Friday
10:30am Rosary for the USA
11:00am Adoration
No Mass*
Sat - August 3 -- BVM; First Saturday
11:15 Confession
Noon First Saturday Mass
4:15pm Confession
4:30pm Rosary
5:00pm Vigil Mass
Sun - August 4
8:15am Confession
8:30am Rosary
9:00am Mass
Mon - August 5 -- The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
No Confession, Mass, or Office Hours*
Tues - August 6 -- The Transfiguration of the Lord
No Confession, Mass, or Office Hours
Wed - August 7 -- St. Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr and Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest
4:45pm Confession
5:00pm Rosary
5:30pm Mass (M)
6:00pm Sunday Choir Rehearsal
*Fr Scott will be on vacation Thursday, August 1, through Sunday, August 11. Mass will be celebrated at SJV on Saturdays/Sundays, August 3 (both noon and 5:00pm) and 4, 10 and 11, and Wednesday, August 7, with Fr Tom Kennedy presiding. No other weekday Masses will be celebrated. For Pastoral needs during this time, you may contact Fr Jon Jenkins at 817 989-9109.
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In the Week Ahead:
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ROSARY FOR THE USA: Gather this Friday, August 2. Our country, fellow citizens, and leaders desperately need prayer during these turbulent times. Please join us as we pray the Rosary beginning at 10:30am on First Fridays each month through the end of the year, as we show our devotion to the sacred heart of Jesus. We will pray each decade with special intentions that all people in America will turn their hearts towards God and seek His will for their lives. REMINDER: you can stay for Adoration at 11:00am. There will be no Mass that day.
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First Saturday Mass will be at Noon on August 3.
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Faith Formation Sunday after Mass Sunday, August 4: Gather in the Parish Hall for an excellent video of a presentation made at the Eucharistic Conference, with messages for every individual and family, followed by meaningful discussion. Darrel Petri will moderate.
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SJV Men meet Monday, August 5, at 5:30pm in the Library. All men are welcome for the Wisdom study.
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Mark Your Calendar:
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Youth Group will meet Wednesday, August 7, following the 5:30pm Mass
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SJV Women’s Monthly Meeting will be held Thursday, August 8, from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the Parish Hall. The theme will be Spiritual Reading.
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Family Wednesdays: Wednesdays through August 14, the homeschoolers (all families are welcome) will meet at 10:00am at the Grandview Splash Pad at 501 S 5th St, Grandview. You are welcome to bring snacks or a picnic lunch and stay as long as you'd like to let the kids play.
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Hand Chime Practices will resume August 10. Meet from 3:00 to 4:00pm in the Parish Hall.
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Faith Formation Sunday after Mass Sunday, August 11: Gather in the Parish Hall for an excellent video of a presentation made at the Eucharistic Conference, with messages for every individual and family, followed by meaningful discussion. Darrel Petri will moderate.
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Final Youth Bowling will be on Saturday, August 17, 10:00am-1:00pm, at the Cleburne Pin Center. Additional calendar dates: September 17 10:00am-1:00pm Granbury Beach Youth Day; October 12 10:00am-1:00pm Youth Paintball - Fun on the Run in Lake Worth
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A Youth Dance at SJV on Saturday, August 17 -- Sign up on the SJV website for the 6:00 to 9:00pm dance at SJV! Adult chaperones are needed (must take safe child training or be trained), as are western style decorations. Contact Julianne Slinkman at julianne.watkins@gmail.com.
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Troops of St. George and Little Flowers Signups:
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All boys 6+ and their father’s/grandfathers/male guardians are invited to join the Troops of St. George. Boys will work on growing their spiritual lives, physical skills, patriotism, and masculine maturity through monthly meetings and campouts. For more information and to get on the troops’ e-mail list, sign-up on the community board in the Parish Hall or e-mail Jessica Kinler at jkinlercpa@gmail.com. Sign-up sheets are in the Parish Hall and are due by August 25.
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All girls 5+ and their mothers are invited to join Little Flowers. Each month girls will learn about a new Saint and virtue to earn a beautiful bouquet to present to Mother Mary at the May Crowning. For more information and to get on the e-mail list, sign-up on the community board in the Parish Hall. Registration and payment are due by September 18.
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Great Adventure Bible Timeline with Jeff Cavins is on hold for now. Paul Vinson will stay in touch with participants.
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Housing Needed for Senior Member of Parish
A female parishioner is in need of housing for 2 to 6 months. If you have, or are aware of, safe temporary housing (house/apartment/rv/room/etc.) that this individual can rent, please contact Fr Scott at fr.scott.wooten@ordinariate.net.
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Get Involved
A Message from Fr Scott
There are many types of churches. The Revelation to John does a wonderful job in defining them (Word of God Himself…of course it is wonderful!). John is writing to several churches, and they are us, so we need to pay attention to his admonishments.
He starts with Ephesus, and praises them for their endurance, but they have lost the love they once had. This is the faithful church that still preaches the Gospel but have become jaded and closed. Cliques form, and visitors are obliged to stay on the outside. Are you and your church focused on bringing outsiders to Christ? Will you give them a place at the table? Greeting and assimilation are critical aspects of evangelism.
Next, Smyrna. John tells them they are poor but rich. This is the church that has little, but they have each other. This is the church family everyone wants; this is the church everyone wants to find. But John tells them to be prepared, as the devil sees them, and is about to make their lives harder. Do you have a great church? Be ready, as the devil has you in his crosshairs. Be alert and know when the evil one is trying to tear you apart.
Next is the church of Pergamum. John says this is a good church, that is in a tough area. But he has a few things against them. They have allowed false teachers in their midst. The Word of God is not up for debate or vote. Even though it is difficult, we must not allow those in our midst who are swayed by the winds of society to spread their version of the gospel. This is hard because these are friends, but friends don’t let friends descend to hell. The church in Thyatira is in the same boat, and we will find many churches in this trouble. Preach the Gospel and never deviate.
Next is the church of Sardis. This church is a reclining church. The one that was founded decades ago and built up a nice facility and maybe even an endowment. They have no need to really work, so they fall into acedia. Prayer fails, true worship is long gone, they are a club of sorts, and they will die in time. Revival is necessary, one as stark as the electric paddles to start a heart attack victim’s heart. Churches that are declining, losing their numbers and their youth, must pay attention -- it may be time for a shock to the system.
Next is the church of Philadelphia. This is a vibrant church that is growing and rich in baptisms and conversions. God says that He has opened a door for them that no one can shut. God sends graces to these churches that are more powerful than any power broker on this planet. For these churches nothing is impossible, and others marvel at what they achieve. But the true secret is something they know: they did not do these works, God was with them at every turn. How do we get to this church? Keep God’s name and His Word.
Finally, we have the church at Laodicea. This is the church that God sees as lukewarm. This is the church that should scare us the most. How do we know that we are lukewarm? Cold we know, as it stings; heat we know, as it burns. Lukewarm we just exist in. Fruits: baptisms, confirmations, charitable works, charitable giving… all the things that we can count, they are usually listed on some church record -- they are real things that too many churches ignore. Be honest with yourself.
Churches are complicated. But at the baseline they are faithful people. Get active, volunteer, do your part to bring the lost to Christ. How many volunteer positions go unfilled in your church? Are you lacking God’s love, or finding your faith lukewarm? Get involved! I know my church has many volunteer roles that simply go unfilled. Get involved and make certain God never tells your church that He has something against it!
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Let Us Welcome
Our Visitors and New Members!
We have had many new and repeat visitors since our church remodel and consecration. Please continue to welcome, and direct them to the Welcome Desk in the office area. Please also keep the area clear after Saturday and Sunday Masses so that visitors may have access to the desk as well as to Fr Scott.
For those interested in an application to join the church, there are blank forms available on the black shelving in the office. Just ask a greeter to get a parish form and an Ordinariate form for the visitor to look over and complete as they wish. Thank you!
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Religious Ed News
Watch for details about an August 11 Parent Meeting
OCIA News
OCIA (formerly known as RCIA) for adults 18 and over will be having a meeting on Sunday, September 8, after Mass for all those interested in starting our new session and are looking to be confirmed. Parishioners who are already confirmed and want to come to our classes for increased knowledge do not need to attend this meeting.
OCIA will begin Sunday, September 22.
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Greeters are needed for Saturday and Sunday Masses. Visitors genuinely appreciate a warm greeting and the offer of information, and this is an important but easy way to help grow the SJV family and Christ's kingdom.
If you would like to serve in this manner, the task is simple and training is brief. Put a smile on someone's face as you offer them a welcome to worship! Contact Jen Petri for info or to sign up, at iwu22@msn.com.
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SJV needs you during Sunday Mass, serving on a team of video operators. The main requirement is comfort with using a computer. There will be training and a rotation! Please contact Darrel Petri at 309-826-1429. | |
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Ushers are needed for Saturday and Sunday Masses, as well. There are a few important tasks involved, and Steve Franklin is ready to help prepare you. Contact him at 02RoadKing@sbcglobal.net.
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Job opportunity (part-time) for Outreach Case Manager at Many-Mansions. Talk to Eric Forsythe or click here. | |
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SJV Homeschool News
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Homeschool Co-op News: Registration for SJV Homeschool Co-op Fall 2024 is now open! Please contact Susannah Shelton with questions and to register your child(ren). The registration deadline is August 20. Orientation will be Thursday, August 22, at 10:00am in the Parish Hall. General questions can also be directed to any of the co-op board members: Susannah Shelton, Corri Birch, Jessica Kinler, and Natalie Earley.
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SJV has two homeschool Groups on the myParish app: “Homeschool Group — Open” is for all homeschool families who would like updates and announcements for meet-ups and events with other homeschool families. “Homeschool Co-op” is specifically for those who participate in the co-op to get necessary updates and info on schedules, etc. Contact Susannah Shelton if you would like more info on joining one or both of the groups.
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Little Flowers: Contact Corri Birch for more info about Little Flowers at corri.birch@protonmail.com.
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Retreat at Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL
(St Louis, MO, area)
Led by Fr Scott Wooten Monday through Wednesday, August 19-21.
The theme of the retreat is the Confluence of Messages from Mary.
Explore Our Lady of Snows website at www.snows.org. We will stay at the guest house and will have access to the entire campus for meditation, prayer, and worship, as well as a retreat organized by Fr. Scott. A map of the beautiful grounds can be found here.
Sign up now! Cost: $190.80 per person, double-occupancy; $280.80 per person, single-occupancy. This is the entire cost of the retreat (meals and lodging included), though transportation is up to you.
Sign up TODAY by emailing Jen Petri at iwu22@msn.com.
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A Message from Champion Shrine's
Shepherd Project
Last year May - October, thousands joined the National Shrine as we prayed for each Bishop by name across the U.S. through the Shepherd Project.
This year we again pray for our Bishops in Wisconsin (where the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is located) and continue across the United States and U.S. territories until each Bishop and his Diocese is prayed for. We have great confidence that our Blessed Mother will intercede for us and that our Lord hears our prayers for our Nation's Shepherds.
On the grounds of the National Shrine, a candle will be lit for our Shepherds in the Apparition Oratory and each day's Bishop will be prayed for during daily Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Note: Bishop Olson will be prayed for on September 13 and Bishop Lopes will be prayed for on October 29.
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Important:
Building Use Request Form Needed for Most Events
Find the form here or on the SJV website (Events tab).
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Things to Do/Reminders
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Please do not place any thermostat on HOLD mode, as it will stay at that temperature indefinitely.
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If you have been given a key to SJV (or if you use one of the key lock boxes), please be sure to act responsibly with it. Remember to turn off all lights and relock the building when you are through with your activity or event. If you have taken the key from a lock box, please return it to that box before you leave the premises. Also, please DO NOT make copies of the key(s) that you have been given. Thank you! ~ Fr. Scott
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SJV Golf Tournament 2024 will be held Friday, September 13. It's time to sponsor or gather sponsors. See info here.
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Please do not get in line for Confession less than ten minutes before Mass. If you are in line and it is five minutes before Mass, please be seated for Mass.
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SJV Pantry Monetary donations and non-perishables are needed, as we now have space for the food items. Those wishing to donate monetarily can do so by notating the Benevolence Fund on checks, in the memo line. A bin is available for food donations in the Parish Hall.
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If you have an SJV t-shirt that doesn't fit and/or would like to see if someone else has one that they don't need, Jen Petri will be happy to help with a shirt swap. At some point in the next year we will have another shirt sale, but if you would like swapping assistance in the meantime, email Jen (see below). Please wear your shirts throughout the community to spread the word of our presence!
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Subscribe now to our YouTube Channel so you can view our livestreamed Masses as well as helpful and relevant videos. Find the channel here and simply click "subscribe." If you are not a regular YouTube user, you may have to create an account.
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Our Inreach/Care Ministry is led by Mary Vinson, and will be temporarily managed by Loraine Pittenger. The ministry coordinates prayer requests, meal train requests, bereavement meal support, and financial assistance for parishioners. Please remember to send or bring prayer requests directly to Loraine Pittenger when you have them for yourself, family, or friends, so that you can be sure they will be put on the list. You may also use the myParish app Prayer Request feature (find it in the Prayers section) or use the Prayer Requests box on the Welcome Table. Loraine's email address is loraine.pittenger@yahoo.com.
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Donuts! Please consider making a small donation as you enjoy your donut each week. Thank you!
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If you received the Sacrament(s) of baptism, first communion, or confirmation at St. John Vianney Catholic Church and did not receive a certificate, please send an email to stjohnvianneycleburne@yahoo.com. Please use the subject line "Sacrament Certificate," and in the body of the email give any pertinent information about that day, such as child’s name, parents' names, godparents' names, date, priest, sponsor's name, confirmation name. You will receive a response to acknowledge your request and to gather more information, if needed.
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New parish members please stay after Mass any Sunday and find Earl Lutz, so he can take your picture and obtain your information for our online directory.
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If you are a regular visitor and would like to join our parish, ask for a parish registration form at the Welcome Desk. Thank you for joining us!
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Take home with you from Mass, and keep with you, some "contact cards" to give to folks you tell about St. John Vianney when you are out in the community. They have SJV information, as well as a QR code that is linked to our Mass Times page on our website.
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If you would like to check out a book from the library, see Jenny Fyn after Masses. You may also talk to Jenny if you'd like to make a donation to the library (book or monetary). Her contact information is jennericfyn@yahoo.com (email) or 682-283-5778 (text).
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Fr Scott is interested in your early SJV stories -- about how SJV has come to be. Please email Jenifer Petri at iwu22@msn.com with your story or stories. Your parish family will be interested and this will be a valuable historical documentation for future SJV generations.
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Medjugorje in 2024!
https://www.pilgrimages.com/victory/
If you think the Blessed Mother is calling you to Medjugorje September 9 - 17, the time to reserve is getting shorter! Reserve soon!
For more information see the website above and/or call Elizabeth Victory at 817-223-1645.
Latest developments in Medjugorje here.
Join the ongoing Novena.
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Jubilee of Hope:
An Italy Pilgrimage
with Fr Scott
Travel with Fr Scott and Stephanie Wooten next year, during the Jubilee! Mark your calendar and watch for more information about the itinerary (flyers will come out soon!) for our November 2, 2025, Italy Pilgrimage!
If interested, email Jen Petri at iwu22@msn.com.
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Men's Ministries
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St. John Vianney has a great opportunity for all good Catholic men: the Knights of Columbus. If you are not a member, please join by emailing Fr. Scott at the link below. The Knights meet on the second Monday of each month at SJV, starting with the Rosary at 6:30pm. Email Fr Scott to join or to ask questions.
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All men are invited! SJV Men meet the first and third Monday of every month at 5:30pm at SJV for Bible Study and prayer. We are currently studying the book of Wisdom.
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Committee Listings
Please use this list of committee chairs (in italics) to help you navigate the system. A blank indicates no one is in the role currently.
Pastoral Council Fr Scott Wooten, Ryan Kinler, Corri Birch, Samuel Shelton, Michael Cipriano
Education Cathy Malczynski, Natalie Earley, Angie Newman
Building Samuel Shelton
Finance Jessica Kinler, Elizabeth Victory
Worship Fr Scott Wooten
Fellowship Jessica Kinler
Evangelism Darrel and Jenifer Petri
Parish Care Corri Birch
Some of these committees have guilds as follows:
Building
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Architecture Stephanie Wooten
Worship
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Choir Shelley Hall
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Altar Guild Wesley and Waree Ellis
Evangelism:
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Ushers Steve Franklin
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Greeters Darrel and Jenifer Petri
- Outreach
Parish Care
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Inreach Mary and Paul Vinson (temporarily Loraine Pittenger)
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Men's Ministries Michael Cipriano
- Women's Ministries
We also have a board of trustees: Steve Franklin/Rick Malczynski (with a safety guild serving under that board)
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Communication at SJV
To add an item to this ebulletin, please email Jen Petri at iwu22@msn.com by Monday (two days before it is sent).
For an announcement to be made at the end of weekend Masses, email Jen Petri at iwu22@msn.com by Thursday morning of the week leading to that weekend. Late announcement submissions for Fr. Scott to read after Mass should be handed directly to him. All announcement and bulletin blurb requests should have committee head approval (see list above) and thorough details including information about signing up, and should pertain to the majority of parishioners’ interests. For events/items pertaining to a smaller percentage of members, consider a blurb in the paper bulletin or the Wednesday ebulletin. If it is an item for the Care/Inreach Ministry (a prayer request), send the item to Loraine Pittenger (loraine.pittenger@yahoo.com).
Find items of interest on our Facebook page here. Be sure to Like it and Share with friends!
Use the myParish app for up-to-the-minute news about SJV that may affect you. Find it on the app store and create an account. Explore the app and "favorite" St. John Vianney, Cleburne.
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