St. John Vianney

Catholic Community
180 Soldiers Pass Road, Sedona AZ  86336 l 928-282-7545

 

 

Question of the Week

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Week of February 14, 2010

 

Reading I      I Jeremiah 17:5-8

Reading II     I Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Gospel          Luke 6:17, 20-26

 

Breaking Open the Word
Suggested text for faith sharing: Today's Gospel
 
Step One: Listen to the Word
As you hear this reading, what words or phrases strike you? What in this reading touches your heart? What lingers in your memory?
 
Theme: Trust in Jesus, the way to true happiness.  
Step Two: Look into Your Life
 

Question for Children: How do you experience God's blessing in difficult times, when you are sad, hungry, or when friends reject you?
 
Question for Youth: How does trusting in God make a difference in your life?

 
Question for Adults: In today's Gospel, we are reminded that we will be either blessed or have woe done unto us. It's a challenging teaching! Which half of this Gospel reading applies to you?

 

To find these readings Click here on Readings and then click the next Sunday’s date to get a full copy.

 

 

The 11th annual

Heart to Heart

Christian Women’s Day will be held

Saturday, February13 at St. John

Vianney from 9:00AM -1:45PM.  This ecumenical event is sponsored by 8 Christian churches.  There will be a

coffee reception at 9:00AM with an

opportunity to meet new and old friends and browse/purchase books/gifts at the Chapel of the Holy Cross table. Following this, participants will enter the Sanctuary for communal worship through music led by Teri Bays and accompanied by Katherine LaTorraca.  The Double D Divas, Doreen Hanna and Diane Maxey from New Mexico, will then present the morning program titled “Designed by Him.”  Their goal is to lead women to a closer walk with Jesus Christ. Their presentation will be followed by a facilitated sharing time after which a lunch buffet will be catered by the Hideaway Restaurant.

Tickets are available for $15 each at St. John’s reception desk from 9-3 Monday-Thursday and 9-12 Fridays.  They can be purchased after Masses in the Social Hall.  For more information call Bobbi Leahy at 282-3518.

 

 

Haiti Earthquake Relief Update

 

Thank you to all who have so generously contributed to the Friends of the Orphans Earthquake Relief efforts.  Last weekend's collections brought in $13,458.00.  An additi0nal amount of $1.250 was donated this weekend for a grand total thus far of $14,708.00.  We will forward these funds along so Fr. Rick and his staff so they can continue the work to help the people of Haiti.  If you would like to contribute directly to Friends of the Orphans you may log on to their website at http://www.friendsoftheorphans.org 

to donate on line.

Thank you again for your generosity, support and prayers.

 

  

Volunteers needed

to minister to the youth in our parish…

There are ministry opportunities available in the following areas:

Childcare – during the masses, sacramental preparation sessions, and special occasions

Catechists –preschool and all grade levels. We meet just one Sunday a month for 1 ½ hours.

Consider being a catechist, substitute or aide for our  2010-11 Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) sessions.

Ministers of the Word – 10:30 Mass – We need 6 more people before we can offer this ministry

Vacation Bible School June 2010

 

If you have an affinity to work with Middle School Youth, Grades 6, 7 and 8 and would like to be a part of a team, you are especially needed!

 

Please contact Sara Bissen, 282-7545, ext. 33 for more information.

 

 

DECEMBER FINANCE REPORT

 

INCOME                      $70,110.07

EXPENSES              <  73, 468.16>  

 

NET BALANCE         <$ 3,358.09>

If you have any questions please call Dr. Chuck at 282-7545 ext 15.   God Bless 

 

 

The “Little Black Books” for our Lenten Preparation have arrived and will be mailed Thursday, February 11th

Due to rising costs this year, we can

only provide one book per family. 

If you would like additional books, please Call 989-797-6653 or their website address is www.littlebooks.org

  

 

Directions to St. John Vianney Catholic Community

 

 From Phoenix take I-17 north to Sedona exit 298.  Make left onto 179. Go 12 miles or 4 traffic lights and make a left on 89A.  Go up the hill to Soldiers Pass Road at the first traffic light and make a right.  Right on second block is St. John Vianney Lane.

 

From Flagstaff go south on I-17 to Sedona/Oak Creek/Pulliam Airport exit to 89A south.  35 miles to Sedona.  Go 4 traffic lights to Soldier Pass Road. Take a right and go 2 blocks on right to St. John Vianney Lane.

 

From Cottonwood go east on 89A to Sedona, 5 traffic lights to Soldier Pass Road. Take a left and go 2 blocks on right to St. John Vianney Lane.

  

 

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Year for Priests

Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue created by Rob Koehl

 

 

Click here to see a picture gallery of the blessing and dedication ceremony with Bishop Thomas Olmsted

Sunday, November 8, 2009

 

   

 

Thomas Wisbey worked to complete this project to receive his Eagle Scout from the Boys Scouts of America. 

 Click here to see several projects that have been created by parishioners of

St. John Vianney

 

 

The Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) is the one Diocesan appeal that asks every Catholic family to financially and prayerfully support the more than 70 charitable, educational, and spiritual organizations which counsel, feed, clothe, house, educate, and comfort those in need throughout the four Arizona counties (Mohave, Maricopa, Coconino and Yavapai) within our Diocese. We are a family and the CDA serves the needs of our people beyond the boundaries of any one parish. As a result, more people are served across the community as well as within the parishes. We see the fruits of the CDA in our parishes through trained catechists, deacons and additional resources provided by the Diocese for our parish staff and volunteers.  Thousands of children have access to Catholic education through the efforts of CDA.  Our parish goal is 100% participation and $45,000.  Please prayerfully discern your support for our One Family in Christ.  Information will be available during next weekend’s liturgies.  Financial gifts and prayer commitments can be made online at www.diocesephoenix.org/cda or you may complete a donor card, available in the pews and at the entrances of the church.  Please consider a commitment to prayer for those in need.  Thank you for your support of the Charity and Development Appeal.

 

 

Sacraments of Confirmation & First Eucharist

 

 We’ve already begun our preparation classes.  The rest of the classes are as follows:  Feb. 14, Feb. 21, March 7, April 11, April 25, and May 2.  Rehearsal will be Friday, May 14 at 5:30 and the Confirmation and Eucharist Liturgy will be

Saturday, May 15 at 10:30.

 

Parents – Just a few reminders: 

Please make sure we have a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate along with the address of the church where your child was baptized.    If you have missed a session, please pick up the child and parent lessons located in the filing cabinet in the social hall.  Remember, classes begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.  Please have your child in the room by 8:55.  Thank you.

 

 

Sponsor a Teen

 

 The youth group is taking a trip to the Los Angeles Religious Education Youth Day in Anaheim, CA.  The teens will participate in a huge Mass with 15,000 other Catholic teens.  They will also hear from outstanding international speakers on the teachings of the Church.  Please consider sponsoring a teen for this event.  The cost is $150 per participant.  Please see Rob or Liz Koehl or Betty McGinnis for more information.

 

 

It is that time of year again!

 

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Silent Auction

 

will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.  This year’s proceeds will go to benefit the Vacation Bible School, the SJV Youth Group and our outreach ministries of Co-Workers of Mother Teresa & Friends of the Orphans/Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos.  Do you have an item that you would like to

donate to the Silent auction?  Perhaps you would like to donate a theme basket, maybe an evening on the town with gift certificates to a local restaurant & movies, a time share, or a “Car Care Kit” including all the fixings to wash & wax the car.  You are a wonderfully creative parish and I look forward to all the great ideas. You may bring your donations to Betty McGinnis at the parish offices. Watch for ticket sales in a couple of weeks after the weekend masses or stop by the office to reserve your place for this wonderfully entertaining evening. For more information call Betty at 282-7545 ext. 28.

 

 

Chapel of the Holy Cross

Choir Records CD for Charity

 

   Entitled, On This Holy Mountain, the music is sung in the Taizé style of chant.

 

All proceeds from the sale of this CD will go to support several ministries associated with those involved in the Taizé Services.  They include: 

Co-Workers of Mother Teresa; Friends of  the Orphans; Open Heart Bereavement; St. Vincent de Paul; SJV Youth Group; and the

women's ecumenical retreat day, Heart-to-Heart.

This CD, On This Holy Mountain, will be available after liturgies for next few weekends.  Please see the posters found at the entrances of the Church listing all the people who were involved. For more information you may contact me, Betty McGinnis at 928-282-7545 ext. 28 or by email at bmcginnis@sjvsedona.org.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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