MASS TIMES Saturday 4:00 PM Vigil Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM & 5:30 PM Weekdays Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 AM Friday 8:00 AM Tuesday & Wednesday 6:15 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday & Wednesday 8:15 AM Tuesday & Wednesday 6:00 AM Saturdays 2:45 PM—3:30 PM All others times by appointment only. BAPTISMS Please call the parish office in the early months of pregnancy. WEDDINGS Contact parish priest at least six months prior to anticipated date of wedding. CARE OF THE SICK Notify the parish office of homebound and hospitalized. PRAYER REQUESTS Contact Mrs. Theresa Himel at 755.3709 or email at sjvprayerline@aol.com

PARISH OFFICE Phone 753.7950 Fax 753.7965 Website www.stjeanvianney.org E-Mail churchinfo@stjeanvianney.org Hours Monday thru Thursday 8:30 AM—6:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM—4:00 PM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE Phone 751. 2926 Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OFFICE Phone 751. 0502 Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM SJV PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Phone 751.1831 Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM—4:00 PM PRESCHOOL Phone 752.5356 Hours Monday thru Friday 9:15 AM—2:00 PM

16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816

PARISH STAFF Pastor Rev. Tom Ranzino Deacon Rev. Mr. Brent Duplessis Deacon Rev. Mr. Dan Borne Deacon Rev. Mr. Jeff Easley Director of Religious Education Mrs. Denise Louviere Religious Education Assistant Mrs. Betty Wright Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Russell Stewart Administrative Assistant Ms. Belinda Smith Administrative Assistant Mrs. Patsy Burgess, OFS Director of Social Responsibility Mrs. Catherine Davidson Facilities Manager Mr. Terry Blackwell Music Director Mrs. Karen Ullo Bookkeeper Mrs. Lori Aucoin SJV School Principal Mrs. Wendy Ross Assistant Principal Mrs. Cherie Robinson Assistant Principal Ms. Theresa Cannon Director of Preschool Mrs. Amie Williams Asst. Dir. of Preschool Mrs. Dana Sunseri

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our mission as the Body of Christ in the parish of St. Jean Vianney is to model the love of Jesus by discerning and doing God’s will, consciously Sharing the Word and Eucharist at worship, educating in faith all ages, evangelizing our parishioners for Christ’s mission, and serving justly God’s people, our sisters and brothers within our parish boundaries, our larger Baton Rouge community, and into the world.

LAGNIAPPE Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 26, 2015

Religious Education Classes

2015 – 2016

Registration for the new school year has already begun! Our parish school of religion connects

children to their Catholic faith and strengthens their spirituality through catechesis, prayer and activities. If your child does not attend a Catholic elementary or high school, it is important that you enroll them in our parish program. Please call the Office of Religious Education at 751.2926 so that we can begin / continue the process of enrollment. Opening Dates: High School Classes Sunday, September 13th @ 6:45 PM Elementary/Jr. High Classes Monday, September 14th @ 6:00 PM Confirmation Workshops Sunday, December 13th @6:45 PM All 11th grade students (public, private & Catholic schools) are required to register for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parent meeting for Confirmation –Monday, August 31h @ 7:00 PM in Fr. Engels Hall. “ Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptiz-ing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

Dear Friends, When I think about parish life I have so many images that describe what happens in this life. As the title of my weekly article suggests, it’s “Life Together”. Last week the Parish Council of Ministers met and one of the pieces of the meeting was a guided reflection/discussion on the Parish Mission Statement which is published weekly on the front cover of the bulletin. That Mission statement was developed by the Parish Council of Ministers and the Long Range Planning Group that eventually led to the formulation of the Capital Campaign. The Parish Mission Statement tells us what we should be doing as a Parish. It tells us where our money should be spent, where energies should produce results. If we are doing something that does not fit with this Mission, then we should not be doing it. So, this past weekend these kinds of things were going on in the parish: a Marriage Enrichment Day; an Adult Faith Formation Committee meeting on Catholic Evangelization; planning for a funeral; Anointing at a local Hospital; collection for House in a Box, and Sunday Eucharist. All of these activities were expressions of how our Catholic Church community lives out the Mission of Christ put into our context. You can see on the construction site that the walls of the gymnasium are starting to be filled in. The outline of the gym’s size is coming into shape. The Pre School’s renovations are almost complete including a new playground. There will be an open house for these renovations in early August. Dry weather helps move us forward. You’ve heard me say this many times-but one more time won’t hurt: if you have not yet given to the Capital Campaign either in a pledge amount or in a one-time gift, please help us with this effort. The more we have collected in pledges and gifts, the less will be our debt for borrowing. Sunday afternoon August 2, will be a Back To School event for St Jean Vianney School. Lots will be happening that afternoon for kids and parents alike. The new quilt in Church with the summer colors scene was created by Dr. Marchita Mauck, a dear friend and art historian. She is a Master Quilter who is generous to make the quilt hangings which have recently been in Church.

We extend our sympathy to the following parishioners who recently lost a loved one:

To the family of William Templet on his death. To the family of Newton Kimball on his death.

BAPTISMS We welcome the following children to our parish family through the Sacrament of Baptism:

† Ethan Hughes McLin, son of Dustin & Jenna McLin.

† Ave Mei-Ling Pham, daughter of Jonathan & Christina Pham

† Dani Rae Marie Prejean, daughter of Kevin Prejuean & Courtney Solor.

† Sadie Rose Payer, daughter of Justin & Cherie Payer.

LIFE TOGETHER

I will not be here for the next few weekends as I will be on vacation. I am grateful to the priests who will be covering for me while I am away. I’m heading up to northern New York to the Finger Lakes area with a priest friend from Rochester. Then, going to visit a Diocesan Liturgy colleague and her husband in Louisville. So while I am away, have a safe and blessed few weeks. Thank you and much love.

YOUTH MINISTRY Let’s Meet and Greet the

New Youth Minister

Sunday August 9th Following the 5:30pm Mass

on the football field

Let’s Meet and Greet the new Youth Minister with Water Balloons and Ice Cream social.

Parish Stewardship Summary Fiscal

Year to Date July 1, 2014–July 12, 2015

Weekly Offertory $19,631.26

Automatic Bank Draft & Online Giving

Automatic Bank Draft is available as an option for your weekly or monthly tithing and capital campaign contribution. Please call 753.7950, or pick up the authorization form at the parish office. Also, Online Giving through our parish website gives you the opportunity to contribute your tithe, capital campaign pledge, and many other giving options at your discretion. Effective January 2, 2015 Mastercard, Visa and Discover credit cards are accepted for your donation. Go to www.stjeanvianney.org and click on the Online Giving logo:

“Double Nickels” Senior Ministry Member: For parishioners 55yrs and older; fellowship, travel, food, friendship, activities; periodic meetings Sunday afternoons 2:00pm. Jesus feeds a large crowd with five barley loaves and two fish (John 6:1-15).

Go to www.stewardshiptoday.org to get your online copy of Stewardship Today, a monthly publication for parishioners to embrace the importance of stewardship in daily living.

VOCATION

In the Gospel many people hunger for a small amount of food. In our day there are too many people for the small number of priests, sisters, brothers and deacons. We too must trust in the Lord by praying for vocations and responding if we feel God is calling us to a Church vocation. If so, call or email Father Matt Dupré at 225.336.8778, mdupre@diobr.org, or visit, www.diobr.org/vocations.

PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS Beginning May 26th, 2015 the Parish Office hours will be Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm. We are closed from 12 noon until 1:00pm for lunch.

NEW Online Giving Apps! For those of you who are interested in, or currently using our parish’s online giving option for your church donations, you may now donate through new (free) Apps for both iOS and Android devices. When you download the App from the App Store, Google Play Store or OLGapp.com, you can register by entering our church ID#, 1466. Online giving is also available through Our Sunday Visitor by clicking on the green and white Online Giving logo box on our parish’s website, www.stjeanvianney.org. We hope this new convenience makes online giving more accessible for everyone.

10th CRHP Men’s Retreat August 29th and 30st

Parish Hall

What if….you felt that your spirit was in need of renewal and you were searching for a way to recharge it? What would you do? Where would you go? The Christ Renews His Parish Men’s Retreat is coming. Many of your friends and neighbors in our parish have found renewal and spiritual refreshment there and you are invited to experience it too. Come and see. An opportunity for a renewed spirit awaits you. The Christ Renews His Parish retreat program has been providing spiritual renewal for over 40 years in parishes all over the world. It is a two day overnight retreat given by your fellow parishioners just for you. It requires only your presence yet provides benefits that last a lifetime. Go to the parish website at www.stjvchurch.org to sign up and for more information. You may also contact Rudy Wolf (752.3185), Greg Bergeron (573-.1136) or email crhp@stjeanvianney.org .

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-

27 or Lk 10:38-42 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a,

11; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25,

54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35

MASS TIMES ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES

If you are traveling, there is a website to get the names of churches and mass times wherever you are—www.masstimes.org

Bible Timeline Gospel of Matthew

Building on the foundation laid in The Great Adventure bible Timeline, this next study in the Great Adventure series, Adventures in Matthew: The King and His Kingdom by Jeff Cavins, focuses on Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises of the Old Testament. It also touches on Jesus' establishment of the Church as the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, making it an excellent introduction to the Great Adventures study on the Acts of the Apostles. Set in the rich context of Jesus' Jewish culture, this study will help you understand the universal truths of the Kingdom of God; it will help you understand more fully God's will for us today.

•Go deeper into the story of Salvation History and discover the riches of the Gospel message

•Enrich your spiritual life through a better understanding of the life of Christ.

•Develop a greater appreciation for the Church and the sacraments as you see them being instituted by our Lord.

Come to a deeper understanding of your role in the Kingdom of God through the Beatitudes and all of the teachings of Christ.

For more information call Patsy Burgess,OFS at 225.907.8248 or email ptsfo@att.net.

Greater Adventure Bible Timeline The Bible Timeline

The Bible Timeline is the introductory study of the The Great Adventure. This remarkable journey through the Bible gives participants the "big picture" they need to put the entire story into context. Salvation history is covered from its beginning in Genesis through the coming of Christ and the establishment of the Catholic Church. A clear understanding of the underlying Scriptural narrative is essential to all Bible reading and study, and for this reason The Bible Timeline is the first foundational study in The Great Adventure Bible Study Series. A combination of individual reading and study, group discussion, and lecture commentary guides participants as they read through the 14 narrative books of the Bible and discover the meaning of each in light of the whole. Participants will:

•Read for themselves the 14 narrative books of the Bible — the ones that tell the story — in chronological order. •Discover the major people, places, events, and themes of the Bible •Learn God's marvelous plan of salvation history and see how your faith story fits into "His-story." •Develop a strong foundation for further Bible reading and study •Gain a greater appreciation for the Scripture readings they hear in Mass. •Encourage one another as they learn together how God's Word applies to their lives.

•Study key Old Testament passages in light of their fulfillment in Christ

For more information call Patsy Burgess,OFS at 225.907.8248 or email ptsfo@att.net.

Monday, July 27 Tuesday, July 28 6:30pm CRHP Men 7:00pm Adoration Wednesday, July 29 Bulletin Articles Due for 8/8-9/15 7:00pm RCIA Thursday, July 30 Friday, July 31

Saturday, August 1 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time Mission Appeal Weekend Food Drive Weekend Sunday, August 2 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mission Appeal Weekend Back to School Sunday Food Drive Weekend Monday, August 3

Monday, July 27 8:30am Tuesday, July 28 6:15am Wednesday, July 29 6:15am Molly Langlois 8:30am Thursday, July 30 6:15am Communion Service Friday, July 31 8:00am Emile Jacquin

Saturday, August 1 4:00pm Joseph Fontenot Emile Noto Deacon Tommy St. Pierre Jack Manno, Fly Joseph Campagna, Fly George Campagna, Sr. Joey Campagna Langlois Sunday, August 2 7:30am For Parishioners of SJV 9:30am Alice & AC Dugas 11:30am Roy Gernon 5:30pm Charles Sotile

SANCTUARY LAMP (7/27/15-8/1/15)

For the Parish

SJV CALENDAR MASS INTENTIONS

DOUBLE NICKELS

Attention folks 55+. The Double Nickels is putting together a trip to the World War II Museum, lunch, and cemetery tour for October 10, 2015 (LSU plays in South Carolina). We are interested in getting a head count to determine the best method of trans-portation. Please contact Annette Sharp either by email or telephone to express your interest in this trip (asharp1952@gmail.com or 225.571.6076).

PRESSURE

A diamond is a chunk of coal that has made good under pressure. —Anonymous