FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 14, 2017

MONDAY, May 15, 2017 7:00 AM Jon Hall, r/o John & Kathy Vieira 8:45 AM Gloria Walker, r/o Margaret Shaughnessy

TUESDAY, May 16, 2017 7:00 AM Nohra Gomez, r/o Loftus Family 8:45 AM Jackie Frangella, r/o Bevacqua Family

WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017 7:00 AM Mary Nelson, r/o Patricia O’Donnell 8:45 AM Antonio Sales, r/o Helene Fischgrund

THURSDAY, May 18, 2017 7:00 AM Daniel A. Whaler, r/o Maria Terribile 8:45 AM For intentions of 60th Wedding Anniversary,

Fran and Connie O’Donnell

FRIDAY, May 19, 2017 7:00 AM Miriam & Norman Jorgensen, r/o Family 8:45 AM Ellie & Joe Dougherty, r/o Dolly Hark

SATURDAY, May 20, 2017 8:00 AM Thomas J.Fahey, Jr., r/o Maureen & Egger Lugo 5:00 PM Grace Grewe, r/o SJV Altar Rosary Society 7:00 PM Kenneth Westcott, r/o Joanne & Sal Fellanto

SUNDAY, May 21, 2017 7:00 AM James Kenny, r/o Anne Marie Nappi 9:00 AM Pam Mercatili, r/o Larry & Leslie Johnson 10:45 AM Ann & Charlie Shaughnessy, r/o Margaret

Shaughnessy 12:15 PM Living and Deceased Members of our parish

Remember and pray for the sick of the parish, those who are hospitalized, and their caregivers: John Farawell, Joseph P. McCann, Jeff Robinson, Kate, Gloree Parker, Alex Perialis, Vincent Dell’Aquila, Margaret Batista, Olivia Pullen, Jane Cordi, Andrew Rodriguez, Rose Thompson, Hailey Noble, Annie Panaccione, Hugh McCague, Salvatore Aloe, Michelle Valian, Josh Estenes, Nicholas, Jacqueline McDonough, Mary Bowkley, Baby Matteo, Rosie Catalon, Terry Briante, Lisa Auerbach, Judith McCabe, Danny Sheldon, John Mihalko, Artie Palumbo, Eileen Reilly, Baby Lucas DeCarlo, Bethany Ciccarelli, and please remember our service men and women in your prayers. Let us pray for our recently departed brothers and sisters, especially: Judith Phillips and reward them a place in heaven and eternal rest.

2018 MASS BOOK NOW OPEN

The Bread and Wine have been

offered in loving memory of Joe Faccone

from Louise and Family

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MMaarrggaarreett HHaannlleeyy from Barbara & Michael Hanley

The Sanctuary Light Has Been donated in loving memory of

Jane Alencewicz From Family

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING Collection for 5/7/17 was $13,651.24

May God bless you for your generosity.

Next Baptismal class will be May 16th 2017. Please call the Rectory to register.

e welcome our littlest member born to new life ” Baptized in water and the Holy Spirit”

May 7, 2017 LILY CHRISTINE LYSZCZASZ

Child of Benjamin and Jillian Gervasio Lyszczasz

SJV SENIORS Tickets for our June 7th luncheon meeting can be obtained

by calling Mary Nilan at 732-574-3427. See you there.

SUMMER SPLASH 50/50 RAFFLE Don’t forget to return your filled out

stubs and payment to the Rectory. Last

year’s winner went home with $22,615.00.

This year it could be YOU!!

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 14, 2017

SJV Clothing Drive The SJV HSA will be holding a clothing drive

on May 20th from 9-2. Donate your used items to

benefit the kids of SJV. Items which can be donated include: clothing, shoes, linens, purses,

soft toys, small hard toys and pots and pans. NO

board games, breakable household items, books or

electronics. SJV will be using A&E Clothing Corp to

collect the used items. A&E does not destroy or shred clothing. All donated items are resold and

sent to countries around the world where they are

re-used. You can visit their website

at clothingdrive.net.

YOUTH MINISTRY No meeting this Sunday. Hope you spend some quality time with all the wonderful Mothers who are in you life.

St. John Vianney School Drama proudly presents “Shrek the Musical Jr.” on Friday, May 19, at 7:30 PM, Saturday, May 20, at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, May 21, at 3:00 PM.

Tickets are $5.00 and are now on sale. They can be purchased in advance at the receptionist desk in the Parish Center or at the door. Doors will open approximately 45 minutes before show time.

2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

Ambassadors for Christ

The Ozanam Family Shelter is just one of 103 programs

sponsored by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen.

Last year, over 54,000 people from all walks of life, all

races, all religions, and all economic levels received

assistance from Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen.

Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal makes it

possible for Catholic Charities to provide quality services

to the poor, vulnerable and all people in need. Please

prayerfully consider making a gift today. Visit our secure

online site at http://diometuchen.org/BAA.

St. John Vianney School News

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our mothers!

The final Home School Association meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 PM. This is a very important meeting. Sr. Eileen will be bringing you up to date on the state of the school. We strongly encourage all parents to attend. Every parent who attends will receive a pass for a dress down day for their child/ren.

The school May Crowning will take place on Wednesday, May 17, at 9:30 AM. We will begin with a Prayer Service in church and then process outside to crown the statue of the Blessed Mother on Mary’s Island. All are welcome to attend! The second and eighth grade students will be dismissed immediately following the crowning.

Our final Open House for the school year will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 10 AM to 12 noon. We still have space available for the 2017-2018 school year. Come take a tour of the building and meet our faculty.

The Home School Association is sponsoring a Clothing Drive on Saturday, May 20, from 9 AM to 2 PM in the parking lot. We will be accepting used clothing and shoes, handbags, household items, stuffed animals, toys, and bicycles. Items should be placed in plastic bags.

Pre-School News

We still have some spaces available for our Pre-School classes for the 2017-2018 school year. Come to our Open House on Saturday, May 20, from 10 AM to 12 noon and learn more about our programs. If you can’t make the Open House and would like more information or would like to register your child, please call 732-388-1662 to schedule an appointment.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

DIOCESE OF METUCHEN

SEEKING VOLUNTEER MENTORS

Both male and female mentors are needed to participate in

one-to-one activities and be a role model to young people.

Do you:

1. Have a minimum of three hours per week to offer a

child?

2. Like having fun?

3. Reside in or near Middlesex County or Franklin

Township?

4. Want to make a difference in a child’s life?

Contact Jeanette Cullen at 732-738-1323 or

jcullen@ccdom.org for more information.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 14, 2017

MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS Adult Choir

Many thanks to ALL those in our adult choir for enhancing

both of our parish Confirmation liturgies this past

Wednesday the music was beautiful!! We are now

practicing for Pentecost Sunday!! We are always looking

for new people to join with our very dedicated group!! We

welcome all adults (And high school students) to be part of

our choir! The adult choir sings weekly at the 9:00 am mass

(And once a month at the 10:45 am mass). We practice each

Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:00 Pm in the church. Our next

rehearsal will be on Wednesday May 17th!!

Children’s Choir Many thanks to ALL those in our parish children’s choir for

singing at both 1st communion liturgies as well as the 9:00

am mass on Sunday and our parish “May Crowning”. What

a busy weekend!! Thanks also to all the parents for hosting

the wonderful parish breakfast, which followed the

crowning! We practice on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 to

5:00 pm in the church. We sing twice a month at either the

9:00 or 10:45 am mass! All students from grade 2 and up

are welcome to join our group!! Our next rehearsal will be

on Tuesday May 30th!! We sing again this Sunday May

14th at the 10:45 am mass!!

Folk Group Our Parish Folk Group enhances the 12:15 liturgy each

week. The Folk Group is under the direction of Ms.

Jennie Esposito. Rehearsals are held weekly at 11:15 Am

in the conference room adjacent to the church gathering

area. Jennie is always looking for more singers as well as

instrumentalists to join with the Folk Group!

Thank you, for a great May Crowning!!! I would like to thank all those who helped make our 9:00 am

mass and “May Crowning”(which followed) so meaningful

and beautiful! I would like to start by thanking our

Children’s Choir for leading us in song during the liturgy as

well as leading the hymns during the crowing of the blessed

mother. A special thank you to all soloists as well. Thanks

also to Father John for helping with the ceremony. A big

thank you to our sacristan Ellen DeRosa for making the

beautiful crown of flowers. Thanks goes out to “Poncho”

our director of maintenance for setting up the cafeteria and

generally “Getting things ready”. Thanks also to Sister

Eileen and Mrs. Cowan for helping with the procession.

Thanks to all the parents of our children’s choir members for

hosting the breakfast! Most of all thanks to ALL of our

parishioners, family members and friends who joined us for

a beautiful morning here at St. John Vianney!!

May God bless you all,

Msgr. O’Neill, Pastor

Appalachia Corner 2017 We are now accepting donations for Appalachia 2017. The trip is different this year. We are collaborating with the Center for Faithjustice to work with Habitat for Humanity in West Virginia. Our students will join students from other parishes for a greater sense of church in service to the poor. While we won't be directly purchasing our materials, paying for housing, rental vehicles and the like, the cost for our students has more than doubled to pay for these items. Over the past few years our students paid $350.00 to attend Appalachia. This year the cost through CFJ is $750.00. That cost is far beyond the breaking point for our families, so we plan to reduce that cost to $350.00 per student with your donations.

There is another component to this where I need your help. As you know my position is no longer full time at the parish. Our students are experiencing some fear with this Appalachia transition. I want to prove to them that change is good, and that nobody is more generous than Christ. Your donations will enable us to get this trip, the first of a new era, off the ground. I am excited for the day where these pioneers come back with amazing stories and encouragement for the next generation of students to say yes to this trip. Please consider helping our students be the hands of Christ for the poor in America, and be fundamentally changed in the process.

As always, checks can be made out to St. John Vianney Youth Ministry, and sent care of John Cook to St. John Vianney Church at 420 Inman Avenue in Colonia NJ. 07067. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the donations you have made in the past, it is because of you that we have had such long term success in this ministry. God Bless.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Every month going forward, we would like to add food items that are in short supply by the St. James Food Pantry. For the month of May we would like to request:

Canned and Instant potatoes Canned Ravioli Spaghetti Sauce Peanut butter

Thank you, in advance for your support.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 14, 2017

PRO LIFE

There will be no more meetings until September. Maternity donations can be dropped in the crib in the foyer of the church. Both new (especially diapers size 3 to 6) and gently used items are accepted. Please continue to remember the children and families who are helped with your donations. If you have larger items, please call Carolyn at 732-381-0499 to arrange for pickup. Thank you for your continued generosity.

Are you suffering after an Abortion? Help is available! If you or someone you know is suffering after an abortion, confidential, non-judgmental help is available! Experience God’s merciful love and begin the journey of healing: Call Project Rachel's local toll-free helpline number: 877-877-4300. or visit HopeAfterAbortion.org. Spanish-speakers may visit EsperanzaPosaborto.org. Or call Sisters of Life at 866-575-0075 or email: hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org

“The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” 1 PETER 2:7 Everyone is given unique gifts. Many people are able to recognize their talents and abilities, but there are many people

who are unsure of their gifts. This may make them feel worthless. If you know someone who is struggling for a direction

in life, give them a little encouragement. Help them discern how they might use their skills. No gift is too small or

insignificant.

Gift of Days: Spirituality & Aging Retreat

June 6 – 8 (mid-week)

Marianist Family Retreat Center

Cape May Point, NJ 08212 This retreat (intended for those 55+) will explore the mystery of aging and God’s desire for our spiritual

fulfillment and development. This retreat will consist of input, quiet personal time, prayer rituals, Mass

and small group sharing.

Cost: $125 per person (includes program, lodging & meals)

Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 14, 2017

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017 CONFIRMANDS

ST. JOHN VIANNEY STUDENTS AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Sabrina Rose Araujo Mary Mary Argonza Madison Anne Bailey Alyssa Rose Belmonte Annamarie Vincenza Carlo Kristine Elizabeth Carroll Julia Teresa Ciampa Kate Laura Clifford Malia Bernadette Coghlin Emily Rose Cunha Amelia Zenobia Curia Alexa Lucy D’Alessandro Ava Cecelia D’Alessandro Olivia Emma DeSousa Olivia Alena Dworakowski Cassidy Teresa Esteves Alissa Marie Fasulo Emily Elizabeth Filippini Emma Gerard Garcia Victoria Therese Gomez Christina Rose Haligowski Nicole Brigid Jorge E’Lexa Anne Kovacs Megan Teresa Lavelle Kerri Honor Lishak Hope Gemma Margolin Halle Mary Martin Ava Anne Maselli Gabriela Gabriel Matos Theresa Vita McAloon Emily Amalia Melendez Sarah Mary Miller Jacqueline Michelle Newman Mary Elizabeth Norton Holly Teresa O’Brien Sean Patrick O’Leary Thomas Patrick O’Mullan Victor Anthony Perosi Anthony Patrick Peterpaul Daniel Joseph Rankin Antonia Anne Pierce Marlena Catherine Rodriguez Amy Thomasine Smith Julia Veronica Spinello Andrea Elizabeth Tenreiro Bianca Rosemarie Tiseo Jessica Madeline Trinca Alexa Valentina Velotti Anna Sophia Volino Olivia Elizabeth Voreas Sabrina Rose Wilson Julie Caroline Witheridge Madalynn Francesca Young

Patrick Matthew Barnable Ryan Joseph Brancatella Angelo Sebastian Buglioli Michael Anthony Burgeson Joseph Peter Caroscio Christopher Anthony Caso Jack Luke Celebrano Armando Giuseppe Cerasani Nicholas Luke Colon Diogo Lawrence Costa Richard Christopher Cummings Carmine Joseph Cuzzola Nikolas Gabriel DaSilva Joseph Patrick De Carlo Christopher Elmo Decker Gabriel Raphael DelaPlaza Jordan Oscar Derkack Andrew Anthony DiGiovanni Luis Anthony Figuerira-Oyola Luke Michael Franczak Stephen Teresa Glick Andre Gabriel Guerreiro James John Paul Hopke Samuel Michael Hopper Kyle Roch Houghton Rey James Jean James William King Daniel George Kornberger Shane Anthony Kornecki Michael Michael Krowicki Michael Alexander Laskowski Zane John Lee-Briggs Andrew Anthony Lukaszewski Ryan Thomas Maher Jacob John Margolin Cameron Michael Martin Ryan Michael Martinez Daniel Michael McNamara Brandon Paul Mirabal Joshua Michael Morais Jack Thomas Reilly Jose Joseph Ribeiro Gino Joseph Rodriguez Nestor Robert Sinchire Robert Robert Sloan Scott James Stevenson Joseph Philip Tittel Christopher Michael Tomalavage Charles John Truncale Ryan Nicholas Vassiliades Alexander David Walcsak Christopher Sebastian Waldron