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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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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 - June 26
4:45pm Confession
5:00pm Rosary
5:30pm Mass (Poor Souls in Purgatory)
6:00pm Sunday Choir Rehearsal
Thurs - June 27 -- St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
4:45pm Confession
5:30pm Mass († Louise Murphy)
6:00pm Saturday Choir Rehearsal
Fri - June 28 -- St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr
11:00 Adoration
11:15 Confession
Noon Mass (Peace and Unity within Our Parish)
Sat - June 29 -- BVM, Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles
4:15pm Confession
4:30pm Rosary
5:00pm Vigil Mass
Sun - June 30
8:15am Confession
8:30am Rosary
9:00am Mass
Mon - July 1 -- St. Junipero Serra, Priest
11:15am Confession
Noon Mass (Donna Druly)
Tues - July 2
No Confession, Mass, or Office Hours
Wed - July 3, St. Thomas, Apostle
4:45pm Confession
5:00pm Rosary
5:30pm Mass
6:00pm Sunday Choir Rehearsal
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In the Week Ahead:
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The Sewing Guild Chapel Veil Ministry, will meet from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Friday, June 28, making and providing simple chapel veils for women or girls who forgot theirs or who would like to try them out. Please support the ministry if you wish, by donating lace, veils, or money to be used toward the effort. Find a place for donations in the Parish Hall. Contact Karroline Franklin to participate in sewing or if you have questions. Her email address is karroline.franklin@gmail.com.
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Homeschool Co-op Breakfast Taco Fundraiser after Mass this Sunday June 30, in place of donuts. Made with homemade tortillas, fresh salsa, and farm fresh eggs! Choose from sausage/egg and potato/egg breakfast tacos. They will be $3 each and all funds will go towards events and field trips for the SJV Homeschool Co-op.
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Final week: throughout June, as the months of Spiritual Adoption wrap up, diapers (all sizes, but 1, 2, and 7 in most need) and wipes will be collected and gifted to the Cleburne Pregnancy Center. Look for a pack-n-play in the Parish Hall where items will be collected for young moms and dads in their time of need.
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Please continue to bring non-perishable foods for the SJV pantry to the Parish Hall where you will find a bin for them. We are in the process of rebuilding our stock.
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Great Adventure Bible Timeline with Jeff Cavins will resume in July. Paul Vinson will keep participants updated on the details.
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Mark Your Calendar:
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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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Watch for info about the following youth-related events:
- July 14 (Sunday) Parent Info session for Troops of St. George and Little Flowers
- July 19-20 (Friday - Saturday) Homeschool curriculum exchange
- August 17 (Saturday) Youth Dance -- Western theme
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National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 in Indianapolis. If interested, please contact Fr Scott. More information here.
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Interested in having the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima in your home? Contact the Tradition, Family and Property area of America Needs Fatima at 1-866-584-6094 to find out how to arrange a visit and spread the Fatima message to family and friends.
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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. 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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John the Baptist
A Message from Fr Scott
For the last 4 years, I have lived in Weatherford, while I work in Cleburne. At first this made perfect sense -- the church in Cleburne was small and did not have a church, much less a rectory (place for the priest to live). But the years have progressed and God has blessed us mightily. We now have a church and a rectory, so it is time for me to move to Cleburne.
All good news! Then why am I dreading the move? Because I have been in my house now for eight years, and I have accumulated some things. This brings me to John the Baptist. Let me explain.
Today the Church remembers and honors John the Baptist (June 24th). John was a man that was purposefully made by God, down to his name.
Luke 1:57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to be delivered, and she gave birth to a son. 58 And her neighbors and kinsfolk heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. 59 And on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they would have named him Zechariah after his father, 60 but his mother said, “Not so; he shall be called John.” 61 And they said to her, “None of your kindred is called by this name.” 62 And they made signs to his father, inquiring what he would have him called. 63 And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, “His name is John.”
John was made for a purpose, to prepare the way of the Lord. John was laser focused for this purpose, as he even shunned the city to live alone. John would have nothing get in his way. He did a great work, and we should all marvel at his faith and dedication.
We marvel, we wish we could have such a purpose, such focus, such faith! But God made us all with a purpose, with a ministry. Now we were not all meant to be pastors, but we all have ministries. So many ministries go unfulfilled… people believe erroneously that God was taking the day off when they were created, that He has no use for them in His creation other than to just try to survive. But this is not true. We all have a purpose as to why we are here, all of us have a ministry to pick up.
Why do we not see this? Well, our lives are full of junk that distracts us! I am about to have to go through my house, my dad’s house, and his office, sifting through a lifetime of things, most of which were not really used other than to distract us from life. We really don’t pay attention to it all, as it builds slowly, until we must move. Then all of it rises up to make our lives miserable! Oh, for the day I moved to college in the back of my small Toyota pickup!
Let us take a lesson from St John the Baptist and rid our lives of the distractions. God has a job for us to do; let’s clear the decks so that we can pick up His ministry, instead of our own mess.
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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. | |
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. | |
The Homeschool Co-op is looking for willing adults to teach a class this fall. Come share your talents with the homeschooled children of our parish! Classes are usually one day (sometimes two) and can be on just about anything (cooking, sewing, carpentry, science, or some other skill). Please contact Susannah Shelton at susannah.shelton@temple.edu with questions or to volunteer by July 15. | |
Religious Ed Teachers (Substitutes) Needed! Please see Cathy Malczynski or Natalie Earley if you’re interested in the opportunity to grow our entire Catholic Church! | |
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Beautiful additions to our church over the past week
Come to Mass and see them where they are now placed in the church!
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Dr. Ray Guarendi
will be the speaker at the Guadalupe Radio
Summer Speaker Series
Thursday, July 11
Parents and grandparents alike will find this program a meaningful learning experience, no matter your age.
It is time to reserve your tickets!
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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 or ask questions 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. Beginning today, we embark on this season of prayer again, and You are invited to join us!
We will begin by praying 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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RCIA, Religious Ed Schedule
RCIA and Religious Ed are on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
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SJV Homeschool Is on Break
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Homeschool Co-op News Co-op is on break for the summer, but look for fall orientation information coming later. See plea for help above! The homeschool group has meet ups throughout the summer, so if you homeschool, or have time off with your kids this summer, feel free to join the group! Any questions can 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 is on break for the summer. Contact Corri Birch for more info about Little Flowers at corri.birch@protonmail.com. For more information, please plan to attend a short Parent Info session after Mass on Sunday, July 14.
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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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You may pick up a box of offering envelopes for 2024 and enter your name and box number on the accompanying form in the Welcome area.
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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!
One can still reserve as long as there are rooms, but after June 8, within 90 days of the journey, the current airfare price could change. I don't know how much longer they will hold rooms for us, since there are others outside of our reservation on the waitlist. We asked for these reservations last September!
Our group has 1 priest and 19 other pilgrims as of Thursday, June 6, 2024. 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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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 for our November 2, 2025, Italy Pilgrimage!
If interested, email Jen Petri at iwu22@msn.com.
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Spiritual Adoption
10 Months (September through June)
As we did last year, SJV members are spiritually adopting babies who are not yet born, but in danger of abortion. It is recommended that each family member spiritually-adopt a baby, giving the baby a name. Please pick up a prayer card at the Welcome table for your spiritually-adopted child, and keep the child and its mother in prayer throughout the ten months.
Sign-up for monthly e-mails and activities to engage your children at www.holyheroesspiritualadoption.com.
Development of your baby:
June, Month 10 (weeks 37 through 40): Your baby is ready to meet the world at this point. Your baby is about 18 to 20 inches long and weighs about 7 pounds.
Adult only viewing, shared by Elizabeth Victory. Watch a powerful message about overcoming the trauma of abortion. Click here.
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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. Note some roles will change effective July 1, 2024.
Pastoral Council Fr Scott Wooten, Ryan Kinler, Shelley Hall, Susan Franklin, Samuel Shelton, Michael Cipriano
Education Cathy Malczynski
Building Samuel Shelton
Finance Cathy Malczynski, Elizabeth Victory
Worship Fr Scott Wooten
Fellowship Jessica Kinler
Evangelism Darrel and Jenifer Petri
Parish Care
Some of these committees have guilds as follows:
Worship
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Choir Shelley Hall
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Altar Guild Susan Franklin
Evangelism:
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Ushers Steve Franklin
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Outreach Susan Franklin
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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