The Course is covered over 6-2 hr sessions, once a week on Monday at St. John Vianney - for $20.00.

A testimonial from an 18 year old participant of this years' Course said that this course helped her in her studies. As well, if your job requires you to speak in public - this course will hone your skills.

For more information contact: Val Egerton - 727-4902. With sufficient registrations the Course will commence in mid-January.

2011 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES will be available in the hall after Mass.  Please ensure that you fill out the card that is sticking out of the box with your full name(s), address, and telephone number and drop it in the basket provided.

IF ENVELOPES DO NOT HAVE YOUR NAME ON THEM  YOU CAN CHOOSE ANY BOX THAT IS ON THE TABLE. Please print your full name and address on your new envelopes keeping in mind that more than one person may have the same surname. 

For those parishioners who use Pre-Authorized Giving - there are boxes of envelopes available to you that contain only the specific purpose collection envelopes.  Please ask for the special Pre-Authorized Payment envelopes when picking up your offertory envelopes.

- Older children may prefer a gift certificate from a local   merchant

- If purchasing clothing, please ask for a gift receipt and enclose it with your gift.

Please support the less fortunate and give generously.

Our priests faithfully serve our families, in our churches, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, missions and on our streets, and for that we are very grateful. 

The Shepherds’ Trust does more than bridge the gap in our priest’s retirement years; it says thank-you in a very tangible way for the blessings we have received.  Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

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The Bible Study will begin on Thursday November 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

In remembrance of our departed loved ones and friends, you may purchase a "peaceful dove" for a minimum donation of $10 (the price of an unannounced Mass).

Your loved ones will be remembered at all Christmas Masses beginning with the 6:00 pm Mass on Christmas Eve. The departed souls who have been named on the doves will be processed with the "gifts" and placed at the foot of the altar.

The "doves" will go on sale beginning this weekend after all Masses in the parish hall or by visiting the Parish Office during weekday business hours. A notification card will be provided upon request, should you wish to send it to an appropriate relative/friend.

The doves will be displayed on a Remembrance Tree closer to Christmas & all names will be put in the Book of Remembrance located in the church vestibule.

All proceeds will go directly to reducing the parish debt.

For more info. call: Karen at 726-8007 Ext. 101.

Lest we Forget…
November 11, 2010

The Knights of Columbus Christmas Ham Fundraiser


The last date for placing an order is November 24th 2010.
The hams will be available for pick-up December 8th 2010.
All proceeds will be towards the church debt reduction fund.

On Friday, December 3rd at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets will be on sale in the hall after all Masses this weekend for $20.00 each. 

Reservations for tickets will also be taken, but must be purchased within two weeks, after which unclaimed tickets will be again offered for sale. 

All proceeds will be directed to our debt reduction, and it is hoped that every parishioner will actively promote this concert to family, friends and neighbours to ensure a sell-out event for the benefit of all. 

Information about TRUE NORTH BRASS and biographies of the artists can be found on their website, www.truenorthbrass.com

Book of Remembrance

St. John Vianney Parish has its own Gift Shop located in the Parish Hall. Inspirational cards (for all occasions), bookmarks, posters, t-shirts, stickers, rosaries and more can be found at the gift shop. We would like to invite and encourage all to take advantage of this opportunity to evangelize and support the parish in its efforts.



If you are interested in volunteering some time to man the shop, please contact the office. Thanking you in advance for your consideration.

Tickets are on sale after every Mass $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

This draw will be held on December 19th  after the 11:30 am Mass; just in time for those last minute Christmas gifts and donations. 

The C.W.L. proceeds will be going to the St. John Vianney Debt Reduction Fund.

Blessed Brother André Bessette will be canonized in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI on October 17th, 2010.

Brother Andre will become Canada’s second native born saint.

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Please join us for a special Novena prayer to St. John Vianney every Wednesday evening at the end of Mass.

Mark this day on your calendars: 
Sat. Nov. 6^th  7:00 a.m. – Sun. Nov. 7^th  7 p.m. 
Registration forms available on back table of the church

Saturday Oct. 16^th 2010 after the 5:00 pm Mass 

There will be a showing of the much talked about movie, “To Save a  Life”. 
No admission cost to the movie but donations are welcome.

If interested call Fr. Tad Walczyk at St. Paul’s Parish in Alliston at (705) 435-6325 ext. 22 .

“The Love of Christ urges us on” to radically respond to His call to follow Him whole-heartily.  Jesus is inviting you to spend time with Him so that you may discover His call.

There will be an opportunity for young men of 18 years or older to spend a weekend for time of prayers, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples through the Catholic priesthood.

You are invited to join us at a "come and see" weekend at St. Augustine's Seminary on November 5th to 7th. 2010.

Please contact the Parish Office for more information.

Two people are required for each Mass per month for serving only. Signup sheets will be available at the back of the church.

For further inquiries please contact Joe at 722-4714 or Susan at 456-7836.

The St. John Vianney Parish Community web site has had a facelift.

The primary reason for the new look was to make it more user, social networking and editor friendly. The site has, therefore, been converted to a blog.


Everything that was on the old site will be integrated into this new site. You can use the menu bar above to find the contact information and parish calendar. If you have a Google calendar, you can copy integrate the Parish calendar into your calendar to ensure you don't miss any dates! You will find more menus on the bar to the left, and all posted annoucements and events can be found on this main page by scrolling down or by selecting individual announcements from the blog archive on the bar on the left.


We hope you find this new look and feel more user friendly. If you are have a Facebook account LIKE this blog, and don't forget to check our Facebook group page as well.

Peace!

This new website  includes a link to the Disciple's Bookstore.

Here you will find thousands of Christian Catholic books, as well as inspirational and family friendly films and music titles.

Your purchase is a donation! All profits from this online store are directed towards the needs of our parish community and Catholic vocations.

You can click the bookstore tab above or click here to be redirected.

This is a video made by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Vocations and Priestly Formation in order to give people a look in on the life of a Roman Catholic Priest and invite young men to open their hearts to the call.


The video is 18m in length. Click here for more information about vocations.

Please remember to set aside a few jars of your best preserves, jams and pickles for the CWL when you are doing your canning and preserving this summer.

Our Christmas bazaar will be held Sat. Nov. 6th. All donations of homemade preserves, baking, handmade crafts and knitted goods (some wool is available upon request) are greatly appreciated.

For all parents who desire that their children celebrate the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation you must attend one of the following two mandatory meetings in order to register your child for these sacraments and to obtain all necessary information and materials.

The two meeting dates are:

- Sunday October 24th, at 2:00 p.m., in the church.
- Thursday October 28th, at 7:00 p.m., in the church.

At St. John Fisher Church,300 Balmoral Drive, Bramalea, Brampton on October 14th, 2010.

Rosary at 6:30 p.m.
Praise & Worship at 6:45 p.m.
Mass at 7:30 p.m.
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The CWL most cordially invites you all to a Quilt "Show and Tell" afternoon.

Open to the parish - should be a lot of fun especially if you bring a quilt to show. Bring your story, bring a friend, join us on October 13, in the church hall from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m .

For more information call: Elsie Walsh at 730-5785.

The CWL General Meeting and installation of Fr. Isaac as Spiritual Adviser will follow from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Spend the evening with the David Crowder Band and Hillsong Youth on October 8th at the Queensway Cathedral. The concert begins at 7pm.
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All are welcome to come and sew Little Dresses and Britches on Thursday Oct. 07 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Parish Hall.

We are in need of 2" biased tape (seam binding) 1/4" elastic and trims of all kinds.

Please RSVP your attendance or to donate trims etc. to Ann Marie Seigmiller at 705-792-1940 or Brenda Malone at 705-721-7624

LIFE CHAIN consists simply of quiet rows of people holding up pro-life signs on the sides of streets and roadways. It is a silent witness, and a reminder to passersby that all life is precious.

Barrie's LIFE CHAIN occurs at the corners of Bayfield and Cundles. Plan to arrive by 1:45 to get your sign and instructions.

While the pro-life battle may at times seem insurmountable, and our efforts seemingly ineffective in the face of world opinion, we can trust that God will use our faithful offering of one hour and multiply its benefits, just as he multiplied the loaves and fish offering of one small child so as to feed 5000.

If you have any questions, please call us at 739-0310 or email at jane.kubica@gmail.com

Our sister parish of HOLY SPIRIT welcomes Archbishop Collins for the official Turning of The Sod.

- 9:30 celebration on church property Essa and Mapleview
- 10:30 Mass with Archbishop - St Joan of Arc School
- 12:00 Luncheon with Gospel Music Entertainment

Thank you for your prayers financial support these many years. It is nice to know that we are not alone. Fr Keith, Pastor

The SJV CWL Blood Donor Days are coming up again at the Canadian Blood Services clinic at 231 Bayview Dr.

Our dates are Tues. Sept.28th, Wed. Sept.29th, Thurs. Sept.30th, Fri. Oct.1st and Sat. Oct.2nd.

Please remember to tell them you are from Saint John Vianney so we will get the credit towards our goal of 80 Member for Life donations this year. If you can not make these dates please go when convenient for you.

Meetings will take place in the Church for all candidates and their parents on the following dates.


Sunday September 26th, at 2:00 p.m.
OR
Thursday September 30th, at 7:00 p.m.

One of these meetings is mandatory to be part of the Confirmation program this year.

You will require a Roman Catholic Baptism certificate to register and a donation of $60.00 to cover costs associated with food, lodging & materials for retreats. You will also need the name of a person who will sponsor you on Confirmation day.

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Have you or someone you know ever considered becoming a Catholic? If so, the RCIA process is for you. This process begins each fall and runs with weekly meetings up to and including the Easter season. For those who are not baptized and for those of other Christian denominations who are already baptized, the RCIA/RCIC (children ages 7 and up) process is a wonderful response to the Lord’s call to His disciples to “come and see”.

If you are interested in joining the RCIA/RCIC process for the fall of 2010 please call the parish office and speak to Jan Landry at 726-8007 Ext. 104 | MORE

From Archbishop Thomas Collins regarding the municipal elections to be held on October 25th.
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