Statement of Faith
- St. John Vianney Parish Community
- As followers of Jesus Christ, and as full members of the Roman Catholic Church, we, the parish community of St. John Vianney, joyfully proclaim our saviour risen. Through prayer, and sacramental celebration of life in Jesus, we join as co-creators in his mission of justice and peace, through the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God.
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FISHERS OF MEN
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.
The video is 18m in length. Click here for more information about vocations.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
ATTENTION ALL COOKS AND CRAFTERS
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.
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.
We are also accepting new and nearly new donations for the Second Time Around table (no furniture or large items please.) For more information contact Susan Mays at 705-456-7836 or Val Egerton at 727-4902.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & FIRST RECONCILIATION
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING, FOR ALL CANDIDATES WHO RESIDE WITHIN THIS PARISH’S BOUNDRIES
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.
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- Thursday October 28th, at 7:00 p.m., in the church.Parents must register their child on one of these dates and bring a copy of your child’s Baptism Certificate and a donation of $30 which covers both sacraments and necessary materials. The final date for registration will be Oct. 28th.
SORRY NO EXCEPTIONS!
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HEALING MASS
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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Rosary at 6:30 p.m.
Praise & Worship at 6:45 p.m.
Mass at 7:30 p.m.
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CWL QUILT "SHOW & TELL"
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.
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.
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CHURCH MUSIC TOUR
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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CWL SEWING BEE
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
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
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LIFE CHAIN SUNDAY
On Sunday, October 3, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, LIFE CHAIN will be taking place in thousands of cities and towns across North America. 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
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TURNING THE SOD!
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
- 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
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GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!
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.
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.
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CONFIRMATION 2010-2011
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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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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BECOMING A CATHOLIC!
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
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
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THE CARMELITES OF MARY IMMACULATE (CMI)
The Carmelites of Mary ImmaculateFr. Isaac Tharayil, Pastor and Fr. Jose Koluthara, Associate Pastor are priests of the CMI Congregation.
The Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) is an Eastern Catholic religious order for men. It Belongs to the Syro-Malabar Church. It is the first religious congregation founded in the Church in India. The first monastery of the order was established om May 11, 1831 at Mannanam, Kerala, Indiaand quickly grew. Fr. Palackal Thomas, Fr. Thomas Porukara, and Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara founded the order. On December 8, 1855, the religious congregation was canonically approved and the first 11 fathers made their religious profession. Blessed Chavara, the only surviving founder then, was appointed the first superior of the congregation.
The Congregation was granted pontifical exemption in 1967. From the very beginning, the religious life in the congregation was rooted in the Indian, Oriental, and Carmeilte spiritual traditions. Being contemplatives in action, the members engaged in such activities as the Church in Kerala, India was in need of at particular times. They preached retreats, conducted seminaries for the training of the local clergy, met the challenge of educating the youth and disseminating Christian literature, laboured for the propogation of the faith, for the reunion of separated bretheren, undertook works of mercy, and started charitable institutions. The Prior General's house at Chavara Hills in Kochi, Kerala, India is the headquarters of the Congregation. For the sake of administartion, the Congregation is divided into 14 provinces, one region and 5 sub-regions. At present the Congregation has about 3,000 members including 5 bishops, 1,539 priests, 2 permanent deacons, 33 brothers and 1,300 brothers in formation. More than half of the priests are working outside Kerala, of whom about 300 are doing pastoral services in 23 countries around the world. There are sevenCMIs working in Canada, three in the Diocese of Hamilton, two in the Diocese of Charlottetown (PEI), and two in Barrie, in the Diocese of Toronto.
Our Founder Kuriakose (Cyriac) Chavara was born in 1805, of pious and devout Catholic parents of Syro-Malabar Church, at "Kainakary", Kerala, India. After his early schooling in the native village and priestly studies under Fr. Thomas Palackal, he was ordained a priest in 1829. In 1831, co-operating with Fr. Thomas Palackal, and Fr. Thomas Porukara, he founded the first indigenous religious congregation for men, now known as the Carmelites of Mary Immcaulate(CMI). Starting seven religious houses, including the first one at Mannanam, Kerala, India, the new Congregation made great strides in the spiritual renovation of the Syro-Malabar church. With the support of generous members of the the Catholic parishes in Canada, America and Europe, the CMIs take care of the less fortunate in different parts of the world, especially in India. So, we are gratefulto you for all your support.
When a schism threatened the church in 1861, Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the then Vicar General of the Syro-Malabar Church, tyook a strong stand and gave effective leadership in thwarting Thomas Roccos' intrusion and saving the Church in Kerala from schism. Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara lived a holy life and was called to his heavenly reward on 3 January 1871. On 7 April 1984, Pope John Paul II solemnly recognized the heroic virtues of the Servant of God and elevated him to the state of Venerable. On 8 February 1986, during his historic visit to "Kottayam", Kerala, India Pope John Paul II raised Venerable Kuriakose Elias Chavarato the honours of the altar declaring him 'Blessed'.
Some of his contributions to the society of Kerala, India had far reaching effects. It was he, in his capacity as the Vicar General, made it mandatory for every parish in Kerala to have a catholic school, where students from all different religions could get admission. It was he who popularized the piety of 40-hour adoration of the Blessed Sacramentin the Syro-Malabar rite community. The members of CMI religious order, serving the catholic church all over the world try to continue the noble works begun by their holy founder, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, who the hope and pray, if God willing, will soon be canonized.
The Congregation was granted pontifical exemption in 1967. From the very beginning, the religious life in the congregation was rooted in the Indian, Oriental, and Carmeilte spiritual traditions. Being contemplatives in action, the members engaged in such activities as the Church in Kerala, India was in need of at particular times. They preached retreats, conducted seminaries for the training of the local clergy, met the challenge of educating the youth and disseminating Christian literature, laboured for the propogation of the faith, for the reunion of separated bretheren, undertook works of mercy, and started charitable institutions. The Prior General's house at Chavara Hills in Kochi, Kerala, India is the headquarters of the Congregation. For the sake of administartion, the Congregation is divided into 14 provinces, one region and 5 sub-regions. At present the Congregation has about 3,000 members including 5 bishops, 1,539 priests, 2 permanent deacons, 33 brothers and 1,300 brothers in formation. More than half of the priests are working outside Kerala, of whom about 300 are doing pastoral services in 23 countries around the world. There are sevenCMIs working in Canada, three in the Diocese of Hamilton, two in the Diocese of Charlottetown (PEI), and two in Barrie, in the Diocese of Toronto.
Our Founder Kuriakose (Cyriac) Chavara was born in 1805, of pious and devout Catholic parents of Syro-Malabar Church, at "Kainakary", Kerala, India. After his early schooling in the native village and priestly studies under Fr. Thomas Palackal, he was ordained a priest in 1829. In 1831, co-operating with Fr. Thomas Palackal, and Fr. Thomas Porukara, he founded the first indigenous religious congregation for men, now known as the Carmelites of Mary Immcaulate(CMI). Starting seven religious houses, including the first one at Mannanam, Kerala, India, the new Congregation made great strides in the spiritual renovation of the Syro-Malabar church. With the support of generous members of the the Catholic parishes in Canada, America and Europe, the CMIs take care of the less fortunate in different parts of the world, especially in India. So, we are gratefulto you for all your support.
When a schism threatened the church in 1861, Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the then Vicar General of the Syro-Malabar Church, tyook a strong stand and gave effective leadership in thwarting Thomas Roccos' intrusion and saving the Church in Kerala from schism. Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara lived a holy life and was called to his heavenly reward on 3 January 1871. On 7 April 1984, Pope John Paul II solemnly recognized the heroic virtues of the Servant of God and elevated him to the state of Venerable. On 8 February 1986, during his historic visit to "Kottayam", Kerala, India Pope John Paul II raised Venerable Kuriakose Elias Chavarato the honours of the altar declaring him 'Blessed'.
Some of his contributions to the society of Kerala, India had far reaching effects. It was he, in his capacity as the Vicar General, made it mandatory for every parish in Kerala to have a catholic school, where students from all different religions could get admission. It was he who popularized the piety of 40-hour adoration of the Blessed Sacramentin the Syro-Malabar rite community. The members of CMI religious order, serving the catholic church all over the world try to continue the noble works begun by their holy founder, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, who the hope and pray, if God willing, will soon be canonized.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP
From Archbishop Thomas Collins regarding the municipal elections to be held on October 25th.
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