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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 [email protected]

PARISH OFFICE Phone 753.7950 Fax 753.7965 Website www.stjeanvianney.org E-Mail [email protected] 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 Director of Religious Education Mrs. Denise Louviere Religious Education Assistant Mrs. Betty Wright Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Craig Baker Receptionists/Secretaries Ms. Belinda Smith Mrs. Mickie Marchiafava Director of Social Responsibility Mrs. Lori Aucoin Facilities Manager Mr. Terry Blackwell Music Director Mrs. Karen Ullo SJV School Principal Ms. Wendy Gilmore Assistant Principal Mrs. Cherie Robinson Assistant Principal Ms. Theresa Cannon Director of Preschool Mrs. Amie Williams Asst. Dir. of Preschool Mrs. Dana Sunseri

LAGNIAPPE The Epiphany of the Lord, January 6, 2013

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.

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCE

Giving Is Proportionate

We are beginning our Stewardship of Finance phase of our Total Stewardship program. As we set aside valuable time for this discussion, we encourage each parishioner to apportion God’s blessings for the work and ministry of this parish. No matter how measurable or how modest, wise giving involves a select portion of a person’s income. Wise giving is planned and proportionate. People ask, “Is the amount of my financial gift really proportionate to my ability to give?” For sensible thought and action, everyone wants a reasonable starting point. Some begin with an amount that seems to be possible for anyone, contributing 1-2% of regular income to the Lord and his work. Others choose to contribute 5%. An established, biblical view of tithing encourages a regular amount of 10%. One thing is sure: as is true in your own individual or family budget, your commitment to make regular, proportionate gifts provides this parish with a valuable planning tool, and that benefits everyone. Please plan to give a regular, proportionate share, no matter how substantial, no matter how modest.

LIFE TOGETHER Dear Friends, All the Days of 2013 pack a lot of events and memories in them. Perhaps you were part of some of them? Parish life follows many Cycles of time and all of it is blessed. Thank all of you for making 2012 so memorable. Looking ahead into the future, there will be a new Marriage Enrichment called Partners on the Journey offered this Lent. The series is designed to help married couples grow in their communication and affection for each other. This series will begin in Lent and meet every two weeks [twice a month]. More to come. During the month of January the second part of the seven part Series on the Year of Faith called Does God Have A Plan For My Life will be offered in a Parish Morning of Prayer, January 12th, 9:00am un-til Noon, given by Fr. Jerry Burns. Also, this theme will be examined in a gathering of liturgical ministers for their second Spiritual Formation opportunity on Tuesday, January 22nd, 7:00-8:30pm. More information to come on all these.. Be on the lookout later this coming week for the 2013 Financial Stewardship letter and report to you on your identified giving through stewardship. We will examine Financial stewardship together later this month. I hope the beginning of this New Year has been a sign of God’s presence and faithfulness in your life. God bless. Love,

Pancakes for Claire…will be held on Sunday, January 13th from 7:30-11:30. You can join us for this great tradition for only $5.00!! You’ll get sausage, milk, juice, coffee, and all you can eat pancakes. You can purchase your tickets at one of the campus offices (school, parish, or preschool). Thank you in advance for your support.

MORNING OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION

January 12, 2013 from 9:00am until Noon Library and Church

DOES GOD HAVE A PLAN FOR MY LIFE?????

Led by Fr. Jerry Burns The parish will host a morning of prayer and reflection on the second theme of the Year of Faith, Does God Have a Plan For My Life? Led by Fr. Jerry Burns. Utilizing the second DVD of the seven part series, as well as insights from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, Fr. Burns will lead the participants to consider God’s plan and how it may unfold.

Evening of Spiritual Formation for Liturgical Ministers #2

Tuesday, January 22, 7:00-8:30pm Fr. Engels Hall

Does God Have a Plan for My Life [and how do I know it???]

Exploring the Year of Faith continues for all Liturgical Ministers. With the second of seven presentations on Does God Have a Plan For My Life??? All of us would want life to be not just a spin on the wheel of chance, but that there be meaning and purpose. Come explore this question, to discover your answer.

MOVING? CHANGE OF ADDRESS? If you are moving out of the parish or have a change of address and wish to remain in the parish, PLEASE NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE. Eve-ry week, envelopes are returned to us and the parish has to pay the postage due. It can get quite costly. The post office will not forward envelopes to a new address even if you have filled out a mail for-warding form. If you let us know your plans soon enough, your envelope service can continue uninter-rupted.

Parish Stewardship Summary Fiscal Year to Date

July 1, 2012 - December 16, 2012 Due to the Christmas and New Year

Holidays you stewardship will be in the week of Jan. 13th.

Magi from the east arrived, looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). Lector: Proclaiming the Word of God at Mass. Scheduled on monthly basis. [Formation required.]

Goal Amt. Rec’d

Year to date Offertory

592,726.00 602,503.00

Weekly Offertory

30,226.00 24,068.05

TOTAL STEWARDSHIP BE GENEROUS, READY TO SHARE

Christmas Season at St. Jean Vianney Church

Called By Name National Vocations Awareness Week January 13th thru 19th Season of Ordinary Time Begins January 14th

ADORATION “NOT JUST ANOTHER MEETING”

All are invited on Tuesdays to continue their worship and love of God at adoration. It is a visit, not a meeting. A visit of ‘love to love’. Bring whatever is in your heart and soul and leave it at the feet of the Lord for HE will be at yours. “Adoration for the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth”. -Mother Theresa Join us every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm for Eucharistic Adoration. Taking special time with our Lord is a great way to grow closer to Him.

ST. JEAN VIANNEY TOTE BAGS

14" x 16" with sturdy handles and zipper closure for carrying loads of anything! Great for kids' carrying PE clothes, Moms groceries, Dads anything Mom says to carry! Show your pride in SJV! Bags are only $6 each or 2 for $10!

Look for them at the Parish Office for sale! All proceeds benefit the SJV Capital Campaign!

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT Parents with special needs children are invited to have a worry-free night out, while their children en-joy pizza, fun activities and friendship. Enthusiastic youth and adult volunteers will care for children with special needs and their siblings. Parent’s Night Out will be held on the Fridays listed below from 6:30 – 9:00 PM in Fr. Engels Hall. We serve children ages 2 – 12 and a five-dollar donation per family is sug-gested. Contact Kristen Thompson at 756-9231 or [email protected] for more information or to register for one of the following dates: January 11 February 1 *March 8 April 12 June 21 July 12 *Multi-purpose room

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Parent’s Night Out is a rewarding ministry, which provides pizza, fun activities and friendship to children with special needs and their siblings while their parents enjoy a night out. Enthusiastic youth and adult volunteers are needed to help take care of the children and create a fun night for them. Experience with special needs children is not required. Volunteers are needed from 6:20 – 9:15 in the parish hall on the Friday nights listed in this bulletin. Volunteers should register with Kristen Thompson at 756.9231 or [email protected] to be sure that volunteers are needed on any of the above dates.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

2013 – 25th & 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 3:00pm

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

(2250 Main Street, Baton Rouge 70802) Bishop Robert W. Muench, Celebrant of the Mass, honoring couples on their 25th, 50th, and 65th or greater wedding anniversary. The families of the honored couples are also invited to attend the liturgy and the Reception afterward in the Sacred Heart School Gym. Couples should contact their parish office and let them know they wish to attend.

TRUMPET PLAYER NEEDED

We are looking to hire a trumpet player to play with the choir at Easter. Musicians from other parishes or other faiths are welcome. If you know someone,

please contact Karen Ullo, (225) 246.8349.

Reflecting on God’s Word

Matthew’s tale is less a story of adventurous seekers than of a luring God, drawing others into the mystery of divinity through the birth of Jesus. A star that guides and wise words that explain are what help lead the magi to their destination. Natural signs and words of revelation are what God works through in our own day to bring us into the presence of Jesus, the Son of God. The story of the wise men is a journey that surrounds the birth of Jesus. It speaks to all seeking God in today’s world. God does not use force to attract others. Angels speak a message of joy for all but give no orders that insist that the shepherds journey through the dark of night to worship. A star appears in the sky but no one forces these astrologers to pack up some gifts and make their way across foreign terrain to kneel and prostrate themselves and do Jesus homage. At the heart of this story is the message announced in the letter to the Ephesians: God’s plan was that everyone be included in the mystery of salvation, that, along with the children of Abraham, “the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 3:6). God wants everyone to share in divine life—everyone! Give it your thoughtful consideration. —James A. Wallace, C.SS.R. Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

VOCATION

The glory of the Lord is revealed to us every day by the ministry of our priests, religious sisters and brothers. Would you consider helping other people to walk in the Light of the Lord? If God is calling you, call or email Fr. Matt Dupre at 225.336.8778, [email protected], or visit, www.diobr.org/vocations.

Monday, January 7 6:00pm Elem./Jr. Rel. Ed. Tuesday, January 8 6:30pm Board of Ed. 7:00pm Baptism Seminar 7:00pm Adoration 7:00pm CRHP Women Wednesday, January 9 Bulletin Articles due for Jan. 19th & 20th 7:00pm 1st Rec. Parent Meeting 7:00pm RCIA 7:30pm Choir Thursday, January 10 6:30pm KC Mtg

Friday, January 11 6:30pm Parents Night Out Saturday, January 12 The Baptism of The Lord Baptism Weekend 9:00am Morning of Reflection Sunday, January 13 The Baptism of The Lord Baptism Weekend Pancakes for Claire 6:30pm Conf. Workshop II Monday, January 14 6:00pm Elem./Jr. Rel. Ed. 7:00pm Catholic Daughters

SJV CALENDAR

Monday, January 7 8:30am Dearl Sanders Tuesday, January 8 6:15am Bobby Landry Wednesday, January 9 6:15am Molly Langlois 8:30am Mary Jerome Thursday, January 10 6:15am Communion Service Friday, January 11 8:00am Emile Jacquin Nancy Williams

Saturday, January 12 4:00pm Chris Dore’ John Scalzo Harold Applin Sunday, January 13 7:30am For Parishioners of SJV 9:30am Bobby Landry 11:30am 5:30pm Leone Bendict

MASS INTENTIONS

SANCTUARY LAMP (01/07–13/13)

Nancy Williamson REMEMBER ST. JEAN VIANNEY PARISH

IN YOUR WILL

If this parish has meaning to you and your family, then please consider remembering St. Jean Vianney Parish in your will. Call Fr. Tom for information. (753.7950)

AUTOMATIC BANK DRAFT Automatic Bank Draft is available as an option for your weekly or monthly tithing and building fund contribution. Please call 753.7950, or come by the parish office for more information.