Visit us at www.sjvianney.org St. John Vianney Catholic Church To know and love Jesus and follow Christ in compassionate service. Liturgy: The Work of the People By Tree Gorman, Director of Music and Liturgy What is Liturgy and what does is mean for us as Catholics and as Christians? The term "liturgy" literally in Greek means "work of the people," but a better translation is "public service" or "public work". We are called into community to serve one another in the act of worship through a sacrifice of prayer, thanksgiving (Eucharist), and almsgiving. We are familiar with this idea most clearly because it is the focus of so much of what we do during Lent, but what we do in Lent should simply be a larger, more intense picture of what we do the rest of the year. In this third and last article in the series I focus on the: Sacrifice of Alms and Tithes: What do we give in return for the good that God has done for us? The origin of giving back to God is as ancient as the Bible itself. Cain and Abel famously argue over who has truly brought the best of the first fruits of their gifts and talents. The book of Leviticus actually outlines the parameters of what the Jews called the First Fruits Offering. In Corinthians Christ himself is referred to in this way: But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. (1 Corinthians 15:20) Christ himself was an offering of the very best of all that God had! The First Fruits Offering was a major festival in Jerusalem and probably mirrored our own celebrations of Harvest time. At this time everyone brought sacrifices of the best they had before the Lord. Furthermore, there was a mandate that the fields be left with some food after the Harvest for the poor and the stranger: “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap all the way to the corner of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. You shall not pick your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen fruit of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the stranger; I the Lord am your God. You shall not steal; you shall not deal deceitfully or falsely with one another.” (Leviticus 19:9-11) (continued on the next page) St. John Vianney Church 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 939-7911 ext. 0 Welcome Saint John Vianney Parish is a community of faith, hope and love. We strive to foster our spiritual growth and share the gifts God has given to us all. If you wish to join Saint John Vianney Parish, please pick up a registration form in the back or church, go on our website to download at www.sjvianney.org or stop by the Parish Office. You can fill out and drop off in the collection baskets in church. You are invited to share your gifts with our St. John Vianney community. How is God calling you to become a part of this important work of the people of God?
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St. John Vianney Catholic Church
To know and love Jesus and follow Christ in compassionate service.
Liturgy: The Work of the People By Tree Gorman, Director of Music and Liturgy What is Liturgy and what does is mean for us as Catholics and as Christians? The term "liturgy" literally in Greek means "work of the people," but a better translation is "public service" or "public work". We are called into community to serve one another in the act of worship through a sacrifice of prayer, thanksgiving (Eucharist), and almsgiving. We are familiar with this idea most clearly because it is the focus of so much of what we do during Lent, but what we do in Lent should simply be a larger, more intense picture of what we do the rest of the year. In this third and last article in the series I focus on the:
Sacrifice of Alms and Tithes: What do we give in return for the good that God has done for us? The origin of giving back to God is as ancient as the Bible itself. Cain and Abel famously argue over who has truly brought the best of the first fruits of their gifts and talents. The book of Leviticus actually outlines the parameters of what the Jews called the First Fruits Offering. In Corinthians Christ himself is referred to in this way:
But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. (1 Corinthians 15:20)
Christ himself was an offering of the very best of all that God had! The First Fruits Offering was a major festival in Jerusalem and probably mirrored our own celebrations of Harvest time. At this time everyone brought sacrifices of the best they had before the Lord. Furthermore, there was a mandate that the fields be left with some food after the Harvest for the poor and the stranger:
“When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap all the way to the corner of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. You shall not pick your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen fruit of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the stranger; I the Lord am your God. You shall not steal; you shall not deal deceitfully or falsely with one another.” (Leviticus 19:9-11) (continued on the next page)
St. John Vianney Church 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 939-7911 ext. 0
Welcome Saint John Vianney Parish is a community of faith, hope and love. We strive to foster our spiritual growth and share the gifts God has given to us all. If you wish to join Saint John Vianney Parish, please pick up a registration form in the back or church, go on our website to download at www.sjvianney.org or stop by the Parish Office. You can fill out and drop off in the collection baskets in church. You are invited to share your gifts with our St. John Vianney community. How is God calling you to become a part of this important work of the people of God?
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So, not only are we asked to give a portion of what we are able to provide back unto God, but we are asked to also allocate a bit of what we have for the poor and the stranger in our midst. By now you may be asking how this relates to the Liturgy.
In the context of the Liturgy we ritualistically offer up bread and wine that represent fruit of the earth and the vine combined with the work of human hands at the presentation of the gifts. But remember we also offer up a collection of monetary and food tithes to be used for the service of God and for the work of the Community. I have heard ushers from almost every parish I have ever visited describe how uncomfortable it is to ‘shake people down for money’ and yet this is a very big problem of perception. If we are being ‘shaken down’ are we actually offering what we have from a full and grateful heart? Are we freely giving up and truly giving what we have received back to God? And if we feel in helping to collect this gift that we are in fact the ones being asked to ‘do the shaking’ are we in fact viewing this as simply money to keep the lights on? It is truly not about lights or even programs, but about helping others contribute in whatever way they are able towards the work of God’s Church. In this way what we offer as an act of Worship is truly the work of the people! This is Liturgy in its purest form; it is the pure potential for all of us to act in whatever way the community needs to grow and serve. How do you ritually give back with a full and grateful heart?
Mass Schedule Monday–Saturday: 8:30am, Saturday Evening: 5:00pm, Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00am, and 12:30pm Holydays: Vigil: 7:00pm, 8:30am, Noon
Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00pm
Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Closed for lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Parish and Faith Formation Offices: (925) 939-7911 Fax: (925) 939-0450
Website: www.sjvianney.org
Parish Staff Pastoral Administrator: Rev. William Rosario (Ext. 105) [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Luke Ssemakula (Ext. 109) [email protected]
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. James McGee (Ext. 0) [email protected]
Priest in Residence: Rev. Padraig Greene (Ext. 120) [email protected]
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Herb Casey (Ext. 0) [email protected]
Pastoral Associate for Administration: Debbie Mellin (Ext. 103) [email protected]
Director of Music and Liturgy: Therese Gorman (Ext. 110) [email protected]
Office Manager: Elizabeth Jones (Ext. 102) [email protected]
Secretary: Patricia Coyle, Maryanne Richards (Ext. 100/101) [email protected] [email protected], [email protected]
Event Coordinator: Julia Huberty (Ext. 104) [email protected]
Faith Formation Pastoral Associate for Children, Youth & Family Faith Formation: (Baptism, 1st Eucharist, Confirmation) Marie Walton (Ext. 106) [email protected]
Pastoral Associates for Adult and Intergenerational Faith Formation: Stephanie Baker/Anna Humaydan (Ext. 107) [email protected]
Director of Children’s Faith Formation: Betsy Messman (Ext. 125) [email protected]
Director of Middle School Faith Formation: Myrna Aiello (Ext. 124) [email protected]
Director of High School Faith Formation: Alicia Lang Ext. 108) [email protected]
St. John Vianney Sacrificial Giving
Today’s second reading reminds us that we are the adopt sons and daughters - the heirs - of God. We are good stewards of our inheritance when we share our faith and fulfill Our Lord’s command to “go...and make disciples of al the nations.” Collection for May 23rd and 24th
The bulletin was sent to the publisher before the collection totals were available. Please check next week for the totals.
Faith Formation The Most Holy Trinity
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For the Ride Home Trinity Sunday Signs of God’s love Reading I: Deuteronomy 4:32–34, 39–40 (proofs of God’s love) Reading II: Romans 8:14–17 (sons of God through adoption) Gospel: Matthew 28:16–20 (commission of the Apostles)
Key Passage: Moses said to the people, “For ask now about former ages, long before your own, ever since the day that God created human beings on the earth; ask from one end of heaven to the other: has anything so great as this ever happened or has its like ever been heard of?” (Deuteronomy 4:32)
Adult: What signs of God’s love have you witnessed in your life?
Child: How can you be a sign of God’s love to others this week?
Blessing from the Faith Formation Team Summer Blessings
Take time to claim your strength; they are gifts of God.
Take time to have fun; it's God's way of teaching you your strengths.
Take time to grow yourself; only you can grow you.
Take time to trust yourself; God trusts you.
Take time to be self-reliant; it is better than being dependent.
Take time to share with others; they will bless you, and you will bless them.
Take time to have hope, you are a child of God.
Let's put ourselves into the hands of the Lord, and pray that God will bless us and our families during the wonderful months of summer. May we all help make our home a place of relaxation, joy, love, peace and safety. May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves, but helping others enjoy the blessings of a summertime.
Lord God, Creator of all things, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts, during these months of summer and vacation days. Grant us refreshment of mind and body.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Author Unknown) Are You Searching For Something or Someone? Sometimes in our life journey we know something or someone is missing yet we cannot put our finger on what is missing. So we fill our life up with stuff. We clutter our life with things of little or no value. Yet we still feel like we are missing something or someone. If you feel this way or maybe know someone who feels a longing or yearning for more, please come join us. Whether you are a non-Catholic or know someone who is …whether you are a lapsed Catholic or know someone who has left the Church for whatever reason… Come join us. Or maybe you missed the Sacrament of Confirmation or know someone who is not confirmed. Come join us. Our Inquiry Sessions are opened to all who seek to have a deeper relationship with God. God is always there waiting for our returning. Are you ready to find God in your life?
Join us on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm in the Mullen Commons lower level Room 3. For information contact Anna at [email protected] or call 939-7911 x 107.
Register for Classes The Faith Formation office is processing registrations for 2015-2016 Faith Formation classes. Elementary classes fill quickly so early registration is important if you have a favorite day. Information about class times and choices is available either online at our parish website; sjvianney.org or paper forms are available in the Faith Formation office. “The Year of the Lord’s Favor: Justice and Jubilee in the Bible” To help prepare for a year of Jubilee in the Church, you are invited to a special event on Monday evening, June 15th at 7:00pm, to hear Dr. Zach Flanagin, chair of the Theology and Religious Studies Department at St. Mary’s College, present on the biblical concept of Jubilee entitled, “The Year of the Lord’s Favor: Justice and Jubilee in the Bible”. Zach’s talk will be shaped by these intriguing questions:
What does the Bible tell us about the character and the values of God?
What does it tell us about living as people faithful to God?
Why does our relationship with the God revealed in the story of Israel and in the person of Jesus require us to concern ourselves with economics, society, and politics?
The evening will conclude with hospitality and an opportunity to write a letter for Bread for the World, a Christian advocacy group that works to end hunger. This special event is co-sponsored by our Faith in Action group and our Scripture Study Task Force. It will take place in the Mullen Commons Vista Room which is located directly behind the church. All are welcome!
Babysitting is available upon request. Please contact Alicia Lang by June 10th to make a reservation at [email protected] or 939-7911 x108. All other questions, please contact Stephanie Baker at [email protected] or 939-7911 x107.
Bible Study
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Eliseo Alavrez Madeline Buchanan Sean Cooley Frances Fuller Al Higgins
Jane Keating Lauren Mohun Lucille Theresa Robert Remsing
Pray for our Deceased Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them:
Pray for our Sick May those who are in need of our prayers, place their trust and faith in the comforting presence of the Lord. Please pray for:
John Bondon, Daisy Diaz Rosemary Ferguson Jim & Mary Lou Francis Hannchen Gaither Walter Hagmaier Dawn Hanson Angela Harfouche Susan Hendry Annette Holmberg Mark Jokerst, Norm Jokerst Sean Lawlor, Nancy Lucas Robert Mimiaga
Lola Montes Sandy Mortimore Mike Murphy Ann Narloch Stephanie Rivers Lillian Silver Marie Symington Giovanna Tafur Lily Thompson Opal Williams Bob and Selwyn Young
Pray Always, Always Pray Your Prayers are needed. The Rosary is recited daily, Monday-Saturday. 8:00am in the Church (before Mass). Please join us.
First Friday Rosary will follow 8:30am Mass, Friday June 5th.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter In today’s gospel Jesus says, “I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Bring Jesus into your marriage by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, August 7-9th. For more information contact Mike & Jeanne at 672-2016 or go to oaklandwwme.org.
Diablo Choral Artists "Diablo Valley's OWN chamber choir” - presents "Love", a concert featuring Johannes Brahms’ lovely Liebeslieder Waltzes, plus works by Whitacre, Stroope, Chatman and Diemer. Mark Tuning, Music Director, John R.S. Walko, Accompanist. June 5th, 8:00pm, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. June 7th, 3:00pm, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 66 St. Stephen's Drive, Orinda. Details and ticket info on www.vmschorus.org.
Meals for N. Concord Shelter June dinner for the 150 residents of the N. Concord dinner is planned for Saturday, June 13th. We continue to provide our dinner of ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad and the "must-have", dessert. Canned hams, cookies, and/or financial contribution of check att. SJV homeless dinner or cash are welcomed. Please deliver your offering to the Faith Formation Center on June 13th. Thank you SJV family for your continued support for this ministry. Eucharistic Adoration You are invited to spend some personal time in prayer with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament every First Saturday of the month. The next scheduled Eucharistic Adoration will be on June 6th, in the Mullen Commons Library after the 8:30am Mass until 3:30pm.
For more information or to join the SJV Eucharistic Adoration Ministry, please call Andy Leven at 933-9241 or Ron Courtney at 933-1695.
Magnificat, A Ministry to Catholic Women You are invited to attend the June Prayer Breakfast. Please join them for a morning of Prayer, Praise, and Inspiration with speaker Kitty Cleveland, June 6th, 9:30am ~ 12:30pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 43 John Glenn Drive, Concord.
Kitty is a well known singer/songwriter and inspirational speaker who has appeared numerous times on EWTN television and radio. She is using her gift to evangelize and rally the troops to join her in her mission of bringing the Good News to a world that so desperately needs it! She will share her testimony and one of her songs with us!
Tickets are $28/$35 after May 30th. go to www.magnificatsoti.org for more information or call 858-8801. St. Vincent de Paul Ministry Be a medical missionary in your own backyard! Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer just a few hours a month to help bring quality health care to the poor and uninsured in your local community? St. Vincent de Paul Ministry of Contra Costa County is in need of Adult Medicine/ER Physicians, Pharmacists, Bilingual Social workers and Nurses to volunteer once per month or every other month. The fully equipped, licensed clinic has 4 exam rooms, an on-site pharmacy, lab, x-ray and diagnostic services. RotaCare Pittsburg Free Medical clinic hours are Wednesday evenings from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday mornings 9:00am to noon (the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month). Contact Drea Riquelme at [email protected] or 925 439-2009.
The Most Holy Trinity
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Mass Schedule Monday ~ June 1 St. Justin Daily Mass: 8:30am, Church Readings: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8 / Mk 12:1-12 8:30am In Memory of Jim Dugan, Jr.
Tuesday ~ June 2 Sts. Marcellinus and Peter Daily Mass: 8:30am Church Readings: Tb 2:9-14 / Mk 12:13-17 8:30am In Memory of Robert Grigsby
Wednesday ~ June 3 St. Charles Lwanga Daily Mass: 8:30am Church Readings: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a / Mk 12:18-27 8:30am In Memory of Joan Marie Scholz
Thursday ~ June 4 Daily Mass: 8:30am Church Readings: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a Mk 12:28-34 8:30am In Memory of Joan Dugan
Friday ~ June 5 St. Boniface Daily Mass: 8:30am Church Readings: Tb 11:5-17 / Mk 12:35-37 8:30am In Memory of Taihee Dewes
Saturday ~ June 6 St. Norbert Daily Mass: 8:30am Church Readings: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20 / Mk 12:38-44 8:30am In Memory of Chacko Poovakkottu Sunday Vigil Liturgy: 5:00pm Church 5:00pm In Memory of Eileen Tong
Sunday ~ June 7 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Sunday Masses: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 12:30pm Readings: Ex 24:3-8 / Heb 9:11-15 / Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 7:30am In Memory of John Lemak 9:00am In Memory of Beulah Parrish 11:00am In Memory of Moses Guillory Presider/Homilist Schedule Weekend of June 6th & 7th Homilist - Fr. Luke
Presider - Saturday, June 6th 5:00pm Fr. Luke
Presider - Sunday, June 7th 7:30am Fr. Luke 9:00am Fr. Luke Children’s Liturgy of the Word 11:00am Fr. William Children's Liturgy of the Word 12:30pm Fr. William
Weekly Meeting Schedule Monday ~ June 1 Daily Rosary 8:00am Church Yoga 9:30am Commons Vista Scripture Task Force 7:00pm Commons Conf. Rm. 1
Tuesday ~ June 2 Daily Rosary 8:00am Church Contemplative Prayer 10:00am Rectory RCIA Inquiry 7:00pm Commons Conf. Rm. 1
Wednesday ~ June 3 Daily Rosary 8:00am Church Knights of Columbus 7:00pm Commons Library Fr. T. Bonacci Series 7:00pm Commons Vista Lectors 7:30pm Office Conf. Rm.
Thursday ~ June 4 Daily Rosary 8:00am Church Lector Training 4:00pm Church Envisioning LLF 7:00pm Commons Conf. Rm. 3
Friday ~ June 5 Daily Rosary 8:00am Church First Friday Rosary 9:00am Church AA 11:30am FF Rms. ABC
Saturday ~ June 6 - Catholic Communication Collection Daily Rosary 8:00am Church Eucharistic Adoration 9:00am Commons Library Reconciliation 4:00pm Church Music Ministry 4:30pm Church
Sunday ~ June 7 Catholic Communication Collection Children’s Liturgy of Word 9:00am & 11:00am Church
Adult Mini-Retreat during VBS Evenings Who is Walking Beside You? Relax and start your summer with a mini-retreat. Carmen Gilson will be leading adults on a mini-retreat during our Vacation Bible evening sessions, Tuesday, June 16th and Thursday, June 18th. All adults are welcome to take some time out on Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30pm. To register please contact Betsy Messman, [email protected] or 939-7911 ext. 125 by Tuesday, June 9th evening so we can plan for you.
Serving Christ & Community Fr Tom Bonacci, CP will discuss: Following Christ in The World As It Is Wednesday, June 3rd, 7:00pm, Mullen Commons Vista What might it mean to love Terrorists in the Tradition of Jesus? How Jesus teaches us to love our enemies. An honest probing of the Beatitudes of Matthew 5:1-12, in light of Matthew 5:43-48. Any questions, contact Anna or Stephanie at [email protected].
Do U Like Science? See what God’s plan 4 U is at SonSpark Labs Vacation Bible Camp. We need adult counselors to help during our 9:00am - noon day camp. No experience is necessary we will provide training and mentoring. Particular areas of need are group counselors and music. Please contact Marie Walton, [email protected] if you would like to help.
Daytime Vacation Bible Camp June 15th-19th - Discover God’s Plan 4U at SonSpark Labs Day Camp. Enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, skits, songs, and snacks 9:00am-noon. We are looking for campers 3yrs through entering 5th grade in the fall, Counselors in training entering 6th grade through high school and adult volunteers.
Evening Vacation Bible School Discover God’s Plan 4U where all ages are welcome in the evenings. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, June 13th is our Opening program and Potluck Dinner 6:00pm-8:00pm. Tuesday, June 16th & Thursday, June 18th 6:30pm-8:30pm we provide a simple dinner then enjoy skits, games, songs and Bible stories. Friday, June 19th is our Closing program 7:00-8:30pm. For Daytime Vacation Camp or Evening Vacation Bible School, please visit sjvianney.org to register or stop by the Faith Formation office for a paper form. Any questions, please contact Betsy Messman; [email protected].
St. Vincent de Paul Collection This weekend will be the fifth Sunday collection for our St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Conference here at St. John Vianney. SVDP is one of the primary ways that our parish reaches out to those in need within the Walnut Creek/Concord community. Through your generosity and support we provide food, gas, rent & utility assistance, clothing and furniture to families in our area. All our funding for this important mission comes from these four special collections throughout the year, so they are critical to sustaining our work.
Please be generous in contributing so that we can carry on the work of the Lord: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). Thank You!
Thank You to Our Altar Servers We at St. John Vianney treasure our Altar Servers. We would like to thank all our Altar Servers and Families for serving at the table of the Lord. Please join us for a Blessing and Commissioning this Sunday, May 31st at the 12:30pm Mass.
A potluck luncheon will follow at Mullen Commons Vista.
'Unsung heroes' help parishes do the good work The Catholic Voice asked East Bay Parishes to tell them about the "unsung heroes" who make a difference in their parishes. We wanted to acknowledge the contributions that Carmen Gilson makes not only in our parish, but in the community at large.
“Carmen Gilson “Granny” has been a catechist since 1961 when she and her late husband, Carl, went to the local priest, early in their marriage, and said they wanted to be of service. She has worked with children of all ages as well as adults since that time. Carmen spent six years working in the chancery to support catechetical ministries, but still found herself in desperate need to have her own class and connect with the kids. There is a waiting list for her fifth-grade class on the sacraments because parents know their children will not just learn what the sacraments are, but experience them and interact with them. Carmen has also supported our RCIA program here over 15 years. She and Carl began a Renew group at in 1993 that continues today as a beautiful Small Christian Community. She has grown an entire group of catechists within that group, but we all especially love it when she is the leader!"
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