St. John Vianney

This Tuesday, January 1, is not only New Year’s Day but also the Octave of Christmas, the Solemnity of Mary.  For Catholics, this is a Holy Day of Obligation.  The Mass will be celebrated here at St. John Vianney at 10:30 a.m.
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An Octave is the eighth day of a feast.  The Church invites her members to celebrate and reflect upon the significance of the feast of Christmas by celebrating it over an extended period of time.  Of course, on the eighth day after birth, Jewish boys were circumcised and given their name.  A name signified for the Jews the purpose of a child’s life.  The name given the son born to Mary is Jesus, which means “the Lord saves”.  He has been born to bring salvation to all people.  Also on this day, we remember the role Mary played in the Incarnation.  Her willingness to follow God’s will made all this possible.  As the Mother of the Savior, she becomes our mother as well when we are united to her Son.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
7:00p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
 
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Religious Education Classes for grades Kindergarten through High School  meet on Sunday mornings from 9:15 -10:15 a.m.

RCIA
RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.  This is a weekly class where we explore the teachings of the Catholic Church.
 
 
While RCIA is meant to be focused on non-Catholics who are inquiring about the faith, it is also a great opportunity for Catholics to learn more about their faith.   We invite and welcome anyone who wants to learn more! 
 
The weekly class, led by Sonja Corbitt, will begin Tuesday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m.
  
CATHOLIC MORALITY
Beginning August 22, at 6:30 p.m. and continuing each Thursday, Fr. Forsythe will teach a thorough course on Catholic Morality. The class approaches morality with philosophical foundations and uncovers the foundations of catechetical teaching on our moral life in Christ.  Attendees must be at least 16 years old or entering the eleventh grade in high school.

BIBLE STUDY
Fr. Gideon’s Bible Study meets each Friday morning 9:00 a.m. in the parish office building.  The group is studying  the book To Know Christ Jesus by Frank Sheed.  Come and invite a friend!