445 82nd Ave. St. Pete Beach, FL

PHONE: 727.360.1147 FAX: 727.367.4418

Website: www.stjohnsparish.org

Facebook.com/StJohnVianneyCatholicChurch/StPeteBeach

St. John Vianney Catholic Church

500 84th Ave. St. Pete Beach, FL

PHONE: 727.360.1113 FAX: 727.367.8734

Website: www.sjvcs.org

St. John Vianney Catholic School

Clergy

Fr. John Blum, Pastor Fr. Emery Longanga, Ph.D., Parochial Vicar

Deacon Joe Grote Deacon Richard Santello

Mass Schedule

ADVENT–EASTER

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7 a.m. Monday–Saturday: 8:15 a.m. Saturday Vigil: 4 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church and School

A Stewardship Parish

In This Bulletin Altar Server of the Year, page 3

Blood Drive, page 3

Fish Fry, page 4

Golf Tournament, page 6

Operation Gratitude, page 6

Kimberly Home Charity Drive, page 7

CRHP Retreat, page 7

VBS Registration, page 9

Monthly Parish Breakfast, page 8

Listening Sessions with Bishop Parkes, page 9

—Sixty–nine years of sharing The Living Eucharist daily.

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 26, 2017

I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me

will have the light of life.

—John 8:12

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Mass Schedule and Intentions Week of March 26, 2017

Monday March 27, 2017

8:15 a.m. Boguslaw (Bob) Siepak †

Tuesday March 28, 2017

7:00 a.m. Maynard Bath †

8:15 a.m. Aunt Ida †

Wednesday March 29, 2017

7:00 a.m. Prayer for Vocations

8:15 a.m. Barbara Listenik †

Thursday March 30, 2017

8:15 a.m. President Donald Trump Friday March 31, 2017

7:00 a.m. Elmere Waterhouse †

8:15 a.m. Donna Eileen Doherty †

Saturday April 1, 2017

8:15 a.m. Pratik Patel †

4:00 p.m. Frank & Geraldine Fricchione †

5:30 p.m. Deceased Members of

the Wilson Family †

Sunday April 2, 2017

7:00 a.m. Hugh Sheffield †

8:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. John Vianney

10:00 a.m. Charles & Theresa Moore †

11:30 a.m. Mary Medeiros †

Denotes deceased: † 2018 Mass Intention Book The 2018 Mass Intention Book will open on

Tuesday, March 28th. Masses are scheduled through the parish office

or, via phone by using a credit card as payment.

If you have multiple requests, please call 360.1147

to make an appointment.

Sacraments Confessions

Wednesday 6–6:30 p.m.

Friday 9–9:30 a.m.

Saturday 10–11 a.m. Baptism of a Child

We are honored that you would choose St. John

Vianney Catholic Church for your child’s Baptism.

*Please contact our parish office so that we may

help you during this most important time of your

child’s life.

Sacraments:

First Reconciliation: Completed

First Holy Communion: May 21, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.

Confirmation: April 30, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. To enroll for preparation for these sacraments,

please contact Frank Boyle at 727.360.1147, ext. 201.

R.C.I.A.

The R.C.I.A. is a gentle process of welcoming

adults into the Roman Catholic Church. Adults

who have not been baptized or have been

baptized in another Christian Faith are invited to

be part of our R.C.I.A. journey. Contact Fr. Emery

at 727.360.1147, ext. 211.

Matrimony

Contact the parish office* six months or more

prior to the proposed wedding date.

Holy Anointing

If you or a loved one is ill and in need of pastoral

care, please call the parish office*.

*Parish Office Contact: 727.360.1147, ext. 227.

Welcome The parishioners of St. John Vianney Catholic

Church and School are happy to extend a warm

welcome to the many visitors who join us for

worship today. Please introduce yourselves to

those sitting around you.

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Blood Drive

St. John Vianney/St. Alban’s

Sunday, March 26th, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

In front of the Vianney Center. Walk–ins welcome! If you are able to donate, please

call the parish office at 360.1147, ext. 235. ID required to donate.

Minimum 110 lbs.

Age 16 with parental consent. Give the Gift of Life. Give Blood. Faith Community Nurses will be offering free

hands only CPR/AED instruction and demonstra-

tion in the Vianney Center from 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

There will be mannequins available for practice.

Catholic Relief Services March 26, 2017 Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these

least brothers of mine, you did for me. (Mt 25:40).

Today, we are reminded that

Jesus identified himself with

our poorest brothers and sisters.

The Catholic Relief Services Collection serves

Jesus in the victims of human trafficking, those

who suffer from unjust laws, and those who need

pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across

the globe. Through supporting today’s collection,

you help Jesus in disguise. Please be generous.

Next Sunday there will be

a second collection for the Building Fund. One of the air conditioning units in the parish

hall stopped working early this month. It was

15-years old and the cost to repair exceeded the

cost to replace. Thanks to your generous contribu-

tions in March, we were able to replace this unit.

There was also some work needed on the air

handlers on the front three units. There is a total

of five air conditioning units in the parish hall.

We are most grateful for your stewardship and

our ability to pay for these replacements and

repairs as the work is needed.

Altar Server of the Year

Phillip Dvorak—St. John Vianney This Sunday, March 26th,

there will be a special

Mass at the Cathedral of

St. Jude, honoring all

altar servers in the

diocese of St. Petersburg.

An altar server from each

parish in the Diocese will

be personally presented

with an “Altar Server of

the Year Award.” Phillip Dvorak, a senior in

high school, is our Altar

Server of the Year.

Congratulations to Phillip

and his family! Thank

you for all your years of

dedicated service. All altar servers will receive a

certificate of appreciation. Thank you to all of

St. John Vianney’s altar servers! Serving at the altar, is a privileged way to draw closer

to Jesus, which in turn enables you to open yourselves

to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals

and to find the strength to achieve them.

—Pope Benedict

Lent Almsgiving also helps free people from the obsession of

possession, from the fear of losing what they have and

from the sadness of not sharing their well-being with

others.

—Pope Francis

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Lighthouse Catholic Media

Following the Call of Christ Biblical

Stories of Conversion (CD) Bishop Robert Barron, one of the great spiritual

teachers of our time, presents these biblical stories

of true conversion drawing from

the riches of scriptural accounts.

They were people just like you and

me who were called by Christ—

Bartimaeus, The Man Born Blind,

The Woman at the Well, and Jonah and the Great Fish. Various CD’s, booklets and/or books are available

in the main entrance of the church. We kindly ask

for a $2 donation for each booklet, $3 donation for

each CD and $5 for each book to continue this

ministry. Please make checks payable to St. John

Vianney. For more information, contact the parish

office at 360.1147, ext. 233.

Every Friday during Lent, beginning

March 3rd thru April 7th, 4:30–6:45 p.m.

Fish Dinner Fried or Baked Fish

French Fries, Cole Slaw & Hush Puppies

Choice of Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink

Choice of dessert

Cost Regular: $10

Hungry Man (Includes Larger Portions): $12

Children 6–12: $5 or 5 & Under: Free

Ravioli Dinner Baked Cheese Ravioli

French Fries & Cole Slaw

Choice of Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink

Choice of dessert

Cost Regular: $8

Children 6–12: $5 or 5 & Under: Free

Cheese Pizza Dinner Pizza, French Fries and Cole Slaw

Choice of Soft Drink

Choice of Dessert

Cost Regular (Includes 2 Slices): $8

Children (Includes 1 Slice): $5

Children 5 & Under: Free

Beer and wine are available.

You must be 21 or older to be served.

Donations are gratefully accepted. For those who wish to dine at home,

carry-out is available.

St. John Vianney’s 17th

Annual

Religious Education/Faith Formation Faith Formation/CCD

Sunday, March 26th, 9:45–11:15 a.m.

PreK–8th grade in school classrooms. High School Youth Ministry

Sunday, March 26th, 9:45–11:15 a.m.

Youth Room—Parish Office Family Faith Formation/CCD/YD

Sunday, April 2nd, 9:45–11:15 a.m.

Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall Confirmation Retreat

Sunday, April 8th, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sacred Heart Parish Faith Formation/CCD

Sunday, April 9th, 9:45–11:15 a.m.

PreK–8th grade in school classrooms. High School Youth Ministry

Sunday, April 9th, 9:45–11:15 a.m.

Youth Room—Parish Office Contact Frank Boyle at 360.1147, ext. 201,

or email fboyle@sjvcc.org.

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Prayer List

Adams, Edna

Amidei, Barbara

Baker, Brittany

Ball, Kathy

Bartoli, Dolores

Beattie, Bruce

Bickett, Carmen

Borges, James “Doc”

Breese, Jack

Brooke, Caroline

Brown, Natalie

Brucie Bowen, Norma

Burke, James

Byrd, Douglas

Canova, Gail & Adeline

Canpauno, Lillian

Carlton, Martin & Kathy

Clancy, Conno

Coffman, Jill

Cooper, Timothy

Curtice, Lori

Dahlstrom, Mary

DeCenso, Steve

Delaney, Jim

Diaz, Shaun & Divina

DiFiore, Fr. John

Duffy, Sue

Ferarra, Diane

Foley, Patricia

Frangipane, Frankie

Gibbs, Vanessa

Giebner, JoAnn

Gillett, Pam

Gonzalez, Linda

Graham, Dr. Stephen

Groeger, Chase

Gruschke, Catherine

Haloc, Jennifer

Hanson, Paul

Harris, Ty

Harvey, Mary J. & Toni

Higgins, Julia

Hilt, Al

Hopkins, Debbie

Jackson, Shannon

James, Matthew

Jones, Chelsea

Kelly, Beverly

Kiggans, Ann

Knoernschild, David

Knoll, Diane

Krag, Joyce

Lamb, Robert

Lane, Nolan

LaPlatney, Lori

Larson, Adrienne

Lay, Karen

Leary, Grace

Lescano, Celia P.

Lisa, Marilyn Porzio

Long, Michael

Lounds, Joe

Lucas, Carol

Lynch, Cade

Maloney, Gregory

Mann, Katherine

Martin, Cynthia

Masterson, Tom

McCarthy, Carol

McCourt, James

Mercer, William

Morelli, Michalene

Morroni, John

Noppenberger, JoAnn

O’Connor, Cindy

Patterson, Ronnie

Pfefferle, Carol

Pianesi, Fortunata “Fannie”

Pyle, Linda

Quarrington, Jim

Reaume, Cheri

Reese, Brenda

Reynolds, Amber

Reynolds, Patricia

Rossi, Andrew, Hope & William

Salerno, Michael

Sandoval, Marissa

Scardino, Lina

Scarna, Betty

Schinella, Joanne

Schultz, Dick

Schuman, Terry

Sims, Gloria

Siple, Lorraine

Stainforth, Brian

Tammany, Robert

Thompson, Carrie Walden

Tonas, Ludmyla

Vernotzy, Joan

von Spiegelfeld, Allen

Wager, Linda

Ward, Pat

Warrek, Debbie

Weathers, Brooke & Leila

Weber Jr., Timothy

Weber Sr., Timothy

Wood, Gail If you wish to have your name or the

name of a member of your family

added to the prayer list, please notify

the pastoral aide at 360.1147, ext. 232,

or email promano@sjvcc.org.

Armed Forces Prayer List

All Our Troops

Afghanistan

Spc. Agent Michael Bradley,

U.S. Embassy

Eric Schneider, Army

Sgt. David Moser, U.S.M.C.

PFC James Smith, U.S.M.C.

Sgt. Brian Marx

Iraq

Gary Miller, Diplomat

Middle East

David Arthur Dilegge,

U.S. Army Infantry

Saudi Arabia

Jesse Fentross,

U.S. Air Force

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St. John Vianney’s 8th

Annual Dad’s Club Golf Tournament

Registration is open! Saturday, April 29, 2017

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We have many opportunities available. Platinum–Presenting Sponsor: SOLD

Thanks to Synergy Rents! Tournament Polo Sponsor: 1 available—$5,000

Gold–Presenting Sponsor: 1 available—$3,000

Silver–Partner Sponsor: 2 available—$2,000

Tervis Tumbler Sponsor: SOLD

Thanks to J&L Electrical Contractors!

Mini Cooler Sponsor: 1 available—$1,500

Visor Sponsor: SOLD

Thanks to Ice Cold Air!

Golf Towel Sponsor—$1,500

Gift Bag Sponsor: SOLD

Thanks to Clear Tech Pools!

Swag Sponsor: 1 available—$1,000

Golf Ball Sponsor: SOLD

Thanks to Caddy’s!

Hole-in-One Sponsor: SOLD

Thanks to IAlsco!

Beverage Cart Sponsors: 4 available—$500

Coozy Sponsor: 1 available—$500

Divot Tool Sponsor: 1 available—$500

Trophy Sponsor: SOLD

Thanks to Plaza Beach Resort!

Registration Table Sponsor: 1 available—$500

Putting Contest Sponsor: 1 available—$500

Driving Range Sponsor: 1 available—$250

Flag Sponsors: $300 T-Shirt Sponsor: $150

Hole Sponsors: $125 Visit www.dadsclubgolf.com for registration,

sponsor and tournament information.

Operation Gratitude

St. John Vianney Catholic School My name is Timmy Dees

and I am an 8th grade student

at St. John Vianney. I invite

you to join me in taking part in a community service

project called Operation Gratitude. It is an organiza-

tion that works to raise money, resources and have

people write letters for active and retired military. I am asking you and/or your child(ren) to write a letter

or make a drawing, expressing your gratitude and

thankfulness to veterans or active military. In the

letter, express how much it means for them to sacrifice

their lives for you and me. I ask that you work on this

as a family. When writing your letter, please specify on the letter/

picture to whom you are writing to: a deployed troop

(currently overseas in harm’s way), veteran (served

our country in the past), or new recruit (just completed

boot camp and has sworn to serve for the next

4+ years). All of them deserve to be thanked for their

commitment and bravery. Share a little about yourself (family, hobbies, work,

school, pets, travel). Talk about life and interests

(sports, weather, music, movies, food, books).

Can’t find the words? Consider drawing or painting

a picture instead; please add a note to kids’ drawings

with their age (please avoid glitter). The only thing I ask you not to do is talk about politics

or religion in excess; however, saying you pray for

them is wonderful. Make sure to write only your first name and not last

name and if you would like a response then please

include our parish name and address: St. John Vianney

Catholic Church, 445 82nd Avenue, St. Pete Beach,

FL 33706. Please place your letter/drawing in the box that is

located in the vestibule on or before April 9th. For more information or questions, please email me at

timmysibproject@gmail.com

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Was She Speaking to You?

Christ Renews His Parish This weekend you will hear personal invitations

from the altar to attend the upcoming women’s

retreat. These invitations are from women who

are part of the retreat team. In a

few brief words they are opening

their hearts to invite you to perhaps

the most important weekend of your life if only

you will listen and hear the spirit calling you.

It’s hard to describe how this short time spent

with the Lord can bring you happiness, love,

peace, answers, joy, friendship and above all, a

closer relationship with the Lord. You may walk

in not knowing a single person, but you will

leave knowing you have just met a room full of

new friends who love the Lord and freely share

their life’s journey with you. There are just so

many spaces to fill so please, don’t miss this

special invitation. Bring a friend or a family

member with you for a weekend you will

never forget. Here’s what some of the women from the last re-

treat had to say: I have learned to love more deeply, to not be ashamed of

myself or my past. That everyone is not perfect...it has

brought me comfort, solace, friendship, love and a

deeper, better place in my relationship with God…” The retreat was so great for me. I totally felt love from

8 a.m. Saturday, right through the end on Sunday.

I feel closer to God than I have ever felt. Women’s Christ Renews His Parish Retreat

April 29 & 30, 2017 For information and registration,

call the parish office at 360.1147.

Stations of the Cross

St. John Vianney Every Lenten Friday

9 a.m. & 7 p.m. Good Friday—Noon only Stations of the Cross, March 3–April 14.

Girls’ Challenge Group

Community Project Dear Parishioners of St. John, We are part of a girls’ Challenge group. This month’s

Challenge is to collect items for

the Kimberly Home Pregnancy

Resource Center in Clearwater.

We are looking for diapers,

clothes, formula, and any other new or gently

used items. Every amount counts! Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Sarah and Catherine Weidner Collection boxes will be placed in the front

entrance of the church on March 20th, under

the picture of Pope Francis, and picked up on

March 31st. For questions, please call 360.1147, ext. 202.

Mass Schedule—Easter to Advent

Effective after Easter Monday–Saturday: 8:15 a.m.

Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m.

Sunday: 7, 8:30, 10, and 11:30 a.m. The final 5:30 p.m. Mass will be April 8th.

The final 7 a.m. daily Mass will be April 12th.

For questions, please contact the parish office

at 360.1147.

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They underwrite the cost of publishing.

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Monthly Parish Breakfast

Sponsored by the Seniors’ Ministry Sunday, April 9, 2017,

after the 10 a.m. Mass in

Msgr. Trainor Hall. Everyone is welcome to join us for a hot breakfast!

No charge, but donations are appreciated. Breakfasts are held on

the 2nd Sunday of each month. All proceeds go to our local

St. Vincent de Paul Society. Faith Community Nurses will be available

for free blood pressure screenings too! For questions, contact the parish office at 360.1147.

Lent Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us

from our lethargy. —Pope Francis

Journey Together with SJVMM

Men’s Ministry The Men’s Ministry

of St. John Vianney

Parish continues the

33-Days to Merciful Love retreat. Newcomers and returning snowbirds please join

us at any time. Upcoming meetings will be held on alternating

Tuesdays in Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall.

Meetings begin at 6 p.m. for pizza, with program

presentations 6:30–8 p.m. March & April meeting dates are as follows:

March 28 in Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall

April 11 in Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall

April 25 in Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall

For more information, contact the parish office

at 360.1147.

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WeShare The stewardship of treasure is

made easier than ever with St. John

Vianney’s online giving system,

WeShare. Make your one-time or recurring donation using

your debit card, credit card, checking or saving

account. Visit stjohnsparish.weshareonline.org.

Bicycles Needed St. Vincent de Paul Society The St. Vincent de Paul, St. John’s

Conference, needs new and used bicycles.

for needy people to get to work, doctors office, etc. For more information, or to donate a bicycle, call

360.1147, ext. 102.

I Would Like to Contribute to the Easter Altar Flowers. Name:_________________________________

_______________________________________ Address:_______________________________

_______________________________________ Intention:______________________________

_______________________________________ Phone:_________________________________ Amount Enclosed: $_____________________

Easter Altar Flowers We invite you to make a donation

toward our Easter Altar Flower

Fund, for your personal intentions.

Intentions will be placed in a basket

at the altar.

Donations may be dropped in the

Flower Donation Box in the Church or sent to:

St. John Vianney Catholic Church

445 82nd Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Attention: Easter Flowers

Please fill out the form below and attach it to

your donation. There is also a special enve lope

in your offertory packet for your convenience. For questions or additional information, please

contact the parish office at 360.1147.

Listening Sessions with Bishop Gregory Parkes Bishop Parkes wants your feedback!

Join him at one of the upcoming

listening sessions scheduled in our area

to share your thoughts on three questions: 1. What are we doing well as a diocese?

2. What things could we improve upon

as a diocese?

3. What things in ministry should we be

focusing on as a local church? You may also provide feedback to these

questions via an anonymous, online survey

available at www.dosp.org. Dates and locations in our local area: April 17, 2017, 7–8:30 p.m.

St. Pete Catholic High School, St. Petersburg

Art and Environment Committee Volunteers are needed to decorate

our beautiful church in celebration

of Our Risen Lord. St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Holy Saturday—April 15th at 9 a.m. No experience necessary.

Share hours are available.

For more information contact the parish office

at 360.1147.

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Church Bequests To observe the best method for naming the church

in your will or trust, please ask your attorney to

use the following terminology: “I give devise, and bequeath (amount, article,

stock, etc.) to Gregory L. Parkes, as Bishop of the

Diocese of St. Petersburg, and his successors in

the office, for the use of St. John Vianney Catholic

Church, 445 82nd Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL

33706.”

2017 Annual Pastoral Appeal Assessment: $302,494

Amount Pledged: $123,944

Amount Paid: $82.884

Scheduled Liturgies & Devotions

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament &

Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction

Wednesdays, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass,

concluding with Benediction at 6:30 p.m. Bereavement—Vianney Center

The bereavement support group meetings are on

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 9:15–10:15 a.m. Please call

Sr. Elizabeth to register at 360.1147, ext. 223. Morning Prayer “Divine Office”

Held in the church Monday–Friday at 7 a.m. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

to the Homebound

If you are unable to attend Mass and would like

an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

to bring Communion to your home or the home

of a loved one, call Priscilla at 360.1147, ext. 232. Legion of Mary

Mondays at 9:10 a.m.—Vianney Center Miraculous Medal Novena

Tuesdays, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass Rosary

Monday–Saturday: 7:30 a.m.

Thursday: after 8:15 a.m. Mass Rosary for the Unborn

First Friday of the month, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass.

(Sponsored by Legion of Mary) Rosary at the Grotto

For Persecuted Christians and Conversion of Hearts.

Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. outside St. John

Vianney Rectory, Our Lady of Fatima Grotto. Rosary for World Peace

First Saturday of the month, after the 8:15 a.m. Mass

(Sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas)

For more information on our weekly scheduled

liturgies and devotions, please contact the parish

office at 727.360.1147.

Bulletin Deadlines BULLETIN: DEADLINE:

April 2 March 23 Due to upcoming holiday, the following bulletins

will be sent to the printer earlier than normal.

Please take note of the below deadlines. BULLETIN: DEADLINE:

April 16 (Easter Sunday) March 27

All bulletin articles are to be emailed by the above

listed deadline date to bulletin@sjvcc.org.

Parish Sacrificial Giving Sunday, March 19:

Offertory: $25,874

School Appeal: $6,091

Thank you for your generosity!