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 sjvprayerline@aol.com

PARISH OFFICE Phone 753.7950 Fax 753.7965 Website www.stjeanvianney.org E-Mail churchinfo@stjeanvianney.org 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 Deacon Rev. Mr. Jeff Easley Director of Religious Education Mrs. Denise Louviere Religious Education Assistant Mrs. Betty Wright Director of Youth Ministry Mrs. Alyse Manning Administrative Assistant Ms. Belinda Smith Administrative Assistant Mrs. Patsy Burgess, OFS Director of Social Responsibility Mrs. Lyn Hassenboehler Facilities Manager Mr. Terry Blackwell Music Director Mrs. Karen Ullo Bookkeeper Mrs. Lori Aucoin SJV School Principal Mrs. Wendy Ross Assistant Principal Mrs. Cherie Robinson Assistant Principal Ms. Theresa Cannon Director of Preschool Mrs. Amie Williams Asst. Dir. of Preschool Mrs. Dana Sunseri

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.

St Jean Vianney Church and Schools Take Another Step Forward!!!!

On Sunday, January 4th and Monday, January 5th groundbreakings were held to celebrate another milestone in the Capital Campaign “A Time to Pray, A Time to Give”. Construction begins on the Walkway and Porte-cochere for Church, the New Parish Gymnasium and renovations to the Preschool building. As of December 31, 2014, the Parish has received $2,523,226 in pledges and $1,660,136 in cash on hand. Thanks to all who have brought us this far! It’s not over yet! If you have not yet made your pledge, please do so by contacting the parish office or doing so through Financial Stewardship in late January.

LAGNIAPPE The Baptism of the Lord

January 11, 2015

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42

Dear Friends, Yearly the priests of the Diocese gather with Bishop Muench for our Formation or Continuing Education days. We hold these days in various parts of the diocese or state to facilitate a priest being able to “get away” from the normal day to day and immerse himself in whatever the topic might be. These days are good for our Presbyteral morale and our staying up with the field of theology or psychology or ecclesiology or morality or whatever area is to be covered. This year the continuing ed days will be held in Natchez, Mississippi. Thus, I will be away for these days from Monday morning January 12- Thursday, January 15th. The Bishop has asked that if someone dies during these days, the funeral be scheduled after the formation days are completed. While I am away, contact the parish staff and someone can assist you. The Baptism of the Lord, celebrated today, concludes the season of Advent-Christmas, and now we enter the stretch of Ordinary or Ordinal Time, until Lent begins on February 18th. Yes, Lent is that close!! Five Sundays, the second through the sixth Sundays in Ordinary Time, and five weeks and the beginning of a sixth, provide us with an interim period in which we can reflect on the origins of our call to be a follower of Christ and what accepting the call means for the way we live in the world. Just like other times of the church year we focus on what God is doing in Christ, what God is doing in us and through the Church in the world. During the later days of January we will also focus on two major aspects of parish life. One is Catholic Schools Week and the registration for new and returning students at St. Jean Vianney School and Preschool. Both of our schools are important to our parish life. Our parish has made a major commitment to provide Catholic School Education and Religious Education through our Schools. You may note that our Catholic School is small, providing a learning environment that is unique in the attention being given to the student. Our School community operates with the Mission, Academic Excellence in a Catholic Community of Faith. Day by day with the faculty and administration, that Mission is lived out. Help spread that word and opportunity. If your children attended our Schools, recommend them to others. While there are many challenges today in providing education, our parish would not be what we are without both of our Schools growing in

We extend our sympathy to the following parishioners who recently lost a loved one:

To the family of Sara Palermo on the death of their loved one, Sarah Saucier.

LIFE TOGETHER wisdom, age and grace. Pray for this Education ministry and promote these gifts. Our annual January Financial Stewardship focus happens later in the month. There are many ways in which you can become a faithful financial steward-with the use of the weekly envelopes, automatic bank draft and credit card. Funding is not a word to be avoided in parish life. The Church parish exists because our parishioners for over 39 years, have provided the financial funding for the parish to thrive. We are currently seeing two building projects underway, through the Parish Capital Campaign. When I came to St Jean Vianney, I happily found that many people who had pledged to the church building fund had continued their pledge giving even though their pledges had technically “run out.” I would ask you to consider that act of generosity too. Let’s give together until the projects are completed and any debt incurred fin-ished. I hope the new year is a blessing to you. Love,

We Give a Proportionate Share of Income As you set aside valuable time for your discussion on Stewardship of Finance, we encourage each parishioner and every parish family to

apportion God’s blessings to honor Christ in this parish. No matter how measurable, no matter how modest, purposeful giving involves a select portion of a person’s income. Wise giving is planned, and it is a proportionate share of income.

Parish Stewardship Summary Fiscal Year to Date

July 1, 2014–January 4, 2015 Automatic Bank Draft & Online Giving

Automatic Bank Draft is available as an option for your weekly or monthly tithing and capital campaign contribution. Please call 753-.7950, or pick up the authorization form at the parish office. Also, Online Giving through our parish website gives you the opportunity to contribute your tithe, capital campaign pledge, and many other giving options at your discretion. Effective January 2, 2015 Mastercard, Visa and Discovery credit cards are accepted for your donation. Go to www.stjeanvianney.org and click on the Online Giving logo:

You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased. (Mark 1:7-11). Church Environment Committee: Responsible for the seasonal liturgical environments in Church. [six times a year at specific dates and times in Church.]

Goal Amt. Rec’d

Year to date Offertory

704,931.00 658,504.00

Weekly Offertory

26,606.00 37,717.02

DOUBLE NICKELS

Double Nickels will meet on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 12:00 noon for a pot luck lunch and Bingo. Please bring a food item to share and three dollars (quarters are preferable). Needed: line dance instructor for 3-4 times a year for the Double Nickels Group. If you have this skill and are willing to help and get paid, please call Annette Sharp at 225-571-6076.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT Parents with special needs children are invited to have a worry-free night out, while their children enjoy 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 January 16, 2015 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM in Fr. Engels Hall. We serve children ages 2 – 12 and a five-dollar donation per family is suggested. Contact Kristen Thompson at 756.9231 or kthompsn@papersoft.com for more information or to register.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Parent’s Night Out is a rewarding ministry, which provides pizza, fun activities and friendship to chil-dren 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. Volun-teers are needed from 6:20 – 9:15 in the parish hall on the Friday nights listed in this bulletin. Volun-teers should register with Kristen Thompson at 756-9231 or kthompsn@papersoft.com to be sure that volunteers are needed on any of the above dates.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

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ST. JEAN VIANNEY CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS 2014 CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA

MEMORIAL DONATIONS In Memory of: Donation by: One Anonymous Donor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Abadie Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Roy Jeannette Abadie Jesse and Marion Saunders Roth and Lisa Aymond The Wyble/Bergeron Families Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bergeron Daniel and Lillian Boudreaux Leonce and Belle Borne John and JoAnn Rush Theresa Ann Rush Philip Boudreaux Katherine Theresa Rush Leonce and Mary Borne and Taylor Boudreaux Fred Lemoine Glenn Lemoine Ray Budwine Nell L. Budwine Scott Osenenko Narcille and Nathan Thibodeaux Elaine and Marion Burgess Patsy T. Burgess, O.F.S. Steve Gautreau Bill and Clelia Gautreau Alex C. Canova, Sr. Randy and Kaye Canova David Chaplin Ted and Jerry Matuszewski Ed and Sophie Matuszewski Carol M. Chaplin Ethan Rider Jean Sandifer Rebecca Courtney and Stephanie White Ryan Miller Tim & Anne Cummings Joe and Vic DeLouise Lucien DeLouise Maria and Emile Toups Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Leggio Dr. Anthony B. Leggio Mr. and Mrs. Michel DeLouise Gertrude L. DeLouise Martha Dietrich Russell Dietrich Miriam Thom Marvin Easley Butch Easley Jeff and Mary Ann Easley Carol Durand Robert and Michael Escude’ Aimee Brumley David and Caroline Escude’ Stephen M. Lauret Jacqueline and Sam Digirolamo Viry J. Fontenot Joan D. Fontenot Tom and Isabelle Gavin Jane and Jason Vorbeck The LoCicero Family The Russo Family Joe and Terrie Gavin Dr. Robert R. Gibbs Elizabeth and Donald Landry “Sam” Bordelon Karolyn and Tom Gibbs The Gilmore Family Tom and Lynn Gilmore Ethan Rider Matthew Gish Dorothy Gish Greg and Myeve Gish Claire Renee Goudeau Myrtle and Kelly Goudeau Leon Burcalow Lucy Burcalow James and Susan Goudeau Robert and Kathleen Casagrande David and Evelyn Harkness Lois Harkness Gus and Janet Harkness Catherine Elizabeth Head (Daughter) Jonathan and Priscilla Head Ronald G. Henzen John and Lucille Chemin Melba Henzen and Jami, Stephen and Macy Parrino Charles R. Hicks, Sr. Shirley B. Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Guidry, Jr. Julian C. Himel David and Theresa Himel Roland Jeansonne Judy Jeansonne Boyd Delaune Aubert Delaune Cherise Knapp Andy Sceroler Marion Politz Margie DiGerolamo Betty and Guy LaBauve

In Memory of: Donation by: Roy and Anna Comeaux Bradford and Helena LaBauve James Dale LaBauve, II Betty and Guy LaBauve BJ and Helena LaBauve EJ and Mozelle Caillouet J. Dale LaBauve Nancy and Jim LaBauve Earline Lacinak Savage Henry W. Lacinak, Sr. Shirley S. St. Pierre Henry and Adele Lacinak Bobby Landry Irma Landry Eugene and Vivian Alexander Lawrence and Alice Lessard Larry and Jeanie Lessard Alden and Mercye Gremillion Mike and Anna Lukacin Mike and Sandy Lukacin Lucy M. Sparacino Mickie Marchiafava Dorothy T. Silva and Harry B. Silva Roy A. Melancon, Sr. Gary M. Silva, Sr. Cathy Melancon Shane M. Joffrion Richard G. O’Mar Betty L. O’Mar Josephine R. Porta Carol Porta Schillage Charles E. Manning Buddy and Carmen Porta Harold “Hoppy” Morris Yvonne Pritchard Sr. Mary Thomas Ranzino OP Fr. Tom Ranzino Lonnie Spilberger Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bourg Elizabeth Reno Ethan Rider Andrew Rider Anthony Smazenka Linda and Barry Rider and Chad, Rebecca and Ella Courtney Hilda Bonilla Isa Robin Ward Savoie Warren Greely Wayne and Camille Savoie Andy Sceroler Claudine and Frank Polito Eunice and Andrew Sceroler Mary Sceroler L.J. Sinitiere Ella Marie Sinitiere Brody Thomas Bullion Jerry and Liz Sinitiere Douglas James Smith Joan F. Smith Anna Elizabeth Thoms Elizabeth Thoms Ralph and Irma Trouard Ruth Holden Allen Charles and Lonia Efferson Jesse and Jackie Allen Ralph and Marion Trouard Juan Harvey Rosemary and Maurice P. Bowler Joseph and Ruth Vanhaverbeke David and Anna Vanhaverbeke Donald Arceneaux David Walls Gordon Walls James and Virlie M. Walls Rhonda Williams Kelly Coghlan Warren and Lorena Petty Bobby and Barbara Williams TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS In Tribute to: Donation by: Our Troops Missy Begue Lt.Cmdr. Elaine C. Blacharski Julie Cherry Justin Harper Zach Jimenez Tim and Anne Cummings Jason J. Himel, US Navy David and Theresa Himel Our Troops Patty and Tommy Miremont Our Troops Wayne and Camille Savoie Lt.Col. Thomas Schilling, USAF Bob and Pat Schilling Corporal Preston J. Hatfield, USMC Belinda Smith Jeremy Duplechin, Army The Telhiard Family SJV CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT ORDERED POINSETTIAS WITH US THIS YEAR. YOUR GEN-EROSITY IS EVIDENT THROUGHOUT OUR BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED CHURCH IN MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONES AND IN TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS. WE APPRECIATE SO MUCH YOUR SUPPORT OF CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS IN OUR PARISH. WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST IN THE NEW YEAR!

Monday, January 12 6:00pm Elem,/Jr. Rel. Ed. 7:00pm Catholic Daughters Tuesday, January 13 7:00pm Adoration Wednesday, January 14 Bulletin Articles due for Jan. 24&25 9:30am Bible Timeline 6:30pm Bible Timeline 7:00pm RCIA 7:30pm Choir Thursday, January 15 Friday, January 16 6:30pm Parents Night Out

Saturday, January 17 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Confirmation Retreat Part I Sunday, January 18 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30am Children’s Church 12:00 Double Nickels 6:45pm Confirmation Workshop III Monday, January 19 Parish Office Closed Schools Closed

Monday, January 12 8:30am Tuesday, January 13 6:15am Wednesday, January 14 6:15am Molly Langlois 8:30am Thursday, January 15 6:15am Communion Service Friday, January 16 8:00am Emile Jacquin

Saturday, January 17 4:00pm Rodney Cortez Emile Noto Helen Larcade Lanny Ledet Ly Johnston Sarah Saucier Sunday, January 18 7:30am For Parishioners of SJV 9:30am 11:30am 5:30pm

SANCTUARY LAMP (1/12/14-1/17/15)

Andy Sceroler

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SJV CALENDAR MASS INTENTIONS

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

The Parish office will be closed on Monday, January 19th. Will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th at 8:30am.