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 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 Second Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2012

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.

PRESENTATION OF CONFIRMATION

AND FIRST EUCHARIST

CANDIDATES Our Confirmation Candidates are entering their final preparation to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in April. They will be presented to the parish community on Sunday, December 9th at the 5:30 PM Mass. The second grade children of our parish are beginning their preparation to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ for the first time in the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Their Presentation will take place at all of our Masses the weekend of April 13th and 14th. Receiving the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation is an event of importance to the whole parish community. These candidates are not preparing alone. One way in which our parish members demonstrate their participation in the preparation of these young people is by prayer. In this coming together as a parish community, we witness the strength of the Holy Spirit working in and among us. As these young people are asked if they will promise to prepare well for reception of the sacraments, and strive to follow the Gospel teachings, we also, as a parish, will be asked to support them through prayer, good example and our love. These Presentations are a public sign that our candidates are officially recognized by our church community to enter final preparation for Eucharist and Confirmation. We, the parish community of St. Jean Vianney, commend each of you and pledge our full support.

LIFE TOGETHER Dear Friends, This weekend is a crowded one for the liturgical year. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception was celebrated on Saturday of this weekend, and then on Saturday afternoon we celebrated the Vigil for the Second Sunday of Advent. Lots of celebrations. The reason is that December 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation as this is the feast of the Patroness of the United States. It is a feast that is never not celebrated, although the “obligation” for Mass may be dispensed depending on when it falls on the calendar. So, if you were here Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon, welcome back! The Advent Penance Service is this coming Tuesday, December 11th at 7:00pm. We will have many priests here to hear individual confessions during the Penance Service. As you can see on the poster in Church, there are many opportunities for you to share in this Sacrament during Advent. I hope you will take one of those opportunities this coming Tuesday. An aspect of Advent is renovation: dealing with one’s failings and seeking the mercy of God is a healthy spiritual practice that will produce good fruit. The second DVD in the series of seven, “God’s Plan” will be put on the parish website soon. Recently a large number of liturgical ministers spent time together reflecting on the first DVD “Finding God.” These DVD’s are being presented to help you consider what the gift of Faith means in your own life. This is a special time of the year for the church with Advent and Christmas coming soon. The parish is also excited about the initial success of our ongoing Capital Campaign. With 2012 coming to a close, some have asked me about the end of year giving. Certainly, as an individual or family you have the opportunity to give a gift to the parish on or before December 31st. There are tax benefits for you and I am grateful for the generosity of parishioners. If you have already given a gift to the Capital Campaign and wish to give again, this would be most welcome. If you have yet to give to the Campaign, this is an opportunity for you to do so now. Call the parish office and ask for Debbie Daigle, the Campaign Secretary or myself. Our parish is so blessed to witness so many acts of kindness and generosity. The Men’s Club will hold their annual Christmas Dance next Saturday evening. Tickets are on sale. Call the Parish Office. This weekend we will celebrate the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens and the Rite of Welcome into Candidacy for an already baptized person. We have three people who will become unbaptized catechumens and one person who is becoming a baptized Candidate for Full Initiation. Also, we will observe the presentation of our candidates for Confirmation.

It’s not too early to be thinking about the Christmas schedule. The Christmas Concert from 11:30pm-midnight will be very fine. I hope you have a great week and blessed Advent time. Love,

Will meet December 24th at 3:00 PM for a bell choir rehearsal at the church. Children in 1st grade and up are invited to play. The Christmas concert is at 3:30 PM. (Children will sit with their parents during Mass.)

DOING GOOD WORK Thank you to Terrie Gavin and Nancy LaBauve for working overtime to organize all of the choir's sheet music!

TRUMPET PLAYER NEEDED

We are looking for a trumpet player to hire 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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 14TH @ 6:00PM

FR. ENGELS HALL

The winding roads shall be make straight, and the rough way made smooth (Luke 3:1-6). Parish Stewardship Summary Fiscal Year to Date July 1, 2012 - December 2, 2012

Education Commission Member: This group assists in planning and evaluat-ing of parish education and religious education ministries, in collaboration

with the parish Religious Education program, St. Jean Vianney Elementary School and the St. Jean Vianney Preschool. [Three to four meetings a year]

Goal Amt. Rec’d

Year to date Offertory

532,279.00 555,532.00

Weekly Offertory

24,712.00 41,403.39

TOTAL STEWARDSHIP BE GENEROUS, READY TO SHARE

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.

Advent-Christmas Season at St. Jean Vianney Church

Parish Deanery Advent Reconciliation Service December 11th 7:00pm Monday Nights of Advent Reconciliation December 17th 6:00-7:00pm Second Sunday of Advent Retirement Fund for Religious Collection All Masses December 8th - 9th

Christmas Eve Vigil The Nativity of Our Lord Masses December 24th 4:00 & 7:00pm Christmas Day Choir Christmas Concert December 24th 11:30pm

The Nativity of Our Lord Masses December 25th Midnight, 8:00 & 10:00am Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Vigil

December 31st 4:00pm

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God New Year’s Day January 1, 2013 7:30 & 9:30am Solemnity of the Epiphany Vigil January 5th 4:00pm Solemnity of the Epiphany January 6th 7:30 & 9:30, 11:30am & 5:30pm Called By Name National Vocations Awareness Week January 13th thru 19th Season of Ordinary Time Begins January 14th

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION ADVENT DATES/TIMES

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered during the St. Jean Vianney Advent Reconciliation Service, Tuesday, December 11th at 7:00pm. Confessions will be also be offered Monday, December 17th from 6:00-7:00pm in Church. Finally, Deanery opportunities will be at St. George, St. Aloysius and Our Lady of Mercy on Wednesdays, December 12th and 19th from 6:00-7:30pm.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY NEWS THE GIVING TREE Our Advent Giving Tree is located in church near the Sacristy. Each family wanting to participate in this outreach ministry is asked to take an ornament from the Giving Tree and prepare their gift for the person described. It is important that the gifts be returned under the tree by December 9th. The ornaments will provide an opportunity for us to reach out to those persons facing the holidays with inadequate funds, those who are ill or homebound, and those preparing to receive the sacraments. Please offer your prayers for these individuals during this holiday season.

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.

ST. JEAN VIANNEY HOME AND SCHOOL RAFFLE Looking for some extra cash for Christmas? Buy a Gator Green Raffle ticket….GRAND PRIZE

$5,000. Drawing will be held on December 20th on Grandparents Day. Contact SJV Elementary School for details. Cost per ticket…$5.00!

END OF YEAR GIVING OPPORTUNITIES AT ST JEAN VIANNEY

This is a special time of the year for the Church-with Advent and the Christmas season approaching. The Parish is excited about the success thus far of the ongoing Capital Campaign, “A Time to Pray, A Time to Give.” With 2012 coming to a close, you have the opportunity to give a gift to the parish on-or before December 31rst. There are tax benefits for you and for the parish. If you have already given a gift to the Campaign, and wish to give again, this is welcomed. If you have yet to give to the Campaign, this is a chance to be a part of this parish effort. Call Debbie Daigle at 753.7950 for any information about these opportunities.

Monday, December 10 6:00pm Elem./Jr. High Religious Ed. 7:00pm Catholic Daughters Tuesday, December 11 7:00pm Advent Penance Service 7:00pm CRHP Women Wednesday, December 12 Bulletin Articles Due for Dec. 22nd & 23rd 7:00pm RCIA 7:00pm Choir

Thursday, December 13 6:30pm KC Mtg. Friday, December 14 Saturday, December 15 3rd Sunday of Advent Men’s Club Dance Sunday, December 16 3rd Sunday of Advent 9:30am Children’s Church 6:45pm Religious Ed. Monday, December 17 6:00pm Confessions

SJV CALENDAR

Monday, December 10 8:30am Darrel Lecoux Tuesday, December 11 6:15am Malcolm Caillier Wednesday, December 12 6:15am Molly Langlois 8:30am Mary Jerome Thursday, December 13 6:15am Communion Service Friday, December 14 8:00am Emile Jacquin Charles Trascher, III

Saturday, December 15 4:00pm Sara Dunn Claudine Polito JoAnn Tiffee Ron Henzen Lyman Carlock Sunday, December 16 7:30am For Parishioners of SJV 9:30am Bobby Landry 11:30am AJ Chiniche 5:30pm Jordan Bordelon

MASS INTENTIONS

SANCTUARY LAMP (12/10–16/2012)

Malcolm Caillier

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.

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)