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.

Celebration the Scrutinies: Eden Gone to Ashes and Back Again

More and more, Lent in the parish is marked by the presence of the unbaptized during the Liturgy of the Word, particularly by the special prayers called Scrutinies done on the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent. Simply put the scrutinites afford the unbaptized Elect, and indeed the entire Church, the opportunity to examine their own hearts and minds by the light of gospel. The focus of the scrutinies is to “uncover”, then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong and good. The scrutinies are celebrated to deliver the elect from the power of sin and Satan, to protect them against temptation, and give them strength in Christ, who is the way, the truth and the life. [RCIA 141] The first scrutiny on the Third Sunday of Lent, with the Gospel of the Women at the Well focuses primarily on the individual aspect of sin. The story suggests that the woman’s isolation and her desire for a water which will never cause her to thirst again are the result of her own sin. She rejoins the community having met Jesus. The second scrutiny, with the gospel of the Man Born Blind focuses primarily on the social aspect of sin. We consider not only the physical healing of the blind man, but on his gradual growing insight concerning Jesus. Jesus names as sinners in this story, those who choose blindness and then call it sight in order to maintain their own positions. Through the unbap-tized elect, we Christians are called to stop cooperating with the blind-ness that the world calls light: sinful social structures that oppress peo-ple. The third scrutiny calls upon the elect to deal with the death-dealing power of the spirit of evil and see Christ as having power to free them and all creation from death. The story is the Raising of Lazarus. The demons are named as racism, materialism, militarism, addictions to substances and behaviors, and other powers with claim dominion over human life. Through the Scripture readings of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent, and the rituals of the scrutinies the unbaptized elect and all the baptized as well are prepared to answer the first three questions asked at the Easter Vigil: “Do you renounce Satan? And all his works? And all his empty promises?” The scrutiny Sundays finally present the elect and the baptized with images and symbols that will also figure heavily during the Easter Vigil: The images of water, light and new life will occur again and again during Eastertide-giving us a language for all of us to use in unlocking the mystery of baptism life.

LAGNIAPPE Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 22, 2015

Dear Friends, This weekend the Gospel presents to us the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Sometimes when I consider the Scriptures readings in preparing a Sunday homily I am amazed at the wisdom of the Biblical and Liturgical scholars who placed the readings in the Cycle of readings we hear over the course of time. It’s amazing for us to hear the story of the raising of Lazarus as we see the hope of Easter ahead. Actually, prior to the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy from the Second Vatican Council in 1964, which included the Revision of the Lectionary for Mass, Catholics rarely heard this Gospel passage from St John. In fact, as a result of the revisions to the Lectionary, Catholics now hear more Scripture than any other religious denomination. Having the breadth and depth of the Biblical readings on our plate each Sunday is a true feast. This weekend, is the annual Gator Gala. We will be at the Shaw Center and hopefully next year can consider it being held in our new gymnasium. Hope you can be at the Gala. Monday Nights of Lent Confessions continue this Monday and the next before Easter. The last session on March 29th will be from 5:00-6:15pm. Holy Week will begin next week with the observance of Passion Palm Sunday. During Holy Week the Church asks us to live the week differently than usual, with the observance of the Triduum, beginning on Holy Thursday evening with mass, Good Friday observance, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. We can do these services during Holy Week in church because we are able to keep Holy Week in our daily lives. This is the week we Catholics drop off the map a bit, not engage in what our usual pleasures might be, and engage fasting head on. See what benefits and blessings await us! I hope you will be a part of all we do during Holy Week at St Jean Vianney. Love,

VOCATION Unless a seed first dries out and dies it cannot be planted in the earth to grow. Unless we die to our selfish ways we can never expect to be people whom will "lay down their lives for their friends". If you think God is calling you to lay down your life as a priest or religious for His Church, call or Father Matt Dupré at 225.336.8778, mdupre@diobr.org, or visit, www.diobr.org/vocations.

LIFE TOGETHER

The Catholic Daughters will have their annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday, March 29th. Registration is not required.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Save the date. It is that time again....to mark your calendars for this summer’s VBS adventure. This year’s theme will be EVEREST - Conquering challenges with God’s Mighty Power. It is scheduled for the Week of June 15 - 19. The week prior June 9-12 will be the set up week. Registration on SJV Church website coming soon... Adults please open your hearts in prayer and consider joining our team. It is such a gift of yourself to share your faith with the kids participating and teens and other adult volunteers. Adults to volunteer contact Cecile Martin 225-247-1489; Eliska Dumas 225-324-0745 or Michelle Landry 225-329-3646. Teens look for registration on website soon... This year we are asking teens to purchase their t-shirts for $10. VBS enrollment is for children entering kindergarten to 6th grade. A nursery is available for younger kids of adult volunteers.

“I do not lend. I give. Hasn’t the good God been the first to give to me?” St. Jean Vianney (1786-1959)

Parish Stewardship Summary Fiscal Year to Date

July 1, 2014–March 15, 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:

Threads of Love Sewing Ministry: Interdenominational ministry that helps to respond to the needs of newborns and families during times of crisis; works in collaboration with the NICU at Ochsner’s Hospital. [Monthly meetings.] If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces much fruit (John 12:20-33)

Goal Amt. Rec’d

Year to date Offertory

963,765.00 918,858.00

Weekly Offertory

25,417.00 20,556.67

Go to www.stewardshiptoday.org to get your online copy of Stewardship Today, a monthly publication for parishioners to embrace the importance of stewardship in daily living.

Keeping Lent/Easter at St. Jean Vianney

Daily Mass: Monday-8:30 AM Tuesday-6:15 AM Wednesday-6:15 AM and 8:30 AM Thursday- 6:15 AM Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion Friday-8:00 AM The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Deanery Lenten Penance Service: St. Jean Vianney March 17th 7:00 PM Daily before Mass (see Mass schedule above) Saturdays—2:45-3:30 PM Monday Nights of Lent at St. Jean Vianney March 23rd— 6:00-7:00 PM March 30th — 5:00-6:15 PM Wednesday Nights of Lent – “The Light is on for You” in our Deanery region at: Our Lady of Mercy, St. Aloysius, St. George, St. Patrick, Immaculate Conception, and St. Thomas More March 25th— 6:00-8:00 PM Stations of the Cross: Fridays of Lent – March 27th 6:00pm Lenten Dinners: Fr. Engels Hall, March 27th 5:30 -7:30 PM Holy Week Schedule: March 29th - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 1st - Diocesan Chrism Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral Church - 10:30 AM The Sacred Paschal Triduum April 2nd - Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00 PM with Eucharist, Washing of Feet, Prayer before Blessed Sacrament until 11:00pm. April 3rd - Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord - 3:00 PM with The Passion of St. John, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion, Prayer before the Cross until 8:30 PM. April 4th - The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night - 8:00 PM with Blessing of New Fire, Liturgy of the Word, Christian Initiation, and Eucharist. April 5th - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection at Mass during the day - 7:30, 9:30, and11:30 AM. Easter Season Celebration of Confirmation – Tuesday, April 21st 7:00 PM Celebration of First Eucharist - Sunday, April 26th 2:00PM

DOING GOOD WORK

Molly Magee was selected by DEMCO as a essay contest winner. She will be going to D. C. to participate in the Electric Cooperative Youth tour.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]

YOUTH MINISTRY Next youth day April 12th!!!! Make plans to attend.

ST. MICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL WARRIOR BAND

Join us during this season of Lent as the St. Michael High School Warrior Band shares their gift of music with the St. Jean Vianney Community. They will be performing a Chamber

Recital of Sacred Instrumental music Sunday evening, March 22nd at 7 PM, following the 5:30pm Mass. Dr. Andry’s students have been blessed with their talent and this is their way of giving back to our Lord and giving thanks for that wonderful gift of music by sharing it with the community in the beautiful sanctuary of the St. Jean Vianney Church. They will be performing some of the greatest sacred works written by composers such as Palestrina, Josquin, Mozart, and Barber. The concert is free and open to the public.

Summer at CHS will offer courses in Academics, Arts and Athletics. Summer courses at Catholic High

will run from May 18 – July 24, 2015. Activities are offered for students as young as five-years-old. Course times and exact dates can be found in the 2015 Summer at CHS brochure which can be picked up in the CHS main office or viewed on the CHS Web site at www.catholichigh.org/summeratchs. For questions regarding program activities or registration, please contact Mrs. Sherie LeBlanc or Ms. Tracy Ducote at 383-0397 or summeratchs@catholichigh.org

A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH THE MASS

Based on the revised translation of the Mass, this five-part program takes participants on an exciting tour of the Liturgy as it explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their profound significance. See, perhaps for the first time, why we say what we say and do what we do every week at Mass. The words and gestures will be seen in a new light, giving new life to the liturgical experience. The Student Pack includes the study’s 165 page textbook A Biblical Walk Through the Mass and the 36 page Student Workbook. Pack corresponds to the DVD presentations. $20 For more information email Patsy Burgess at ptsfo@att.net

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COORDINATOR STAFF POSITION

OPENING There is a part time Parish Staff position coordinating Social Responsibility Ministries at St Jean Vianney Church.

The position is 10-15 hours a week. A job description and application forms are available at the Parish Office, 753.7950.

Youth at DYC!!!

Monday, March 23 6:00pm Elem./Jr. High Rel. Ed. 6:00pm Confessions Tuesday, March 24 Wednesday, March 25 Bulletin Articles due for April 4/5 9:30am Bible Timeline 6:30pm Bible Timeline 7:00pm RCIA 7:00pm Choir Thursday, March 26 Friday, March 27 5:00pm Lent Dinner 6:00pm Way of the Cross

Saturday, March 28 Palm/Passion Sunday Habitat for Humanity Sign-Up Sunday, March 29 Palm/Passion Sunday CDA Easter Egg Hunt 6:45pm High School Re. Ed. Monday, March 30 500pm Confessions 6:30pm Practice for Holy Thursday and Good Friday

Monday, March 23 8:30am Ed Doddy Tuesday, March 24 6:15am Wednesday, March 25 6:15am Molly Langlois 8:30am Thursday, March 26 6:15am Communion Service Friday, March 27 8:00am Emile Jacquin Ed Doddy

Saturday, March 28 4:00pm Joseph Fontenot Emile Noto Rodney Cortez Charles Jumonville, III George Campagna, Sr. Sunday, March 29 7:30am For Parishioners of SJV 9:30am Parker Rivera 11:30am Linda Perronne 5:30pm Ura Brouillette

SANCTUARY LAMP (3/23/15-3/29/15)

For Parish

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)

SJV CALENDAR MASS INTENTIONS