St. John Vianney, Gallatin

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“Nothing plays a greater role
in God’s pedagogical art than
the shift from one to the other extreme. No sooner have we learned something half-way
and begun to grasp it than (oh, shock!) out of the warm bath
and into the cold! This is meant
to ensure that we do not settle
into any situation but remain pliable, and to make us
recognize that true insight does
not come from what we have grasped but from ever-greater readiness and deeper
obedience.”

Hans Urs von Balthasar

     elcome to St. John Vianney Catholic Church, located in
    Gallatin, TN and serving Sumner County. Our church currently ministers to over 500
    registered families through more than 20 ministries and committees, and an excellent
    religious education program for adults and children. If you are not already a member of
    our parish, we invite you to learn more about us and join us for Mass.

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			All ladies of the parish are invited to meet with St. Martha’s Guild for a special luncheon at O’Charley’s Restaurant in Gallatin, on Saturday, January 21, at 12:00 noon. Each lady is asked to bring a White Elephant gift. Please RSVP to Janet Yorlano at 452-4023.
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			Catechetical Formation Orientation for ongoing adult faith formation, Sponsored by the Diocese Saturday, January 21, 2012 8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Register here. All interested adults and teachers of our Catholic faith, parish catechists, Catholic School teachers, and ministry leaders are welcome! The orientation will cover the nature and purpose of catechesis according to the mind and heart of the Church and explain program requirements.
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			The annual Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, at 5:30 p.m. This event is hosted by the Kindergarten and sixth grade classes of SJV School. Contact the school office at 230-7048 for information on how to enter your favorite chili in this annual competition.
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			Parish Announcements... The Rosary this week is dedicated to Guy Alfieri and family. The Girls’ Sodality will meet on Sunday, January 29, 2012, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The evening will include praying the Rosary, making Valentines for the residents at Gallatin Healthcare, and dinner. All girls in grades 5 through 8 are invited to attend. The group will meet upstairs in the parish office building. Blessed palms may now be returned to the church for burning in order to prepare the ashes for Ash Wednesday, which is on February 22, 2012. Place the palms in the wicker basket in the narthex of the church. Catholic men age 18 and over who may be discerning God’s call to the ordained priesthood are invited to an Evening of Discernment on Wednesday, January 25, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Mass begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tom Samoray at 783-0754. St. John Vianney School will have an open house every Wednesday in January from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., and Thursday, January 19, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Open enrollment begins on January 23, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year. For more information, contact the school office at 230-7048 or www.saintjohnvianney.org Fr. Gideon's Bible Study meets every Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. in the parish office building. January 2 they will continue a study of The Book of the Prophet Isaiah. This is particularly appropriate as the Church celebrates Christmas. It is during this season that Isaiah is such a significant part of the readings at Mass. Come join the group and learn why this is so. An adult bible study, Healing the Father Wound, facilitated by Sonja Corbitt, meets every Tuesday evening: Mass at 6:30 pm in the chapel, and Bible study at 7:00 pm in the school. Click here for details or contact Sonja Corbitt at 615-655-5500. The Prayer Team asks that you and remember and intercede for the following: Bishop David Choby, Claudia Puryear, Gary Dorris, Robert Condinho, John Long, Kristi Albert, Pat Lazenby, Darlene Rezac, Kaye Wickstrom, Sarah Miller, Joe Fertitta, Sr., Claire Joyce, Charles Roberts, Don Slepski, Irene Kowandy, Brenda Hodges, Kathy Schmittou, Ruth Ann Barton, Max Piper, Jane Zimmer, Art Williams, Wanda Herring, Sara Gideon, Mary Ann Hudson, Pat Brady, Cyndy Zimmerle, the people of the parish, Pope Benedict XVI, and all priests. The St. John Vianney Gala and Auction, “Spring Time in Paris,” is set for Saturday, April 28, 2012. The committee, headed by Susan Gerstner, has already started planning and organizing this annual event. Volunteers are needed to assist with decorating, food preparation, procurement of auction items, and office assistance. This is the largest single fundraiser for the parish and school. For more information or to volunteer, contact Susan Gerstner at 604-3338. Reaffirm your devotion to our Blessed Mother and invite the statue of Our Lady of Fatima to visit your home. Contact Joyce Brokaw at 452-9279 to make arrangements. The Legion of Mary meets each Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the parish office building. St. Martha’s Guild Food Pantry is available for parishioners in need of food. Donations of food can be placed in the white containers in the narthex. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact the church office at 452-2977, extension 10. The Diocesan Faith Enrichment Workshop on Prayer, presented by Renew International, will be held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, on Sunday, February 12, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., and on Monday, February 13, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Both sessions are the same and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no cost for the workshop and reservations are not required.