445 82nd Ave. St. Pete Beach, FL

PHONE: 727.360.1147 FAX: 727.367.4418

Website: www.stjohnsparish.org

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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

EASTER–ADVENT

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

St. John Vianney Catholic Church and School

A Stewardship Parish

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

The Parish Office

will be closed

Monday, May 29th

in observance of

Memorial Day.

We will reopen at 9 a.m.

on Tuesday, May 30th.

And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know

I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that

right to me…God Bless the USA.

—Lee Greenwood

Ascension of the Lord

May 28, 2017

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Mass Schedule and Intentions Week of May 28, 2017

Monday May 29, 2017

8:15 a.m. Grace Maggio †

Tuesday May 30, 2017

8:15 a.m. Deceased Members of the

Whalen Family †

Wednesday May 31, 2017

8:15 a.m. Prayer for Vocations

Thursday June 1, 2017

8:15 a.m. Ronald & Vivian Stephens’

Wedding Anniversary

Friday June 2, 2017

8:15 a.m. Pauline Shearer †

Saturday June 3, 2017

8:15 a.m. Mrs. Olga Vucemilovic †

4:00 p.m. Parishioners of St. John Vianney

Sunday June 4, 2017

7:00 a.m. Harold & Pauline Holland †

8:30 a.m. Joseph & Catherine Boyle †

10:00 a.m. Anthony “Tony” Armstrong †

11:30 a.m. Henry Whittle †

Denotes deceased: † 2018 Mass Intention Book The 2018 Mass Intention Book is now open. 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: 2017 Completed

First Holy Communion: 2017 Completed

Confirmation: 2017 Completed 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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From the Pastor

A Farewell & Appreciation

Reception for Fr. Emery & Fr. Rich

The time has come to say farewell

to two of our servants, Fr. Emery Longanga

and Fr. Rich Rosin. As of July 1st, Fr. Emery will

be leaving us for his new assignment at Holy

Cross Parish. Fr. Rich is preparing for his new

assignment in New Rochelle, NY. Sunday, June 4th we will bid them farewell with

a reception in Msgr. Trainor Hall, following the

11:30 a.m. Mass. All are invited to send them off

with well wishes as they continue their service to

Our Lord.

Memorial Day Mass

Calvary Catholic Cemetery Memorial Day has always been special at Calvary

Catholic Cemetery. It is the only cemetery serving

the five-county Diocese of St. Petersburg where

the true fullness of freedom—both sacred and

secular—are observed on this national holiday. On Monday, May 29th at 10 a.m., Bishop Gregory

L. Parkes and other priests of the Diocese of

St. Petersburg, will gather at the outdoor altar

to celebrate the holy sacrifice of the Mass—a

memorial of the death and resurrection of Jesus

who freed mankind from the bonds of sin—and

to remember, honor and pray for those who have

maintained the freedoms that we enjoy as United

States citizens. Calvary Catholic Cemetery

5233 118th Avenue N., Clearwater

Prayer for Our Nation

God Our Father, giver of life,

We entrust the United States of America

to your loving care.

You are the rock on which this nation

was founded. You alone are the

true source of our cherished rights

to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Reclaim this land for your glory

and dwell among your people.

Send your spirit to touch the hearts

of our nation’s leaders.

Open their minds to the great worth

of human life and the responsibilities

that accompany human freedom.

Remind your people that true happiness

is rooted in seeking and doing your will.

Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate,

patroness of our land, grant us the courage

to reject the “culture of death.”

Lead us into a new millennium of life.

We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

Join us for our summer series on the Holy Spirit

weekly meetings: Tuesdays, 6–7:30 p.m., in the Youth Room

Thursdays, 10–11:30 a.m., in the Vianney Center For more information, contact Rebecca at 543.2292

Memorial Day Special Rosary Join us in praying a Patriotic Rosary for our

country, following the 8:15 a.m. Mass, on

Monday, May 29th.

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Crosswalk Safety

Drivers! It’s the Law! When traffic signals are not present

or not in operation, the driver of a

vehicle must yield the right-of-way,

slowing or stopping if necessary, to pedestrians

crossing within a crosswalk upon the half of the

roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or

when the pedestrian is approaching so closely

from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in

danger. A driver may not overtake another driver stopped

at a marked or unmarked crosswalk. (A pedestri-

an may be crossing in the crosswalk hidden from

view by the stopped vehicle.) More information on traffic safety can be found at

www.dot.state.fl.us/Safety. Drivers! Protect pedestrians at crosswalks.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. John Vianney #1944

Rosary for World Peace Join us this Saturday, June 3rd at

8:15 a.m. Mass, followed by a

Rosary for World Peace. Dutch-treat breakfast at the Frog Pond is optional.

Bring a friend and help us continue our 51-year

tradition of this devotion.

Next Sunday there will be

a second collection for the Building Fund.

No one has ever become poor by giving.

—Anne Frank

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Prayer List

Adams, Edna

Ahearn, Christina

Amidei, Barbara

Baker, Brittany

Ball, Kathy

Bartoli, Dolores

Beattie, Bruce

Borges, James “Doc”

Breese, Jack

Brooke, Caroline

Brown, Natalie

Brucie Bowen, Norma

Burke, James

Byrd, Douglas

Canpauno, Lillian

Carli, Donna

Clancy, Conno

Coffman, Jill

Cooper, Timothy

Dahlstrom, Mary

DeCenso, Steve

Diaz, Shaun & Divina

DiFiore, Fr. John

Duffy, Sue

Evarts, Lexi

Ferarra, Diane

Foley, Patricia

Frangipane, Frankie

Giebner, JoAnn

Gillett, Pam

Gill, Charles

Gonzalez, Linda

Graham, Dr. Stephen

Gregory, Deborah

Gruschke, Catherine

Haloc, Jennifer

Hairsine, Carol

Hanson, Paul

Harris, Ty

Harvey, Mary J. & Toni

Hepp, Loren

Higgins, Julia

Hilt, Al

Hopkins, Debbie

Ippolito, Claire

Jackson, Shannon

James, Matthew

Jones, Chelsea

Kaminski, Sally

Kelly, Beverly

Kelly, Teresa

Kiggans, Ann

Knoernschild, David

Knoll, Diane

Krag, Joyce

Lane, Nolan

LaPlatney, Lori

Larson, Adrienne

Lay, Karen

Leary, Grace

Lescano, Celia P.

Lisa, Marilyn Porzio

Lockwood, Tina

Long, Michael

Mann, Katherine

Martin, Cynthia

Masterson, Tom

Mastro, Andrea

McCarthy, Carol

McCourt, James

Mercer, William

Morelli, Michalene

Morroni, John

Obrochta, Betty

Patterson, Ronnie

Pisciotta, Joseph

Puopolo, William

Pyle, Linda

Quarrington, Jim

Reaume, Cheri

Reese, Brenda

Reynolds, Adrianna Becker

Reynolds, Patricia

Rossi, Andrew, Hope & William

Salerno, Michael

Sandoval, Marissa

Scardino, Lina

Shaffer, Rich

Shields, Janet

Sims, Gloria

Siple, Lorraine

Smith, Milena

Stainforth, Brian

Tammany, Robert

Taylor, Ron

Thompson, Carrie Walden

Tonas, Ludmyla

Vernotzy, Joan

Vinski, Kapica

von Spiegelfeld, Allen

Walker, Josh

Ward, Pat

Warrek, Debbie

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 If you wish to have a name added to the

Armed Forces Prayer list, please call

the parish office at 360.1147.

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Altar Flowers We invite you to donate flower

arrangements in memory of a

loved one, to celebrate a birthday,

an anniversary, a baptism, any other

special occasion or a church feast. Donations and the occasion will be published

in the church bulletin and announced at Mass.

Please contact the Parish Office at 360.1147. This week’s pedestal and altar arrangements

are donated by Eddie Lobo In honor of all past & present parishioners of

St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

Blood Drive

St. John Vianney/St. Alban’s

Sunday, June 11th, 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.

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.

Full-Time Middle School Math and Religion Teacher

St. John Vianney Catholic School

2017–2018 School Year St. John Vianney Catholic School is

currently seeking a full-time teacher

who will teach math & religion to

grades 6–8. The preferred candidate

must have a Bachelor’s degree and a temporary

or permanent Florida Certification in Math for

grades 6–12 or 5–9. Minimum requirement is for

candidate to hold a Statement of Eligibility for

Math grades 6–12 or 5–9. Candidate must be a

practicing Catholic. St. John Vianney Catholic School is a certified IB

World School for the Middle Years Programme

and the applicant must be accepting of the IB

philosophy and be willing to train with the

current staff. Applicant should be able to

incorporate technology into their classroom

instruction and have good communication and

organizational skills. Please send resume to Jillian Hudson, Principal,

jhudson@sjvcc.org. This position requires

successful completion of a Level 2 background

screening and mandated diocesan safe environ-

ment training.

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St. Pete Beach Hurricane Season June 1 — November 30

The City of St. Pete Beach is extremely vulnerable

to the damaging effects of hurricanes. The land

elevation is only approximately 7.5 feet above sea

level, making the island highly susceptible to flood-

ing which could possibly block evacuation routes.

The City of St. Pete Beach must evacuate

completely when threatened by approaching

hurricanes.

As a citizen of the City of St. Pete Beach, you need

to know what to do in order to survive a hurricane

that threatens the Tampa Bay Region. You should

immediately decide where you plan to go when

ordered to evacuate.

The designated evacuation routes for the City of

St. Pete Beach are across the Pinellas Bayway

Bridge and across the Corey Causeway Bridge.

Blind Pass will not be used to avoid traffic conges-

tion and will be blocked when the evacuation

order is issued. If you have no other choice than

to evacuate to a shelter, the available county

shelters will be announced via local media at

the time of the evacuation order.

If you plan to evacuate to the home of a friend or

relative, be sure it is not in an evacuation zone.

A Hurricane Watch will be announced when a

storm threatens coastal and inland areas and

hurricane conditions are a real possibility.

You should:

1. Fill your car with gas, check battery, oil

and water.

2. Check flashlight and radio batteries—stay

tuned to radio or TV stations for reports.

3. Make arrangements for safety of pets (pets will

not be allowed in public shelters.)

4. Organize your family.

5. Refill prescription drugs or obtain special

medications.

A Hurricane Warning will be issued when

hurricane conditions (winds of 75 miles per hour,

high water and storm surge), are expected within a

specified area in 24 hours. You must be prepared

to evacuate anytime a hurricane warning is

issued—even if the weather does not appear

threatening at the time. You should:

1. Clear your yard of loose objects, bicycles, lawn

furniture, garbage cans, etc.

2. Secure your boat. Remember, most

drawbridges will be closed to boat traffic after

the evacuation order is issued.

3. Protect windows, take down awnings and

otherwise secure your home.

4. Put together materials needed to take to a

shelter or place of safety.

5. Prepare to evacuate.

Evacuation Routes: Citizens living South of 44th Avenue (including

44th Avenue) will evacuate the City by way of

the Bayway Bridge. Citizens living North of 44th Avenue will

evacuate the City by way of the Corey

Causeway Bridge. If you are unable to evacuate and cannot make

arrangements with a friend or relative to help you

evacuate the city when ordered, the Fire Depart-

ment will provide transportation to the county

shelter for those residents with special needs or no

other way to leave the beach. You can contact the Fire Department by calling

363.9206 or call St. Pete Beach City Hall at

367.2735, and they will relay your request to the

Fire Department.

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Come Holy Spirit

Replace the tension within us

with the gift of your peace.

Replace the anxiety within us

with your calm presence.

Replace the weakness within us

with your strength.

Replace the doubts within us

with a strong faith in Christ Jesus.

Replace the bitterness within us

with the sweetness of grace.

Replace the darkness within us

with your gentle lights.

Replace the coldness within us

with your loving warmth.

Replace the night within us

with your day.

Replace the winter within us

with your spring.

Straighten our crookedness.

Fill our emptiness.

Dull the edge of our pride.

Sharpen the edge of our humility.

Light the fire of your love within us.

Quench the flames of our lust.

O Spirit of God

the Lord Jesus Christ instructed us

to pray and await your coming.

You are the Father’s great gift to us who believe.

Strengthen, heal and transform us

by the power of your presence.

Come Holy Spirit!

A Prayer

for Pentecost

The Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary members thank you

for your generosity in donating your

extra religious articles. These articles

are distributed to the needy at the

St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen and

to people in the hospitals and nursing homes. We ask you to continue helping us, as our

supplies are running low. The basket is located

in the church vestibule.

Men’s Ministry Newcomers and

returning parishioners

please join us. 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. June–July meeting dates are as follows:

June 6 in Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall

June 20 in Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall

July 11 in Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall

July 25 in Msgr. Trainor Parish Hall For more information, contact the parish office

at 360.1147.

Journey Together with SJVMM

Annual Pastoral Appeal Your gift to the Annual Pastoral

Appeal directly assists your par-

ish in meeting its assessments and

supports the continuing work of

Christ through diocesan-wide

ministries, services and programs

which bring hope to thousands in our five

county area. Please visit www.dosp.org/apa for more detailed

information about our outreach or to make an

online donation.

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A Prayer for the Faithful Departed

Christ Renews His Parish O Jesus, lover of souls, we recommend unto you the

souls of all your servants, who have departed with the

sign of faith and sleep, the sleep of peace. We beseech

you. Lord and Savor, that, as in your

mercy to them you became man, so

now you would admit them to your

presence above. Gracious Lord, we beseech you, remember not against

them the sins of their youth and their ignorance; but

be mindful of them in your heavenly glory. May the

heavens be opened to them. May the Archangel St.

Michael conduct them to you. May your holy angels

come forth to meet them, and carry them to the city of

the heavenly Jerusalem. May they rest in peace.

—John Henry Newman

Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute

Is God Calling You to Serve as a Lay Ecclesial

Minister in His Church? Go, therefore, and make disciples

of all nations....(Matthew 28:19)

are they last words of Christ prior

to his Ascension. They are words

that command us to spread the faith!

Christ didn’t say maybe, if you feel like it—no,

he says Go! While this may be a difficult call for

us, He also promises to be with us always—even

at times we may doubt our faith, or doubt our

capacity to share it. Ask yourself: How should I respond to this com-

mand from Jesus? Am I open to entering into on-

going faith formation and ministry leadership

training to help me better share my faith? Why or

why not? New classes begin on September 9, 2017. Anyone interested in attending the LPMI Year of

Discernment monthly sessions, can find more

details on the LPMI web site www.dosp.org/lpmi.

You many also contact the LPMI office at the

Pastoral Center at 727.344.1611, or send an email

to lpmisepi@dosp.org. Ask yourself: Am I willing to step out of my

“comfort zone” and trust the Spirit to provide

the wisdom and strength I would need to pursue

theological studies?

Lighthouse Catholic Media

Who Am I to Judge? (CD) Discussing moral issues with family and friends

can be a challenge in a culture that strongly

promotes the idea that there is no

objective truth. Speaking from a

wealth of personal experience,

renowned author and theologian

Dr. Edward Sri provides 5 “keys”

to enable Christians to oppose with logic and love

what Pope Benedict XVI called the “Dictatorship

of Relativism.” He also clarifies the proper

understanding of what it means to judge, and

the importance of making good judgments. 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.

Martha’s Helpers We meet every Monday,

11 a.m.–1 p.m. in the church. We are in need of several smiling

faces to help clean and tidy up

our church. All are welcome to join us,

both men and women. For more information, please contact the parish

office at 360.1147, ext. 233.

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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: $220,284

Amount Paid: $180,950

Thank you for your generous contributions!

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:

June 4 May 25

June 11 June 1

June 18 June 8 All bulletin articles are to be emailed by the above

listed deadline date to bulletin@sjvcc.org. To purchase advertising space in our bulletin,

please contact Messner Publications at

866.651.2111.

Parish Sacrificial Giving Sunday, May 21, 2017:

Offertory: $18,354

School: $3,967

Thank you for your generosity!