In the Peace of Christ

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
MAY
26, 2013
Catholic Church
In the Peace of Christ
Saint john Vianney
Dear friends in Christ:
On Pentecost, Pope Francis met in Rome in St. Peter’s Square with nearly a quarter of
million members of the “new movements” of the Church. This was a practice initiated by Blessed
Archdiocese of Galveston — Houston
John Paul II and continued by Pope Benedict and now Pope Francis. The “new movements” are
625 Nottingham Oaks Trail groups of laity that aim to deepen the life of faith and Christian life. There are numerous groups
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throughout the world and they each have their own personality and charisma. We have several
groups active here in our parish: Focolare, Rengum Christi, Opus Dei, The Heralds of the Gospel
Tel.: 281-497-1500
to name but a few. Distinctive of the “new movements” as opposed to the ‘older movements’ in
Fax: 281-584-2024
www.stjohnvianney.org the Church is that they are directed to the laity and not to the vowed or ordained vocations.
While some of the new movements have priests and vowed religious, they are not religious
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orders such as the Dominicans, Franciscans or Jesuits. Characteristic of many of these “new”
groups are the large number of youth and the enthusiasm of their members. This is certainly
PARISH CLERGY
Rev. R. Troy Gately evident when they gather in Rome for these special celebrations.
Pastor
As has become most common, especially since the pontificate of John Paul II, these
massive gatherings often take on the characteristics of a pep rally. The special celebration for
Rev. Charles J. Talar youth held every few years, World Youth Day has been called a “Catholic Woodstock”. I
Rev. Daniel L.
remember the lament of a shop owner several years ago in Denver when World Youth Day was
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held there who said that hundreds of thousands of Catholic youth from all over the world came
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to the Mile High City with the Ten Commandments and a twenty dollar bill and they didn’t break
either! Part of the gatherings, even at the regular audiences in Rome has become the yelling or
Deacons
chanting of the Pope’s name as at a soccer game or sporting event. “J P 2 – we love you!”, “Ben-e
Dale Steffes
-det-to (clap, clap, clap) Ben-e-det-to (clap, clap, clap)” and most recently, “Fran-cis-co, Fran-cisAl Vacek
co”. On the vigil of Pentecost while meeting with many of the youthful members of the “new
Fred Kossegi
movements” Pope Francis took some questions and addressed the crowds with some “off the
Randy Graham
cuff” remarks. He acknowledged the chanting of his name and asked that instead of chanting his
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name that the young people chant the name of Jesus! He reminded them that Jesus is in our
PASTORAL STAFF midst and that the crowds should shout out the name of Jesus! When I read this, I was ready to
shout out “YES!!!!!” Thank you Pope Francis! Furthermore, I am confident that Blessed John
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Paul and Pope Benedict couldn’t agree more! It is wonderful and exciting to be near the pope,
Yvonne Gill
but Pope Francis is 100% on target, Jesus is in our midst and he is the true cause of our joy and
Youth Formation excitement!
Daniel Marcantel
As Catholics, we have committed our lives to the Lord Jesus. He is our Savior and he
comes
‘to
strengthen us in Word and Sacrament!’ We should shout out the name and love of
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Jesus
in
our
words, actions and attitudes all day, every day! I still like what Pope Francis’ name’s
Michael Madrid
sake, St. Francis of Assisi had to say, “we should preach the gospel at all times and when
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necessary, use words.” Too often, we let things, even good things (like our love and respect for
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the pope – or our family – or our work or earthly wants and desires), distract us from that which
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is most important in our lives, our relationship with God. When we keep God first in our hearts,
minds and souls everything else works out. Our faith in God, our relationship with Jesus isn’t just
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one among many. It is THE relationship that most defines who we are. When we love Jesus so
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much that we want to share his love with others, our love for others grows richer, deeper and
stronger. When we love Jesus so much that we want to always follow him always, we not only
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grow in holiness, we grow in happiness; for holiness is the key to happiness. Pope Francis has
Ministries
done us a huge favor in reminding us in such a simple and beautiful way to always remember to
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shout out with our whole lives the name of Jesus!
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In pace Christi,
C.J. Pete Prados
Catholic Church
The most holy trinity
This Weeks Scripture Readings
Mass Intentions
Monday, May 27, 2013
9:00 a.m. † Casey Lee Wild
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
9:00 a.m. † Mary Lois Webster
7:00 p.m. † Bob Neary
Monday
17:20-24; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday
Sir 35:1-12; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17; Mk 10:32-45
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
9:00 a.m. † Bob Neary
Thursday
Sir 42:15-25; Mk 10:46-52
Friday
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16;
Lk 1:39-56
Sir 51:12cd-20; Mk 11:27-33
Saturday
Thursday, May 30, 2013
9:00 a.m. † Helen and Oliver Ortli
7:00 p.m. † Bonnie Winkler
Sunday
Gn 14:18-20; 1 Cor 11:23-26;
Lk 9:11b-17
The Most Holy Trinity
Friday, May 31 2013
9:00 a.m. Roger and Carole Sahni
Today’s psalm reminds us that
we have been crowned with
glory and honor and given rule
over the works of God’s hands.
But we must be good stewards,
for the Lord will surely hold us
accountable for the use of those
gifts!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
5:30 p.m. † Betram Rodrigues
Sunday, June 2, 2013
8:00 a.m. † Erasmo Roca
9:30 a.m.
Missa Pro Populo
11:00 a.m. † Eunice Eadie Horner
12:30 p.m. † Marvin Zibilske
2:00 p.m. † Rami Naiseh
5:30 p.m. † Jerome Ottenweller
7:00 p.m. † Daniel Rivera-Coss
AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE
Let us Rejoice and Pray for
these soon-to-be married couples:
Other Remembrances
S. Bockholt, †Marcia B. Burns, Rosie Sandoval,
†Millie Burger, Mrs. Ursuline H. Smith,
†Dick Porcaro, †John Reginald Robertson,
Sara Grabowski and Jake Robichaux
Erica Perez and David Huerta
Sarah Turvey and Andrew Herczak
Amanda Almanza and Ryan Short
Patty Turner and Guillermo Sahagun
WELCOME
Our newest parishioners to
St. John Vianney Family
PARISH OFFICE
CLOSED
MAY 27TH
IN REMEMBRANCE
OF MEMORIAL DAY
HOLIDAY
Lezlie Pamela Barba Gutierrez, Trenton and Ana Bush,
Per Luigi and Georgina Fontan, Daniel and Joanne Krohn,
John and Marguerite Ogden, Robert and Ingrid Shultz,
Lauren Ware, Cindy Yeglin, Joaquin and Jessica Vazquez
Flowers for our Lord
St. John Vianney will allow you to purchase the
Altar Arrangement in memory of or dedication to
a loved one, living or deceased. The floral
arrangement donation is a minimum of $150.00
For more information and to reserve a weekend (limited
availability), please call or stop by the parish office. Your
donation will be acknowledged in the weekly bulletin.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil
5:30 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m.,
11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,
5:30 p.m.
Spanish: 2:00 p.m.,
7:00 p.m.
Weekdays
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
7:00 p.m.
NOVENA & ROSARY
Our Lady of
Perpetual Help
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
Novena of the
Sacred Heart
1st Fridays following
9:00 a.m. Mass
Divine Mercy Chaplet
and
Rosary after 9:00 a.m.
daily Mass
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CONFESSIONS
Saturday
10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
6:45 p.m. (Spanish)
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BAPTISMS
Classes offered monthly.
Please contact the
Parish Office
MARRIAGE
Please contact the Parish
Office at least eight
months prior to desired
date
ANOINTING OF THE
SICK/COMMUNION
TO THE SICK AND
HOMEBOUND
Please contact the Parish Office
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OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
MAY
26, 2013
Catholic Church
YOUNG ADULTS
Looking for a Little Fun in the Sun?
Join Us For the
Young Adult’s Beach Trip
June 1st
Galveston Island East Beach
Schedule for Day
FUN! FUN! And More FUN!!
Meet at SJV at 9am
Morning: 27th Annual Sandcastle Competition
Lunch: Picnic Style on Beach
Afternoon: Beach Fun Including Sand Volleyball
Dinner: Salsa’s on Seawall
Evening: Rides and Carnival Fun at Pleasure Pier
Tell Your Friends!
All Young Adults Invited and Trip is Free!
All you need is money for food/drinks and
some spending money for Pleasure Pier!
Please RSVP by May 27th to
SJVmerge@stjohnvianney.org or 281-752-2426
Do you know a college student?
Are they visiting for the summer?
YOUNG ADULTS
Invite them to the
St. John Vianney
College Student Welcome Home Dinner
Thursday, June 13th
7:30pm
St Jude Hall
All College Students are Welcome!
It’s a night to enjoy good food, meet other college students
and find out what fun stuff is available to do over the
summer here at SJV.
Please RSVP by Thursday, June 6th to
sjvmerge@stjohnvianney.org or 281-497-6665
Hosted by Merge, The Young Adult Ministry
Weekly Bible Study
Every Tuesday @ 7:30 pm
SJV Heritage Room
Spring Soft Ball Starting Soon!
Want to play with us?
Email us today for details!
St Arnolds Day Trip
Saturday June 8th
See our Facebook for details
Website: www.stjohnvianney.org/article/merge
Email: SJVmerge@stjohnvianney.org
Phone: 281-497-6665
Facebook: Merge-St John Vianney Young Adults
When little ones get cantankerous, it is okay to take them to the nursery, cry rooms or narthex during the mass. We
have four nursery rooms located in the Youth Formation Building and two cry rooms located on each side of the church.
It is wonderful to have our littlest ones at church, but sometimes babies just have to cry and the cry rooms and
nurseries are the best place for them at those moments.
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Youth formation
CCE REGISTRATION
for the 20132013-2014 school
year is now open!
We are now registering Pre-K thru High School for next
year’s CCE program. Placement for specific class days and
times is first come, first served.
So, register today!
Registration forms are available
in the CCE/Youth Formation Office and on the parish
website, www.stjohnvianney.org.
Please Note: Registration for CCE is NOT
registration for Sacrament Preparation.
See below
Sacrament Preparation
Registration for Sacrament Preparation for
2013-2014 has begun! This includes First
Reconciliation and Communion,
Confirmation, and RCIC.
Registration forms for Sacrament
Preparation are available in the
CCE/Youth Formation Office ONLY
AYC
High School and future High School Students
(that means you, 8th grade)
are invited to join us for the
2013 Archdiocesan Youth Conference
July 19-21
Hilton Americas Hotel
$245 per person
(includes conference, hotel, food, and more)
Registration forms are
available in the
Youth Formation Office
or online at
www.stjohnvianney.org
Contact
Joseph Mastrangelo for more info
281-497-6665 or email
jmastrangelo@stjohnvianney.org
Sacrament Preparation is a
separate program from CCE
Please come by the CCE/Youth Office
for more info, preparation requirements,
and registration forms
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Please check out the parish website
www.stjohnvianney.org
or come by the Youth Formation office to get a copy of our
exciting Summer 2013 schedule
of Junior High events
Save the Dates!
VBS week 2: Aug. 12-16
Registration forms are now available in the
CCE/Youth Formation Office and
on the parish website
2013 Mission Trip
San Antonio, TX
August 5-10
All HS students are welcome but space is
limited, so register early!
Cost—$485 per person
This includes transportation, meals, lodging, free day activities,
and more.
Contact Kristin Wegenka for
more information 281-497-6665
kwegenka@stjohnvianney.org
2013 Steubenville
Mid-America Conference
July 11-15, Springfield, MO
Space is limited and spots fill fast, so turn
in your registration ASAP.
For more info contact Kristin Wegenka
281-497-6665 or kwegenka@stjohnvianney.org
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
MAY
26, 2013
Catholic Church
Social service ministry
Commemorates
National Cancer
Survivors Day
Joseph’s Coat Celebrating 26 Years!!
Joseph’s Coat is celebrating 26 years this
year! On May 31st, we will hold a drawing
for a $26 store gift certificate! Please sign
up for the drawing anytime before then.
Joseph’s Coat is SJV’s Resale Shop which
sells high quality used clothing and other
items such as toys, books, and gift items at
reasonable prices.
Joseph’s Coat is located in the Social Services Ministry Building.
Beginning June 3rd through August 3rd, Joseph’s Coat will return to summer hours:
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donations accepted during business hours
(no electronics or furniture, please!)
All proceeds go to SJV Social Services.
No donation goes to waste!
Volunteers needed!
Please contact Teresa at
todon38804@aol.com.
At any given time, 25% of our parishioners are intimately affected
by cancer. On Sunday, June 2nd, CanCare and SJV honor those
affected by cancer by celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day.
CanCare is a one-on-one cancer support program serving our
parish. CanCare’s mission is: To improve the quality of life for
cancer patients and their families.
CanCare’s trained volunteers, including cancer survivors and
medical professionals, are matched to individuals dealing with
the same cancer, same or similar treatment, age, gender, and
family situation. As survivors and experienced family caregivers,
they understand what it takes to fight this disease and, while
doing so, keep HOPE alive.
CanCare provides support for caregivers also.
services are provided free of charge.
All CanCare
If cancer is impacting your life, we encourage you to contact
parishioner and CanCare volunteer, Emily Prus, at 281-558-6502
or visit www.CanCare.org for more information.
Like us on Facebook for store sales, news and updates!
See Craigslist and EBay for JC Listings! Go to
www.ebay.com and Click on ADVANCED top right, then
Click on SELLERS on left and type Josephresaleshop
(one word).
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Congratulations to our Spring 2013 ESL Students!
The Spring Semester of English as a Second Language (ESL)
concluded on May 16th. SJV would like to congratulate our 40
graduates. Twelve students completed Level VI, Advanced
Conversational English. The remaining graduates will come back
to SJV to continue their instruction at another level.
We would also like to acknowledge our very talented and
dedicated ESL teachers who volunteered their time: from left to
right—Daniel Healy, Louis Whittington, Alexis Canlas, Rosa
Maria Arcos, Juanita Weingartner, Mary Beth Condara, and
Henry Salzhandler. Not pictured are David Lindsay and Yimaray
Perez. Thank you! What a difference you’ve made in your
students’ lives!
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Sponsorships are needed for our bazaar to be successful! Full and Partial Sponsorships appreciated!
For information contact Parish Life at 281-497-1555 or rfairly@stjohnvianney.org. Most sponsorships are tax deductible.
( ) BBQ DINNER
$4500
(X) BIG TENT (Dawn & Lorn Frazier)
$4500
( ) SECURITY
$4500
( ) RAFFLE TICKETS
$3800
( ) RENTAL EQUIPMENT
$3500
( ) FACE PAINTING
$3000
( ) WINE WHEEL
$3000
( ) KID’S RIDES
$2500
( ) ADULT/TEEN RIDES
$2000
( ) FOOD TENT
$2000
( ) GROUND SUPPORT
$2000
(X) LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (Bettencourt Family)
$1800
(X) BEER GARDEN (Silver Eagle Distributors)
$1800
( ) HAMBURGER & HOTDOG
$1600
( ) ENTERTAINMENT TENT
$1500
( ) REDEMPTION KID’S PRIZES
$1500
( ) SOFT DRINKS
$1500
( ) MEXICAN FOOD
$1500
(X) AUCTION & BIG BOARD (Anonymous Donor)
$1500
( ) STUFFED ANIMALS
$1400
(X) MARGARITAS/SANGRIA(Gary & Teresa Steffens) $1300
( ) BOOTH TICKETS
$1300
( ) BBQ SANDWICHES
$1300
( ) TURKEY LEGS
$1200
( ) BINGO
$1200
( ) FUNNEL CAKE
$1200
(X) ROASTED CORN (Pozo Family)
$1000
( ) DISC JOCKEY
$1000
( ) SAUSAGE BOOTH
$1000
( ) ICE CREAM BOOTH
$1000
( ) ADVERTISING
$1000
( ) BEER GARDEN BEER BOOTH
$1000
( ) MIDWAY TENT
$1000
( ) ITALIAN FOOD
$1000
( ) BOOTH MAINTENANCE
$900
(X) PUPUSAS (Anonymous Donor)
$900
( ) BRAZILIAN FOOD
$800
( ) MONEY TOSS
$800
( ) BEER BOOTH
$800
( ) ICE
$700
( ) NACHOS
$700
( ) CANDY LAND
$700
( ) TOY LAND
$700
( ) FRENCH FRIES
$600
( ) BOTTLED WATER
$600
( ) COKE PITCH
$600
( ) CORN DOGS
$600
( ) FIRST AID
$600
( ) ICE TEA
$600
( ) CAKE WHEEL
$500
( ) KID’S JUICE BOXES
$500
( ) DESSERTS
$500
( ) SNOW CONES
$500
(X) COTTON CANDY (Randy & Donna Keith Family) $500
( ) VOLUNTEER/INFO BOOTH
$500
( ) KID’S BOOTH
$400
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$400
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$400
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$400
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$400
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$400
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$400
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$400
(X) DUCK POND (Henry & Dorothy Wenzler)
$300
Friends of SJV- (General Donations of $100 or more)
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SAINT JOHN VIANNEY
MAY
26, 2013
Catholic Church
Parish life
THANK YOU
For Making a Difference!
135 Donations
Saving 405 Lives!
Our next Blood Drive is Sunday, August 18
A D U LT F O R M AT I O N
Marriage Enrichment
Reserve your space now
for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter
June 7, 8, and 9th
Contact Tom and Molly Johnson for information or to register:
mollyjohnson@gmail.com or 281/657-4908
Coffee & Donuts
Next Sunday
Following the Morning Masses
Activity Center
www.houstonme.org
SAVE THE DATE!!!
New Parishioner Night
Wine and Cheese Reception
Mary's Appearance in Prouille, France
Here’s a look at what believers say happened when
Mary appeared in Prouille, France in 1208 to a Spanish preacher
named Domingo de Guzman (known in English as Saint Dominic),
during which he said Mary taught him the Rosary prayer to teach
others how to pray: Dominic was disappointed and frustrated
that his efforts to preach the Gospel message of Jesus Christ in
southern France to the Albigenses had failed. The Albigenses
believed that God, who was spirit, wouldn't enter the material
world. Dominic worked hard to convince the Albigenses to reflect
on the life of Jesus Christ, who claimed to be God incarnated in
the material world to redeem it. But the Albigenses argued with
Dominic, and he left feeling like a failure. In 1208, Dominic
prayed in a chapel in Prouille, France, asking Mary for
encouragement and guidance. While Dominic was praying, Mary
appeared to him and reportedly said: "Don't wonder that you
have obtained so little fruit from your work. You've labored over
barren soil, not yet watered with the dew of divine grace. When
God decided to renew the face of the earth, He began by sending
down on it the fertilizing rain of the Angelic Salutation. Therefore,
preach my Psalter -- composed of 150 Angelic Salutations and 15
Our Fathers, and you will obtain an abundant harvest." Mary
further instructed that, in between saying those simple prayers,
people should reflect on the life of Jesus Christ on Earth and
meditate on what it means for them in their own lives. Mary
concluded by saying of the Rosary: "That prayer will never fail."
By "Angelic Salutation," Mary was referring to the
greeting that Archangel Gabriel spoke to her when he announced
that God wanted her to be Jesus' mother "Hail, Mary, full of
grace. The Lord is with you."
The "Our Fathers," that Mary mentioned are taken from
Matthew 6:9-13, in which Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray.
The Rosary prayer proved to be popular when Dominic
introduced it to others after his encounter with Mary. Besides
introducing the Rosary, Dominic also founded the Order of Friars
Preachers (better known as the Dominicans), a worldwide
religious order.
Sunday, 23 June 6:30pm—8pm
St. Jude Hall
If you have recently registered or never attended a
New Parishioner Night—you are invited!!!
WOMEN—Put Yourself in Time Out!!!
Renew yourself this summer by treating yourself to an
ACTS retreat
Adoration, Community, Theology, Service
An ACTS retreat weekend offers the opportunity to reflect on
God’s generous love for us and our call to extend his love to
others. In our daily lives this is facilitated through adoration
and daily prayer, the call to community and the study of
theology. All of this bears fruit in service to the
Body of Christ, his Church.
July 11-14 Cenacle Retreat House
To register or for more information call Paula Cole at
281/556-1576 or go to www.sjvacts.org.
THE WORK OF MARY (Focolare)
Mariapolis
Looking for a unique experience this summer? One where you
can come away rested and enriched; surrounded by people
striving toward holiness; something the entire family can experience together with varied programs for children, teens
and adults? The Mariapolis may be for you.
Experience putting the Gospel into practice in all areas of life.
July 4—7 Concordia University
Austin, Texas
For more information or to register contact Helga Meneilly at
713/465-4126 or call 713/869-1571
The Fleur-De –Lys is a symbol of the Holy Trinity
and is also used as a symbol of the Blessed Virgin
because of its derivation from the Madonna’s Lily.
From: Saints, Signs, & Symbols
by W. Ellwood Post
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Come and See!
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a Catholic
this meeting is for you! Learn more about
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Informational Meeting
Thursday, 13 June 7:00 p.m.
in the Audio Visual Room
Questions? Call Yvonne Gill, 281/584-2022 or
ygill@stjohnvianney.org