MASS TIMES Saturday 4:00 PM Vigil Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM & 5:30 PM Weekdays Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM Tuesday & Wednesday 6:15 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday & Friday 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 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 Mrs. Linda Tate Director of Preschool Mrs. Amie Williams Asst. Dir. of Preschool Mrs. Dana Sunseri

LAGNIAPPE Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, April 1, 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.

Keeping Holy Week at

St. Jean Vianney

Holy week begins today with Passion [Palm] Sunday. During Holy Week the church celebrates the great Triduum, which means three days, reckoned from Holy Thursday evening through Easter Sunday evening. These are the great celebration of Church life:

Holy Thursday Evening Mass Of The Lord’s Supper; Thursday, April 5th, 7:00pm: this includes Holy Eucharist, the washing of the feet, and concludes with prayer vigil before the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00pm.

Good Friday Service: Friday, April 6th, 3:00pm: this service includes the Passion Account according to St. John, the Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion. Later that evening, the Vigil will continue around the Holy Cross from 6:30-9:00pm.

Easter Saturday Vigil: Saturday, April 7th, 8:00pm: this includes the lighting of the New Fire, the Vigil Scriptures, Baptismal Initiation, Holy Eucharist.

Easter Sunday: Sunday April 8th, 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30am Easter Eucharist.

During the Triduum we attempt to ‘drop out’ of the normal, entertainment or distractions. We also keep the “Easter Fast”, which is a fast of anticipation of what is to come at Easter. These are like retreat days for the parish. If we keep these days at home, we can better celebrate them at Church. Make sure you are part of these days of worship at. St. Jean Vianney. IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN, BRING THEM and help them learn about these important traditions of the Catholic Faith.

LIFE TOGETHER Dear Friends, Welcome to the beginning of Holy Week. On and, off this week our parish will gather to commemorate the saving events of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I hope you will be with us. As always, I am inviting you to come and share in these services. Holy Week begins this weekend with the Blessing of Palms. A palm branch is a tangible sacramental which initiates the controversy which Jesus Christ presents to the city of Jerusalem as we tell the story of his passion and death. The Gospel of Mark will be our storyteller. Wednesday morning at the Cathedral the diocese celebrates the Chrism Mass at 10:30am, with the blessing of the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Oil of Chrism highlighting this Mass. You are invited to be present and celebrate this day which deeply expresses our diocesan desire for unity. Holy Thursday evening we cross over from Lent into the season of the Triduum, or the Three Days. We reckon these three days beginning Holy Thursday evening until Good Friday evening, Good Friday evening until Holy Saturday evening, and Holy Saturday evening until Easter Sunday evening. The Triduum is our time to “drop out” of the normal, to fast from what ordinarily distracts us, or tempts us to forget the issues of life and death which go on around and in us daily. So we are to “fast” from the normal, the actions and things that we fill up with that dulls the pain of living and hoping. What we do in Church these three days makes sense to the extent that we try to keep these three days at home. Holy Thursday at 7:00pm we will celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, with the washing of feet and a Vigil before the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00pm. Good Friday Service of the Passion picks up where we left off Thursday night, with the reading of the Passion of St. John, the Veneration of the Holy Cross, and Holy Communion. Easter Vigil begins at 8:00pm, with the Blessing of the New Firelight, Celebration of the Vigil Word, Christian Initiation, and the Eucharist. Easter Sunday will proclaim the Resurrection and give opportunity for the renewal of baptismal vows. I do hope you will be a part of this week with the parish. Please bring your children and grandchildren for them to gain some insight into why these days

are the center of the liturgical year. Love,

PLEASE PRAY FOR UNBAPTIZED ELECT AND OUR BAPTIZED CANDIDATES

During this Lenten season, we ask your prayers for the unbaptized Elect and the baptized Candidates who are enrolled in the RCIA process of our parish. These individuals have been involved in this process for several months and are now entering into an intense period of reflection and prayer. In the entrance of our church you will see a display with the names and photographs of the Elect and Candidates who are requesting Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist through the RCIA process. When you see these adults and children at Mass, please introduce yourself and let them know that you are praying for them. Through your prayers and words of encouragement, those who seek to know Him in the Catholic faith, will feel the genuine love and support of the commu-nity of St. Jean Vianney.

Cory and Karen White are proud to receive our son, Hayden Bentley-James White, on March 12, 2012. Hayden was born on February 12, 2012. We would like to thank everyone for their thoughts

and prayers during our long adoption process. We feel very blessed to be part of the St. Jean Vianney family. We look forward to introducing Hayden to the SJV community soon.

The Catholic Daughters will have their annual Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 1st. Registration is not required.

Parish Stewardship Summary

Fiscal Year to Date July 1, 2011 to March 25, 2012

Marriage Preparation: Sponsor Couple: assists engaged couples in preparation for marriage using specific prep program. [Usually three to four sessions at home with

engaged couple; two–three times a year; formation offered and required.]

The account of Christ’s passion according to Mark (Mark 14:1-15:47[15:1-39]).

Goal Amt. Rec’d

Year to date Offertory

983,648.00 974,221.00

Weekly Offertory

26,285.00 22,327.16

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-8:30 AM The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Daily before Mass (see Mass schedule above) Saturdays - 2:45-3:30pm Monday Nights of Lent at St. Jean Vianney – April 2nd - 5:00-6:15pm Wednesday Nights of Lent – “The Light is on for you” in our Deanery region at: Our Lady of Mercy, St. Aloysius, St. George, Immaculate Conception, Christ the King, and St. Thomas More - April 4th 6:00-8:00pm Holy Week Schedule: April 1st - Palm Sunday of The Passion of the Lord April 4th - Diocesan Chrism Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral 10:30am The Sacred Paschal Triduum April 5th - Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00 PM with Eucharist, Washing of Feet, Prayer before Blessed Sacrament until 11:00pm. April 6th - Good Friday of the passion of the Lord - 3:00pm with The Passion of St. John, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion, Prayer before the Cross until 9:00pm April 7th – The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night - 8:00pm with Blessing of New Fire, Liturgy of the Word, Christian Initiation, and Eucharist. April 8th - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection at Mass during the day - 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am. NO 5:30pm MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY Celebration of Confirmation –Tuesday, May 1st 7:00pm Celebration of First Eucharist -Sunday, May 6th 2:00pm

The SJV Drama Club will present the “Nifty Fifties” on Saturday, April 21st , at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm. If you wish to make reservations or place an ad in the program, please contact Terrie Gavin at

tgavin@stjeanvianneyschool.org or call 751.1831. All information must be submitted by Wednesday, April 18th. Please note that the performances are Saturday, April 21st and not the 20th.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89;Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21

Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15

Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a];

b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; d) Is 54:5-14; e) Is 55:1-11; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Mk 16:1-7

Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35

A REFLECTION ON THIS WEEK’S GOSPEL

WE DON’T GO ALONE Jesus, the humble village carpenter, frequently attracted large crowds with his preaching. A moment of apparent triumph and glory came when these same people in Jerusalem acclaimed him as king, probably hoping he would be a new military leader and overthrow the occupying Romans. This “triumph” was brief, however. In a few days the same crowds turned on him. Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, didn’t know what to make of him. Jesus was obviously no common criminal. He spoke truthfully and was not cowed in Pilate’s presence. Yet Pilate finally gave up and had Jesus put to death. Ever since that first Good Friday, those who pass through the darkest nights know they don’t go alone. For each of us Jesus obediently and willingly entered the pain and sorrow of humanity. He counted the milestones along the way of despair, and fell into the abyss of death. There are no dead-end streets anymore. For us, at the end of every road, there shines the light of Christ. Copyright © 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. “Lord, this week help me to……….”

ST. JEAN VIANNEY CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL

The preschool will continue to accept applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Classes are being offered for two, three and four year old students. Applications may be picked up in the preschool office Monday through Friday 8:00am until 3:30pm, or download from the preschool website. www.stjeanvianneypreschool.org Please call the office at 752.5356 for more information.

DOUBLE NICKELS TRIP Double Nickels will be going to Coushatta Casino on April 15th. Cost will be $5 per person. Please sign up in back of church. Bus will depart form Wal-Mart on O'Neal Lane at 8:30am. Please arrive by 8:00am. For more information call Libby Pate at 273.6880.

Awakening Faith/Catholics Come Home

If someone you care about is interested in returning to the Catholic faith, let them know there is nothing

to fear, and that there is a community and fellowship waiting to welcome them home. The LORD

promised that HE will always love and remember them. It only takes an open heart, prayer, and some

encouragement to take that first step back home.

Contacts; Jim at: jfl06@cox.net, Kris at keykeybraud@yahoo.com., Cathy at

cathy@cpgrace.com, or Janet at: harkness1606@bellsouth.net.

LIMEX INFORMATION MEETING

An information session concerning the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension (LIMEX) program of Loyola University New Orleans is scheduled for Thursday, April 19th, 6:00pm in the Tracy Center Library of the Catholic Life Center. Those interested in an onsite, part-time, graduate-level, ministry formation program from a Catholic university are encouraged to attend the information session to learn about the program and application procedures. Loyola University New Orleans offers a master’s degree or certificate in religious education or pastoral studies with focus areas in Christian spirituality for pastoral ministers, pastoral life and administration, youth ministry, Hispanic ministry, religion and ecology, marketplace ministry, and small Christian community formation. Loyola’s Institute for Ministry Extension (LIMEX) is here to help you grow in leadership and faith. For additional information, contact Rick Beben at 241.7981 or email at rick.beben@gmail.com.

Monday, April 2 Both Schools Out 5:00pm Lent Confession 6:30pm Practice for Holy Thursday and Good Friday Tuesday, April 3 Both Schools Out 6:30pm Practice for Easter Vigil Wednesday, April 4 Both School Out Bulletin Articles due for March 14th and April 15th 10:30am Chrism Mass 6:00pm Brass Practice 7:00pm RCIA 7:00pm Choir Thursday, April 5 Holy Thursday

Both Schools Out 12:00noon Parish Office Close 7:00pm Holy Thursday Mass Friday, April 6 Good Friday Parish Office Closed Both Schools Out 3:00pm Good Friday Services Saturday, April 7 Holy Saturday Baptism Weekend Men’s Prayer Breakfast Sunday, April 8 Easter Sunday Baptism Weekend Monday, April 9 Parish Office Closed Both Schools Out No 8:30am Mass

SJV CALENDAR

Monday, April 2 8:30am No Mass Tuesday, April 3 6:15am Maya Family Wednesday, April 4 6:15am Molly Langlois 8:30 John & Barbara Lewis Holy Thursday, April 5 7:00pm Good Friday, April 5 3:00pm

Holy Saturday, April 6 8:00pm Lee Bartholomae Fr. Howard Hall Sunday, April 7 7:30am For Parishioners of SJV 9:30am Charles Jumonville, III 11:30am Lucy Sparacino 5:30pm No Mass

MASS INTENTIONS

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SANCTUARY LAMP (04/02–07/12) Irma Desselle

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.