Saint John Vianney Parish

10/09/2021

Reminder! Special Presentation this week on Wednesday, October 13, at 7:00 PM! We welcome Marco Casanova, M.Div, Assistant Director of Desert Stream Ministries, who will present on human sexuality in light of God's plan for salvation. Click below to view the full flyer in our bulletin. The presentation will also be live-streamed on our website. We hope you can join us! Bring a friend!

10/05/2021

Saint John Vianney is hiring! Are you or someone you know interested in working for the church as a Business Manager? Check out the job listing on our website under "About Us"! https://www.sjvgladwyne.com/

08/04/2021

Happy Saint John Vianney Feast Day!

From Fr. Donovan and the staff at Saint John Vianney Parish, we warmly wish you and your families a very happy Feast of our patron, Saint John Vianney.

To learn more about this great saint, click the attached link to view last year's conversation about his life and ministry with renowned Vianney scholar Fr. Frederick Miller of Seton Hall University. Passcode: W$EDAUC4

May the life and ministry of our great patron inspire in our parish community a continued willingness to love God totally and to serve each other in charity!

https://zoom.us/rec/play/pcHaekYALGTLmtoNFLe0011MyGEzo554FWw4LGpieNdnmHNd5tUyPhTUJJhYa86QejltOIwvK5qXg8sF.JJwBeVoXPai7X9SD?startTime=1602198016000

07/27/2021

2021-2022 RCIA Registration is Now Open!

Are you or a loved one interested in becoming Catholic? Registration for this year’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) class in now open!

Click the attached link to learn more about the RCIA process and reach out to our Director of Religious Education, Mary Anne Monroe, at [email protected] to learn more.

St. John Vianney welcomes everybody to live a spiritual, faith-based life under the sanction of the Holy Spirit. Contact us for more information on consecrating your relationship with God.

07/16/2021

Archdiocesan Announcement Regarding the Reinstitution of the Sunday Obligation to Attend Mass

On Thursday, July 15, Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez announced the reinstitution of the faithful's obligation to Attend Sunday Mass beginning August 15, 2021.

He said, "Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, has been with us throughout this challenging period and is most especially near to us when we encounter him in the Eucharist. The Eucharist offers us His healing and peace, His mercy and reconciliation. It is now time for everyone to return to the Eucharist with renewed faith and joy.

As many aspects of life are now returning to normalcy, each Catholic Bishop in Pennsylvania will reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days beginning on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This obligation, as is always the case, does not apply to those who are seriously ill, have a serious health risk, as well as those who have serious anxiety about being a part of large groups at this time."

See the attached link to view the full statement by the Archbishop. We look forward to welcoming all of our church faithful back safely and joyfully to the beauty of the Mass!

As many aspects of life are now returning to normalcy, each Catholic Bishop in Pennsylvania will reinstate the obligation to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days beginning on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

07/13/2021

CYO Sports are Back for 2021-2022 and Fall Sports Registration in Now Open!

We are pleased to announce the decision of the Archdiocese to bring back CYO sports for the 2021-2022 academic year. This storied ministry within the Church has enabled countless children to develop virtue, make and sustain lasting friendships, and foster a love for the Church while playing sports with their peers.

SJV participates in CYO through partnership with our neighboring parish in Narberth, St. Margaret’s.

Registration for CYO FOOTBALL and CROSS COUNTRY is now open. All age appropriate parish school attendees and parish members are eligible to participate. Practice will begin in MID AUGUST. Any potential player must be registered prior to participation. Teams are based on grades entering the school year 2021-2022. St. Margaret’s is also looking for coaches to help with both teams as well as parent volunteers to assist with game day and administrative duties.

Please contact Jim McNulty for information regarding both teams at the following email to learn more and register: [email protected]

07/07/2021

Calling all SJV Families with Children in Grades 1-7
2021-2022 PREP Registration is Now Open!

Click the link below to learn more about program details, volunteer Catechist opportunities, and to fill out the easy online registration form.

Parish Religious Education at St. John Vianney Parish in Gladwyne, PA.

06/21/2021

God Bless our Fathers!

Thanks to all of our parish fathers who attended this weekend's Masses and received a special blessing and gift in honor of Father's Day! May we graciously remember all fathers, both living and deceased, in our prayers.

A Prayer for Fathers

God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things.
Bless these men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

06/10/2021

Congratulations to all of the wonderful married couples who participated in last weekend's Wedding Anniversary Mass with Renewal of Vows!

Following a special blessing at the conclusion of the 10:30 AM Mass, the married couples and their families gathered in the Church Hall for refreshments (beautiful wedding caked included!) and fellowship.

May these and all of the married couples of the SJV community continue to enjoy the many graces God so graciously pours out through the most sacred union of Marriage!

06/03/2021

Calling all Married Couples of the SJV Parish Community!

It's not too late to sign up for our Wedding Anniversary Mass with the Renewal of Vows this Sunday, June 6, at the 10:30 AM Mass.

Click the attached link to register and join other couples in celebrating the graces of your union in the sacrament of Marriage!
https://forms.parishgiving.org/form-5910487/