St John Vianney

Cleburne, TX

A Catholic Church under the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter

Saturday, Sunday Masses & Confessions

Marti Elementary School

2020 W. Kilpatrick, Cleburne, TX

Monday - Friday Daily Mass & Confessions

Our Lady of Victory Chapel

501 N. Nolan River Rd, Cleburne, TX

Contact us at stjohnvianneycleburne.com

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The Feast of

Our Lady of Sorrows

The Prophecy of Seven Swords

The title, "Our Lady of Sorrows," given to our Blessed Mother focuses on her intense suffering and grief during the passion and death of our Lord. Traditionally, this suffering was not limited to the passion and death event; rather, it comprised the seven dolors or seven sorrows of Mary, which were foretold by the Priest Simeon who proclaimed to Mary:

"This child [Jesus] is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed and you yourself shall be pierced with a sword so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare." (Luke 2:34-35)

These seven sorrows of our Blessed Mother included the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt; the loss and finding of the child Jesus in the Temple; Mary's meeting of Jesus on His way to Calvary; Mary's standing at the foot of the cross when our Lord was crucified; her holding of Jesus when He was taken down from the cross; and then our Lord's burial. In all, the prophesy of Simeon that a sword would pierce our Blessed Mother's heart was fulfilled in these events. 

A Word of Encouragement

What Can Happen When You

Say a Hail Mary

The following recent reflection by Cathy Nolan of Mary TV Medjugorje, includes a video and transcript of a very moving homily recalling what can happen when one offers a simple Hail Mary. Be encouraged!

September 6, 2022

Dear Family of Mary!

“Dear children! God permits me to be with you and to lead you on the way of peace, so that through personal peace, you build peace in the world. I am with you and intercede for you before my Son Jesus, that He may give you a strong faith and hope in a better future, which I desire to build up with you. You be courageous and do not be afraid, because God is with you. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (August 25, 2022)

Our Lady concluded her August 25 message with words of encouragement:  “You be courageous and do not be afraid, because God is with you.”

Not only is Our Lady with us, but God is with us!!! What could we possibly fear? But the enemy is a master at spreading fear and discouragement, so we have to stay close to our Mother!!!

I want to share a story that Fr. Joe Freedy began his homily with yesterday at English Mass in Medjugorje (September 5, 2022) I will transcribe it here, but also give you the link so you can hear it for yourselves!!  Here is the link: video

Fr. Freedy told us this incredible story:

"I want to share this story with you because it provides so much encouragement for me in my prayers. Sometimes we get discouraged. And I want to say that the voice of God is always the voice of encouragement. Never of discouragement..."

Novena for Church Building Plans

Fr. Scott has asked that all our families continue to pray this novena to St. Joseph for our building plans. Access the novena by clicking below.

THIS COMING WEEK'S MASS TIMES

OFFICE CLOSED ON TUESDAYS

Wed - Sept 14 - The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross Day)

Office closed, No Confessions, No Mass (Fr. Scott on Retreat)

7:00pm Sun Choir Rehearsal

Thurs - Sept 15 - Our Lady of Sorrows (St. Mary at the Cross)

Office closed, No Confessions, No Mass (Fr. Scott on Retreat)

6:00pm Sat Choir Rehearsal

Fri - Sept 16 - Sts. Cornelius, Pope and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

Office closed, No Confessions, No Adoration, No Mass (Fr. Scott on Retreat)

Sat - Sept 17 - B.V.M.; St. Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin and Doctor of the Church; St. Robert Bellamine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Marti Elementary

4:15pm Confessions (closet in back of stage)

4:30pm Rosary

5:00pm Mass

Sun - Sept 18 - 14th Sunday after Trinity 

Marti Elementary

8:15am Confessions (closet in back of stage)

8:30am Rosary

9am Sung Mass then Potluck

Mon - Sept 19 - St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr; St. Theodore of Canterbury, Bishop; St. Adrian, Abbot

11:15am Confessions

Noon Mass

Tues - Sept 20 - St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest; Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions, Martyrs

Office closed

No Confessions, No Mass

Wed - Sept 21 - St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Ember Day)

5:45pm Confessions

6:00pm Rosary

6:30pm Mass

7:00pm Sun Choir Rehearsal

This Week:

• Men's Cross Walk Retreat (see flyer below) - September 15 - 18

• September 18 – Monthly Potluck directly after Mass.  The theme is Italian and everyone is invited!

Save the Date:

• St. John Vianney & the Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Golf Scramble fundraising event Friday, September 30, at the Squaw Valley Lakes Golf Course in Glen Rose, Texas. Contact Earl Lutz or Steve Franklin to sign up as a sponsor or player. See flyer below.

• Women's Group meets Thursday, October 13, for a presentation by Elizabeth Victory on the anniversary of Fatima. Duke and Corri Birch's home.

• Science Tests Faith - Sunday, October 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm following 9am Mass & potluck. INVITE FRIENDS & FAMILY! SCIENCE TESTS FAITH - CLICK HERE

• Veteran's Day Special Presentation: Sunday, November 13, during Potluck. Sen Brian Birdwell - lone survivor of 9/11 plane crashed into the Pentagon. 60% burns on body. Miraculous stories of near death and survival. Pray & Plan to invite friends. Watch for more information coming!  

Update on Fr. Christopher Stainbrook:

Fr. Stainbrook continues to heal. Please keep him in your prayers.

"Pray for your shepherds. They are your bridge to heaven."

 - BVM, Medjugorje

Update on Ukranian Refugees in Poland from Father Ziggy in Vienna: 

The problems in Poland are profound. The main concerns are for the many single mothers who have no idea where their husbands are or if they will ever return from the war. Such a very tragic time.  Please keep the refugees in your prayers.

Please be in prayer for Fr. Scott and all the men participating in the Men's Crosswalk Pilgrimage in Oklahoma this week.  

St. John Vianney and Knights of Columbus

Golf Tournament

Troops of St. George and Little Flowers

From Fr. Scott:

Parents, We have had interest in forming troops for our kids. The troops of St George and the Little Flowers are solid Catholic Organizations, and I think they will be great additions to our parish. The only hitch is that we need parents to head these troops. You will have help, but someone has to lead, as they do not allow the priest to do this. In this email are links and info to both organizations. Please contact me if you are interested in volunteering.

Click here to go to St George website

Click here to go to the Little Flowers Website

The Troops of Saint George Mission:  "The Troops of Saint George apostolate aims to use the outdoors as our canvas and the sacraments as our path to light the way for the formation of Holy Catholic men and boys. Whether called to the vocation of the priesthood, the religious life, or that of Holy fatherhood, our fathers and sons will take a prayerful pilgrimage together to fulfill Christ's desire for them to grow in virtue and in their Holy Catholic faith as they journey toward heaven." - Saint George, Pray for us.

Serving boys age 6-18

Little Flowers Girls’ Club® is a Catholic club for girls ages 5 and up that teaches virtues through scripture, saints’ biographies and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Based on the 1906 Catholic classic The Catholic Girls’ Guide by Fr. F.X. Lasance, and the spirituality of St. Thérése, the Little Flower of Liseux, this beautiful, authentically Catholic program, has delighted and instilled in our girls a love of our Catholic Faith for over 25 years.