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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St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Taught "the little way"

She sought to "save souls” and above all

“to pray in aid of priests"

On October 1, Catholics around the world honor the life of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, or St. Thérèse of Lisieux, on her feast day.  Thérèse Françoise Marie Martin Alençon was born on January 2, 1873 to deeply devout believers. Orphaned of her mother at the age of four, Thérèse relived the drama of abandonment as each of her four sisters in turn entered Carmelite life, though in return she received the particular affection of her father, who called her “Little Queen of France and Navarre.”

She entered the Carmel of Lisieux at the age of 15, by special permission of Pope Leo XIII, whom Thérèse himself had begged in Rome. “If God wills, you will enter,” was the Pope's response. Sister Theresa of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face is the name she took at her profession.  St. Thérèse focused on offering everything “for the needs of the Church,” in order “to cast roses on all, the just and sinners.”

She performed little acts of charity always, and little sacrifices not caring how unimportant they seemed. These acts helped her come to a deeper understanding of her vocation.

St. Thérèse died at a young age, of tuberculosis. Since her death, millions have been inspired by her ‘little way’ of loving God and neighbor. Many miracles have been attributed to her intercession. She had predicted during her earthly life that “My Heaven will be spent doing good on Earth.”

What One Parish Can Accomplish

Those who were in Mass over the past weekend heard a homily from Fr. Scott that highlighted the Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as an example of what the heart, soul, and commitment of one parish can accomplish.  Follow this link to read more about the church's construction and history and to explore their website, which includes pictures of what the church looks like today, inside and out. 

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 28 - St. Wenceslaus, Martyr; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs 

5:45pm Confessions

6:00pm Rosary

6:30pm Mass

7:00pm Sun Choir Rehearsal

Thurs - Sept 29 - Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels (Michaelmas)

8:30am Mass

6:00pm Sat Choir Rehearsal

Fri - Sept 30 - St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church 

11:00am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

11:15am Confessions

Noon Mass 

Sat - Oct 1 - B.V.M; St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Marti Elementary

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

4:30pm Rosary

5:00pm Mass

Sun - Oct 2 - 16th Sunday after Trinity 

Marti Elementary

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

8:30am Rosary

9am Sung Mass

Mon - Oct 3

11:15am Confessions

Noon Mass

Tues - Oct 4 - St. Francis of Assisi

Office closed

No Confessions, No Mass

Wed - Oct 5 - St. Faustina Kowalska, Virgin; Bl Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest 

5:45pm Confessions

6:00pm Rosary

6:30pm Mass

7:00pm Sun Choir Rehearsal

In the Week Ahead:

• Religious Ed begins Sunday, September 25

• 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.

• Life Chain at CHS Rock Stadium Sunday, October 2. Click for more info.

Save the Date:

• Men's Monthly Knights Meeting Monday, October 10

• Women's Group meets Thursday, October 13, 6:30 to 8:30pm, 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 9:00am Mass & potluck. INVITE FRIENDS and FAMILY! Details below.  The potluck theme this month is “Favorite Family Recipes.” Bring your dish on Sunday, October 16 and if you would like to share your recipe, please e-mail it to Susannah.Shelton@temple.edu by Friday, October 14. We will print out copies to share.

• Baby Shower at Corri Birch’s home October 29. See details below.

• 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 and 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

St. John Vianney and Knights of Columbus

Golf Tournament

Science Tests Faith!

October 16

11:00am after Mass and Potluck

Tim Francis Presents

SIGNS from GOD

~ Miracles and Their Meaning ~

Watch Tim explain what this is all about on this short video: Click Here

Invite your friends!

Some things you will hear and see at the presentation:

• Several Eucharistic Miracles where the bread transformed into living heart tissue to show that Jesus Christ is ALIVE in the Holy Eucharist.
• A lady living today who receives the wounds of Christ while receiving messages from Jesus and Mary. You will witness her stigmata.
• Why do bad things happen to good people? Making sense out of suffering.
• The meaning, purpose, and POWER of the Holy Sacrifice of the MASS.