ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH
Community Update
for Sunday August 01, 2021
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time 
Pastor's Note
 Fr. John here again. This will be my last update because Fr. Joe will be back from vacation, but before I get into this Sunday’s Gospel, I asked Khoa who was discerning with our diocese and stayed with us here at SJV to write a little something before he left. 

From discerner Khoa Bui: When discerning my vocation at the SVD, a religious order of missionaries, I felt strongly that God may call me to discern the diocesan priesthood. After initially getting to know the diocese of San Jose, I was referred to stay at SJV for a summer month. During my stay here, I got to know many priests, seminarians, and parishioners. In addition, I had the opportunity to shadow different priests in their lives and ministries. I felt deeply touched by the support and hospitality of the parish, Fr. Joe and Fr. John. I want to thank the SJV community, Fr. Joe, and Fr. John who have been very supportive of my discernment and staying here. I enjoy the time being here at SJV very much. I look forward to being a seminarian candidate for the Diocese of San Jose next June. Please continue praying for the vocation of the diocese and for the seminarians. Thank You. 

"Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” SJV has been blessed to have many seminarians here, these men have felt the call to serve in this way; working for food that endures forever. Jesus specifically says that the food he gives will endure for eternal life, and what are seminarians called to?... To bring the Word to the people, and as they are ordained as priest, they will bring not only the Word, but the Word Made Flesh... “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” Let us continue to encourage men to the priesthood. 

St John Vianney, pray for us! 

Shalom, 

Fr. John (parochial vicar) 


Fr Joe
IN THIS EMAIL
ENCOUNTER CHRIST

KNOW CHRIST

SERVE CHRIST
FINAL FIESTA
August 7th with Fr Steve Brown
The final part of the Fiesta is August 7 with special guest Fr Steve Brown. Mass, lumpia & adobo, live music and a raffle in the Community Center Parking Lot. All food must be pre-ordered here.
Our Lady of Fatima Mass & Procession... 
A special Our Lady of Fatima Mass will be offered Aug 13, Sep 13, Oct 13 7PM. If you feel called to carry Momma Mary don’t hesitate, she’s waiting... Please call the office for who to contact.
SJV School Applications for 2021-2022
Congrats to Ms. Suty, staff and faculty for a job well done for this pandemic year. Join this stellar faculty for next year. Applications for the 2021-2022 School year can be done here
 Each referral for a family adds $500 to our parish’s School Scholarship Fund. Make a referral! Donate to the Scholarship here
Wild Goose: Who is the Holy Spirit? 
This is SJV Summer Faith Series as we learn our faith in small groups via Zoom every other Monday in English and Spanish. Details here.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound 
Any parishioner who would like to bring communion to the sick should join a training on Tuesday, August 10, 2PM in the Parish Office. Any parishioner who is currently bringing communion to a family member should send Yolie an email who is receiving communion and who is bringing communion. The August 10 training is mandatory for family members bringing communion to family members.
Institute for Leadership and Ministry
Open Registration
ILM Registration is open! Answer your call to assist leading within your community! If you participate in some form of pastoral ministry and you want to improve your skills to serve better your community then explore attending the ILM this year. The ILM is accepting nominations for the academic year 2021-2022, classes begin September 2021.
Please find more about the ILM and how to apply here.
Faith Formation Registrations  
Faith Formation registrations are now open and available online or in person in our parish office. All those looking to prepare for the sacraments of initiation, Baptism, First Communion and or Confirmation please visit our parish website to register online or stop by our parish office to pick up the registration. Students who completed their first year of preparation for First Communion and/or Confirmation must register once again. Please note that you will need a baptismal certificate at the time of registration.To register online please  click here. You will be directed to the Faith Formation page where you can choose the sacrament you would like to register to. Catechetical sessions will begin in September.
Calling out all youth ministers and volunteers! 
Tuesday , August 10th at 6:30 pm – Community Center  
In preparation for our new catechetical year we invite all youth minsters and those interested in joining the Confirmation leaders to join in conversation - Proclaiming Jesus to Our Culture - A Reflection and Discussion with Bishop Robert Barron.
The Valley Catholic has a new look!
Click here.
Covid19 Vaccinations 
at St. Elizabeth in Milpitas on July 24 and 25, 2021. 
Have you been vaccinated? Kaiser Permanente physicians will be providing free COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone age 12 years and older on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 3:30PM to 6:30PM and on Sunday, July 25 from 7:30AM to 5:00PM at the Parish Ministry Center of Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church located at 750 Sequoia Drive in Milpitas. Protect yourself, your family and community by getting your COVID-19 vaccine. You do not need to be a Kaiser Permanente Member and no questions will be asked about immigration status.
Scam Warning 
Please do not open any email from Fr Joe that is not sent from this email. There continues to be scammers. 
Thanks to the Catholic Community Foundation, all our parishioners have access! Go to www.formed.org/signup, type in 95127, click on our parish and get your account to the “Catholic Netflix”.

Registering for FORMED is easier than ever:
 
1. Go to formed.org/signup; click the 2nd button: Sign Up As A Parishioner
2. Select your parish: Enter parish zip code 95127 and select St John Vianney from the provided dropdown menu
3. Register with your name and email address
4. Check that email Inbox for a link to start watching FORMED
ETHICS FOR VACCINATIONS
California Catholic Conference
The Roman Catholic Bishops of California have released joint statements on the ethics of the vaccines here. Our County is now offering vaccinations for those 65 years and older. Check with your health care provider or
SCRIPTURE STUDY: BOOK OF GENESIS
First and Third Mondays
Join Fr Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month for a study of the first book of the bible. The session starts at 7PM on this Zoom (passcode 123).  
ROSARY
FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER
STAYS TOGETHER 
Monday - Saturday
Join our parish Rosary Monday-Friday, 630PM on  Zoom or Facebook. Saturday 8:30AM (after daily Mass) Sunday at 11:00 AM on our Website or Facebook.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Please continue to be vigilant against the spread of the virus (masks, sanitize, distance). Contact Luis Estrada as soon you know you may have exposed our parishioners to the virus. 
STEWARDSHIP
We thank you for your continued support of our growing parish ministries.

Please consider extending an invitation to someone that might benefit from any of these events or officially joining our parish. God reward you.
SPAM CAUTION
Reminder to only open and respond to official email communications from the Parish and Fr Joe (jkim@sjvsj.net). All other email inquiries should not be opened and deleted immediately.
408-258-7832 | sjvnews.net