St. John Vianney Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
March 2011 Newsletter
Tamarae’s Tablet
A Memo from Molly
“Call 911!”
You never think you’ll actually have to
respond to an emergency, but then it happens.
We were out eating as a family when we
noticed a woman choking. (Some may call it a
coincidence that we happen to be there and that
we ended up switching places—but I call it
divine intervention.)
The woman was standing and wheezing
as her husband tried to help her. My husband
jumped in and immediately began abdominal
thrusts.
Frozen to my seat, I said, “Let’s pray.”
My girls prayed with me as we helplessly
watched the scene. I must’ve been praying
loudly because the people across from us gave
me a funny look. I didn’t care and kept praying.
After a long minute in slow motion, the
woman started to cough. I took a deep breath
and scanned the room. Did anyone else realize
what had just happened and how precious life
really is?
My heart was pounding like a bass drum
as my husband sat back down at our table. I
asked, “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine,” he replied calmly.
I glanced through the window at the
woman, and couldn’t help but smile as she continued to finish her meal. Everything seemed to
carry on like normal.
We left the restaurant much more aware
of family and faith. The woman was a
stranger—names were never exchanged—yet
in the moment it didn’t matter. We are all People
of God.
Well, February really spoiled us with some
AMAZING weather! I am going to guess that
many of you were like me and decided spring was
finally here, but we were both wrong. Oh well,
soon enough all of this snow will melt and we
won’t have to worry about another snowstorm
until at least October! Yay!
Speaking of jumping ahead to the idea of nice
weather – it is extremely important that any of
you even considering our summer trips talk to me
immediately! We need exact numbers for our
summer trips so we can ensure we have enough
adults on the trips and to discuss if any additional
fundraising will be happening! Both Mission Trips
are currently “closed” to new additions, but
anyone interested can be on a wait-list in case a
spot opens up (chances are probably decent on
both trips). We could also use additional adults on
almost all of our trips, especially male chaperons,
so if you are interested or know of any people I
should contact, please pass that information on to
me!
Now on to Faith Formation – we missed one
Wednesday because of a snow day, but I have no
current plans to use our “make-up” day on some
of your calendars for the 7th-10th grade. If we
miss more Wednesday nights, we will consider
adding a class, but for now, we can remain on track
even with losing that one night.
“. . .there may be no division in the body, but
that the parts may have the same concern
for one another. If (one) part suffers, all the
parts suffer with it; if one part is honored,
all the parts share its joy.” (1 Cor 12, 25-26)
Finally, if you see Jennifer Petrowiak, please give
her a word of congratulations on being Confirmed
this month! Jenny will be gone on a school trip
over Confirmation on April 9th, so she will be
confirmed by the Bishop at the 5:30 PM Mass at St.
John’s Church in Mankato on March 12th.
Blessings, Tamarae
See you soon! Molly
St. John Vianney Office of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
Tamarae Schmidt: 235-5639
Molly Sagerhorn: 235-9064/399-8875
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.sjvhf.org
Souper Bowl Sunday
February 5th/6th
Thank you for your
support! We were
able to raise $682.36
over three Masses!
This money went to
support Martin County Kids Against
Hunger and Twelve Baskets.
Prayer Wall of Fame
It’s exciting to see more students learning their
prayers each week! (*) All we ask is that you try
your best. Keep working on those prayers!
Grade 1:
Bailey Martinson
Adam Petrowiak
Samantha Lenort
Grade 2:
Ciara Cowing
Cael Jaskulke*
Jocelyn Johnson*
Jordan Militello*
Allison Schwieger*
Kaitlyn Scott
Sabrina Segar
Kiana Preston
Brooke Van Gelderen
Grade 3:
Caden Baarts
Kaleb Hoye*
Isabelle Lenort
Chloe Murphy
Courtney Pytleski*
Grade 4:
Cecilia Driano
Grace Higgins
Nicholas Johnson*
Anthony Nuss*
Kia Preston
Abram Sanchez*
Whitney Scott
Mitchell Steuber
Megan Junkermeier
Grade 5:
Nathan Kallenbach
Wendy Sanchez
Nickolas Segar
Matthew Kotewa
Grade 6:
Taylor Nuss*
The Hope Shop
Thank you to everyone who brought items
for The Hope Shop collection in February.
The volunteers said that it was perfect
timing. Thank you for your generosity!
Prayer of the Month
Act of Contrition
My God, I am sorry for my sins with
all my heart. In choosing to do
wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned
against you whom I should love above all
things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do
penance, to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Amen.
Act of Contrition (Traditional)
O my God, I’m heartily sorry for having
offended you. I detest all my sins
because of thy just punishment,
but most of all
because they offend you my God,
who art all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve with the help of thy grace
to sin no more,
and to avoid the near occasions of sin.
Amen.
Butterbraid
Fundraiser
Forms are due to
Molly by Wednesday,
March 2nd!
*Pick-up is Wednesday, March 16th
at 4:00 PM!*
Prayer
Listeners
Wednesday, March 16th
Wednesday, March 30th
Tennessee Mission Trip Meeting
We will have two meetings to discuss
beginning our Sponsor Fundraiser in
March. Parents are invited but do
not need to attend these meetings.
Thursday, March 3rd – 7:00 PM,
Parish Center – Upper Level
Sunday, March 6th – 6:30 PM,
C.L.O.W.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
All children in grades K-3 are welcome
to attend. We meet in the music room
during the first part of Mass to
pray and hear God’s Word.
Here are the volunteers
for this month during the
10:00 AM Mass.
March 6 = Allison & Paige Cowing
March 13 = Angel Militello & Rebecca Kack
March 20 = Nancy & Jane Driano
March 27 = Noella O’Rourke
Parish Center – Upper Level
Friday.
7 AM-ish.
Food.
For all 7th to 12th graders!
*If you need to get set up with a carpool
– please contact Molly! (399-8875)
Sunday Coffee & Donuts
Sunday, March 6th
After 8:00 & 10:00 AM Masses
Served by the Faith Formation
5th & 6th graders.
NCYC National Catholic
Youth Choir
Interested in being a part of the NCYC Choir?
Check out this information and apply!
WHO: Youth entering grades 10, 11, or 12
in the fall of 2011
WHEN: Camp and tour, June 14-28, 2011; NCYC,
November 17-19th.
WHERE: Camp at St. John’s University,
Collegeville, MN; NCYC in Indianapolis
COST: $900, scholarships are available
HOW: Apply online at
www.CatholicYouthChoir.org
Applications are DUE before March 7, 2011.
You can also contact: Dorothy Kantor, the NCYC
Office Manager, with any questions at
[email protected] or 320-363-3154
*If you can help, call Tamarae at 235-5639.
Youth Advisory Committee
Milwaukee Mission Trip Meeting
Meeting
We will have a meeting on Sunday, March
Wednesday, March 9th
9:45 AM
Parish Center-Upper Level
6th at 4:30 PM in the Parish Center –
Upper Level. At this meeting, we will discuss
fundraising and more about the trip! At least
one parent should accompany their child to
this meeting! Please contact Molly if you have a
conflict with this meeting time.
www.sjvhf.org
Ash Wednesday Masses
Wednesday,
March 9th
(This is class for the night.)
9 AM=SJV
12:10 PM=SJV
5:30 PM=HF
7:15 PM=SJV
Daylight Savings Time
Begins on
Sunday, March 13th!!
3rd Grade Activity Day
Summer Festival
Senior High (current 9th-12th
graders) –
July 11th to 16th at
Gustavus College, St. Peter
Junior High (current 7th &
8th graders) –
July 25th to 29th at
UW: River Falls, River Falls, WI
Cost: Approx. $400
*We for sure have a group attending the
Junior High Summer Festival this year. If
you are interested, please talk to me so we
can get you information or sign you up!*
Steubenville Conference
Rochester, MN
All 3rd graders and their parents are
invited to Activity Day on March 30th
in the Cafeteria from 5:30-6:30 PM.
NCYC Registration
What? National Catholic Youth Conference with thousands of youth
from around the country!
Where? Indianapolis, Indiana
When? November
17-19, 2011
Who? Current
th
9 to 11th graders
Cost: $700
per person
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, May 18th with
a $150 deposit
Scholarship applications must be
filled out and submitted by
Wednesday, April 27th.
Informational meeting on
Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 PM in the
Parish Center – Upper Level
Sign-up NOW!
July 15th to 17th
Cost: Approx. $200
Who? Current 8th to 12th graders
What? The weekend includes
keynote speakers, breakout
sessions with various topics and
speakers, Mass, Adoration, great
music, and a hotel stay!
Creativity Challenge
Create a “Wordle” using words that you believe
describe our church!
Print off your creation, and submit it to Molly or
Tamarae by Wednesday, March 16th! The winner
will be chosen by a panel of judges and the top 3
creations will receive prizes (as well as be featured
at church and in the newsletter)!
Go to http://www.wordle.net/ to make your
creation (hint: the more times a word appears, the
larger it will be on your wordle. Copy and pasting
text may be a good way to create your Wordle!).
Print off your
creation or attempt
to save your wordle
as a file (this can be
a challenge). Call
Molly with any
questions!
Good luck!