EVENTS

Monthly Parish Breakfasts
 Beginning September 17th we will have a monthly breakfast on the 3rd Sunday of each month.  The proceeds will go to the newly merged pantries of St. Agnes, St. John Vianney, and St. Luke.  So we hope you’ll stop by our monthly breakfast after the Masses on the 3rd Sunday of each month.  Thanks for your support.  Sr. Judy
 
Vianney Nights - Saturday, February 11, 2012
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the St. John Vianney Catholic School Vianney Nights Dinner Auction! It will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 in the St. John Vianney Parish Center. The evening’s entertainment will feature a silent auction, professional auctioneer Tim Narhi calling the live auction, and music by The Blue Hawaiians. Your fabulous food for the evening will be provided by Italia Gardens and Luigi’s. We need YOUR help, though, in order to make this night a BIG success, and would appreciate your assistance with any of the items listed: antique quality furniture donations, vacation home donations, sporting event tickets donations, rounds of golf donations, jewelry and/or fine art donations. Would you like to advertise in our program, or would you be interested in sponsoring our event in some way? All money raised will be used to support all areas of curriculum, and to assist our sports teams. Please contact Shannon Ash (810-241-8329), Lynn Rahman (810-341-6288), or Linda Warner through the SJV School office (810-235-5687) for more information or to notify us of your ability to help.

We are also in need BIG baskets for the dinner auction. You can bring them to the school office or church office, whatever is easiest for you. Thank you for your support!!
Men’s Retreat - March 2-4, 2012
St. John Vianneys’ MEN’S annual retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center is on March 2-4, 2012. The theme for Retreat 2012 is “Living with Enthusiasm and Purpose: The Treasures of Faith Today.” For centuries, believing people have relied on the practices and beliefs of our faith. We will look at these practices and beliefs to see about putting them into practice and how they can affect our daily life. All of this leads to the ultimate goal of Christianity and bring about “A Change of Heart.” Retreatants may register by calling Dcn. John Sundwick at (810) 235-1812, the Retreat Center at 517-669-8321 or toll free at 866-669-8321. You may also register by visiting our web site www.stfrancis.ws. Suggested donation for the weekend is $140.00. A discount coupon is given to each retreatant for use in our Gift and Bookstore.

Pilgrimage to Italy - October 19-29, 2012
Father Jim Eisele and Father Jim Lothamer will be leading a pilgrimage to Italy October 19-29, 2012. For an itinerary of the trip and more information, please contact Lynn Fuller at Travel Services 517-321-0578 or fullerla@sbcglobal.net