ORGANIZATIONS
A.C.T.S. RETREAT
The members of the A.C.T.S. group strive to assist the members of St. John Vianney in attaining a deeper relationship with the Lord and with fellow parishioners. To achieve this goal, we sponsor a lay retreat, which is patterned after the description of the early church in the Acts of the Apostles. The purpose of the weekend is to invite the participant to a new relationship with our Lord and fellow parishioners through Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Participants experience God’s love and joy throughout the weekend. You will return to your faith community with a deeper love for each other and an increased desire to become more involved in your relationship with God, your relationship with your family and your relationship with your friends.
ACTS Retreat Web Site
50+SINGLES
Don’t sit at home alone. Monthly we have a bus trip, a Sunday brunch and a Friday night meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Center. You are invited to join us, meet others, and share friendship and camaraderie. Check the bulletin for our meeting and activity dates. Our bus trips are open to anyone, whether single or married, as long as you are over 50.
For information, please contact Joan McManamy at 281-496-3416.
HONEYMOONERS AT HEART
Our parish's fellowship group for married couples of all ages and numbers of years married. Contact Ron and Pat Hartberger at 713-784-9286 for more information.
IN-BETWEENS
A group of mostly 40’s singles whose focus is to provide comfortable settings in which to meet others and build community within the parish. Monthly calendars are available by mail. For more information contact Dottie Morrogh at 281-558-9390 or dmorrogh@houston.rr.com
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Any adult male, who is a practicing Catholic and interested in joining should contact a member or the Grand Knight. The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world. Your membership makes a statement about you. Please contact Grand Knight Bob Sumicek at 281-352-2662 or tkocsumicek@sbcglobal.net.
MEN'S CLUB
Open to all men of the Parish. It is a source of fellowship and also a source of professional advice and help in meeting the material and social needs of the Parish. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month except for the summer months.
Visit the St. John Vianney Men's Club Web Site
Contact Don Hand at 281-531-4615 or buenavista@hal-pc.org
MONDAY NIGHT MIRACLES
A spiritual twelve step study group with an ongoing program that offers a guide away from fear and leads to an awareness of inner strength and compassion for ourselves and also helps with healing damaged relationships, hurts and resentments. Meets Monday nights, 7:30 p.m. in Room E-3.For more information, call Sue at 713-939-0010 or Pat at 713-937-0542
PARISH BAZAAR
Held on the second Sunday in October. It is one of the best attended festivals in Houston. There is an endless list of fun activities for the whole family, some of which are numerous food booths, games, rides for the little ones, arts and crafts sale, car raffle, barbecue, and bingo. Volunteers are always needed and it is an excellent way to get to meet fellow parishioners and, at the same time, have an enjoyable afternoon.
For information, please call Richard Fairly at 281-497-1555
REE TYE REES
Meet on most Wednesdays. We invite all seniors in the parish to join the Ree Tye Rees from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We are a friendly group who meets to visit, play cards and other games. Bring your lunch, we’ll make the coffee and tea. On the last Wednesday of the month we each bring a dish to share. For more information, please call Marian at 713-468-6417
ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY
Offers women with young families the opportunity to get together for social, educational, and spiritual growth. Planned programs also include activities for pre-school and elementary children.
Contact Amy Marsh for information at 281-646-7066 or marshfamily4@sbcglobal.net
SCOUT TROOPS
For information on Cub Scouting, please call Marcel Karolys at 713-932-9282.
Cub Scout Pack 598 Web Page
For information on Boy Scout Troop 598, please call Charles Minero at 281-558-9225.
WOMEN’S CLUB
Serves to activate the faith of its members and to establish an opportunity for participation in the lay apostolate. All women of the parish are welcome. Meetings are on the First Friday of the month from September through May after the 9:00 A.M. Mass. For more information, please call the current president, Kris Hamby, at 281-531-6132.
YOUNG ADULTS
A social and spiritual organization for young adults 20-39 year olds.For information, please contact the Membership Director, John Munroe at 832-816- 281-597-9932
St. John Vianney Young Adults Web Site
YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES
(formerly the Westside Honeymooners) A ministry catering to the needs of married couples in the earlier years of marriage, with children or without young children. If you are interested in nurturing your marital relationship spiritually and socially, please join us for our next meeting. Please call or e-mail Carey and Jerry Black at 281-679-5613 or careyandjerry@sbcglobal.net for details on upcoming events.