Parish Life Ministries

The life of the parish is enhanced by communities of people who gather with common interests. These groups attract members based on hobbies, fellowship and sharing special talents.

These ministries have opportunities to come once based on interest or to regularly participate!

If you are interested in learning more about these ministries, click on the highlighted text and/or contact the individual listed for more information. At Saint John Vianney, our ministries always have "room for one more" and you are welcome to come and see...

Athletics
Glenn Kormanik, 262-439-9164, gkormanik@wi.rr.com
Directs an athletic program for youth of the parish in grades 5 – 12 and their families that foster Christian values and promotes community. Coordinate aspects of the SJV athletic program – concessions, coaching, managing teams, tournaments and gym scheduling and supervision. Current athletic programs include: volleyball, basketball and track.

Festival
Promote and build parish unity and raise funds for the parish. Planning, set-up, festival operation and clean-up. The festival is held in June, two weeks after Memorial Day weekend.
 

Firm Believers
Debbie Strachota, 262-782-5356, strachtalk@wi.rr.com ; or
Pam Lessiter, 262-786-8069, lessitep@lesspub.com
Meeting and strengthening the spiritual and physical needs of people – “the ultimate moving experience.” Dance/aerobic activity that includes muscle strengthening techniques. Meets 4 mornings a week at 8:00 a.m. in the Church Hall.

LINK Office
Amy Abplanalp, 262-796-3940, link@stjohnv.org
Work to connect talents of parishioners with parish and community needs. Work in the LINK Office located in the Parish Center primarily in the months of December and January to follow-up on commitment cards. Hours are very flexible.

Meet & Eat, Etc.
Jane Molter, 262-717-0058
Create a greater sense of community for single adults through bi-monthly shared meals and other activities as planned by members. Participants gather on a Sunday for a meal and for socializing. Occasional other events are planned.

New Member Orientation
Bill Beres, 262-797-8795, bill.beres@wi.rr.com ; or
Sr. Nelda Hernandez, 262-796-3944, neldah@stjohnv.org
Provide a welcoming face, inform, invite and involve new parishioners in the church community. Register new parishioners monthly. Teams of individuals currently run the New Member Orientation Sunday program which is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Novel Idea Book Club
Sue Grimm, 262-797-7888, ggrimm@wi.rr.com
Christian Fellowship. Reading and discussion of the book as a group.

Parish Social
Leni & Larry Kahler, 262-786-7874
Offer parishioners a chance to socialize and meet one another. Set up and provide coffee, donuts and juice for parishioners on the second Sunday of each month after the 9 and 11 AM Masses. Free-will offering accepted.

Photographer/Videographer
Kathy Uy, 262-782-6778, kathyuy@wi.rr.com
Capture the vitality, spirituality and community of St. John Vianney through still photos and/or video recordings. Photograph events for the weekly bulletin or special features and projects such as the annual report.

Stewardship Committee
Robert Scott, 262-789-8620, robertscott@wi.rr.com
Develop and implement an active and vibrant stewardship program within the parish to help members generously share gifts of time, talent and treasure. Develop ongoing programs to enhance total stewardship formation of members including – Prayer, Ministry and Offerings. Develop and implement an annual total stewardship renewal & commitment program, planned giving program and new member orientations.

Young At Heart
John Balistreri, 262-782-6329
A social support group for senior citizens. Upbeat group does things such as ice cream socials, pot luck dinners, or lunch at the Venice Club. Speakers are occasionally brought in.