Peter John Lentsch ~ December 15, 1965 - April 19, 2026                            Funeral  April 30, 2026 @ Klecatsky & Sons Funeral Home @ 11:30 am

Karel M Martin ~  November 26, 1948 - April 03, 2026                                 Funeral April 23, 2026 @ St John Vianney Church  11 am

Dianne Laurie Rohrer ~ December 17, 1943 - April 03, 2026                        Funeral April 13, 2026 @ St John Vianney Church   11 am

Mary Ann Swanson ~ July 22, 1933 - March 25, 2026                                    Funeral April 8, 2026  @ St John Vianney Church  11 am

Ronald John Bergman ~ February 13, 1931 - March 03, 2026                      Funeral March 19, 2026 @ St John Vianney Church  11 am

Steven Paul Milner ~ March 2, 1953 - February 10, 2026                              Funeral February 19, 2026 @ St John Vianney Church   11 am

Judith Kathleen McArdell ~ January 28, 1941 - January 03, 2026             Funeral January 15, 2026 @ St John Vianney Church    11 am

LaVonne Marie Francis ~ November 29, 1964 - December 14, 2025       Funeral December 19, 2025 @ St John Vianney Church   11 am

Ann Klein ~ August 16, 1944 - December 06, 2025                                           Funeral December 16, 2025 @ St John Vianney Church  11 am

2026 Pie Judging Rules and Information

 Prize:  1^st Place  $50 in two categories – fruit pies and cream pies, and “Bragging Rights”

Categories:  Any dessert pies, from Blueberry or Pecan or Apple to Cream Pies.  All are welcome!

Homemade Pie contest rules

1. This contest is open to bakers of all ages!
2. Pies must be entered in the name of the person who made it.
3. Contestant may enter up to three pies.

Entering a pie

• Bring your pie to the SJV kitchen between 10 am and noon on August 02, 2025. At this time your pie will be given an entry number, maintaining confidentiality
• Fill out registration form.
• Acknowledge that the entered pies become the property of SJV and you do not get your pie back.
• If you win you give permission to have your photo taken and have it used for Pie contest promotional materials.

Judging

• Judging will start at 1 pm. Judges will not be present while pies are delivered to ensure confidentiality of the bakers.
• Judging area will be “off limits” to all but Judges and Pie Contest Committee members.
• Minimum of three judges
• Criteria – Each pie will be judges on the following
  • Overall appearance – points 1-30
  • Taste – points 1-30
  • Filling – Consistency, Doneness, Moistness, Flavor – points 1-20
  • Crust – Color, Texture, Doneness, Flavor – points 1-20

Scoring

• Each judge will assign a numerical value in each criteria category, without consultation with the other judges.
• The pie receiving the highest total numerical value is the winner.
• The Pie Contest Committee will tally the judging sheets.
• In case of a tie, the judges will judge those pies again.
• The decision of the judges is final.
• Winners will be announced on Sunday, August2 at the picnic.

All pies become the property of SJV and will be sliced and served at the picnic.

For more information, call LouAnn at the parish office 651-451-1863

 The Cribbage Crew meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7 - 9 pm in the cafeteria.  All are welcome regardless of experience.  Bring your own board, cards and refreshments.  Call John Burby for more information  612-272-2217

Come celebrate with family and friends on Sunday, August 2nd.  Following the 10:30 am Mass, we will have a pig roast and picnic.  We ask only that you bring a friend, a dish to share, such as a salad, a side dish or a dessert, and an appetite!  Come and See!  Again this year is our Pie Baking Contest.  All entries must be turned in by Saturday, August1st by noon.  Winner announced on Sunday, August 2nd at the picnic.  There will be no 8:30 am Mass on Sunday, August 2nd.

Invite a Friend to Church!  We all have someone - a family member, a next-door neighbor, or even a really good friend - who doesn't go to church, or who is looking for a church home.

We've set aside Sunday, August 2nd, as Friend Day - a time to invite those people to come to St John Vianney with you.  Who knows?  It could be the start of something really important in their lives!  Who will you ask?

All ladies of the parish are invited to lunch on the third Tuesdays of each month.  This gathering is more than just a meal.  It is an opportunity for fellowship and support among friends, both old and new.   Please call the office to make your  reservations.  See you there!

Our SJV Prayer Chain is active and always willing to pray for any request.   We have 29 volunteers who have responded and are willing to offer prayers for those who request them. 

There is no limit on how many people can join our SJV Prayer Chain.  If you are interested please contact the office either by telephone at 651-451-1863 or via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

If you have a prayer request or special petition, please e-mail it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact the office.  All requests are anonymous unless otherwise specified.  

Thursday and Friday mornings 7:30 - 8:00am

Saturdays at 4:00pm

If you would like to set up a private time to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please contact the office at either 651-451-1863 to set up an appointment.