St John Vianney's Catholic Parish

​​Manly and Gumdale

Our Mission

We follow the words of our patron, St John Vianney, who said "He is here".

We recognize Christ is in the Word, the Eucharist, and in us, His people with a special reverence for Him in the poor and marginalized.

We are called to make Christ present through our prayer and charity.

We seek to grow in our spiritual lives and create a community where everyone is welcome; the young and old, together to experience the loving presence of God.

We believe He is here amongst us and we joyfully go out to make Him present to all.

Community News

AROUND THE PARISH
  • Children’s Liturgy returns 9.30am Sunday 5 February
  • Parish Pastoral Council Meeting 6.00pm Wednesday 15 February
  • Bus Trip to Marian Valley, Cunungra Sunday 5 March
    We will devotionally follow the Stations of the Cross as part of our Lenten Preparation. The magnificent life-sized Stations of the Cross enrich the natural beauty of Marian Valley opening our hearts to even greater gifts of God's grace in our daily lives. Depart St John Vianney Church after 9.30am Mass.  Return by 6.00pm.  BYO food and beverages.  If you are interested please add your name to the Sign-up Sheet in the Church Foyer
​PARISH MISSION EVENT
St John Vianney Parish is pleased to present...
ALL NEW 4-day Lenten Mission with Bruce Downes, The Catholic Guy.
23-24 Feb and 27-28 Feb 2023.  Sessions will be held at 9.30am and 6.30pm.  The 6.30pm session is a repeat of the morning session.  You choose which time best suits you on the day.  Each session stands alone.  You do not need to attend all four days. Tea/Coffee and Biscuits provided. This Faith Enrichment opportunity is  FREE  (Donations gratefully accepted).  

Be inspired! Be refreshed! Be renewed! It is amazing what God can do
when you pause and listen to Him! Inspirational, Prayerful and will help you in your spiritual walk this Lent.  Sign up Sheets available in church foyer​
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER  - Friday 3 March 2023
St John Vianney’s Parish will be hosting the annual World Day of Prayer on Friday 3rd March 2023. More details to follow in future newsletters
SACRAMENTAL PROGRAM - FIRST RECONCILIATION
First Reconciliation Sacramental preparation classes begIn this weekend. We warmly welcome the candidates and their families to our Masses. From next weekend the candidates will actively participate in the Mass by Proclaiming the Word and bringing forward the Offertory Gifts. Today one of the candidates will process forward with the Book of Gospels.
LENTEN REFLECTION GROUPS
Due to popular demand we are offering two Lenten Reflection Groups this year: 
  • Tuesday 9.30am - starting 21 February
  • Tuesday 6.30pm - starting 21 February
The reflection groups will be using the TRIUMPH Lenten Reflection Book.  This 88-page full colour book is only $10 To order a copy please contact the Parish Office by 2pm Monday 30 January.  If you are interested in joining one of these groups please add your name to the Sign-up Sheet in the Church Foyer.