"We must promote religious liberty for all people. Every man and woman must be free to profess his or her faith, whatever it may be. Why? Because that man and that woman are children of God." - Pope Francis
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Fortnight for Freedom 2013
The Bishops of the United States have called all the faithful to celebrate a Fortnight for Freedom from June 21 to July 4, 2013. This 14-day period will be in celebration of the many rights we enjoy as American citizens and to patriotically pray for our nation.
Events at St. John Vianney
Resource Materials
During this time, you are invited to peruse the resource material set up in the gathering area. In addition, please visit our website for links to additional information.
Pray the Rosary Daily
You and your family are encouraged to pray the rosary daily for the cause of religious liberty each day of the Fortnight.
Holy Hour for Freedom
Our next Holy Hour will be June 30. Please stay after 10:30 Mass to pray for Religious Freedom.
Parish Movie Afternoon
We will be showing For Greater Glory: the True Story of Cristiada starring Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria, and Peter O’Toole on June 30 at 4:00 pm in the youthroom (basement of the parish office building). Please be advised that this movie is rated R for violence. The movie will end in time for the Rosary at 7:00 pm in the Grotto, weather permitting.
Events at St. John Vianney
Resource Materials
During this time, you are invited to peruse the resource material set up in the gathering area. In addition, please visit our website for links to additional information.
Pray the Rosary Daily
You and your family are encouraged to pray the rosary daily for the cause of religious liberty each day of the Fortnight.
Holy Hour for Freedom
Our next Holy Hour will be June 30. Please stay after 10:30 Mass to pray for Religious Freedom.
Parish Movie Afternoon
We will be showing For Greater Glory: the True Story of Cristiada starring Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria, and Peter O’Toole on June 30 at 4:00 pm in the youthroom (basement of the parish office building). Please be advised that this movie is rated R for violence. The movie will end in time for the Rosary at 7:00 pm in the Grotto, weather permitting.
Events at St. Isidore Parish
In addition to the events at St. John Vianney, we invite you to participate at these events at St. Isidore parish, 628
Diamond Ave NE Grand Rapids. For more information, call 616-459-4731.
June 21 through July 3 at 7:00 pm - Prayer and Benediction, followed by presentations. Refreshments and conversation after in the Hospitality Room.
Monday, June 24: Sr. Colleen Ann Nagle, FSE - Humanae Vitae and the Crisis of Marriage and Our Culture
Tuesday, June 25: Deacon Jim Thorndill - By Way of the Cross: Are we as Catholics complicit in the loss of religious liberties?!
Wednesday, June 26: Mary Jo Thayer - Catholics Should Look Different
Thursday, June 27: John Horvat II, author of Return to Order (co-sponsored by the Acton Institute and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish)
-The Challenges of Big Government: When Caesar Wants What Isn't His
Friday, June 28: Tom Hickson, VP for Public Policy, Michigan Catholic Conference - Update of Legal Challenges and the No Taxes for Abortion
Insurance Petition (Also, newly-ordained Fr. James VanderLaan will be assisting with Benediction)
Saturday, June 29: Paul Miller, Director of Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Sunday, June 30: Prof. Ron Carlotti, Baker College - Has the Culture of Death Fully Gripped This Generation?
Monday, July 1: Prof. Jose Amoros, Grand Valley State University - The New Atheism and Religious Freedom
Tuesday, July 2: Fr. Robert Sirico, Acton Institute, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - Religious and Economic Liberty: Twin Guarantees of Human
Freedom
Wednesday, July 3: Dr. John Pinheiro, Aquinas College, Director of Catholic Studies - The Dawn of the First Amendment
July 4 at 7:00 pm - CLOSING MASS
Diamond Ave NE Grand Rapids. For more information, call 616-459-4731.
June 21 through July 3 at 7:00 pm - Prayer and Benediction, followed by presentations. Refreshments and conversation after in the Hospitality Room.
Monday, June 24: Sr. Colleen Ann Nagle, FSE - Humanae Vitae and the Crisis of Marriage and Our Culture
Tuesday, June 25: Deacon Jim Thorndill - By Way of the Cross: Are we as Catholics complicit in the loss of religious liberties?!
Wednesday, June 26: Mary Jo Thayer - Catholics Should Look Different
Thursday, June 27: John Horvat II, author of Return to Order (co-sponsored by the Acton Institute and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish)
-The Challenges of Big Government: When Caesar Wants What Isn't His
Friday, June 28: Tom Hickson, VP for Public Policy, Michigan Catholic Conference - Update of Legal Challenges and the No Taxes for Abortion
Insurance Petition (Also, newly-ordained Fr. James VanderLaan will be assisting with Benediction)
Saturday, June 29: Paul Miller, Director of Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Sunday, June 30: Prof. Ron Carlotti, Baker College - Has the Culture of Death Fully Gripped This Generation?
Monday, July 1: Prof. Jose Amoros, Grand Valley State University - The New Atheism and Religious Freedom
Tuesday, July 2: Fr. Robert Sirico, Acton Institute, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - Religious and Economic Liberty: Twin Guarantees of Human
Freedom
Wednesday, July 3: Dr. John Pinheiro, Aquinas College, Director of Catholic Studies - The Dawn of the First Amendment
July 4 at 7:00 pm - CLOSING MASS