SJV School

St. John Vianney School – Colegio Bilingüe has the honor of being the only dual language program in the Diocese of Orlando. It brings our mission statement to a lived reality. We are a communion of cultures dedicated to extending Catholic hospitality as servants of the Gospel.

Our program celebrates diverse cultures and embodies our mission of extending Catholic hospitality. Through immersive language learning, students become bilingual, bi-literate learners, gaining an advantage in our multicultural world. With a gradual progression from Pre-K4 to seventh grade, we aim to be a fully bilingual, dual language school by 2027.

Partnering with Boston College’s TWIN-CS program, we ensure access to top-notch research and development in language immersion education. Join us in creating a vibrant, diverse, and Christ-centered learning environment for your child. Together, we foster bilingualism, bi-literacy, multiculturalism, and strong family involvement.

Our Catholic Appeal

Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
I pray with gratitude for you, knowing of your faithfulness. We have just celebrated the seasons of Advent and Christmas and soon, we begin the season of Lent. After the Advent and Christmas seasons, we are even more prepared for this journey; we are joyful and diligent about our holy living imbued by the breath of God. Now as we near the end of the ‘in-between’ space of our liturgical seasons and our daily living, we do not pause on God. This is not a ‘time out;’ we are always in motion to continue the path of God, the way of the Lord, our pilgrimage to Heaven!
Our psalmist proclaims that those who seek God with all their heart are blessed. We are blessed because we are created by God for God – we are gifted to serve God in all that we do. It is not a plural ‘hearts,’ but one heart—it is the heart that makes us one as His children. It is the heart given to us through the Eucharist that we bring Jesus to each person. Within the depth of our soul, we seek to follow God with all our heart.
Our Catholic Appeal offers a visible occasion to present the heart of God to His people. The ministries supported by Our Catholic Appeal keep us steady on our pebbled path, that we might ignore the distractions blinding us to God. These ministries infuse us with the fire of the Holy Spirit to be God’s light where His light is unknown or hidden from view. Our leaders, both employed and volunteer, are trained to form all God’s people to receive the Sacraments. They guide our young men and women to seek the immense wisdom of the Lord as they discern a vocation to marriage, the priesthood, permanent diaconate, or religious life so that all they encounter will come to know, love, and serve God.
Care is given to create sacred space through the vigilance of safe environment ministries. Sustenance for those who are hungry, shelter for those without homes, consolation to those who yearn for hope are offered by those who serve in these ministries. Our lay educators and catechists, and clergy and religious receive spiritual refreshment that the wonder of God’s law is known throughout the earth.
Beloved, God names you Blessed and so you are. Through your generous offering, the ministries supported by Our Catholic Appeal bless the earth and all within it with His matchless love.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend John Noonan
Bishop of Orlando

St. Vincent De Paul

ST. VINCENT de PAUL ORLANDO – Empowering communities, changing lives

Vincent de Paul, “the Father of the Poor,” had a life so varied and rich in the experience of charity that he has been the model for all kinds of good within the Church. There were three foundations that would express his life’s work for the poor. One was the Confraternity of Charity (Ladies of Charity) begun in 1617, which enlisted lay women in serving the poor in the parishes. The second was the Congregation of the Mission (priests and brothers), founded in 1624 with a mission to preach the gospel to the rural poor and to form men for the priesthood. The third was in 1633 when Vincent co-founded with Louise de Marillac the Daughters of Charity, a community of women consecrated by a vow to serve the poor. St. Vincent de Paul is the patron saint of all charitable works.

Pastoral Message

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Peace and blessings in our Lord Jesus Christ!
It is with great joy and gratitude that I welcome you to St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Whether you have been part of our parish for many years, are visiting for the first time, or are searching for a place to call your spiritual home, know that you are welcome here.
At the heart of everything we do is a simple and profound truth: God loves us. He loves us so deeply that He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, who gave His life upon the Cross so that we might have life in Him. From His pierced heart flowed blood and water, signs of the sacramental life of the Church. And it is from that same heart, overflowing with love, that we discover who we are and who we are called to become.
Every time we gather for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, we are brought before that same mystery of love. At the altar, the sacrifice of Christ is made present, and we are invited into communion with Him. Yet this communion is never meant to remain simply between God and ourselves. As we lift our eyes toward the face of Christ crucified, we see His arms stretched wide, embracing the whole world. His love draws us not only closer to Him but also closer to one another. This is the beauty of our parish family.
St. John Vianney is a communion of cultures united in the love of Christ. We come from different countries, speak different languages, and carry different stories. Yet we share one faith, one baptism, and one Lord. Our diversity does not diminish our unity; rather, when centered on Christ, it becomes a beautiful expression of the richness of His Church.
But being part of the Church means more than simply attending Mass or participating in parish activities. It means allowing the Lord to transform our hearts. It means learning to listen to His voice, receiving His mercy, growing in holiness, and discovering how He calls each of us to serve.
My hope is that St. John Vianney will always be a place where people can encounter the living Christ, where families are strengthened in faith, where the wounded find mercy and healing, where our children and young people discover the joy of following Jesus, and where every person recognizes that they have a place and a mission within the Church. We have been entrusted with a beautiful parish family, and the Lord is not finished working among us. There is much to celebrate, much to learn, and much still to build together. But we do not undertake this mission alone. Christ Himself is the one who builds His Church. Our task is to listen to Him, trust in His grace, and respond generously to His invitation.

I invite you to walk with us in faith. Come and pray with us. Encounter the Lord in the sacraments. Discover the gifts He has entrusted to you, and help us share His love with the world. May our patron, St. John Vianney, teach us to love the Eucharist, trust in God’s mercy, and serve one another with the heart of Christ.

United in Christ, sent forth in Love.
Rev. Francisco Ojeda
Pastor

St. Vianney Legacy

John Baptist Vianney was born at Dardilly, France on May 8, 1786 into a very humble and Christian family. His mother being a very religious woman led him, at a very early age, to a life of profound devotion to God which consumed him completely. He was quoted as saying “I owe a debt to my mother. Virtue goes easily from mothers into the hearts of their children, who willingly do what they see being done.”

St. John Vianney wanted to become a priest, however being raised during the French Revolution and its aftermath made learning, especially Latin grammar, almost inaccessible. Without a proper education, St. John Vianney struggled through his years in the seminary. He was ordained a priest on August 13, 1815 primarily through his strong reputation for goodness and holiness. The vicar general was quoted as saying “The Church wants not only learned priests but, even more, holy ones.”

Music Ministry

The St. John Vianney Music Ministry serves our multiculture parish by leading the community in prayer and worship through sacred music and song. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, our ministry seeks to glorify God, enrich the celebration of the Holy Mass, and help everyone participate more fully in the liturgy.

Our ministry brings together cantors, choir members and instrumentalists who volunteer to share their gifts and love of music in service to the Church. Through hymns, psalms and traditional and contemporary sacred music repertoire, we strive to create an atmosphere that inspires faith, reflection, and joyful praise.

Whether you are an experienced musician or simply have a desire to sing and serve, all are welcome to share their talents with our parish community. Together, we use the gift of music to draw hearts closer to Christ and strengthen our parish family in worship.

St Joseph the Worker

The St. Joseph the Worker Ministry at St. John Vianney Catholic Church is dedicated to the ongoing care, maintenance, and beautification of our church campus. Inspired by St. Joseph, the humble carpenter who faithfully provided for the Holy Family through the work of his hands, our volunteers offer their time and talents to keep our buildings, grounds, and sacred spaces welcoming and well kept. From landscaping and gardening to repairs, painting, and seasonal projects, every task is done as an offering to God and a gift to our parish family. Through their quiet dedication, these ministers help ensure that all who come to St. John Vianney find a place of beauty and peace that lifts their hearts to worship. Anyone willing to lend a hand, whatever their skill level, is warmly invited to join us in this meaningful work.