Human Concerns Ministries

“For I was hungry and you gave me food…” Matthew 25:35
One of the ways we live that Bible verse at St. John Vianney is through the All Saints Meal Program. Join our group of volunteers to provide, prepare and deliver food to the poor. The meals are served on the third Thursday of the month at All Saints Catholic Church, 26th & Capitol Drive. Any level of participation is welcome.

Contact Debbie and Chuck Potter at [email protected]

Be a Christmas Angel. Embrace the joy of Christmas giving by providing gifts to the innocent children of incarcerated parents. Angel Tree is a ministry fellowship whereby parishioners help match and deliver Christmas presents to appropriate-aged children in the Milwaukee area.

Contact Beth Dobrzynski at [email protected]

Faith-centered non-profit organization serving Waukesha County residents in need due to age or disability. Help people stay in their homes through telephone reassurance, home visits, transportation, shopping and chores, help with forms and non-medical respite care. Training provided.

Contact Vanessa Harris at [email protected]

The Funeral Reception Committee ministers to grieving families by assisting in the set-up, serving, and clean-up at funeral receptions at SJV on a flexible, as-needed basis. Training is provided.

Contact Mariann Van Winkle at [email protected] for more information.

Give support to parishioners who have lost a loved one. Contact the grieving family and provide the offer for prayer and support. A special 4-week series is offered periodically to those who are grieving, and there are periodic events in the quad parishes.

Contact Mariann Van Winkle at [email protected] for more information.

Take Eucharist to and visit those unable to attend Mass. Eucharistic visits to include the sharing of fellowship and friendship with our homebound parishioners.
Contact Helen Fliss at [email protected]

Promote service and social action in the parish and beyond. Study current issues in light of Catholic social teaching.

Contact Pam Beckman-Westermann at [email protected]

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.
Contact Leni Kahler or the Parish Office

Regular meetings for planning and formation on the full spectrum of life issues, opportunities for prayer, education and action. Monitor legislative and community developments that affect the dignity of human life.

Contact Maria Schloemer in our parish office for more information.

“I was in prison and you came to me.” Mt 25:36
The purpose of this ministry is to help people and their families who struggle with the justice system, yet seek the light of Christ.

Contact Tom Pipines at [email protected]

Jesus said to feed the poor. In answering the call, parish members purchase, make and serve food at a meal program. Help is needed preparing, delivering and/or serving food.
Learn more about the Meal Program here.

Contact Dick Fedler at [email protected] for more information.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international Catholic lay organization that leads men and women to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of its patron, St. Vincent de Paul. SVDP members, known as Vincentians, strive to see the face of Christ in those served, and to reflect the face of Christ to them. Vincentians visit the homes of needy persons in order to provide food, friendship, and financial help. The SJV conference maintains a food pantry at the parish supported by regular “reverse collections” and financial contributions from parish members. SJV Vincentians also serve meals to the poor at SVDP meal programs in Milwaukee and Waukesha, provide holiday food baskets to families, and collect clothing and household goods for its Waukesha area stores. These stores help support SVDP ministries to the poor in the Waukesha area. Conference members meet twice per month for spiritual growth and to discuss how to respond to requests for assistance.

Contact Pat Butler at [email protected]

Offers individuals and families various opportunities to participate in hands-on service ministry with a wide variety of organizations in the greater Milwaukee community. Volunteers may organize, lead or participate in a variety of offerings.

Contact our Christian Formation Office for more information.

Organizes and coordinates activities and events with our sister parish in Peru, Santisimo Sacramento, including mission trips to Peru and supporting the people there.

Contact Randy Freeman at [email protected]

Help build a sister relationship with our twinning parish, Prince of Peace. Many activities have been undertaken: multicultural faith sharing groups, school/Christian Formation collaboration, joint prayer/worship opportunities, service projects, exploring immigration issues, and person-to-person and family-to-family connections. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, Hispanic adult English as a Second Language classes are provided with financial and teaching resources from our parish.
Contact John Thompson at [email protected]

YARD (Young Adults’ Religious Development) is a program designed to meet the spiritual needs of persons with developmental disabilities. Through the experience of one-to-one relationships within a small group setting, volunteer catechists help people with special needs realize their faith, hope, and gifts.

Contact Rose Wegner at 262-798-9139

Young at Heart is a parish ministry dedicated to serving the senior (50+) members of St. John Vianney Parish in the areas of fellowship in a faith community, development of interests, and growth in spirituality. They meet September through May (except for January and February) on the second Monday of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 PM in the Church Hall. Bulletin announcements occur twice before each meeting detailing the special events of that month. Events are based on the voting of the members and may include a variety of speakers, musical entertainment, an ice cream social, a variety of luncheons and outside cultural events. Participation by the members is greatly emphasized and expected. Current dues are $10 a year.
Contact Rose Wegner for more information.

​​​​​​​Contact Rose Wegner at 262-798-9139

Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide, parish-based initiative to increase support for pregnant and parenting mothers in need. SJV is one of the first parishes in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee to have their own group.