Tribute to St. John Vianney Catholic Church

St. John Vianney Catholic Church was set on fire by an arsonist and was burned to the ground, early Saturday morning.

I dedicate this video to my friends, neighbors and fellow disciples of Christ and may they find comfort in Jesus Christ. The church will rebuild!

Please Make Donation Checks to:
St. John Vianney Building Fund
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

For Online Donations and updates on the rebuilding process:
WWW.REBUILDSJV.COM


*The photos included are not to be exclusive and is only to offer a glimpse of the church architecture and lives that this church has touched. The music is also meant to offer hope through worship.

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Music:
"Lily of the Valley" by Pamplin Music
"Let the Church Rise" by The Prestonwood Choir

Photographs from:
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Google Maps
Patricia Bohanon
Joe Bartak
Christopher Delgadillo
Kristi Klemens
Sandra Moreno-Silva
Lissette Reeder
Mark Marquez
Michele Alpas Asprer
Andrew Yip

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Let the Church Rise, Lyrics

Verse 1:
We are alive, filled with Your glorious light
Out of the dark into Your marvelous light
We are waiting with expectation
Spirit, raise us up with You

Chorus:
Let the church rise from the ashes
Let the church fall to her knees
Let us be light in the darkness
Let the church rise, let the church rise

Verse 2:
Moving with power, bringing Your name to the earth
Singing Your praises, lifting up glorious songs
We are moving with His compassion
Spirit, raise us up with You

Bridge:
Let Your wind blow, let Your wind blow, let Your wind blow, revive us again Lord
(4x)

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Tags:

• SJV
• John Vianney
• Hacienda Heights
• Fire
• ruin
• Let the Church Rise
• Catholic
• Parish

[bassplayer941]

@KDTWallets Okay first off im mad too this is also my church too but the church will always be in our hearts no matter what and also this isnt a game there is no win or loose. This person is crazy and i think we all know that for a fact but also he for bringing us together as one. All those little things we used to complain about are gone

[TheSweetnini12]

my chruch :(

[patmarie55]

Thank you so much. This parish, and the church building held many memories for me. My sister made her First Communion & Confirmation here. Another sister was married here. I remember sitting in this lovely church for Masses, a funeral, and the Easter Vigil. Easter morning 17 years ago, I sat between my youngest sister, and boyfriend. The sun streamed in; I felt that I was in the perfect place, between the 2 of them. I knew then that I wanted to spend my life with him. We've been married 16 yrs

[mollygreen15]

We can't forget to pray for the arson who caused this catastrophe; they must have some serious issues with Christ.

[pangapirate]

My family has been part of the parish since 1969. I played in the guitar Mass. I called bingo numbers at Early Cal days. My mom and dad have been involved in so many events and organizations. Mom's funeral was there. Dad at 85 still works at the food bank and for the Esperanza House. My wife and I now live in Mexico, but have been watching from afar with broken hearts. Thanks for posting this. The spirit is still the wonderful people of the church!

[JeannineMacAller]

Thank you so much for posting this. My dad was the music director there from 1983 to 1995, when we moved. SJV is a very special place and we were heartbroken when we heard the news. We watched this video the other night and my mom and dad and I all just cried :-(

[rudypdx]

Hello, My name is Rodolfo López. I work for Oregon Catholic Press in Portland, OR. We heard about the tragedy at St. John Vianney. Back in 1997 el Coro de Los Angeles performed a concert with Steve Grundy as the music director. The entire concert can be found on on my youTube page rudypdx. We will keep the community of St. John Vianney in our prayers. Thank you, Rudy

[KDTWallets]

I am seriously mad. I mean that is my church. mmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy church,

MESSAGE TO ALL CHURCH GO ERS: *Continue to go to St. John Vianney church. Dont let the person or persons who did this get what they wanted. They obviously wanted to hurst us by burning it down... But if we continue our faith in God, and still go to mass and take communion, and build the church in our hearts, keep a strong faith.Then they will not get what they wanted. We won.

[MrAccordionPimp]

@rockinrobs5 Your Church will Rise From the Ashes, It will Flourish - I am not Catholic, but am originally from the are of Hacienda Hts, I lived and worked in the community for years, I was involved with Early California Days on an annual Basis, My Music Teacher was a parish member and I had the pleasure of playing the AVE MARIA in the sanctuary back in the 80's My wife is a protestant Minister at First Congregataional Church of Three Oaks, Michigan, We will spread the news, we will help