Our Community is Growing.

We're Missing Just One Thing...  YOU!

Our Special Needs Support Group is a new and growing ministry at St. John Vianney Catholic Church.  Our meetings see a range of individuals and families who love and care for someone with special needs.  Special Needs Support Group meetings offer information and support to families and parents while childcare is provided.  Our meetings are bilingual (English and Spanish) and cover many helpful topics.  Topics have included:  after high school care, IEPs, newly diagnosed individuals, school system support, wills and trusts, and Mass with special needs little ones.  Typically, we offer a theme to start our meetings and work our way to a question-and-answer session with the professional presenter on the agenda that night. 

The knowledge and support of fellow parents is absolutely invaluable.  St. John Vianney offers a safe and accepting space to talk about hard things.

All are welcome to attend our meetings.  We are excited to meet you!

All Are Welcome. All Belong.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church and the Special Needs Support Group is proud to present our first Sensory Friendly Mass at SJV. Join us for Bilingual Mass on Monday, September 15 at 6pm. Our reception following the Mass will give our families an opportunity to get to know one another.

Sensory Friendly Masses are for anyone and everyone, but especially for those with Autism, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, the elderly, or anyone with sensory issues.

Fr. Jack Knight will be presiding. The Mass will include accommodations such as a shorter more literal homily, use of the Children’s Lectionary, and availability of picture schedules. Families are encouraged to bring materials that can assist with comfort during the liturgy: noise cancelling headphones, wiggle seats, fidgets, etc.

Questions? Contact Amanda Wallace: awallace@sjvpar.net

Do You Have Questions?

We are on fire for the Special Needs Support Group. Reach out. We'll help in any way we can.