Father Lipscomb Society   On June 22, 2008 members of the Father Lipscomb Society enjoyed a dinner and presentation showing photos of milestones and history of St. John Vianney Parish.  Very Reverend Paul Hartmann shared personal insights from his days as a SJV student.   For, amen I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed nothing shall be impossible to you. Matthew 17:19 The Society When Fr. Paul Lipscomb was appointed to be the first pastor of St. John Vianney in 1956, he planted a symbolic mustard seed on barren land near the corner of Calhoun and Gebhardt Road. His vision allowed this mustard seed to grow and flourish into a vibrant faith community. In the spirit of Fr. Lipscomb, we extend an invitation to join a society committed to the mission of St. John Vianney. Your membership, through the stewardship of planned giving, will provide the parish and school a confidence for the future. Upon Fr. Lipscomb's ending of his pastorate at St. John Vianney in 1979, he left us with these words, "Let us all rejoice in God's manifold graces and blessings! May we continue to foster his vision through this society."   Membership The Father Lipscomb Society honors those who include St. John Vianney in their estate planning. Benefits of membership in the Father Lipscomb Society include:     *  An invitation to the annual appreciation dinner with the pastor     *  Planned Giving newsletter     *  Recognition on SJV Donor Wall     *  A memento emblematic of your membership in the society.   "We must breathe into it a soul by our community worship.  Then, together, this new body and renewed spirit will be most pleasing in the eyes of God.  May it move us to a new level of obedience to His will.  May it increase in us a love of God in others.  May our new spritual life be an inspiration to our children's children." Father Paul Lipscomb New Church Dedication Booklet, 1978 Questions about Planned Giving please contact: Barb Hetzel                                        Brad Niswonger Co-Chair Planned Giving                        Co-Chair Planned Giving (262) 641-9982                                  (262) 797-9653 bjbixler@aol.com                              pingi3@wi.rr.com