Parish Weekly Bulletin

October 18, 2009

Communion Visits to the Homebound -Members of this ministry take Holy Communion and visit with parishioners who are unable to attend Mass.  This service is available for short and long term convalescence.  Please call the Parish Office (791-9030).

Driving Ministry– For parishioners needing transportation to weekend Mass, for health related appointments and grocery shopping.  Please call Donna Piening (791-7449) or the Parish Office (791-9030).

St. Vincent for the Poor – (791-9030)

Prayer Chain – To request prayers for a special intention call the Parish Office (791-9030).

Web site: www.svfchurch.org

Monday, October 19, 2009

St John de Brebeuf & St. Isaac Jogues

Rom 4:20-25  Lk 12:13-21

8:30 AM            Winifred Jansing

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

St. Paul of the Cross

Rom 5:12,15b17-19,20b-21  Lk 12:35-38

8:30 AM            Bob Schuler

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Rom 6:12-18  Lk 12:39-48

8:30 AM            Walter Ungruhn

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Rom 6:19-23  Lk 12:49-53

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, October 23, 2009

St. John of Capistrano

Rom 7:18-25a  Lk 12:54-59

8:30 AM            Ken Pascual     

Saturday, October 24, 2009

St. Anthony Mary Claret

Rom 8:1-11  Lk 13:1-9

5:00 PM            Dick & Betty Hiernaux

                        50^th Wedding Anniversary

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Thirtieth Sunday in ordinary time

Jer 31:7-9  Heb 5:1-6  Mk 10:46-52

These Scriptures proclaim:  An “oracle of

consolation” regarding the restoration of Israel

finds its fulfillment in the person of Jesus, our

merciful high priest.  His healing of the blind man

witnesses to the inauguration of the kingdom.

9:00 AM            Members of St. Vincent Ferrer

                        Parish  

10:30 AM          Peter De Gregorio         

12:00 Noon        Dolores Dummar

Monday, October 19, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

9:00 AM-5:00 PM           Solemn Exposition-Chapel (stop in for 15 minutes)

6:30 PM                        School Comm. sub-committee - Library

6:30 PM                        Rel Ed sub-committee – conference room

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

1:00 PM                        School Bible - Chapel

1:30 PM                        Bridge Marathon - cafe

3:00 PM                        Band – room 124

3:00 PM                        Servers training – Church

7:30 PM                        Choir – Church

8:00 PM                        Women’s volleyball-gym

Wednesday, 21, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass –Church

7:00 PM                        Parish Pastoral Council – room B

7:00 PM                        Faith Sharing - Chapel

Thursday, October 22, 2009  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

Friday, October 23, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

9:30 AM                        Prayer Group – B

Saturday, October 24, 2009

3:30-4:30 PM                 Confessions – (Fr. Kunkel)  – Church

5:00 PM                        Mass- (Fr. Kunkel) – Church

Sunday, October 25, 2009

9:00 AM                        Mass- (Fr. Kunkel) – Church

9:00 AM                        PREP – Café –Gym -School

10:30 AM                      Bingo set up - cafeteria

10:30 AM                      Mass –(Fr. Guntzelman) - Church

12:00 PM                      Mass (Fr. Kunkel – Church

12:30 PM                      Bingo – cafeteria

7:00 PM                        Bible Study - HH

8:00 PM                        AA – room B

29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Unable to shed their understanding of hierarchy, the disciples continued to wonder who would be first in Jesus’ Kingdom.  Some disciples wondered where they would sit, in what order they would enter, and who would be greatest.  In today’s gospel, Zebedee’s sons, James and John were wondering about such things.  As he had before, Jesus tried to get the point across that order in God’s Kingdom was unlike the order found in this world.  In order to be first in the Kingdom of God, a person needed to serve others.  Jesus gave the disciples an example of this service, but still they did not comprehend the message.

Reflection:  Make plans to serve someone else.  Think of someone you know whose load is heavy right now.  Maybe you know an elderly person in your neighborhood who might like to join you for dinner, or go for a ride.  Perhaps there is someone sick or in a nursing home who would enjoy a visit from you.  Try to live this gospel on a regular basis.  Each time you serve one person, think about what you will do next as a servant of God.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Sunday, October 18, is World Mission Sunday.  We celebrate the gift of faith and recommit ourselves to sharing that faith with others.  We offer our prayers and sacrifices for the Church’s worldwide mission.  Please be generous in helping in the collection for the Propagation of the Faith.

ALL SAINTS DAY

Sunday, November 1^st is the Feast of All Saints. At times the lives of many of the canonized Saints may seem a bit distant or remote from our everyday experiences and situations.  All Saints Day gives us the opportunity to honor the unsung heroes and heroines of our Catholic heritage – the men and women in our families and circle of friends who lived good and loving lives and are now with the Lord in heaven

ALL SOULS DAY MEMORIAL MASS

Our annual Memorial Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated on All Souls Day, Monday November 2nd at 7:00 p.m.  We will remember in particular all of our parishioners who have died since last November, as well as those members of our local community whose funeral services were held here at St. Vincent’s.  As part of our ritual of remembering, their names will be prayerfully read and a candle symbolizing the light of their eternal life will be presented to a family member or friend who is present.

Next weekend, October 24/25, you are invited to inscribe the names of your beloved dead in the register at the rear of the Church.  Each of these loved ones, along with all the faithful departed will have a prominent place in our prayers throughout the month of November.

OCTOBER COUNT

During the month of October, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati requires each parish to keep a count of the number of parishioners attending Sunday Mass.  Thanks to all of our Ushers for helping to keep an accurate October Count again this year.

WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE SUNDAY LITURGY

Be more aware of God’s presence within the silence during Mass.  Be attentive during times of silence; listen to God’s voice within you.

-Fr. George Kunkel

IN MEMORIAM

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Chris Hanley, son of Audrey Hanley, who died October 10^th.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Dick & Betty Hiernaux as they celebrate their 50^th Wedding Anniversary at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, October 24.

BAPTISM

Please welcome the newest member of our faith community: Chad Michael Perkins, son of Michael & Lori Perkins, who was recently baptized.  Congratulations to the proud parents!

VOCATION VIEW

Whoever wants to be great must serve others.  Who are the ones you consider “great?”  What can you do to carry on their legacy?  (Mark 10:35-45)

YEAR FOR PRIESTS

This year is an invitation to support, encourage and pray for all priests.  Each week we will publish the names of 7 of our diocesan priests to pray for in particular.  Hopefully by the end of the year we will have prayed for all of our priests and seminarians in a special way.  This week's priests are:

 Sunday             Fr. Gerald Haemmerle

 Monday             Fr. Ronald Haft

 Tuesday            Fr. Terence Hamilton

 Wednesday       Fr. Robert Hater

 Thursday           Fr. W. Michael Hay

 Friday               Fr. David Heinl

 Saturday           Fr. Peter Helmlinger

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM

Parents are expected to attend the program prior to the Baptism of their first child.  Godparents are welcome.  The program is offered quarterly.  The next program will be offered Sunday, November 22nd at 1:15 p.m. in the Chapel.  Please call the Parish Office to register.

In The Hospital or Recovering at Home:

So that as a parish we can keep in our prayers those in our community who are ill, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish would like to publish the names of those parishioners and their families who are in the hospital, recovering from an illness, or going through treatments.  We ask that you contact the Parish Office at 791-9030.

Jim Boyatt, Sr., Rosemary Carey, Jenny Castelluccio, Mary Lee Churchill, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Eileen DeSollar, Bette DiSalvo, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, Virginia Howd, Luke Jenkins, George Jutze, Len Kuehnle, Marie Kleiman, Frank Milostan, Dick Naber, Marilyn Naehring, Robert O’Keefe, Grace Schwallie, Ernie Staubach, Phyllis Villari.

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR

Thank you for the donation of $ 529.35 to our St. Vincent for the Poor Society monthly collection.  Your generosity is appreciated.

 Read any good books lately?  We have plenty to choose from!  Stop by the Parish Library in the Office of Faith Formation, located on the 2^nd floor of the Parish Center to make your selection.  Hours are 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Mondays through Thursdays.  Book returns can be made at that time.

FALL FAMILY GATHERING – October 25th

PREP, School, and Summer PREP families, are invited to attend the Fall Family Gathering   next Sunday, October 25^th, 9:00-10:15AM.  Bobby Fisher, speaker, composer and musician, will be the special guest. This year’s theme is “We can do small things for one another with great love.” Mother Teresa.   ~   A continental breakfast will begin promptly at 9AM, followed Mr. Fisher’s presentation.  Parents are asked to refer to the flyer they received to determine what breakfast item they are to bring to the cafeteria before 9AM.  See you there!

Christian Community Service Project ~ FOOD DRIVE ~

School, PREP, & Summer PREP children are now participating in a Food Drive through October 30^th.  Non-perishable foods (boxed or canned) will be donated to St. John’s Social Services in Over the Rhine; and The Caring Place in Kennedy Heights.  Many thanks for your support!

ADULT FORMATION TEAM

The SVF Adult Formation Team is sponsoring a series: ECONOMY GOT YOU DOWN.  If you are feeling the “pinch” please mark your calendars for any or all of the following free presentations: 

ECONOMY GOT YOU DOWN?

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM – Hamilton Hall

Nov. 4  -  Faith & Changing Values in a Changing Economy-Sr. Donna Graham, Presenter

Dec. 2  -  Faith and Unemployment Underemployment-Sandy Keiser, Presenter

Come and learn how faith is the link that can help you through.  All are welcome!

Please call 791-6321 to register, or email lschmits@isoc.net.

youth parishioners of St. Vincent Ferrer,

All Saints, and St. Saviour… Grades 7 & 8 and Grades  9 – 12  are invited to join the Youth Group!  We meet at All Saints’ Youth Room.

Jr. High Catholic Youth Group

Sun., Oct. 25 – Hallowed Eve Hoot

Scary movie clips, stories, treats, etc.

H.S. Catholic Youth Group

Sun., Oct. 18 - 6:45PM-8:30PM

Blessing of Cars for Drivers & Riders & Soon-to-be Drivers in North Wing parking lot of All Saints – followed by a gathering in the Youth Room with food!

Teens – wash ‘em & shine ‘em!

Parents – also invited to join us!

Sun. Nov. 1 - All Saints Day - 5:30PM Mass

All Youth Groups will meet for Mass, followed

by a cook-out/eat-in, and then a bonfire.

HOW Highschoolers of the Well

Mondays from 7:00-8:30PM

Have a Youth Group question? 

Please call All Saints’ Jeff Rosfeld at 314-1147; or SVF’s Kara Feltrup at 891-5597, or

go online to www.allsaints.cc.

Friday, October 30 at 9:00 a.m.

Monthly meeting – coffee/donuts in the cafeteria.  We are going to begin planning for our Christmas Luncheon.

A joint venture…

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

WHEN:  WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2^ND

WHERE:  LA COMEDIA’S DINNER THEATER

TIME:  BUS WILL LEAVE ST. GERTRUDE’S PARKING LOT AT  9:30 AM

COST:   $52  (BUS, TIP AND TICKET FOR SHOW AND BUFFET)

RVSP: OCTOBER 31^ST to Nancy Silvers

                                7009 Mayfield Ave   45243

Make checks payable to St. Gertrude.

For more info call: Nancy @ 936-0940 or Pat @ 891-1345.

SVF GIFT CARDS

With the Christmas shopping season fast approaching scrip cards will once again be on sale following Mass on selected weekends.  We will have a wide variety of card in inventory available for purchase.  We will be selling cards immediately after all Masses on Oct. 24-25, Nov. 7-8, Nov. 21-22, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 19-20.

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish receives 4-12% of every dollar spent on gift cards purchased here.  This is a great way to raise money without costing you any more then you are already spending.  Use our SVF gift cards for your regular purchases or as gifts for family, teachers and friends.

Parishioners can also purchase and order gift cards at the parish office.  You are welcome to come to the office TUE-FRI between 9am - 3pm.  There is a wide selection of cards available in inventory; an updated list is online at www.svfchurch.org/GLSClist.pdf

Parishioners may also drop off order forms for cards not in inventory at the parish office.  Orders received by the 20th of each month will be available for pick-up in the Parish Office on the first Tuesday of the following month.

A complete listing of the cards available is online at www.svfchurch.org.  Purchases can be made using cash or checks.  Please support St. Vincent Ferrer by using scrip gift cards for your Christmas gift giving and shopping. 

If you have any questions about purchasing Scrip or you would like to be part of the SVF Scrip team, please contact John Sichel @

513-256-4935 or johnsichel@hotmail.com

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NEWS

Our two homes on Hallwood Place in Avondale are nearing completing. Plan on attending the dedication of our two new homes in Avondale on November 14th at 10:00am.

Since St. Vincent Ferrer’s next scheduled build date is Saturday, October 24^th, we may be asked to help at another site in Kennedy Heights. You will be contacted by phone or email of the status of needing construction help and lunches for our October 24^th build date.

The second collection on October 31 & November 1 will be for Habitat for Humanity.  The St. Vincent Ferrer community has always responded generously to this worthwhile cause.  Please give thoughtful consideration to your contribution this year to support our efforts for the Eastside Coalition for Habitat for Humanity.

THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS

TURKEY DINNERS

It doesn’t seem possible, but the holidays are coming soon – Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Once again, we are going to provide the turkey and gravy for each holiday dinner at Our Daily Bread (near Findlay Market) and the Over the Rhine Soup Kitchen (Liberty & Vine). These dinners have been a service of our parish for almost 20 years.  If you wish to join with us, there are four alternatives:

1.       Cook turkey; cut all meat off the bones.  Wrap white and dark meat together and freeze.  Save ALL drippings.  STRAIN and freeze, place in a throwaway container. You can make your own gravy or someone else will make the gravy.

2.       Buy a turkey and someone else will cook it for you.

3.       Volunteer to cook a donated turkey; or

4.       Donate a check, made payable to the parish, which will be used to purchase a turkey.

If you have any further questions call Barbara Pflum at 891-8287.  Thank you for your help.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE                                   From September 23 through November 1, our community is one of many cities from coast to coast joining together for the most dynamic coordinated pro-life mobilization in history -- 40 Days for Life.  40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of:

• 40 days of prayer and fasting
• 40 days of peaceful vigil
• 40 days of community outreach

We are praying that, with God's help, this groundbreaking effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city -- and throughout America.  While all aspects of 40 Days for Life are crucial in our effort to end abortion, the most visible component is the peaceful prayer vigil outside of abortion clinics and Planned Parenthood facilities. You can help make a life-saving impact by joining our local vigil at: Planned Parenthood -- 2314 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati OH 45219.  For more information and scheduling, please contact Donna Piening at 791-7449 or by email at: rwp246@fuse.net

WINTER CLOTHING COLLECTION  

The St. Vincent for the Poor Society will have a collection of winter clothing on:

Sunday, October 18

from 9:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Please drop off donations at the Parish garage next to the gym.  Clothing items are only accepted on the designated date and time.

The donations will be given to the Ladies of Charities at St. Gertrude Parish to be distributed to one or more of their charities depending on our response.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROJECT

The sixth graders of our school would like to thank all who have donated pop tabs to our Ronald McDonald House project.  We will continue to collect tabs in order to reach our goal of one million. We're almost there!

WARM UP YOUR OVEN!

The Harvest Bake Sale in conjunction with the PTO’s Annual Arts and Crafts Fair Is coming November 14^th. We are asking everyone in the Parish to help support our school children by donating baked goods for resale at the Arts and Crafts Fair. You may drop your tasty treats in Room B on Friday, November 13^th during business hours or Saturday, November 14^th prior to the event.  If you have any questions, Please call Jodi Kastner at 470-3135.

Blessings and Thanks to All!

GIRLS CYO VOLLEYBALL

* Reminder Registration closes Wednesday OCTOBER 21, 2009

Registration for 3^rd to 8^th grade Girls VOLLEYBALL is open starting today until October 21 for all SVF parish girls.  Register online at www.svfathletics.org.  Season starts Jan. 5^th and ends February 28^th 2010. (Tournament dates March 5, 6, 7, & March 12, 13, 14, 2010)

Please Contact Tad Berger via e-mail at tad.berger@xpedx.com or call

891-8035 (home) or 226-6611 (cell) for answers to your questions.

COACHES          

If you are interested in coaching please indicate this when signing your child up or Contact Tad Berger if you are interested or have questions.

Why should your Daughter play CYO girl’s volleyball?

Great exercise, fun social activity, meet girls from other schools who they will be seeing in High School, games are only 1 hour long, all girls play, fun sport you can play at any age

KID'S PUMPKIN CARVING EVENT

Please join us for SVF MOMS GROUP 4th Annual Kid's Pumpkin Painting/Carving Event. This will take place on Monday October 26 at Blue Ash Nature Park shelter closest to Rec Center from 5pm to 6pm. There will be a $2.00 cost per pumpkin and supplies will be provided. Please RSVP ASAP so we have enough pumpkins for the kids. Thanks! Contact Heather Leland at dhleland@fuse.net

USHERS

Ushers are needed at the 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 noon Masses.  Please call Ed DeGregorio, 791-1160.

BINGO AT ST. VINCENT FERRER

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday; concession provided; instants are sold at 1:00 p.m.; first Bingo game begins at 1:30 p.m.; Bingo will end by 5:00 p.m.  Bingo questions call 324-3788 or Angie Jenkins 769- 9588.

BINGO WORKERS for October 25

Nancy Ertel, Ed Stenger, Ray Eckes, Clarence Cleveland, Mary Foster, Karen Schafer, Mark Strotman and Mary Strotman.

Bingo workers are need for11/29/09, 12/20/09 and 12/27/09.  Please call Angie Jenkins, 769-9588 if you can help with one of these days.

BULLETIN DEADLINES & INSERTS

We need to receive all articles in writing by Monday at 12:00 noon. You should indicate the dates you would like your bulletin article to appear.  Unless otherwise indicated, all articles will run for 2 weeks.  Please call the parish office to get your bulletin insert on the calendar.  All inserts must be put on the insert calendar as soon as possible. (The number of inserts are limited to 2 per week) and the copies need to be in the Parish office by Wednesday morning. 

MOVING?

Don’t forget to notify the parish office of your new address and phone number when moving.

PUBLIC LECTURE

  At 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, Rev. Pablo Gadenz STD will speak on the topic "The Scriptures, St. Paul, and Jewish Methods of Exegesis" in the Bartlett Pastoral Center at The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
  The New Testament frequently refers to the Jewish Scriptures, using both citations and allusions.  In particular, St. Paul in his letters not only refers to the Jewish Scriptures in such ways, but also employs Jewish methods of exegesis, such as the rule of gezerah shawah, to interpret the Scriptures.  In light of the recent celebration in the Catholic Church of a special Pauline Year, this lecture will focus on examples from Paul’s Letter to the Romans which highlight the decisive authority that the Scriptures have in Paul’s arguments and which illustrate his use of Jewish methods of exegesis.
  Fr. Gadenz is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Seton Hall University, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology.

  All are welcome to attend.