Parish Weekly Bulletin

Oct 19, 2008

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 20, 2008

St. Paul of the Cross

Eph 2:1-10  Lk 12:13-21

8:30 AM            Rae MacGinty  

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Eph 2:12-22  Lk 12:35-38

8:30 AM            Dennis McMurray

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Eph 3:2-12  Lk 12:39-48

8:30 AM            Wilbur White

Thursday, October 23, 2008

St. John of Capistrano

Eph 3:14-21  Lk 12:49-53

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, October 24, 2008

St. Anthony Mary Claret

Eph 4:1-6  Lk 12:54-59

8:30 AM            The Palermo family

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Eph 4:7-16  Lk 13:1-9

5:00 PM            Bill Rider

6:30 PM            Wedding Mass for Elizabeth Obermeier & Shane Skogland

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ex 22:20-26  1 Thes 1:5c-10  Mt 22:34-40

These Scriptures proclaim:  We are to love

the Lord with our whole heart, and our

neighbor as ourself.  By thus fulfilling these

two great commandments, we hope to become

models of faith and imitators of the Lord who

gave himself totally for our sakes.

9:00 AM            Members of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

10:30 AM          Jack Wubbolding

12:00 Noon        Dolores Dummar

Monday, October 20, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass– Chapel

9:00 AM                        St. Vincent for the Poor – B

6:30 PM                        Rel Ed sub-comm. – Rel Ed. Office

6:30 PM                        School Comm. sub-comm. – Library

7:00 PM                        Communications - B

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass– Chapel

1:00 PM                        Bible – Chapel

1:30 PM                        Bridge Marathon – cafe’

7:30 PM                        Choir - Church

8:00-10:00 PM               Women’s Volleyball-Gym

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Church

7:00 PM                        Adult Faith Formation Speaker – Greg Pierce

8:30 PM                        reception - HH

Thursday, October 23, 2008  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service –                                     Chapel

Friday, October 24, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass  – Chapel

9:30 AM                        Prayer Group – B

3:00-5:00 PM                 Play Practice – cafe

Saturday, October 25, 2008

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

5:00 PM                        Mass – (Fr. Kunkel)

6:30 PM                        Wedding Mass-Church (Fr. Kunkel)

Sunday, October 26, 2008

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

9:00 AM                        PREP & EC

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

10:30 AM                      Bingo set up – cafeteria

12:00 PM                      Mass - (Fr. Guntzelman) – Church

12:30 PM                      Bingo – cafeteria

7:00 PM                        Bible Study - HH

8:00 PM                        AA

St. Vincent for the Poor Collection

29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The chief priests and Pharisees tried to trap Jesus into making a political error or renouncing God’s authority.  They asked whether or not it was lawful to pay taxes to the emperor.  Pointing out that it was Caesar’s head on the coin, Jesus told them to give to the emperor what was due the emperor, but to pay more attention to what belonged to God.

Reflection: Sometimes we can get into debates with our children similar to the one Jesus had with the chief priests and Pharisees.  Children often wear us down with their relentless arguing.  We would do well as parents to imitate Jesus’ simple and straightforward response.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

Sunday, October 19, 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.

STAFF DAY OF REFLECTION

All Parish Offices will be closed for business on Wednesday, October 22.  Our office personnel will be attending a staff day of reflection presented by noted speaker and author Greg Pierce at All Saints Parish.

BAPTISM OCTOBER 26 AT 10:30 AM MASS

We welcome Grant Karlton Trefzger into God’s family as he is baptized at St. Vincent Ferrer.

LOOKING AHEAD

Archbishop Pilarczyk has scheduled a convocation of the priest of the Archdiocese for Wednesday October 29 at Incarnation Parish in Centerville.  Fr. Kenneth Schmidt, of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan, will speak to the priests on “Trauma and Pastoral Care; How Do We Handle Stressful Situations and Keep Others To Do The Same.”

ALL SAINTS DAY

Saturday, November 1^st is the Feast of All Saints – The National Catholic Conference of Bishops has declared the following concerning this Holy Day: Whenever All Saints Day, November 1^st, falls on Saturday, the OBLIGATION TO ATTEND MASS IS DROPPED.  St. Vincent Ferrer will have Mass at 8:30 a.m. to celebrate the Feast of All Saints on November 1 in Church.

ALL SOULS DAY MEMORIAL MASS

  Our annual Memorial Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated on All Souls Day, Sunday November 2nd at the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.  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 25/26, 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

LITURGY SURVEY RESULTS

Below are the results of the first six questions from the Liturgy Survey taken at St. Vincent’s the weekend of August 23 & 24.

Before Mass begins, an atmosphere of hospitality is created.  Is this important to you?  Yes – 444       No – 94

Never – 4; Sometimes – 75; Most of the time – 84; Always – 118

Before Mass begins there is an atmosphere of prayer.  Is this important to you?

Yes – 471   No – 59

Never – 15; Sometimes – 73; Most of the time – 73; Always – 123

The public address system projects clearly the voices of those who are speaking at the microphone, and it is easy to understand what is being said.

Never – 12; Sometimes – 81; Most of the time – 255; Always – 219

The music at Mass enhances my prayer experience.

Never – 11; Sometimes – 107; Most of the Time – 188; Always – 257

The lectors are well prepared and read with expression.

Never – 1; Sometimes – 31; Most of the Time – 282; Always – 255

The ministers of communion are reverent and attentive to each person.

Never – 1; Sometimes – 11; Most of the Time – 140; Always - 416

                                                -Fr. George Kunkel

VOCATION VIEW

God has called you by your name.  You are a child of God.  Be aware of your strength in God.  (Isaiah 45:1,4-6)

WELCOME

Please welcome the following families who have recently joined St. Vincent Ferrer Parish.

Gregg & Arletta Faller & son Holland

Sergio & Gabriela Coronado

Scott Wallace

Robert & Janet Winters & daughter Corinne Winters & Charlotte Martin

We trust that our parish will extend friendship and support to them.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS

The baptism preparation class is for parents who are having their first child baptized.  The next class will be offered on Sunday, November 9 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Building Chapel.  You must call the parish office 791-9030 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.

Marilyn Arthur, Glorianne Barbacane, Jim Boyatt, Gerry Brinker, Jenny Castelluccio, Ann Corder, Frank Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Bette DiSalvo, Ace Emmert, Beth Giglio, Mary Heinlen, Virginia Howd, Marie Kleiman, Anne Kowalski, Mary Langemeier, Mary Alice Menke, Marilyn Naehring, Maurice Niehaus, Earlene Retford, Grace Schwallie, George Seurkamp, Marie Sheehy, Lorraine Spaccarelli, Phyllis Villari.

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR

Our next-door collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor Society will take place the weekend of October 25 & 26.  The baskets will be in the back of Church.  Your generosity is appreciated.

Confirmation Candidate Enrollment

This weekend, October 18/19, Junior High parishioners will participate in an investiture ceremony at all Masses.  The young parishioners declare their intent to become actively involved in preparation of the Sacrament of Confirmation.  The parish members, in turn, acknowledge the Confirmation Candidates’ intention and promise to support them through prayer and example.

The ceremony provides an opportunity for us to become aware of the Confirmation preparation process and to show support for these young parishioners.

GREG PIERCE IS COMING OCTOBER 22^nd!  

What do you think of when you hear, "The Mass is Never Ended"? After Sunday's

Mass have you ever asked yourself, "How is the "Message" of the Mass working

for me through the week"?

During these trying times, Greg Pierce, noted author and speaker, will speak to these

questions this Wednesday, October 22, from 7:00 to 8:30 at St. Vincent Ferrer, in his talk

entitled, "The Mass Is Never Ended". Using the Mass as our "Lens"  Greg will speak  

 of  how our family lives, employment, and civic affairs will be enriched when we bring the  

"Message of the Mass" into and through the week. 

Claire Tenhundfeld, from the Office of the Archdiocese says that Greg Pierce offers

"Straight Talk" about how we can allow our faith to mean something for ourselves,

our kids and our world. He'll make you laugh, maybe cry, but for sure he'll help you

find meaning and hope in the Real Stuff of your every day life".

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS in Grades 7-12!

You are invited to join All Saints’ Youth Group!

The Youth Room is located below the north wing of

 All Saints.

Grades 7 & 8 students from ALL SCHOOLS are invited to join the Jr. High Youth Group. 

Grades 9 through 12 from ALL SCHOOLS are invited to join the High School Youth Group. 

Both groups have planned activities through December.  Please join, and YES, you may bring a friend!

Oct. 19   HS/Grades 9-12             6:45-8:30 PM

Oct. 26   Jr. High/Grades 7 & 8   6:45-8:30 PM

It’s Catholic, comfortable and contagious!

Highschoolers of the Well (HOW):  This wonderful group of students from many different high school is bright, articulate, candid, energetic, kind, welcoming and hungry.  And, they want to learn more about being Catholic.  HOW great is that!  ~  If you’re seeking a safe place to talk or listen about your Catholic faith, give us a try.  HOW will meet on Monday evenings from 6:45-8:30 PM in All Saints’ Youth Room.  Students for ALL high schools are very welcome to attend.  Oh yeah … the snacks are good, and the conversation is better!

Questions?  Call All Saints at 791-6351,

or SVF’s Kara Feltrup at 891-5597.

ATTENTION! - The Parish Library is now located in the Office of Faith Formation, on the 2^nd floor of the Parish Center.  Hours are 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Mondays through Thursdays.  Stop by to peruse our wide selection.  Book returns can be made at that time, or placed in the blue bin in the main hall.

Our name has been changed to The Roamin’ Catholics.  The co-chairpersons are Mary VanDerveer & Len (Doc) Kuehnle.

Friday, October 31 at 9:00 a.m.

Monthly meeting – coffee/donuts in the cafeteria.

Our guest will be our seminarian intern, Adam Puntel who will speak & provide music.

FAMILY PHOTO DIRECTORY  

Parish Goal:  All Families Photographed             

You can now Sign Up for your Photo Session for the Parish Family Directory. From the mailer received last week, it's quick and now is the best time to do so as it is a "First Come ~ First Served" program. Go to the Parish Website: www.svfchurch.org Under "Announcements", Click where it says, "Click Here to Schedule Your 2008 Family Photo".

Remember that Life Touch emphasizes the "playful personality" of your family

(as shown in the photos in the back of church). All families who sit for their Portrait will receive a Free Copy of the Parish Family Directory and a Free 8 x 10 from their Photo Session. If you need assistance or have any Questions, call Bill Mountel at 793-7634.

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States                                                         During all Masses the weekend of September 27 & 28, a film was shown at SVF reminding us of our moral obligation to participate in political life. As Catholics, we are called to promote the well-being of all, to share our blessings with those most in need, to defend marriage, and to protect the lives and dignity of all, especially the weak, the vulnerable, the voiceless. As we near Election Day, please reflect on this responsibility and take advantage of the resources available from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Copies of the booklet Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship are available in the back of church and can also be downloaded from the website: http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org.

Social Justice & Outreach Commission Meetings

This month the SVF Social Justice and Outreach Commission will meet on Wednesday, October 29^th at 7:00 pm in Room B (old Music Room).  All are invited to attend. During the meetings we discuss and select Social Justice and Outreach activities to sponsor/promote. Meeting time is also spent planning events that will raise awareness of social action concerns supported by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Catholic Relief Services. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please call Chris Homan at 607-5996.

THANKSGIVING / CHRISTMAS TURKEY

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 the Over the Rhine Soup Kitchen and Our Daily Bread. Letters have been sent to all those who helped last year.  If you wish to join us, it is very simple-

1.       Cook turkey; cut all meat off the bones.  Wrap white and dark meat together and freeze.  Save ALL drippings.  STRAIN and freeze also in a throwaway container.  I realize that many people are sure that giblets-gravy is best, but with the amount we have to make, it is too difficult;

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

3.       Volunteer to cook a donated turkey; or

4.       Donate one (check made payable to the Parish) to purchase a turkey.

If you have any further questions call Barbara Pflum at 891-8287

CALENDARS

Again this year, we are collecting 2009 calendars for the inner-city poor.  Please drop them off at 7541 Hosbrook Road or the Parish Office.  Last day to drop off calendars will be January 26.

GROCERY PAPER BAGS NEEDED

We are in need of grocery size paper bags for our bread running.  These are used to pack the bread and for distribution at the soup kitchens.  Drop them off at my house, 7541 Hosbrook Road, any time at your convenience. Save the environment and help our inner city ministry – two winning efforts!

BREADRUNNERS NEEDED

Sharonville Kroger - Sundays

Sharonville Kroger - some Mondays

Blue Ash Kroger - Mondays in Oct, June & Feb. 

Bonnie Lynne – Thursdays (Immediate need)

Call Marley Belair – 792-0110

DID YOU KNOW…            

This past Friday, October 17, was an "Out of Uniform" Day here at SVF. The Student Council, with moderator, Lisa Neubauer, our eighth grade teacher, and President, David Schlie, coordinated this special day. The students wore pink or white in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The children had to pay $1.00 to participate and the funds raised will be contributed to the Cancer Society. All of us know family members or relatives who have been touched by cancer. This is one of the many service projects our kids will be involved with this year!

WARM UP YOUR OVENS!

The Harvest Bake Sale is November 15^th 2008.

We are asking everyone in the Parish to help support our school by donating your special recipe baked goods for resale at the Annual PTO Arts and Crafts Fair Bake Sale. You can drop off your tasty treats on Friday, November 14^th during business hours to room B (in the community building) or Saturday November 15^th after 8:00am to room B. Blessings and Thanks to All!

Parishioners can now benefit the parish by shopping online from over 1,000 stores, including Target, Lands End, Staples, Amazon and more. Through an organization called Fundraising Solutions, the websites rebate a percentage of each sale directly to SVF. The rebate varies depending on the website, but rebates can be as much as 37% of the sale. You pay no more than if you went to the website directly.

To take advantage of this great offer:  

• Go to www.svfchurch.org,         

• Click on the “church” tab, then

• Click the icon about halfway down the right side of the page under “Shopping.” This will take you to Fundraising Solutions.

• Once you are at the Fundraising Solutions website, you can search for the retailer you want and will be taken directly to their website. It will be as if you went to this website yourself.

• All purchases must be made by going through the link on the SVF website for SVF to receive the rebate.

GIRLS CYO VOLLEYBALL       

**Reminder Registration closes**

  TUESDAY OCTOBER 21             

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 March 1^st. (tournament dates March 6, 7, 8 & March 13, 14, 15, 2009)

Please Contact Tad Berger via e-mail at tberger@theminc.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

SVF MEN’S CLUB

Due to the Greg Pierce Presentation our regular monthly meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 29^th at 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.  The activity for the evening will be the election of officers for 2009.  Beer and pizza will be served.  See you there!

SVF MOMS GROUP CHILD OUTING

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Everywhere Pumpkins! The SVF MOMS GROUP is holding its Annual Pumpkin Carving on Monday October 27th at Blue Ash Nature Park from 5:30pm-6:30pm. We would love for you to bring your children to pick out pumpkins, and carve or decorate with them. It is a lot of fun! There is a cost of $2.00 per pumpkin and you can bring your own carving and decorating supplies. Please RSVP to Heather Leland dhleland@fuse.net/(513) 985-0617 so we have enough pumpkins for everyone.  Thanks and see you there!

BINGO AT ST. VINCENT FERRER

Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; 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 Brenda Hauser, 984-8446.

BINGO VOLUNTEER WORKERS for Oct. 26

Mary Ungruhn, Rob Jutze, Betty Flynn, Gail Furthman, Mary Pfaltzgraff, Kathy Belmont, Brenda Hauser, Mary O’Keefe, Debbie Shutt and Shirley Currens.

MOVING?

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

FIREPROOF-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED MOVIE

Fr. George Kunkel suggests all married couples see this movie while it lasts at the theatres.  Fireproof is a 40-day plan to keep your marriage full of Christ Redeeming Love. For some additional information visit: http://www.fireproofmymarriage.com/churches.php

YOUTH WRESTLING

Moeller Kid Crusader Wrestling

Club Sign Ups

Moeller Youth Wrestling teaches fundamental wrestling techniques rooted in the Marianist Catholic tradition.  All 1^st – 6^th graders welcome!  Mail-in registration now or sign-up at the 1^st practice on Tuesday, Nov. 11^th.  Forms found on www.moeller.org  (athletics/wrestling/youth wrestling).  Questions call Tim at 398-4787