Parish Weekly Bulletin

October 4, 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 5, 2009

Jon 1:1-2:1,11  Lk 10:25-37

8:30 AM            Dorothy Piash Verkamp

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

St. Bruno & Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher

Jon 3:1-10  Lk 10:38-42

8:30 AM            Frances Hoog

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Our Lady of the Rosary

Jon 4:1-11  Lk 11:1-4

8:30 AM            Marian Levo

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Mal 3:13-20b  Lk 11:5-13

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, October 9, 2009

St. Denis & St. John Leonardi

Jl 1:13-15;2:1-2  Lk 11:15-26

8:30 AM            Beverly Joesting

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Blessed Virgin Mary

Jl 4:12-21  Lk 11:27-28

5:00 PM            James Grever

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Twenty-eighth Sunday in ordinary time

Wis 7:7-11  Heb 4:12-13  Mk 10:17-30

These Scriptures proclaim: When offered the

choice between true knowledge or riches,

Solomon prays for wisdom of heart.  When given

the choice between following Jesus or remaining

attached to his material wealth, the man

chooses his possessions.  God’s word

challenges us to be attached to Jesus, and too

him alone.

9:00 AM            Gilbert Titsch    

10:30 AM          George Strutz   

12:00 Noon        Members of St. Vincent Ferrer

                        Parish

Monday, October 5, 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)

12:00 NOON                  SDC - B

2:00 PM                        Pet Blessing – parking lot

7:00 PM                        Reconciliation Parent meeting - HH

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

3:00 PM                        Band – room 124

7:00 PM                        Athletic Commission-B

7:30 PM                        Choir – Church

8:00 PM                        Women’s volleyball-gym

Wednesday, 7, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass –Church

6:30 PM                        Moms Group – HH

7:30 PM                        Faith Sharing - Chapel

Thursday, October 8, 2009  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

Teacher’s in-service day – NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 9, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

9:30 AM                        Prayer Group - B

Saturday, October 10, 2009

3:30-4:30 PM                 Confessions – (Dominican Priest)  – Church

5:00 PM                        Mass- (Dominican Priest) – Church

6:00 PM                        Halloween costume sale - HH

Sunday, October 11, 2009

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

9:00 AM                        PREP - School

10:30 AM                      Bingo set up - cafeteria

10:30 AM                      Mass – (Fr. Kunkel) Eucharistic Sunday  –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

St. Vincent for the Poor collection

27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

At the beginning of this gospel, Jesus reminded his listeners of what God's original plan was for marriage.  A man and a woman were to be united and live as one.  It was simple.  But as relationships developed, marriage must have been as complicated then as it is now because Moses had to make concessions for the people. Scholars still struggle with the words of Jesus in this gospel because imperfect relationships continue to exist today.  What is clear in this reading is that in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven we must accept it as a gift.  Children in ancient times as well as our own, depend entirely on their parents (or society) for their care.  To children, everything is a gift because they can't earn anything.  That is how it must be for us if we are to accept the Kingdom of God.

Reflection:  Parents are accustomed to doing and giving, mostly for their children, but certainly for others as well.  That is why the notion of today's gospel is probably one of the hardest for parents to accept.  Jesus clearly lets us know that the Kingdom of God is a gift, given to us freely by God.  It isn't something we can volunteer for, clip coupons for, or negotiate. Children, if we let them, will show us how freely and innocently we can accept this gift.  Parents, pay special attention to your child (ren) over the next few days and see if you can pick up any of their wisdom about the gift God offers each of us.

CATHOLIC INNER-CITY SCHOOLS COLLECTION ON OCTOBER 3 & 4

This weekend, we will have a collection for CISE-Catholic Inner-City Schools Education Fund.  This collection will benefit Corryville Catholic, Holy Family, St. Boniface, St. Francis DeSales, St. Francis Seraph, St. Joseph, Prince of Peace and Resurrection … providing values for a lifetime!  Please use the yellow envelope provided for CISE.

ST. FRANCIS DAY PET BLESSING

Sunday, October 4^th is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.  In recognition of this Saint who loved all of God’s creation, we will have a special blessing service for pets and animals on Sunday afternoon October 4 at 1:30 p.m., and Monday afternoon October 5 at 2:00 p.m.   The Sunday afternoon service will be in the driveway area by the main entrance of the Church, and the Monday afternoon service will take place in the upper parking lot by the school.  We are looking forward to blessing the variety of dogs, cats, birds, turtles, snakes, goats, horses, etc. that make up the animal kingdom in our parish.  If there is rain the day of the Pet Blessing, the blessing will be cancelled.

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has designated October 4th as National Respect Life Sunday.  So often our society is openly hostile to life.  On any given day the headlines tell of countless acts of violence, murders and abuse.  This observance takes on special meaning in light of the many abortions and terrorist attacks that have taken place throughout the world these last number of years.  More than ever, we as Christians are called to be the prophetic voices who speak out – defending the sacredness of life in all of its dimensions.  May we never forget that all life is a gift from God.

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

Prepare for the Liturgy by reading and reflecting on the scriptures before Mass.

-Fr. George Kunkel

IN MEMORIAM

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Catherine Deiters whose Mass of Christian Burial was held September 28.

BAPTISM

Please welcome the newest members of our faith community: Cora Rose Riggs & Olivia Faith Riggs children of Jeffrey & Erika Riggs       who were recently baptized.  Congratulations to the proud parents!

WELCOME

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

Duff & Meg Sharp &

children Gregory & Charles

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

VOCATION VIEW

Children come to believe through those they love.  We pray for married couples that they may be rooted in Jesus and share their love with their families.  The call to married life is a special vocation.

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. Thomas Gaeke

 Monday             Fr. Jerome Gardner

 Tuesday            Fr. Edwin Gearhart

 Wednesday       Fr. Lawrence Gearhart

 Thursday           Fr. Paul Gebhardt

 Friday               Fr. Anthony Geraci

 Saturday           Fr. Harry Gerdes

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, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Eileen DeSollar, Bette DiSalvo, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, Conchita Hill, Virginia Howd, Luke Jenkins, George Jutze, Joey Kastner, Len Kuehnle, Marie Kleiman, Marilyn Naehring, Robert O’Keefe, Grace Schwallie, 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 10 & 11.  The baskets will be in the back of Church.  Your generosity is appreciated.

SUPPORT THE HOLY LAND CHRISTIANS    On the weekend of October 10-11, olivewood religious articles including crucifixes, rosaries, statues, nativities, and other unique items will be available for purchase outside after all Masses.  The sale is sponsored by HCEF, the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, which is endorsed by Archbishop Pilarczyk and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.  The work of these artisans represents a centuries-long tradition of Christians using local materials and local artistic techniques to celebrate their Christian heritage.  For more information, please visit the HCEF website at www.hcef.org.  Thank you in advance for your support!

ATTENTION! – Stop by the Parish Library in the Office of Faith Formation, located on the 2^nd floor of the Parish Center.  Hours are 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Mondays through Thursdays.  Book returns can be made at that time.

PARENT MEETING for GRADE 2

First Eucharist & Reconciliation

Parents of second graders who plan to prepare their children to receive First Communion in April are invited and expected to attend a meeting this Monday, October 5^th at 7:00 PM in Hamilton Hall.  This meeting is a valuable resource for parents as it provides the necessary information needed for First Eucharist & First Reconciliation preparation.  It gives parents, catechists and pastoral staff members an opportunity to work together to make the preparation a meaningful experience for the child, family and the parish.

EUCHARISTIC SUNDAY I will be celebrated

next Sunday, October 12^th, at the 10:30 AM Mass.  The children of the parish who will be preparing to receive First Eucharist will be formally enrolled as candidates.  Eucharistic Sunday celebrations are special events and important in the child’s preparation.  Through the theme “We Belong” the children will recall their baptism as they, along with their parents, formalize their commitment to prepare intently for First Eucharist. 

ADULT FORMATION TEAM

Due to the current struggles our economy has caused many families, 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

Oct. 14  -  Faith & Finances in our Current Economy - Jim Crosby, Presenter/Director of Religious Education at Bellarmine Chapel, Xavier University, and course instructor of “Good $ense” dealing with finance/budget. 

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.

Attention youth parishioners of All Saints, St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Saviour … from any school:  if you are entering Grades 7 & 8 (Jr. High) or Grades 9 – 12 (High School and H.O.W.) YOU are invited to join the Youth Group!   The Youth Groups exist to provide unique Catholic experiences for you that focus on your spiritual, service, and social growth.  Give us a try! We meet in All Saints’ Youth Room. 

Jr. High Catholic Youth Group

Saturday, Oct. 3 – Movie Night from 7-9PM

Saturday, Oct. 11 – 6:45-8:30PM

H.S. Catholic Youth Group

Oct. 4 – 6:45-8:30PM

Oct. 18 – 6:45 – 8:30PM

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

Teens – wash ‘em & shine ‘em!

Parents – also invited to join us!

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; SVF’s Kara Feltrup at 891-5597, or go online

to www.allsaints.cc.

SVF GIFT CARDS

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 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. On select weekends beginning in October, Development Commission members and volunteers will sell gift cards outside of church after all Masses.  Watch the bulletin next week for a listing of all days when cards will be sold after Mass.

 
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

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.

ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish recycles empty aluminum beverage cans.  The can recycling container is located next to the paper-recycling bin. We only accept beverage cans (soda, beer, juice) - no soup cans, sauce cans or other types of cans please.  Please make sure your cans are rinsed and completely empty before putting them in our container. 

A joint venture…

JOIN THE FUN BUNCH

for a

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.

In the first four weeks of the school year, 82 Loving Hearts have been awarded to our students. The Loving Hearts initiative is designed to recognize those students whom have exhibited the Catholic traits of this year’s theme by Mother Teresa: “Do small things to one another with great love.” Stop by the school and see the students names on our Loving Heart wall.

Saint Vincent Ferrer School is blessed this year with all new computers in our Computer Lab and a mobile wireless lab that contains 30 notebook computers. This mobile lab allows teachers to have all of their students working within the classroom setting where each student can write reports and research the world-wide web.

Peace,

Douglas Alpiger

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!

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

Cub Scout Popcorn Sale THIS WEEKEND!

Support St. Vincent’s award-winning Cub Scout Pack and enjoy a fall favorite -- gourmet popcorn!  The SVF Scouts will be selling Trail’s End microwave popcorn and caramel corn after all Masses this weekend.  Choose a 15-pack box of trans fat-free microwave popcorn in either Unbelievable Butter or Butter Light for $14, small original caramel corn for $10, or large caramel corn with almonds for $18.  The caramel corn makes a great gift!

The character-building Cub Scout program at SVF is open to any boy in the parish currently in the 1^st-5^th grades.  For more information about joining Cub Scouts or buying popcorn, contact Cubmaster Mark Dunkley at 791-6470.  Thank you in advance for supporting Catholic Scouting!

SVF ALTAR SOCIETY

The first business meeting for the Altar Society will be held on October 12^th in Room B immediately following the 8:30 a.m. Mass.  Please try to attend.  Coffee and a treat are served before the meeting

USHERS

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

SVF MOMS GROUP

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday OCTOBER 7, 2009 in Hamilton Hall at 7pm. This month we will be decorating fall pottery with Ann from Starglazers. It is also our SOUP NIGHT so come enjoy some warm soup with us. We will be planning our kid's pumpkin carving event as well. Please come join us for a fun mom's evening out. Questions contact Heather Leland at dhleland@fuse.net. Thanks!!

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 11

Tim Dougherty, Ray Bauman, Terry Brown, Jackie Brown, Ed Stenger, Conrad Neuman and Heidi Shannon

BULLETIN DEADLINES

We need to receive all articles in writing by Monday at 2:00 p.m. You should indicate the dates you would like your bulletin article to appear.  Unless otherwise indicated, all articles will run for 2 weeks. 

BULLETIN INSERTS

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.  This will allow the bulletin stuffers ample time to adjust their calendar for volunteer time.  A special thanks to our volunteer bulletin stuffers, we appreciate your help!

MOVING?

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

THE LITERACY NETWORK

Volunteers needed.  Tutor a child or adult with low level literacy skills.  Locations and times to fit various schedules.  Call 621-READ (7323) for information on upcoming training sessions.  Change a life through literacy!