Parish Weekly Bulletin

Nov 16, 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, November 17, 2008

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Rv 1:1-4;2:1-5  Lk 18:35-43

8:30 AM            Don Lyons        

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Sts. Peter & Paul in Rome

Rv 3:1-6, 14-22  Lk 19:1-10

8:30 AM            Dennis McMurray

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Rv 4:1-11  Lk 19:11-28

8:30 AM            Ina Smith

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Rv 5:1-10  Lk 19:41-44

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, November 21, 2008

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Rv 10:8-11  Lk 19:45-48

8:30 AM            Mary Clare Frankenberg

Saturday, November 22, 2008

St. Cecilia

Rv 11:4-12  Lk 20:27-40

5:00 PM            Paul Bohart

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

Ez 34:11-12,15-17  1 Cor 15:20-26,28  Mt 25:31-46

These Scriptures proclaim: The Lord Jesus is

our shepherd.  At the end, at his coming, he

will hand over the kingdom to his Father.  He

will “judge between one sheep and another,

between rams and goats”, between those who

have lived their lives for others, and those

who have lived for themselves.

9:00 AM            Lee Burnett, Anniversary Remembrance

10:30 AM          Mary Kamp

12:00 Noon        Members of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

Monday, November 17, 2008

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)

3:00 PM                        Play Practice - cafe

6:30 PM                        Parish Education Commission - Library

7:00 PM                        Communications - B

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass– Chapel

1:00 PM                        Bible – Chapel

1:30 PM                        Bridge Marathon-cafe

3:00 PM                        Mad Science – HH

6:30 PM                        RCIA - Church

7:30 PM                        Choir - Church

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

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Church

3:00 PM                        Scouts-B

3:00 PM                        Scouts – cafeteria

7:00 PM                        Parish Pastoral Council – B

7:30 PM                        Faith Sharing - Chapel

Thursday, November 20, 2008  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service –                                     Chapel

11:30 AM                      Fun Lunch Bunch – B

5:00 PM                        Scrapbooking – café.

6:00 PM                        Religious Ed - HH

Friday, November 21, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass  – Chapel

9:30 AM                        Prayer Group – B

3:00 PM                        Play - cafeteria

Saturday, November 22, 2008

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

5:00 PM                        Mass – (Fr. Kunkel)

Sunday, November 23, 2008

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

9:00 AM                        Play Practice - cafe

9:00 AM                        PREP & EC

10:30 AM                      Mass (Rite of Acceptance) – (Fr. Kunkel)  –Church

10:30 AM                      Bingo set up – cafeteria

11:30 AM                      Greeter Mtg - B

11:30 AM                      Welcome reception-HH

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

12:30 PM                      Bingo – cafeteria

6:30 PM                        Advent Wreath Making-cafeteria

7:00 PM                        Bible Study - HH

8:00 PM                        AA

33^RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In this story, a man went away on a journey.  He must have been very wealthy because he entrusted large portions of his money to three of his servants.  The first two servants invested the money during the master’s absence and it yielded great returns.  The third servant, however, was fearful of investing (or some scholars say he was lazy).  In either case, the servant buried the money he was given and returned the full amount to the master when he came home.  The master was pleased with the investments of the first two servants, but was very upset with the third one.  To those who have much, much more will be given.  To those who have little, even that little will be taken away.

Reflection: God has given each one of us talents.  Sometimes out of laziness or lack of ambition, or sometimes because we are afraid of failure or ridicule, we do not share our talents.  The gospel today challenges us to take a risk and invest our gifts for the greater good of God’s people.  We do this ourselves as adults, but we must also try to help others recognize their talents and use them in a productive way.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING OUTREACH SPEAKER AT ALL MASSES ON NOV 15 &16

Fr. Matthew Habiger, O.S. B. a monk of St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison, Kansas, will speak on Natural Family Planning.  NFP is a thoroughly researched, safe, medically effective and family-supportive method of fertility regulation which can be used to avoid a pregnancy or to achieve one.  It has been effectively used worldwide for 20 years.  Catholic married couples who practice NFP will be available in the community building Chapel to answer questions after all the Masses on November 15 & 16.  A door collection will be taken up after Masses to support NFP.

WELCOME RECEPTION   

Please join SVF Pastoral Council and the parish community in welcoming parishioners who have joined the parish this past year.  When: Sunday, November 23^rd, 2008, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass followed by fellowship and food in Hamilton Hall.

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT – collection Nov. 22 & 23

CCHD is the Catholic Church’s anti-poverty program here in the United States.  It supports groups of low-income people as they work to bring long-term change to their lives and communities.  They provide educational programs to help Catholics reflect on their faith and build solidarity across economic lines. They also raise awareness about the root causes of poverty in our country and our faith-based call to address it.  There is an envelope in your church packet for this special collection, please be generous.

THANKSGIVING DAY

As you make your plans for Thanksgiving Day, I invite you to begin this “Day of Gratitude” by coming to our Parish Mass of Thanksgiving at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 27 in the church.

COLLECTION ON THANKSGIVING DAY WILL BE SENT TO OUR DAILY BREAD

IN OVER THE RHINE

Our Daily Bread has been open since 1985.  They offer a morning meal in a comfortable environment, afternoon hospitality, emergency take home food, a visiting nurse on Mondays and Bingo game on Tuesday afternoon.  They have an onsite Social Worker to help with a variety of issues that face their guests.  Each person who comes to Our Daily Bread is welcomed with a smile and a warm greeting.

                                                -Fr. George Kunkel

IN MEMORIAM

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Rosemary (Dolly) Nurre whose Mass of Christian Burial was held November 10.

WELCOME

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

Christine O’Dea &

children Marin, Maura & Jack

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

VOCATION VIEW

Think about what your God-given talents are.  Help them to grow by sharing them with others.  Discover the joy of service in ministry.

(Matthew 25: 14-30)

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, March 8 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.

Glorianne Barbacane, Jim Boyatt, Gerry Brinker, Jenny Castelluccio, William Church, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Bette DiSalvo, Ace Emmert, Mary Heinlen, Virginia Howd, Marie Kleiman, Anne Kowalski, Mary Langemeier, Mary Sue Lawrence, Ann Lytle, Mary Alice Menke, Marilyn Naehring, Maurice Niehaus, Earlene Retford, Grace Schwallie, George Seurkamp, Marie Sheehy, Phyllis Villari.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Habitat for Humanity collection.  The collection to date is $3,986.

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR

Our next-door collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor Society will take place the weekend of November 29 & 30.  The baskets will be in the back of Church.  Your generosity is appreciated.

Next Sunday, November 23^rd, during the 10:30 AM Mass, we will celebrate the Rite of Welcoming.  We welcome and recognize this initial commitment, and ask for your continued prayers and support for them at this important time in their lives. 

A reception will follow in Hamilton Hall to welcome the new Candidates and new parishioners following the 10:30 Mass.

SCHOOL, PREP & EARLY CHILDHOOD

Donations for the annual TOY COLLECTION of new or gently used games, books, puzzles, and toys, etc. are being accepted through Sunday, Dec. 7^th/EC &PREP, and Monday, Dec. 8^th/SCHOOL.  Donations will be given to the Over-the-Rhine Contact Center, where residents are able to buy these items at a low cost, thus giving them a sense of pride and providing them with quality toys for their children at the same time. 

The Canned Food Drive will end Sunday, Nov. 16^th for PREP and Monday, Nov. 17^th for School.  Donations will be given to the West End Emergency Center and The Caring Place.   

Thank you for giving to the needy of our community.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS in Grades 7-12!

You are invited to join All Saints’ Youth Group!

(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. Nov. 16 (Confirmation Candidates only) 6:45-8:30 PM

Want to join in on the fun?

Grades 9 through 12 from ALL SCHOOLS are invited to join the High School Youth Group. Nov. 23                                            6:45-8:30 PM

How about giving us a try?

Highschoolers of the Well (HOW):  On almost every Monday evening from 6:45-8:30PM, in All Saints’ Youth Room, you’ll find 10-15 high school students gathered to enjoy discussions about their faith and their lives … and to eat junk food!  For the next few weeks we will focus our discussions on the most relevant Catholic issues in the upcoming elections.  We will welcome you warmly if you care to give HOW a shot … that’s just how the HOW kids are!

It’s Catholic, comfortable and contagious!

Please join, and YES, you may bring a friend!

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.

St. Vincent Ferrer Church Family Album    Our photography sessions have begun.  Schedule your appointment by going to www.svfchurch.org or you can contact Bill Mountel, 793-7634;Ed Buschbacher, 984-9392, Laura Conway, 376-9051; Peg Halpin, 631-7301; Heika Kraemer, 791-3745; Matt Langworthy, 227-6211; Denis McGrath, 733-9264; Shawn Pence, 985-0824.                     Our parish goal: all families photographed

Paper Recycling

Bringing your paper trash to the green and yellow bin next to the school, you are supporting SJ&O activities as well as helping the environment.  We receive about $100 from Abitibi each month that we then use to sponsor mission work and to help support SVF projects. Thank you!!  

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. 

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…            

 We all know that we just elected our new president. Mrs. Frooks, our first grade teacher, asked her children what they would do if they were our president. Here are some of the responses from our first graders:

 I would make everyone be kind, gentle and   nice.

I would give some money to all of the poor people.

I would make everybody do the right thing.

I would lower the taxes.

I would never be mean and love God!

They have beautifully displayed their ideas in the hallway outside their classroom. I think these are ideas that would benefit all Americans and our world!

EAT PIZZA -RAISE FUNDS    

Please join us at Dewey’s Pizza (Kenwood) for a St. Vincent Ferrer Family Night Out on November 24.  10% of all food purchases will be donated to SVF.  Join the fun & support our parish!!

LAROSA BUDDY CARDS

The SVF PTO is currently selling LaRosa Buddy Cards.  One Buddy Card gives you 10 buy one-get one FREE pizza coupons and also 4 buy a pizza get a hoagy, calzone or 2 salads FREE.  Also included is a buy one-get one FREE zoo admission.  The card sells for $10 and can be purchased at the school office during school hours.  The PTO will sell the Buddy Cards after Masses on November 15 & 16.  Contact Amy Painter for more information at 777-5404 or apaint36@aol.com

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON       

Mark your calendar for our annual Christmas luncheon on Friday, December 19.  More information to come….

A JOINT VENTURE

Cincinnati Pops Orchestra – Erich Kunzel – Conductor – Holiday at the Pops

When: Sunday, December 14

Cost: $45 (Make check out to All Saints Church)

Includes bus trip and ticket

Mail check to: Pat Smyth, 7460 Shewango Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

Depart: All Saints parking lot @ 2pm

Return: All Saints parking lot around 5pm

Seating is limited!

Deadline for reservations: Monday, Dec 1

Questions: Call Pat Schoo, 891-1345

FUN LUNCH BUNCH

Seniors 55+

We would like to invite you to enjoy an afternoon with your friends. 

When: The Fun Lunch Bunch meets the 3^rd Thursday of the month, Sept – May.

Our next lunch date is: November 20^th    

Time: 11:30 a.m. Light lunch is served for a small fee. You may stay and play cards or visit with friends.  There is no obligation to attend every month.  There are no meetings or commitments.  It’s just an afternoon out with your friends.  Reservations must be made at least 2 days before the lunch at the Parish Office (791-9030), so we can provide for everyone.

GREETER MINISTRY

All those who are interested or who have signed up to be a greeter, there will be an orientation for the new greeters on November 23rd in Room B after the 10:30 mass.  All family members are invited. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Nancy Ertel at nrertel@aol.com or 561-2898 or Jane Otten at jot@fuse.net of 984-9469.  Looking forward to meeting all our new greeters.

SVF MEMORIAL BRICKS

We have just celebrated All Saints and All Souls Days.  It might be a good time to remember a loved one (living or deceased) with a Memorial Brick in the SVF Memorial Garden.  It is located on the Montgomery Road side of our campus.  The gardens have been a spot of beauty cared for by members of our Adopt a Plot ministry.  Each brick costs $50 to have engraved with three lines of up to 14 characters (including spaces) per line.  Stop in at the Parish Office to order or call Bob or Donna Piening with questions, 791-7449.

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 Nov. 23

Rob Jutze, Jodi Kastner, Ray Bauman, Betty Flynn, Martin Joseph, Mary Joseph, Greg Sykes, Mary Claire Sweeny, Colleen Heidel, Peggy Berger and Shirley Currrens

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.  DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY – the deadline for the November 30 bulletin is Thursday, November 20 at noon.   

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.

FRIENDS OF JESUS is a group for adults with developmental disabilities (18 years of age or older).  This group’s focus is primarily for support, prayer and socializing. The parishes of All Saints, St. Columban, Good Shepherd, St. Margaret of York, St. Philip the Apostle and St. Vincent Ferrer would like to extend an invitation to our neighboring parishes who would like to join us for our November Gathering on Saturday, November 22^nd  from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at All Saints Parish Center, 8939 Montgomery Road.  At this gathering we will be celebrating Our “gifts”, talents, hobbies, etc.  We come together in prayer, have entertainment, do some craft-making and enjoy refreshments.  New members are always welcome but need to register first with Jane Callan prior to attending.  Also, please   RSVP to Jane Callan at 793-3546.

Our Lady of Guadeloupe is Coming

An exact replica of the image of Our Lady of Guadeloupe will be at All Saints Church on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 1:00-10:00PM. 

For more information please call 792-4609.

ST. ANTHONY MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH

“A Taste of Lebanon”

Sunday, November 23 – noon to 6:00 p.m.

Lebanese food – Lebanese Pastries – Admission is free – join us for the delicious food!  2530 Victory Parkway, Cinti, Ohio 45206