Parish Weekly Bulletin

Nov 30, 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, December 1, 2008

Is 2:1-5  Mt 8:5-11

8:30 AM            Dennis McMurray          

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Is 11:1-10  Lk 10:21-24

8:30 AM            Don Lyons

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

St. Francis Xavier

Is 25:6-10a  Mt 15:29-37

8:30 AM            Ina Smith

Thursday, December 4, 2008

St. John of Damascus

Is 26:1-6  Mt 7:21,24-27

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, December 5, 2008

Is 29:17-24  Mt 9:27-31

8:30 AM            Joseph Greulich

Saturday, December 6, 2008

St. Nicholas

Is 30:19-21,23-26  Mt 9:35-10:1,5a,6-8

5:00 PM            Irma & Marvin Hoffman & Linda Hoog

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Second Sunday of Advent

Is 40:1-5,9-11  2 Pt 3:8-14  Mk 1:1-8

These Scriptures proclaim: As we await new

heavens and a new earth, let us make clear

the way of the Lord by being servants of

justice, truth, and peace.

9:00 AM            Chris McMurray

10:30 AM          Members of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

12:00 Noon        Ed Broerman

Monday, December 1, 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)

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

3:00 PM                        Play Practice - cafe

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass– Chapel

1:00 PM                        Bible – Chapel

7:00 PM                        Athletic Commission - B

7:30 PM                        Choir - Church

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

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Church

3:00 PM                        Scouts – B

3:00 PM                        K4J – cafeteria

6:30 PM                        Moms Group – HH

7:00 PM                        Advent Evensong-Chapel

8:00 PM                        Faith Sharing - Chapel

Thursday, December 4, 2008  

8:30 AM                        Communion Service-                                          Chapel

3:00 PM                        Set up Santa’s                                                   Workshop – HH

7:00 PM                        Scouts - cafeteria

Friday, December 5, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Santa’s Workshop - HH

8:30 AM                        Mass  – Chapel

9:00 AM                        1^st Friday Coffee & donuts – cafeteria

3:00 PM                        Play practice – café.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

2:00 PM                        Scrapbooking - B

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

5:00 PM                        Mass – (Fr. Kunkel)

December 7, 2008

9:00 AM                        Play practice – café.

9:00 AM                        PREP/EC

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

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

10:30 AM                      Bingo set up – cafeteria

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

12:30 PM                      Bingo – cafeteria

7:00 PM                        Bible Study - HH

8:00 PM                        AA

FIRST WEEK OF ADVENT

We are reminded in today’s gospel that the world as we know it will pass away, and God’s Kingdom will come in full.  Jesus tells a parable about a master who went away and left each of his servants with a specific task to do.  No one knew when the owner would return, just as no one can know when God’s plan will be fulfilled.  The words of Jesus were quite clear to the early Christians and to us today.  We must be watchful and always ready for Jesus’ return.

Reflection: On this First Sunday of Advent, plan one thing you will do this week to slow the pace a bit and focus on the call to be ready and watching for the coming of God’s Kingdom.  Maybe you can spread cheer in the neighborhood, a nursing home or hospital by singing Christmas carols as a family.  Perhaps there’s someone who may be lonely and you’ve been putting off a visit.  Make plans to spend some time with that person soon.

CALENDARS

At the doors of the Church today are liturgical calendars for 2009.  These calendars are a nice way to weave our everyday appointments and family events into the liturgical seasons of the Church.  They are also a gentle reminder of the many saints we honor throughout the year.  We are grateful to Thomas-Justin Funeral Homes for providing them.

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS REFLECTION BOOKLET FOR 2008

St. Vincent Ferrer is providing each family in our parish a booklet for reflection during the Advent and Christmas Season.  The booklets are in the back of church.

ADVENT EVENSONG  - December 3rd

Our annual Advent Evensong will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel.  The celebration of Evensong provides an oasis time of evening prayer during this holy, but busy, season of Advent.  Please come and join us!

FIRST FRIDAY – DECEMBER 5  

DONUTS & COFFEE AFTER 8:30 AM MASS

Please join us in the cafeteria for a social after First Friday morning Mass.

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Monday, December 8^th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary – A Holy Day of obligation.  It is under this title that Mary is the Patroness of the United States.  Masses for the Holy Day will be celebrated on Monday, December 8 at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The observance of this Feast Day is an important part of our Advent preparation.

ADVENT RECONCILIATION / PARISH SERVICES

St. Vincent Ferrer will have our Advent Reconciliation Service on Wednesday December 10th at 7:00 p.m. in St. Vincent Ferrer Church.  Receiving the Lord’s healing and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation can be a very prayerful way to prepare for Christ’s coming at Christmas.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS COLLECTION – December 13 & 14

The second collection will be for the many religious Sister, Brothers and Priests who have dedicated their lives to serve others in God’s name.  Even in their retirement, they continue to counsel, teach and pray for us all. Sister Patricia Marie Tyree a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame from Covington, Kentucky will be speaking before all Masses concerning the collection.

                                                -Fr. George Kunkel

VOCATION VIEW

Advent is a time of watching and waiting.  Be open to the surprising ways God comes to you.  Be attentive to God’s call in the ordinary.

(Mark 13:33-37)

WELCOME

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

Brian & Lindsay Reisert

and child Camden

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, 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, Marty Bockhold, Jim Boyatt, Gerry Brinker, Jenny Castelluccio, William Church, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Bette DiSalvo, Ace Emmert, Mary Heinlen, John Hill, 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.

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.

   FIRST RECONCILIATION

Second grade students choosing to celebrate First Reconciliation are invited to attend the Parish Advent Reconciliation Service on Wednesday, December 10^th at  7:00 PM.  Parents, refer to letter for additional details. 

SCHOOL, PREP & Early Childhood

Donations for the annual TOY COLLECTION of new or gently used games, books, puzzles, and toys, etc. are still being accepted through Sunday, December 7^th/EC &PREP, and Monday, December 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. 

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  from ALL SCHOOLS are invited to join the Jr. High School Youth Group;

Dec. 7                                      6:45-8:30 PM

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

Dec. 14                                     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 high school students gathered to enjoy discussions about their faith and their lives … and to eat junk food!  We’re on for December 1, 8 and 15.  High School Catholics from lots of schools meet to share, learn, discuss, eat, pontificate, joke, pray, support, laugh, sympathize and empathize, complain and sustain, and enjoy a safe, neat group of peers.  You are welcome to join us, and bring a friend if you’d like - it’s how HOW kids are.

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.

MERCY ST. THERESA CHRISTMAS PARTY

Sponsored by the SVF Music Ministry

The SVF Music Ministry will again host a Christmas Party at Mercy St. Theresa Care Facility on Thursday, December 11.  This has been an annual tradition for many years, hosted by various groups at St. Vincent’s.  The residents really “light” up as carols are sung while they munch on cookies we provide.  The last thee years, we have asked what was on their “Wish List”.  This year they have requested a gas grill & 50 cup coffee pot.  Could you help us give these residents a nice gift?  We appreciate anything you can give.  We will be collecting at Saturday & Sunday Masses the weekend of December 6 & 7.  We thank you in advance for your generosity.  God Bless you.

CHURCH FAMILY ALBUM

        Attention***Attention***Attention

With such a tremendous showing of parishioners for our Church Family Album, we have Opened ONE Additional Day for Photo Sessions... 

Monday, December 1.

It has been great to see all the "Smiling Faces" over the past two weeks and we don't want to miss you and / or your family so you must act now. If you have NOT registered, please go to the Parish Web Site or contact one of the Communication Commission Members (listed below) to get scheduled right away. Take a few minutes to capture the 2008 "version" of your

family and be part of the Church Family Album.

If Special Circumstance prevents you from scheduling a Photo Session, please contact one of the Communication Commission Members

listed below and we will assist you.                 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.

Enter off of Montgomery Road and use the school main entrance for your photo session. 

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…            

  Our SVF School Students and our Prep Students have been collecting canned goods and non-perishables for the past several weeks. We recently delivered hundreds of items that were shared with many families around the Cincinnati area to help them have a better Thanksgiving holiday! Our kids did a great job thinking of others at this special time of year!

  Likewise, our Student Council and Sixth Graders held a Bake Sale on Wednesday, November 19 to raise funds for Thanksgiving. Their proceeds were given to the "Turkey Ministry" at St. Francis Seraph Parish to provide Thanksgiving dinners to many people in their area. Thanks, again, to the wonderful work of our students and staff in truly spreading the "Good Word" and "Living God's Word"!

HONEY BAKED HAM FOR CHRISTMAS

No need to stand in the long line at Honey Baked Ham…The SVF Dance Team will be taking orders for Honey Baked Hams and other items after Masses on December 6 & 7^th. Additional order forms will be available in the back of Church, the School & Parish Offices.  Pick up will be Tuesday, December 23 from 5-7 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Any questions call Amy Painter, 777-5404 or apaint36@aol.com

Don't know what to do with your child's Halloween costume?

Donate your clean, gently used costume to SVF. We will hold a Halloween sale in October of 2009. Everything will be from $1-$5. Please put it in the box marked "Halloween Costumes" in the back of Church. If you have any question, please contact Jodi Kastner at 891-5957 or Heidi Shannon at 791-9313

St. Vincent Ferrer is going green!

Do you have your green bags yet?  Made from recycled material, they are reusable and they keep their shape. $2 per bag and 3 bags for $5. Use them instead of the plastic grocery bags. Great for toys, books, gifts, almost anything!  You can even use them instead of wrapping paper or gift bags for the Christmas Season! To purchase your SVF Green Bag, call Heidi Shannon at 791-9313.

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. Contact Amy Painter for more information at 777-5404 or apaint36@aol.com

THANKS TO ALL

The PTO would like to extend heartfelt Thanks to all who donated baked goods to the Harvest Bake Sale. Our baked goods were a huge hit, we sold out of everything! We are truly blessed!

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

SVF MOMS GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY

It is that time of year for the SVF MOMS GROUP ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY. This will be held on Wednesday December 3, 2008 from 6:30-9pm in Hamilton Hall. We enjoy a potluck dinner full of delicious food and drinks, and play a white elephant ornament exchange. It is a great time to socialize and meet more moms of our parish. Please email dhleland@fuse.net with what you would like to bring for the potluck and bring an ornament already wrapped for the exchange. We look forward to seeing you at our party and invite a friend too. Happy Holidays!

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 VOLUNTEERS WORKERS for Dec. 7

Gail Furthman, Ray Bauman, Ed Stenger, Mari Smith, Lori Laux, Suzanne Bryce, Mary Pfaltzgraf, Audry Hager, Loretta Metzger, and Tamara Korchak

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.

LUNCH WITH SANTA

Mount Notre Dame alumnae, family and friends are invited to join us for our Lunch with Santa Christmas Carnival on December 6, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great event for the whole family with activities including: Face Painting, Games & Crafts, Balloon Sculpting, Nativity Animals, a Magic Show, and personal visit with Santa Claus. Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will also be stopping by to join the fun! Tickets are available for $8.00/person in the Advancement Office until Monday, December 1, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Children under one admitted free. To purchase tickets by phone or for more information, please call Beth Barnett at 513-821-3044 x142. Hope to see you there!