Parish Weekly Bulletin

Nov 9, 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 10, 2008

St. Leo the Great

Ti 1:1-9  Lk 17:1-6

8:30 AM            Altar Society    

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

St. Martin of Tours

Ti 2:1-8,11-14  Lk 17:7-10

8:30 AM            Dennis McMurray

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

St. Josaphat

Ti 3:1-7  Lk 17:11-19

8:30 AM            Henry Heidlage

Thursday, November 13, 2008

St. Frances Xavier

Phlm 7-20  Lk 17:20-25

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, November 14, 2008

2 Jn 4-9  Lk 17:26-37

8:30 AM            Roland Rakel

Saturday, November 15, 2008

St. Albert the Great

3 Jn 5-8  Lk 18:1-8

5:00 PM            Maria Anna & Joseph Perrotta

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

Prv 31:10-13,19-20,30-31  1 Thes 5:1-6  Mt 25:14-30

These Scriptures proclaim: They are happy

who fear the Lord, who use their gifts and

talents in the service of one another,

especially the poor and the needy.  They shall

be known as children of the light, and will be

ready for the Lord’s return.

9:00 AM            Jean Johannigman

10:30 AM          Ruth Cleves

12:00 Noon        Members of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

Monday, November 10, 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                        Altar Society - B

3:00 PM                        Play Practice - cafe

7:00 PM                        Worship - B

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass– Chapel

1:00 PM                        Bible – Chapel

3:00 PM                        Mad Science – HH

7:00 PM                        PTO Mtg - Library

7:30 PM                        Choir - Church

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

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Church

6:30 PM                        Building & Finance-B

Thursday, November 13, 2008  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service –                                     Chapel

5:00 PM                        School Conferences

Friday, November 14, 2008 – NO SCHOOL

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass  – Chapel

9:00 AM                        set up for Craft Fair

9:30 AM                        Prayer Group – B

Saturday, November 15, 2008

9:00 AM                        PTO Craft Fair

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

5:00 PM                        Mass – (Fr. Kunkel)

Sunday, November 16, 2008

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

9:00 AM                        Play Practice - cafe

9:00 AM                        PREP & EC

10:30 AM                      Mass – (Fr. Habiger)  –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

THE DEDICATION OF THE BASICILIA

IN ROME

It is not clear what precipitated Jesus’ reaction at the temple.  In what would appear to be a fit of anger, Jesus used a whip to drive out the animals, and overturned tables sending coins, people, and animals scurrying in all directions.  The people took Jesus’ words literally and because of their immature faith, they were looking for signs.  That is why in this Gospel where Jesus says he will destroy the temple but raise it back up in three days, people were dumbfounded.  The temple had been under construction for over forty years and was still not complete.  It is no wonder when they heard that Jesus would raise it up in three days, that they could not comprehend his meaning.  They lacked the faith to understand that Jesus referred to the raising of his own body in three days.

Reflection: Building our families is much like constructing a building in that you need a solid foundation in order to build a worthy structure.  There are many things we might name that help build the foundation such as love, and essentials including food, clothing and shelter.  Some quality time and fun get-aways may help, too.  But the main ingredient, indeed, the cornerstone, is Jesus.  Not much else we offer our children will impact their lives as much as the religious foundation we provide. 

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.

OCTOBER COUNT OF THOSE ATTENDING MASS AT ST. VINCENT FERRER

During the month of October, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati requires each parish to keep a count of the number of parishioners attending Sunday Mass.  On an average weekend during the month of October 2008, approximately 1093   parishioners attended St. Vincent’s.  Thanks to Edmonde DeGregorio, the Head Usher, and the rest of the Ushers for keeping an accurate October Count again this year.

LECTORS’ SCHEDULE

We are about to put together the next lectors schedule for Dec-Feb.  Any questions or concerns should be directed to Paul Rich at 561-2493 by Monday, November 10.

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.

LOOKING AHEAD

Based on the results of the Liturgy Survey taken in August… SVF parishioners think we should try a 10:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Mass Schedule

  Christmas Eve Masses

      3:00 p.m. Children’s Mass

      5:00 p.m.

    10:00 p.m. (Christmas Carols at 9:20 p.m.)

  Christmas Day Masses

    10:30 a.m.

    12:00 noon

                                                -Fr. George Kunkel

WELCOME

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

Tim & Kristin Farrell &

children Lindsay & Owen

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

VOCATION VIEW

You are God’s building, working with Christ to establish His Kingdom here on earth.  The foundation upon which we build is non-other than Jesus Christ. 

(1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17)

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.

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.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS in Grades 7-12!

You are invited to join All Saints’ Youth Group!

The Youth Room, which is located below the north wing of All Saints, has been recently transformed to a really neat place to gather!  Stop by to see the awesome TV & DVD player, new board games, comfortable seating and more! 

Grades 7 & 8 students from ALL SCHOOLS are invited to join the Jr. High Youth Group, where 24 students from 6 different schools were represented at the last meeting! ~ Want to join in on the fun?

Nov.  9             “          “             6:45-8:30 PM

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

Grades 9 through 12 from ALL SCHOOLS are invited to join the High School Youth Group (HS/Grades 9-12). Attendance at the last meeting included 43 students from 8 different high schools! ~ How about giving us a try?

Nov. 23                                     6:45-8:30 PM

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

Please visit our website to schedule your family portrait.  Since not all parish families have access to the Internet, LifeTouch is making calls to help families schedule a portrait appointment.  We need your help to have every St. Vincent Ferrer parish family photographed.  If you receive a phone call showing a “419” area code or “LifeTouch,” please answer and get scheduled. You can also contact parishioner Bill Mountel at 793-7634, and he will personally schedule you.

Top 5 reasons to participate:

1. We selected Lifetouch for its outstanding reputation for quality portraits.  Also, LifeTouch will not pressure you to purchase extra pictures.  Please do not let this concern keep you from making an appointment.
2. This is a great opportunity to receive a new family portrait. There is NO sitting fee, and you get a free 8 X 10 and copy of the Directory only when you sit for a portrait.
3. Photo Christmas Cards are beautiful, and this may be the opportunity to get that quality portrait for Christmas.
4. Our last Photo Directory was five years ago.  Having your current portrait in the directory helps everyone with recognition.  Teachers, parish staff and your fellow parishioners use this Directory, and we want your family to be included.
5. YOU! Your family is important to our parish. This is a church family album, and we want you in it. This is a simple ministry we can all be a part of.

Our photography starts Nov 11.  Schedule your appointment by going to www.svfchurch.org or you can contact Bill Mountel at 793-7634.    

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE

  The recent St. Vincent for the Poor winter clothing drive was very successful.  We took three van loads of clothing to St. Michael’s Community Center.  The center is experiencing troubled financial times.  The clothing will alleviate some of their problems.

  A “Thank You” to the members of St. Vincent for the Poor, also to Dan Funk who arranged for the grade school girls & boys and their Moms & Dads who assisted in loading of the vans.  Words cannot express how grateful we are!

2009 Appalachia Ministry Trip

Planning Meeting--Thursday, Nov 13  
Last April a group of SVF parishioners drove to Auxier, Kentucky to help rehabilitate homes with the Hands in Hands Ministry.  The Social Justice and Outreach Commission is planning to sponsor another Appalachian trip in 2009. We are holding a short meeting on Thursday, November 13th at 7:00 PM to pick a date that is most convenient for those who wish to participate.  We will meet in Room B of the Community Building.  If you are interested in making the trip but cannot attend the planning meeting, please call Chris Homan at 607-5996.  Thank you!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COLLECTION

The second collection on November 8 & 9 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 East Side Coalition for Habitat for Humanity.

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…            

   Did you hear about all of those "Little Saints" who visited SVF School on Monday, November 3? They were all students from Mrs. Scholl's third grade class. The students gave their annual saint reports for their parents and other guests. This is done each year around All Saints day. The kids did a great job portraying St. Paul, St. Peter, St. Joan of Arc, St. Catharine of Siena, St. Rose, and many other special "saints". They paraded around the school after each gave their presentation!

    On Tuesday, October 28, the seventh graders held a Bake Sale to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The students at SVF collected funds for this society throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A new organization will be our focus during November!

 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!

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 8 & 9 and November 15 & 16.  Contact Amy Painter for more information at 777-5404 or apain36@aol.com

Catholic Telegraph Subscriptions

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish is committed to providing a subscription to The Catholic Telegraph to any parish family that wants it.  The cost of an annual subscription is $24.  The Catholic Telegraph is delivered by mail to your home address.

If you would like to pay for a subscription to The Catholic Telegraph, please place your check for $24 payable to St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in the green November 2 "Catholic Telegraph" envelope (shown above) in your packet and drop it in the collection basket. 

• If you would like the parish to pay for your subscription, please place a note in your green November 2 "Catholic Telegraph" envelope requesting a subscription, and drop it in the collection basket.

Please note: You can always contact The Catholic Telegraph directly at (513) 421-3131 for a personal subscription. If you are already billed directly by The Catholic Telegraph for your subscription, then please pay that invoice directly (and don't give us your green November 2 envelope).

GIRLS CYO VOLLEYBALL       

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

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

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 ALTAR SOCIETY

The Altar Society will meet on Monday, November 10^th after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.  The group will assemble in room B.  This will be the last meeting for the 2008-year, as we do not meet in December.  Coffee and refreshments are served before the meeting.  We would like to increase our numbers.  Please come and see what the Altar Society is all about.

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. 16

Marilyn Naber, Allen Arthur, Terry Brown, Jackie Brown, Suzanne Bryce, Nancy Frietsch, Mikki Dunkley, Arletta Faller, Cherie Miller and Bobbie Ferrara.

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.

DEALING WITH HOLIDAY GRIEF

Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. presented by Ken Czillinger.  St. Saviour Church undercroft everyone welcome – no fee.

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.