Parish Weekly Bulletin

2008-2009

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Chairperson Barry Auer 984-1041

Vice-Chairperson John Abraham 791-4527

Member-at-Large Amy Hobler 984-3087

Member-at-Large Mary Kay Lynch 731-7155

Member-at-Large Peg Halpin 631-7301

Member-at-Large Conrad Neumann 793-3165

Athletics Steve Schaefer 792-9455

Building & Finance Ray Bauman 984-4239

Education Comm. Ken Gleason 891-4280

Worship Debbie Kamp 891-4168

Development Comm. John Sichel 891-7237

Community Life Phil Hying 984-1533

Social Justice Comm. Chris Homan 745-9958

Festival Comm. Patti Lowe 793-1112

Seminary Intern Adam Puntel 686-1126

Communication & Volunteer Recruitment Comm.

Gerald Shannon 791-9313

Recording Secretary Maryanne Staubach 891-0949

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).

Prayer Chain – To request prayers for a special intention call the Parish Office (791-9030).

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009

Monday, March 9, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009

Sunday, March 15, 2009

The closest we can come to understanding the resurrection, is through the transfiguration of Jesus described in today’s gospel. Only after the resurrection could the three disciples understand what they saw that day on the mountaintop. Peter, James, and John, often described as the inner circle of disciples, went with Jesus to a mountain. Mountains were often the places of divine revelations and the same voice that spoke at Jesus’ baptism, also spoke at the transfiguration instructing the three to listen to Jesus, God’s Son. The disciples were confused because as yet they did not understand the resurrection. Instead they focused on the earthly glory of Jesus and were not prepared for the suffering he predicted.

Reflection: We see previews to many things and especially at the beginning of videos, in commercials, or at the movie theater. Share ideas about how previews help us know what’s coming and then see how these ideas help us understand what Jesus showed his disciples in this transfiguration reading.

It was a real joy to celebrate the Rite of Sending Forth with our Catechumens and Candidates for Full Communion in the Church along with their sponsors last Sunday – and then to accompany them to the Cathedral for the Rite of Election. Please keep these Candidates in your prayers as they prepare for the Easter sacraments.

The Scrutinies are an integral part of the Lenten purification period for our Elect and Candidates who will be receiving the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. They are celebrated on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent. The Scrutinies are prayers of protection and healing for the Elect and Candidates. They raise up whatever keeps us from the transforming love of God, and they also raise up those dimensions of life that welcome the loving presence of God.

We celebrate the 1^st Scrutiny Rite next Sunday (March 15) at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Please pray for our Elect and Candidates.

The Lenten Reconciliation Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church. Mark your calendar!

St. Vincent Ferrer and All Saints parishes will host a Mission from March 30 – April 2. The presenter is Fr. Al Bischoff, who is from Xavier University in Cincinnati.

The Monday, March 30 and Wednesday, April 1 sessions will be held at All Saints; the Tuesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 2 sessions will be held at St. Vincent Ferrer. All evening sessions will begin at 7:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, March 31 choirs from both parishes will lead us in an “Evening of Music and Reflection” at St. Vincent. The final session on April 2 will be Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer with Fr. Al Bischoff as the homilist.

For those finding it difficult to attend an evening session, a morning session will follow the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Monday, March 30 at St. Vincent’s and there will be a morning session following the 8:30 Mass at All Saints on Wednesday, April 1. Each morning session will be from 9:15 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

An important part of our Lenten alms-giving here in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has been our participation in the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Over the years, this appeal was known as the Archbishop’s Fund Drive and more recently, as the Archdiocesan Fund Drive. The name change was intended to put greater emphasis on the important Archdiocesan ministries that it funds. These include: the education of seminarians, deacons & lay pastoral ministers; Catholic Social Services; Chaplains for hospitals and prisons; College campus ministers; St. Rita School for the Deaf; and the retirement fund for diocesan priests. The appeal begins on March 14. Information will be sent through the mail to all registered parishioners. Please make all checks payable to “Catholic Ministries Appeal” and mail them directly to the Archdiocese using the white “CMA” envelope mailed to each household or use the green envelope marked “Catholic Ministries Appeal” that was in with your regular Sunday collection envelopes and drop that into the collection baskets.

Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday following the 8:30 a.m. Mass until 5:00 p.m. in the Community Building Chapel. At least one person must be present when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed. We are in need of a few people to fill the 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. time slot. Please call the Parish Office at 791-9030 if you can help.

This is an opportunity for those who are in need of healing in any way to receive the Sacrament of the Sick and to participate in a special Mass. Our driving ministry will be available to assist those who would like to attend. Please call Donna Piening (791-7449) if you need transportation or can provide transportation to the Mass.

USHERS

DEADLINE: March 15

Folchi Formal Wear Hours

We are encouraged to listen to Jesus, the Beloved Son of God. Take time to listen in prayer. Listen to what Jesus is saying to you. (Mark 9:2-10)

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

Brian & Christina Bentley and son Brian Jr.; Michael & Nancy Egan and children Hilary & John; John & Eimee Donbar and children Jackson & Catherine. We trust that our parish will extend friendship and support to them.

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.

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, Joe Crachiolo, Bette DiSalvo, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, John Hill, Virginia Howd, Marie Kleiman, Mary Langemeier, Marilyn Naehring, Stan Neumann, Maurice Niehaus, Robert O’Keefe, John Overbeck, Earlene Retford, Mary Lou Runge, Grace Schwallie, Phyllis Villari.

STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERING

Sunday March 1, 2009

Weekly Offertory

Sunday Collection $12,265

Other Donations $4,608

Estimated Weekly EFT donations $1,982

Sunday Collection Total $18,855

Ash Wednesday $582

Offertory Budget

Weekly Offertory Budget Requirement $17,880

Offertory Budget surplus this Week $975

Finance Fact: Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our budget goal this week. Over 200 parish families have pledged $380,500 to St. Vincent Ferrer parish for 2009. Have you turned in your “Promise 2009” pledge yet?

Our next-door collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor society will take place March 14 & 15. The baskets will be in the back of Church. Your generosity is appreciated.

Now that the Kenwood Kroger is re-opened, it is a good time to remind everyone how simple it is to use your FOCAS 50 Kroger card. As you know, Kroger sends us a check every four weeks equal to 4% of the money our parishioners have loaded onto their FOCAS 50 Kroger gift cards. This money is absolutely critical to our budget and we are very grateful to those families who regularly shop at Kroger and use their FOCAS 50 card.

Now that the Fresh Fare is open, we are hoping to see our FOCAS 50 revenues rebound so that we can get back on track with this important fundraiser. Do you have a FOCAS 50 card? Are you using it every time you shop at Kroger? If you need a card, please stop by or call the parish office. It's so easy to use, and the results really add up if lots of people participate. Simply put money on the gift card before the cashier starts ringing up your order. You can use cash, check or a credit or debit card to load money onto your card. Then use the card to pay for your groceries and/or prescriptions. That's all there is to it -- and at the end of the month, Kroger will send SVF a check. Several times we've earned between $2,800 and $2,900 in a month. Let's get everyone back on board and see if we can top $3,000!!

The Roamin’ Catholics are sponsoring a Lenten Morning of Reflection on March 13^th at St. Vincent Ferrer in Hamilton Hall. Sr. Carol DeFiore will be the main speaker. She is a sister of Notre Dame and is pastoral assistant at Holy Trinity in Norwood. It will start at 10:30AM and a box lunch will be served at 11:30AM.

SVF Roamin’ Catholics’

Lenten Morning of Reflection

March 13^th at 10:30 AM

This RSVP is due in SVF Office by March 9

Please make check payable to St. Vincent Ferrer for $6.00, and return to: SVF Church, 7754 Montgomery Rd., Cinti OH 45236

ATTN: Roamin’ Catholics

Name:

Phone:

Number of Reservations:

Sandwich preference:

Egg Salad: Tuna Salad:

“The Glitz” Four Star Restaurant & Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques – Nonesuch, KY

Antique gallery displays 32,000 sq. ft. of glassware, china, crystal, silver, linens, dolls, jewelry, American & European furniture & more.

~ ATTENTION ~

ALL ST. VINCENT FERRER

FALL VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES

must participate in a Child Protection Workshop and be Fingerprinted

Workshop & Fingerprinting Dates

New parish volunteers who will be working with children this school year, or those who have not yet had a chance to be fingerprinted or take the workshop will have the opportunity to participate in them at neighboring parishes.

WORKSHOPS:

*Immaculate Heart of Mary–388-4466

7820 Beechmont Avenue (45255)

2^nd Monday of each month @7:30PM

3^rd Wednesday of each month @ 4PM

*Call to confirm!

PERMANENT FINGERPRINTING SITES:

Archdiocese of Cincinnati - 421-3131

100 E. 8th Street (45202)

Monday through Friday -- 9:00AM - 4:00 PM

*Holy Trinity, Norwood – 366-4400

2420 Drexel Avenue (45212)

Monday through Thursday -- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

*Need appointment or call ahead @ 366-4400

Immaculate Heart of Mary – 388-4466

7820 Beechmont Avenue (45255)

Tuesday through Thursday --9:00 – 5:00PM

St. Maximillian Kolbe – 777-4322

5720 Hamilton-Mason Road (45011)

Monday thru Friday – 9:30-11:30AM & 1:30–4:30PM

and Wednesdays – 1:30 – 7:30 PM

Additional Child Protection Orientation Workshop and Fingerprinting dates and times can be found at www.catholiccincinnati.org , the Archdiocesan website. Click on “Fingerprinting Information”, then onto “Sites” and “Calendar.”

For further information please call Marc Greenberg

in the Parish Office at 791-9030.

Summer PREP will again be offered for SVF students at All Saints this summer. The dates are June 15 - 26, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM, for the 2009/2010 school year. The program is offered for all incoming grades, except Grade 2! If interested, please go to our parish website at www.svfchurch.org; Faith Formation, PREP, and Summer PREP for all pertinent information and registration form. Your child’s registration form and full payment are due to SVF Faith Formation Office by Monday, March 16, 2009.

Grade 2 - EUCHARISTIC SUNDAY III– Mar. 15 – The next Eucharistic Sunday for Second Graders preparing for First Eucharist will be March 15^th at the 10:30AM Mass. The theme will be We Give Thanks – The children will reflect on their gifts, which are blessings from God. At the Eucharist (a word meaning “to give thanks”) we thank God for all his gifts and blessings. How do we as a parish help others develop such a grateful heart?

Thurs., Mar. 19 - Sacrament of Confirmation - Candidates & Sponsors are to be lined up no later than 6:45PM in the back of Church.

We are better with you than without you! And so are you! Any school … All Saints, St. Vincent, St. Savior parishes … 7^th & 8^th grade for Junior High, 9^th – 12^th for High School and HOW.

For your advance notice, we plan to “Pray the Steps” again this year at Immaculata Church in Mt. Adams on Good Friday, April 10^th, from mid-morning through lunch. This is open to all Junior High and High School parishioners from all schools.

Gatherings are scheduled for March 8^th and March 22^nd in the Youth Room from 6:45- 8:30PM.

We’ll gather on March 15^th from 6:45– 8:30PM. Our group continues to evolve.

For all group participants it’s time to complete the Archdiocese Release Forms for the year. Please go online www.allsaints.cc and return to All Saints by March 8.

Questions? Call All Saints’ Jeff Rosfeld at 314-1147, or SVF’s Kara Feltrup at 891-5597.

MASS CLASS - presented by Ken Gleason, SVF parishioner-Director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Do you have a passion for Mass? Many Catholics who have left the Church and later returned said that the one thing that they missed more than anything else is the Eucharist. Why? What causes such fervor among both new and lifelong Catholics? The answers can be found in the rituals, music and actions of the Mass itself.

If you would like to understand the parts of the Mass even better, come and join other parishioners from St. Vincent Ferrer to take a closer look at the Mass and the depth that our prayers and actions reveal.

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.

On Sunday, March 1 – between 325 and 350 dinners were served at Nast Trinity Church in Over-the-Rhine by St. Vincent Ferrer parishioners. The people that we feed were very appreciative. A big thank you to all that helped in this outreach mission – it couldn’t be done without each of you – the cupcake bakers, the casserole makers, our great group of servers and the tireless kitchen crew. Thanks to all of you and we hope to see you next year. Watch for the notice in the bulletin in January 2010. If you are interested in joining this fun filled afternoon or would like more information, please call Julie Morency at 793-3031 or Sarah Stagge 984-4081 we are always looking for more volunteers.

The Breadrunners of SVF need paper grocery bags. By providing the bags, you are part of a very “green” and win-win-win endeavor.

First, you are the initial user of these bags. Second, the Breadrunners fill them with bread, and finally, the soup kitchens use them for distribution of the bread. What a deal!

Please drop them off at Barbara Pflum’s house, 7541 Hosbrook Rd. anytime. Thank you.

Bringing your paper trash to the green and yellow bins 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.

Our paper-recycling program is doing so well – we now need two recycling bins.

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.

The 7th Graders at St. Vincent just held their annual "Wax Museum"! The students "performed" their historical skits for the entire student body on Wednesday, March 4, during the school day, and then re-created their famous person on Wednesday evening for the SVF parish community. Some of the "guests" on this special day were: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dolly Madison, Walt Disney, Princess Diana, Confucius, and over twenty other special "visitors"! The "Museum" was coordinated by Mrs. Frost, our junior high social studies teacher. Everyone enjoyed this special event!

The school junior high students are continuing their quest to reach one million pop tabs before the end of this school year. Our current hallway display of 3/4 of a million is quite impressive! Please drop your pop tab donations in the box in the church entry way or at the school office. Thank you for helping us to help Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Did you know that any purchases you make at GFS can benefit SVF? Just let them know when you check out at the register that you belong to SVF Parish and a portion of your purchases will be refunded to SVF each year in February.

The next monthly Altar Society meeting will be held on Monday, March 9^th following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Coffee and pastry are served before the meeting which lasts only about an hour. All are welcome and we would love to have you join us.

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 Brenda Hauser, 984-8446.

Tom Hughes, George Jutze, Mary Jutze, Betty Hiernaux, Ted Schneider, Mike Pohlman, Suzanne Bryce and Shirley Currens

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.

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!

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

St. Vincent Ferrer is “adopting” Tuesday, March 17^th to participate in a 24-hour peaceful, prayerful vigil outside of the local Planned Parenthood abortion facility on Auburn Avenue in Cincinnati. Christians throughout Greater Cincinnati have been invited to take part in this national 40 Days for Life effort from Ash Wednesday, February 25^th through Palm Sunday, April 5^th. Please prayerfully consider volunteering one or more hours with your fellow parishioners to witness for life. On March 7^th and 8^th, there will be sign ups after each Mass. All hours are open. If you have any questions or want to sign up now, please call Joan Rios at 984-1538 or email pinolero@aol.com. More information is available at:

The Pontifical College Josephinum is hosting a Live In Weekend April 16-18 for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing the option of college seminary. The Live In begins on Thursday afternoon and runs through Saturday dinner and provides the opportunity for young men interested in the priesthood the chance to meet current seminarians, sit in on classes, and experience the prayer life of a college seminary. For more information call the vocation Office at 421-3131 ext. 2890.

St. Paul the Apostle – A presentation on the life and work of a great Apostle, who was chosen by the Lord to have a great impact on the Catholic Church. Where: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church (Reading). When: Thursday, March 12 & 26 at 7:00 p.m. Presenter: Rev. Andrew J. Umberg, Pastor of St. Williams Church.

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. Join us for our March Gathering on Saturday, March 14^th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at All Saints Parish Center, 8939 Montgomery Road. At this gathering our theme will be “Celebrate St. Patrick!” and everyone is asked to wear something green. 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

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).

Mass Intentions & Readings

for the Week

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009

Calendar for the Week

Monday, March 9, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009

Sunday, March 15, 2009

USHERS

DEADLINE: March 15

Folchi Formal Wear Hours

We are better with you than without you! And so are you! Any school … All Saints, St. Vincent, St. Savior parishes … 7^th & 8^th grade for Junior High, 9^th – 12^th for High School and HOW.

PARISH LIBRARY

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).

Mass Intentions & Readings

for the Week

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009

Calendar for the Week

Monday, March 9, 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Friday, March 13, 2009

Sunday, March 15, 2009

USHERS

DEADLINE: March 15

Folchi Formal Wear Hours

We are better with you than without you! And so are you! Any school … All Saints, St. Vincent, St. Savior parishes … 7th & 8th grade for Junior High, 9th – 12th for High School and HOW.

PARISH LIBRARY

We are better with you than without you! And so are you! Any school … All Saints, St. Vincent, St. Savior parishes … 7^th & 8^th grade for Junior High, 9^th – 12^th for High School and HOW.