Parish Weekly Bulletin

2006-2007

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Chairperson Tom Kronenberger 792-0109

Vice-Chairperson Gerald Shannon 791-9313

Member-at-Large Bill Mountel 793-7634

Member-at-Large Mary Kay Lynch 731-7155

Member-at-Large Chris Homan 745-9958

Member-at-Large Mark Maxwell 793-6559

Member-at-Large Angie Broughton 793-1926

Athletics Rick Sanz 791-0545

Building & Finance Ray Bauman 984-4239

Religious Ed. Sue Gleason 891-4280

School Comm. Allen Arthur 984-1984

Worship Karen Hulefeld 984-3664

Development Comm. Patty Lowe 793-1112

Community Life Sandie Wubbolding 561-1911

Social Justice Comm. Chris Homan 745-9958

Festival Comm. Sharon Molinaro 936-0004

Communication & Volunteer Recruitment Comm.

Mitch Baker 793-1992

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 Tom Sweeney (791-3939) or Judy Verny (791-6321).

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),

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Friday, April 20, 2007

Monday, April 16, 2007

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Friday, April 20, 2007

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Today’s Gospel tells of the Risen Lord’s appearance to the disciples on the “evening of that first day of the week.” No doubt the news of the empty tomb has spread quickly – so there is a great deal of confusion for the disciples. And in the center of their confusion is understandable fear. That’s why Jesus’ first words to his small band of followers are “Peace be with you” – and the next thing he says is to repeat this important message: “Peace be with you.” The Risen Christ’s gift of peace was for his disciples – and is for us today – the gift so desperately needed by a fearful world.

Living the Word: Select a news headline about war and pray for peace in that region of the world.

Many thanks to all of our parishioners who worked so hard and diligently to make our Easter and Holy Week Services so prayerful. It takes an extreme amount of effort from many people and ministries to prepare for the Easter Celebrations…and what wonderful celebrations they were. Many thanks to the members of the Music Ministry, Art and Environment Ministry, Worship Commission, Liturgy and Planning Team, as well as our Sacristans, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers and Servers. These ministries as well as our parish staff all contributed in the beauty of our services.

Special thanks to the SVF parishioners who delivered violas to over 50 SVF parishioners who are homebound or in nursing homes. Donna Piening does a great job coordinating this special ministry. I am full of gratitude to you.

On April 21 & 22 the annual Catholic Relief Services Collection will take place. This fund supports Catholic Church organizations that carry out international relief and solidarity efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement services to the victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters as well as development projects to improve the living conditions of the poor; advocacy on behalf of the powerless; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence; and legal and support services for poor immigrants. We appreciate your support for this important work of the Church. There is an envelope in your collection packet.

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Danielle James-Mundy whose funeral service was held April 5.

The newly formed Congregation of St. Joseph, incorporating the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille with six other independent congregations of Sisters of St. Joseph, became a reality this week at its inaugural General Chapter. Your continued prayers for this congregation, which has roots in our parish, are gratefully received.

Several Ushers are needed for the Sunday 12:00 noon Mass. This is an opportunity to serve your Church in a worthwhile ministry. Please call Ed DeGregorio @ 791-1160 if interested.

Sunday Offering Information

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

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.

Florence Bailey, Glorianne Barbacane, Tina Borer, Rosemary Carey, Jean Funch-Conrad, Jean Cornett, Joe Crachiolo, Ferd Forney, Audrey Hanley, Virginia Howd, Dorothy Huddle, Sarah Kuczaj, Mary Langemeier, Tom Sweeney, Phyllis Villari.

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: Call to confirm!

St. Susanna – Mason - 398-3821

Mon., 4/23 – 7:00 PM

St. Margaret of York – Loveland – 683-7100

Sun., 4/22 – 12:15 PM

Immaculate Heart of Mary–Beechmont–388-4466

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

3^rd Wednesday of each month @ 4PM

PERMANENT FINGERPRINTING SITES:

Archdiocese of Cincinnati - 421-3131

100 E. 8th Street

Mon. ~ Fri., 9:00AM - 4:00 PM

Holy Trinity, Norwood – 366-4400

Mon. ~ Thurs., 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

St. John, West Chester – 777-6433

Wed., 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Mon. & Tues., 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sat., 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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 Pastoral Associate, Judy Verny, in the Parish Office at 791-6321.

THANK YOU!

Our New Catholics: Emily, Blake & Nathan Doyle, Nick, Charlie, Mary Margaret & Tracy Fry, Kevin Kellar, Emily Patterson, Tessa Weisenborn, Lori Whitton, and Timeca Williams were welcomed and celebrated by our parishioners when they joined us, freshly oiled, at the reception in their honor.

Lois Buford, Tammy Diesel, David Due, Mary Fischer, Tina Goodwin, Robin Morris, Anne Hoffman, Jeff Homan, Sue Jauch, Ginny Partusch, Greg Sykes, and Linda Sykes, who walked the faith journey with them for the past nine months.

And thanks also to our GIFT Team members who set up, hosted and also cooked for the reception and made everything so nice.

BOOKSHELF SPOTLIGHT

Spanning from the birth of Christianity through the Crusades and the Protestant Reformation to John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council, this brief and accessible guide introduces us to the story of our Catholic Church.

Finley presents eleven essays on significant “moments” in Church history, the effects of which are still felt by Catholics and other Christians. These events contribute much to the experience of the contemporary Church. The Seeker’s Guide to the Christian Story addresses the question, How did we come to be the Church that we are today?

In the midst of considerable anxiety, the Catholic Church is preparing to enter a new century. Turmoil and uncertainty are signs of life, indications that countless people continue to care about the Church and its future; they care enough to take positions, to argue, to ponder. One of the most important lessons The Seeker’s Guide to the Christian Story offers is that change should not be feared but, rather, welcomed as a way for the Church to remain faithful to its true identity.

To read The Seeker’s Guide to the Christian Story is to see the human face of the Church – past and present. For those seeking to nurture a fledgling or mature faith, this book helps us better understand who we are as Catholics by exploring where we’ve been.

Social Justice and Outreach Commission Meeting - Wednesday, April 25
The next SVF Social Justice and Outreach Commission meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on April 25 in Room B (old Music Room) of the Community Building. The focus of this month’s meeting will be on our Outreach Ministries. All are invited to attend, particularly those leading or coordinating an outreach ministry. If you have any questions about the SJO Commission or upcoming meeting, please call Chris Homan at 607-5996

DARFUR AWARENESS NIGHT- TUESDAY, MAY 1^st 6 – 9 p.m.
Cincinnatians of all ages, races, cultures and faiths are invited to join together at Fountain Square for a gripping presentation about the conditions in Darfur, where almost 400,000 people have died in the past three years. Speakers include Nick Clooney and Mayor Mark Mallory. We will raise our voices to help stop the horrific violence and suffering.

The group will then walk to the Freedom Center to hear more from guest speakers, including a local refugee family, about the US response to the crisis. Our focus is what we as individuals can do to help. Through stories, video, and prayer, this event will convey the notion that, while one voice can have an impact, only the power of many voices united can bring an end to this terrible tragedy. Presented by Greater Cincinnati Advocates for Darfur.

On May 2nd, Max & Erma’s Rookwood and Hofbrauhaus Newport will donate 20% of their food and beverage sales to Darfur relief charities. A special coupon is required and can be found at http://www.cincyunitedfordarfur.org

In September, the Greater Cincinnati Advocates for Darfur Coalition raised hundreds of dollars for Darfur relief efforts thanks to the benevolent restaurants that donated portions of their sales.

It's hard to believe - but it's true!!! The festival is less than 3 months away. The dates are June 22, 23 and 24th. Please mark your calendar now so you can save the dates!!!!

Our Bid-N-Buy booth is in need of a group of parishioners willing to take charge and lend a hand. The time spent with fellow committee members is fun and productive. Why not consider donating some of your time while making new friends or strengthening existing friendships. You can help a little or a lot, there are many ways of contributing. SVF Bid-N-Buy booth is always one of the top three profitable booths at our festival. It has a great repetition for being one of the best Bid-N-Buy’s in the area among local festivalgoers. Call Patti Lowe, 793-1112 today!

Festival Baskets!! A new committee is eager to build BIG beautiful themed baskets and we need your help! Please watch for a themed letter from your child’s grade (Prep, School or Early Childhood) and your SVF committee (past or present!) With everyone’s support we will have AWESOME baskets to raffle this summer at the festival. Contact: Bunny 247-0954

Interested in being a festival booth captain? The golf booth co-captains are looking to pass the baton. We will have the steps laid out very well and we are looking for some new energy to keep this unique to Cincinnati festival event alive and growing. Please give George Bryce a call, 489-2792 or email at mountain4@gmail.com

We are in need of chairpersons for the Soft Drink booth and the Big Card poker booths for the festival. Grab a few friends/other families and share the responsibilities. Past booth captains will guide you through the ropes. It is a great way to help our parish and enjoy fellowship. Questions call Sharon Molinaro 936-0004.

The Athletic Commission would like to extend a thank you to all who attended our Fish Fry events. This was the first time we ran five consecutive Fridays. We would like to thank our parishioners who supported the increased number of events. We would also like to thank the Boy scouts and their families for their assistance in hosting two of the evenings. Our church community makes these events enjoyable and at the same time they help the commission fund improvements to the facilities and children's sport programs.

The SVF Altar Society’s April meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 16. Dues are payable for the 2007 year at this time. A picture will be taken for the parish newsletter, The Living Church. Please be prompt – right after 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Nominations to the Parish Pastoral Council for Members-at-Large positions will be held this weekend of April 14 & 15. Nominees must be at least 16 years of age and a member of the parish. Parishioners are encouraged to nominate themselves. You are able to nominate anyone, but we encourage you to seek out his or her interest first. Nominating ballots will be available in Church on April 14 & 15. Elections will be held May 19 & 20

Dee Printing, the publisher of our bulletin would like to re-emphasize the importance of deadlines. In order for them to provide us with a professionally printed bulletin we need to receive all articles in writing by Monday at 3:00 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 Thursday 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!

The magazine, published three times a year, is designed to provide subscribers with information about the school of theology sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The Athenaeum prepares people to serve the Church as priests, deacons and lay ministers. From the classrooms of the Athenaeum emerge graduates who fill many roles in parishes, Catholic schools, social service agencies and the communities in which they live. The Athenaeum also provides the community at large with many opportunities including the Eugene H. Maly Memorial Library which houses one of the Midwest’s most respected theological collections. It is open to the public. Other opportunities include: Athenaeum chorale concerts, an annual lecture series on topics ranging from medical ethics to the Iraq war to Judeo Christian relations, tours and retreats. To subscribe to The Athenaeum Magazine please e-mail Dianne Carlson in the Athenaeum’s Development Office at dcarlson@athenaeum.edu or send your request to her at The Athenaeum of Ohio, 6616 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati 45230. For additional information about the magazine, contact Athenaeum Communications Director Walt Schaefer at wschaefer@athenaeum.edu or 513-233-6130.

Interested in learning more about what the Catholic Church teaches about your faith? Then the Athenaeum of Ohio Lay Pastoral Ministry Program may be for you. For more information, call 231-1200 or attend an informational meeting. A meeting will be held at the Athenaeum of Ohio: Saturday, April 21 at 9:30 a.m.

The popular Adult Spirituality Institute will continue its sixth year of study this winter with the theme “Giants of Faith.”

Mondays, 10AM – Noon, Apr. 16^th – May 7^th, Sr. Deborah Harmeling will present “Medieval Women Mystics.”

The series will be held at the Athenaeum of Ohio. Fees are nominal. For additional information, please call 231-2223, ext. 143.

Archbishop Moeller High School’s first ever-online auction, MoeBay, an Internet based auction is now open for bid and runs through April 23^rd. Now, supporters of Moeller High School will be able to go online at www. MoeBay.cmarket.com and bid on items that are exclusive to the web-based auction only. Check it out and email a friend! Either by attending the event on April 21, or by shopping on MoeBay, a treasure chest awaits you as you ensure the future of Catholic education and support the Moeller Family by participating in the Main Event. For details regarding reservations, MOEBAY, online donations, and volunteer opportunities, please check out www.Moeller.org or call event director, Deb Geiger at (513) 791-1680, ext. 1320 or by email at dgeiger@moeller.org

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 Tom Sweeney (791-3939) or Judy Verny (791-6321).

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

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Friday, April 20, 2007

Calendar for the Week

Monday, April 16, 2007

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Friday, April 20, 2007

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Sunday Offering Information

THANK YOU!

PARISH LIBRARY

BOOKSHELF SPOTLIGHT