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, April 22, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Friday, April 24, 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Friday, April 24, 2009

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Because they still did not understand all that Jesus had told them, the disciples were huddled together, frightened, in a room. The doors locked; notwithstanding, Jesus entered the room and greeted the disciples with a sign of peace. Some have interpreted this sign of peace as more than the “all be well with you,” variety but more of the “shalom” type which entails a perfect harmony with God. In any case, the disciples received the Holy Spirit and came to understand the peace Jesus intended. The authority and power to forgive sins was also given to the Church at that time. It happened that Thomas was not with the disciples when Jesus appeared, but the following week, Jesus returned and Thomas was present. He would only believe what he had heard about Jesus' appearance if he could touch the wounds in Jesus' body. Jesus invited Thomas to do so, but also told him that the people who believed without seeing or touching were truly blessed.

Reflection: Our children often come to us frightened about one thing or another. It is our job to calm their fears and generally we do a pretty good job. But sometimes, our doubts or concerns are the same as theirs. When this happens, we're not always sure how to answer them. And after reading today's gospel, we may think that our faith is not strong enough. But doubt does not necessarily mean a lack of faith. Sometimes the best thing we can do is tell our children that we wonder about the same things they do and then together think about how our faith helps us answer the concern. Generally, these conversations revolve around a serious illness or death in the family and what happens when we die. It's not “lack of faith” that causes us to not know. It is a lack of knowledge because; it's true, none of us knows exactly.

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.

On April 8 we had 50 parishioners participate in a beautiful and prayerful rendition of the Passover Seder Meal.

On April 25 & 26 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.

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 ministers 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.

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 began on March 14. Information was 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.

Festival 2009 will be here soon, and we need a Grand Raffle Committee. The Grand Raffle is an important part of the Festival, producing thousands of dollars in revenue for the parish. We need 6 couples to organize ticket sales, attend the Grand Raffle party, and take shifts in the Grand Raffle booth. Please answer the call to serve your parish this summer by joining the Grand Raffle Committee. Just call the parish office and give us your name.

A big thank you to all who took time to nominate fellow parishioners for the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). The PPC will be a valuable asset to our parish in the coming year. All nominee profiles/bio sheets and pictures need to be in to the Parish Office by April 15. A full listing of nominees will be available in the May 9 & 10 bulletin and voting will take place May 16 & 17 at all Masses.

Your prayers are requested for the souls of Carmella Conard whose Mass of Christian Burial was held April 13, Mary Lou Runge whose Mass of Christian Burial was held April 14, and Charlotte Congedo whose Mass of Christian Burial was on April 16th.

Thomas believed because he saw Jesus. We are blest when we have not seen and believe. What will it take for you to believe in Jesus’ call to you? (John 20:19-31)

The baptism preparation class is for parents who are having their first child baptized. The next class will be offered on Sunday, May 31 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, Marie Bergmann, Jim Boyatt, Gerry Brinker, Jenny Castelluccio, William Church, Joe Crachiolo, Bette DiSalvo, Mary Farrell, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, John Hill, Virginia Howd, Luke Jenkins, Marie Kleiman, Mary Langemeier, Marilyn Naehring, Stan Neumann, Maurice Niehaus, Robert O’Keefe, John Overbeck, Grace Schwallie, Nancy Shire, Phyllis Villari, William Frooks, Pauline Toennis.

Our next-door collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor society will take place April 19 & 20. The baskets will be in the back of Church. Your generosity is appreciated.

STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERING

Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter Weekly Offertory

Easter Sunday Collection $23,265

Other Donations $1,621

Estimated Weekly EFT Donations $2,000

Easter Week Total $26,886

Special Collections

Good Friday Collection for Holy Land Churches $1,086

Easter Flowers $756

Fiscal Year Sunday Offertory

Total Offertory Budget to Date $793,577

Total Offertory Received to Date $743,074

Offertory Budget Deficit to Date -$50,503

Finance Fact: Thank you to all St. Vincent Ferrer families for your generosity to our parish at Easter.

~ 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.

PREP & SCHOOL Thanks very much to all of you who donated toward Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl! Operation Rice Bowl makes a huge difference to people all around the world, and our participation has challenged us to expand our own horizons. Together, we have made a difference.

This year’s Early Childhood sessions end April 19^{th, and}PREP sessions will end May 3^rd.

2009-2010 EC & PREP REGISTRATIONS Registration information has been e-mailed to current families enrolled in PREP/EC. If you are new to Early Childhood [age 3 by 9-30-09- through Kindergarten] and/or PREP [grades 1-8] you may retrieve the same information by going online to www.svfchurch.org, or by requesting the information via email to lschmits@isoc.net. Current PREP/EC families without email, (and for families who contacted the Faith Formation Office requesting registration info) were mailed the same registration information.

2009-2010 PREP & Early Childhood sessions will take place on Sundays beginning in Sept. from 9:00-10:15AM. Registration forms and tuition fees are due June 30^th. Questions? Call the Faith Formation Office at 791-6321.

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

Monday evenings - 6:45PM – 8:30PM

April 20 April 27 **May 17

**May 17 – All three groups will host a “Baby Shower” to benefit the Pregnancy Center East.

Gifts from any parishioners for newborns or their moms will be most appreciated.

Questions? Call All Saints’ Jeff Rosfeld at 314-1147, 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.

Break out those hammers... the schedule's now set for St Vincent Ferrer participation in the building of two homes on Hallwood Place in Avondale. The Casandra Engleman Family (3458 Hallwood Place), and the Jonathan and Ashley Cephas Family (3454 Hallwood Place), are the partner families for this years homes. SVF build days are scheduled for May 23rd, July 18th, September 5th and October 24th. Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age, and no skills are required. We will also need to provide lunch for 40 people on our build days. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions please contact Jean Shannon at 984-3557 or email jmshans3@yahoo.com

Pantry Supplies Collection

For those of you not able to make the Appalachia trip but otherwise wanting to support this ministry, you can still become involved by providing needed work supplies and pantry items. The group of SVF parishioners that will be going to Auxier, Kentucky to help clean and repair rural homes with the Hands in Hands Ministry, is in need of the following donated supplies: paint brushes/rollers, paint pan liners, rubber gloves and Kilz paint to cover rust and stains.

The group will also take to Auxier donated items to stock the Ministry Pantry and Baby Boutique:

Personal care: deodorant, shampoo w/ conditioner, razors, bar soap, tissues, toilet paper and toothpaste

General Cleaning Items: laundry and liquid dishwash detergent, Mr. Clean/409, Windex, paper towels, bleach, and Clorox wipes.

Food Items: cans of soup or chili mix, canned pastas such as ravioli or spaghetti-O’s, jelly, boxed rice and noodle mixes, canned beef stew, or other meat products, Spam and canned ham

Baby Items: diapers, (size 1 & 2), baby wipes, baby thermometers, jars of baby food and head lice shampoo

There will be a box in the entry of church the weekends of April 25-26 and May 2-3 where you can provide any of the above items for this trip. Thank you!

A group of SVF parishioners will be going to Auxier, Kentucky to help clean and repair rural homes with Hand in Hand Ministries. The date for this trip has been set for Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

Last year, SVF parishioners who took part in this ministry were matched with an Auxier family of four who had lost their trailer when the father was hospitalized with chronic emphysema. The Hand in Hand Ministries’ staff assigned jobs according to ability, and the SVF volunteers set to work helping to create additional living space off of the 2-room smokehouse in which the family was living. After 2 ½ days of cleaning, painting and hanging drywall, a tired but deeply moved group returned to SVF, thankful for the gifts and talents God has given.

If you are interested in making this trip or have any questions about it, please contact Chris Homan at 607-5996 or by email: jhoman1@cinci.rr.com.

This month the SVF Social Justice and Outreach Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm in Room B (old Music Room). All who will be going on the Appalachian ministry trip should plan to attend. Please call Chris Homan at 607-5996 if you have any questions.

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.

St. Vincent Ferrer School will hold our annual "Special Person's Day" and "Grandparents Day" on Friday, April 24. We will celebrate our school liturgy at 8:30a.m. in Church and then our guests will be invited to our cafeteria for coffee and donuts, before spending time in our classrooms. We look forward to seeing all of our "Special Guests"!

With your help, the St. Vincent Ferrer School junior high has currently collected 800,000+ pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House charities. Our impressive hallway display needs only a few more filled bins to reach our goal of one million tabs. Tabs may be placed in the box in the church's entryway or dropped by the school office. Many thanks to all who have donated and continue to donate tabs to help our campaign.

Mark your calendar. The monthly meeting of the SVF Men’s Club will be Wednesday, April 22 at 8 PM in the cafeteria. The activity for the night will be cornhole and cards. There will be beer and Skyline served. Save these dates: Father and Son Breakfast on Sunday, Mary 31 at the Crown Plaza at Pfeiffer Road and 71. The Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, June 14. Check the SVF website for more information.

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

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.

We have a couple of openings this season in the SVF Adopt a Plot ministry. If you are willing to help the 30 or more volunteers that care for the landscaping of our campus, we could use your help. There are several plots that need a “parent” for the season and we often need part time help to assist with special projects.

As with any task, it will be both challenging and rewarding and as much as you make of it. As chairpersons, we get most of the thanks that truly belongs to our many volunteers who for the past 4 years have made our campus a welcoming site. If interested in learning more, give us a call. Bob and Donna Piening 791-7449.

Memorial Day is coming. Maybe you would like to remember a loved one by purchasing a brick for our SVF Memorial Garden. Cost is $50. Monies are used to support our Adopt a Plot ministry. If interested, contact the Parish Office for details and a sign up form.

The Altar Society will meet on Monday, April 20^th. The meeting will follow the 8:30 a.m. Mass and will be held in the cafeteria. Dues are payable at that time. Yes - there is a meeting in May – May 11 at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. in the parish gym. All women age 18 and over - all playing levels are welcome.

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.

Amy Luebbering, Janette Krietemeyer, Maria Barrett, Randall Witte, Paul Cowens, Debbie Rauch, Jim Krietemeyer, Gail Furthman 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.

Father Michael Davis, Spiritual Director at Mt. Saint Mary’s Seminary, will be leading a spiritual pilgrimage to beautiful Italy, visiting Assisi, Florence, Orvieto, Rome, and Monte Cassino. Included on the journey will be attendance at a papal audience, Mass at Saint Peter’s, visits to the catacombs and the Sistine Chapel, as well as attendance at Rome’s famous New Year’s Parade. Only 30 seats reserved for Cincinnati passengers. Others are departing from Florida: Dec 25, 2009 to January 3, 2010. $2,999 p/p. For a color brochure and registration information, contact Fr. Michael Dave at 233-4222 or e-mail mdavis@athenaeum.edu

Steps to Safer Environments: The Archdiocese of Cincinnati mandates that adults who work with children and youth in our parishes and schools must undergo safe environment training. It is important to know the signs of an inappropriate relationship with a child. Programs for the safety of children and youth should be monitored. Parents should be aware of and sensitive to what is going on in the lives of children. Concerns should be communicated to the appropriate person in authority. For particular assistance, please contact Fr. Joe Binzer at the Archdiocese of Cincinnati at

The weather is warmer – how about your relationship with your spouse? Schedule a weekend away – just for the two of you to grow closer to each other and the Lord! The next Marriage Encounter weekend in this area is May 15-17 at the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood. For more details or reservations call: Keith & Lori Maurmeier at 1-800-547-1251 code 00 or on the web at www.esharing.org

District A invites you to see Playhouse in the Park's "Theory of Mind", a delightful 45-minute, One Act play, of teenagers on their first date. An educational and inspiring detail that unfolds is that both the girl and the audience discover that the boy is on the high-functioning end of the "Autism Spectrum". The play explores disability and relationships and is surprisingly funny...like all first dates. Event Partners: District A, Cincinnati www.district-a.org

When: Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 PM; Informal Conversation with Cast & Jazz Jam following at 6:00. Tickets at the door: $5 adults / $10 groups (adults + teens)

Moeller High School is hosting a Youth Football Coaches Clinic on May 2. Please refer to Moeller.org for more information and registration.

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, April 22, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Friday, April 24, 2009

Calendar for the Week

Monday, April 20, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Friday, April 24, 2009

Sunday, April 26, 2009

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

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

Monday evenings - 6:45PM – 8:30PM

April 20 April 27 **May 17

PARISH LIBRARY

Pantry Supplies Collection

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, April 22, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Friday, April 24, 2009

Calendar for the Week

Monday, April 20, 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Friday, April 24, 2009

Sunday, April 26, 2009

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

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

Monday evenings - 6:45PM – 8:30PM

April 20 April 27 **May 17

PARISH LIBRARY

Pantry Supplies Collection

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