Parish Weekly Bulletin

April 29, 2007

NETWORK OF CARE

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).

St. Vincent for the Poor – (791-9030)

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

or Ellen Brinker (791-7184).

Web site: www.svfchurch.org

Monday, April 30, 2007

St. Pius V

Acts 11:1-18  Jn 10:1-10

8:30 AM            Ralph Brueckner

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

St. Joseph the Worker

Acts 11:19-26  Jn 10:22-30

8:30 AM            Peter Resingalo            

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

St. Athanasius

Acts 12:24-13:5a  Jn 12:44-50

8:30 AM            Amelia Palermo

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Sts. Philip & James

1 Cor 15:1-8  Jn 14:6-14

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, May 4, 2007

Bl. Marie-Leonie

Acts 13:26-33  Jn 14:1-6

8:30 AM            Leonard Muckerheide    

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Acts 13:44-52  Jn 14:7-14

5:00 PM            Nicholas Palmer

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2007

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Acts 14:21b-27  Rv 21:1-5a  Jn 13:31-33a,24-35

9:00 AM            In memory of Walter, Bob & Lyn Posival

10:30 AM          Amelia Palermo

12:00 Noon        The members of St. Vincent Parish

2:00 PM            First Communicants

Monday, April 30, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass-Church

9:15 AM                        Solemn Exposition- Chapel 

(Stop in for 15 minutes)

7:15 PM                        GIFT – Chapel/HH

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Church

3:00 PM                        Grandparents Day set up - Aud

7:00 PM                        Athletic Commission-B

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Grandparents Day

8:30 AM                        Mass –Church

3:00 PM                        Girl Scouts – Aud

7:30 PM                        Faith Sharing – A/Chapel

7:30 PM                        Religious Ed – Religious Ed Office

Thursday, May 3, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Church

7:00 PM                        School Commission - Library

Friday, May 4, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Church

9:30 AM                        Bible Study-A

10:00 AM                      First Friday Coffee & Donuts - Aud

Saturday, May 5, 2007

9:00 AM                        Men’s Prayer Group-Chapel

9:00 AM                        1^st Communion Practice-Church

3:30-4:30 PM                 Confessions-Church

5:00 PM                        Mass  –Church

Sunday, May 6, 2007

9:00 AM                        Mass – Church

10:30 AM                      Mass -Church

12:00 PM                      Mass – Church

2:00 PM                        First Communion Liturgy - Church

8:00 PM                        AA - room B

4th SUNDAY OF EASTER

In today’s Gospel, Jesus reassures us of his gentle and abiding care for us.  As his followers, we hear his voice, we follow him, and we will never perish.  Nothing – absolutely nothing – can snatch us out of God’s hands.  When we are burdened with great pain and worry because of the things that bear down on us, no other words can offer us more assurance.  God is with us in it all.  We are not alone; we are secure in the palm of God’s hand.   

Living the Word: Sit quietly for five minutes each day this week and picture yourself secure and peaceful in the palm of God’s hand.

BUDGET RESTRAINTS REQUIRE CHANGES FOR ST. VINCENT’S PASTORAL STAFF

  I wanted to notify the parish that due to budget restraints I will be making changes within St. Vincent Ferrer Pastoral Staff.  I made this very difficult decision after much thought and prayer.

  The positions of Director of Religious Education and Pastoral Associate are being melded into a single, full-time position of Director of Faith Formation.  SVF Director of Religious Education, Sister Kaye Lednik and SVF Pastoral Associate, Judy Verny have been encouraged to apply.

  I intend to form a committee of parishioners and staff to be engaged in the interview process for the Director of Faith Formation.  I hope to fill the position by July 1, 2007.

COME HOLY SPIRIT!        

We had a very uplifting and prayerful celebration at the sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday evening. We could feel the power of the Holy Spirit in our assembly.  Special thanks to all the sponsors and parents as well as the catechists, teachers, volunteers and Sr. Kaye who assisted the candidates with their formation and preparation.

THANK YOU TO OUR OFFICE PERSONNEL

Wednesday, April 25 was Administrative Professional/Secretary’s Day.  Here at St. Vincent we are very blessed to have a great office staff who help to coordinate the activities and ministries of the parish and school on a day-to-day basis.  A special “Thank You” to Eileen Fritsch, our parish secretary; Ursula Hilbert, our parish bookkeeper; Linda Schmits our secretary for the religious education office; and Sandy Stallo our school secretary.

                -Fr. George Kunkel

BAPTISMS

Please welcome the newest members of our faith community: Dylan Joseph Kraemer, son of Tyler & Kristina Kraemer and Isabelle Grace Hager, daughter of Christopher Hager & Jessie Wines who were recently baptized.  Congratulations to the proud parents.

WELCOME

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

Marvin & Maureen Heggemeier

& daughter Kylie

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

USHERS NEEDED

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.

VOCATION VIEW

Who will shepherd God’s people?  Pray that good leaders, filled with joy and the Holy Spirit, will serve our Church.  (Acts 13:14, 43-52)

Sunday Offering Information

Offering for 4/22/07 =                  $  10,521  

Offering YTD      =                      $794,266

Budget YTD       =                      $843,100

Offering deficit    =                      $  48,834 

(Fiscal year beginning 7/01/06)

Catholic Relief Collection            $   1,433

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL FUND

Just a reminder…if you have not made your gift to the Archdiocesan Fund we invite you to do so.  Every Gift is important.  No gift is too small.  Please pray for the continued success of the Archdiocesan Annual Fund in our parish and our archdiocese.  Thank You.

Parish Goal:                              $31,000

Parish Response to Date:           $20,395 (66%)

191 parishioners responded

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.

Florence Bailey, Glorianne Barbacane, Tina Borer, James Boyatt Sr., Rosemary Carey, Robert Churchill, Jean Funch-Conrad, Jean Cornett, Joe Crachiolo, Ferd Forney, Ken Gleason Sr., Audrey Hanley, Virginia Howd, Dorothy Huddle, Sarah Kuczaj, Mary Langemeier, Betty Lindhorst, Harry McCormick, Tom Sweeney, Phyllis Villari.

Wednesday, May 23^rd

Lunch a the Golden Lamb Restaurant

Details in flyer this week – Reservations by May 18^th

Friday, May 25^th – 9AM – Cafeteria

Important Monthly Meeting w/Coffee & Donuts

We will be planning for our future.

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.

DINING FOR DARFUR II – WEDNESDAY, MAY 2^nd

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.

SAVE THE DATE!             

You won’t want to miss the SVF Cocktail Party benefiting St. Vincent Ferrer Parish sponsored by the Grand Raffle Committee     

WHEN:  Saturday, May 12, 6:30-9 P.M.

WHERE:  at Joe & Peg Halpin’s,

                7301 Willowbrook Lane, Amberley

                DONATION: $50 per person

(Includes 5 Grand Raffle tickets at $5 each)

RSVP by May 5

For info ask any committee member:

Mike & Maria Barrett, John & Sandy Filippi, Betty & Kevin Fox, Chris & Jeff Homan, Jeff & Holly Hosbrook, Janelle & Tom Kronenberger, Patti & Mark Lowe, Ron & Annette Mueller.

RSVP to join in the fun!!!

GRAND RAFFLE TICKETS

Win $10,000 CASH, First Prize or Second

Prize, 7-day CARIBBEAN CRUISE for 2

(including airfare) …...plus a buy one/get one entrée coupon for Silverton Café value up to $6.00……all for only $5.00 per ticket

All Parishioners should have received their

Raffle Tickets by now.  If you didn’t receive any or would like more tickets simply contact the

Parish Office at 791-9030 or call Betty Fox (793-1540) or any Grand Raffle Committee Member.

Return all sold tickets with the money enclosed in an envelope to the Parish Office or drop them off at the Grand Raffle Festival Booth during the Festival days.

FESTIVAL DATES

The dates are June 22, 23 and 24th. Please mark your calendar now so you can save the dates!!!!

BID-N-BUY 2007

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! 

BASKET COMMITTEE

Happy Spring!  Time to think Baskets!

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

Festival Golf Booth Captain       

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

BIG CARD POKER BOOTHS

We are in need of chairpersons for the Big Card poker booth 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.  

MOTHER’S DAY CARDS

Cards for Mother’s Day are available near the church doors.  Donations collected for these Mass cards will be divided between Fr. Sal Mackowere (residing in Tanzania) & Fr. Charles Heskamp (residing in Wisconsin).  The Altar Society appreciates your support with this project.

SVF MOMS GROUP will be holding its next meeting Wednesday May 9, 2007 to celebrate being moms. We will be doing a Mother's Day craft, and having discussions about motherhood. Please come join us from 7-9pm in Hamilton Hall and bring a picture of your mother to share. We will be handing out summer park schedule. Any questions contact Heather Leland dhleland@fuse.net. Thanks and see you then!

CANNA LILY SALE

We will be having our 2nd Annual "home grown" SVF Canna Lily Bulb sale the weekend of May 5th and 6th after all the Masses.  Bigger and better than ever!  Proceeds go toward the SVF Adopt-A-Plot Landscaping needs. Think RED!  Instructions for planting will be included.  If you would like to order several as a pre-sale, call Donna and Bob Piening - 791-7449

BULLETIN DEADLINES

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.

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 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!

MOVING?

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

HIGH SCHOOL AGE MEN

If you have ever thought about being a priest, it’s time to think about it again.  You are invited to a Discernment Day for High School Men, Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary.  You will have time to pray and reflect on what vocation Christ may have in store for you.  During this retreat you will become more familiar with the priesthood and the discernment process.  You will hear seminarians talk about their own call to the priesthood and get your questions answered.  Also, your parents are invited to a special session for them beginning at 3:00 p.m.  The day will end with a cookout at 5:00 p.m.  For more information and to make your reservation, you can register over the Internet at http://www.cincinnativocations.org/frm05122007.php or call Fr. Kyle Schinippel at 421-3131.

MISSION TRIPS

Hello, my name is Joe Fox. I’m a junior attending Moeller H.S. I plan to participate in two mission trips this summer. The first is to Lima, Peru from June 12^th – 25^th and the second is to Swan Quarter, North Carolina from June 30^th – July 6^th. I want to go on these two mission trips to help those who are in need. I am asking for spiritual as well as financial support. For information and/or donations please contact Joe Fox at 984-3557 or e-mail Joe at fox_j08@yahoo.com.

BENEFIT WALK/RUN

Please participate in the Bashful Ostrich 5K, a 3.1-mile walk and run to be held on Memorial Day Monday, May 28, at 9 AM in Sharon Woods Park.  Registration available at www.bashfulostrich5K.org or pick up a race flyer at US Bank offices or at most running stores.  Benefits three local foundations that help survivors of sexual abuse.  Free microfiber hat and t-shirt for early registration.

BENEFIT STAR SHINE

THIRD Annual Plant Sale to Benefit Star Shine, which raises money for children in Children’s Hospital Hospice. Donations needed!!! Please drop off plants marked with your name, name of plant & care instructions to Barb Glassmeyer, 8565 Plainfield Lane (off Plainfield Rd.) 45236, 984-8252 by Wed., 5/16, OR ok to drop off in driveway, just make sure plants are marked.

Then come to the Plant Sale!!!

All proceeds of the plant sale go to Star Shine:

When:   Saturday, May 19, 2007, 9 am to 4 pm

            Sunday, May 20, 11 am to 4 pm

Where: 8565 Plainfield Lane (off Plainfield Rd. in Deer Park) Cincinnati OH 45236

Lots of plants!!  Lots of fun for a great cause!

FREE Marriage Enrichment Classes

Beech Acres Parenting Center is offering a FREE program for couples:

“Better Communication in Marriage” Mondays remaining:  April 30,

May 7 and May 14

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Beech Acres Parenting Center

Anderson Township

Please call Mounia Rankin at 513-233-4803

to register, or if you have any questions. 

YOUNG ADULT PENTECOST CELEBRATION

~  FREE – An all-day gathering of fun for young adults, both married and single, to meet, connect, and share their Catholic faith ~

Picnic, Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball, and outdoor games, grill out, faith discussion, praise and worship, Pentecost Vigil Mass, 2 live bands, open mic, open poetry slam, opportunities for adoration and confession

May 26^th – Noon to late evening

Noon-3PM – meet at Stephan Fields

(Shawnee Run & Drake Rd.)

3PM-12AM – meet at St. Gertrude Parish Center

(7630 Shawnee Run Road, Cincinnati – 45243)

All are welcome the entire day!

For more information, call Kassi at 646-3563, by email at kassiorr@hotmail.com, or by visiting www.pentecostcelebration.com.

St. Gertrude Seniors’ FUN BUNCH …

invites SVF seniors to join them for a trip to

German Corners in Vevay, Indiana

German Corners is a gorgeous country home and garden.

May 16^th leaving St. Gerts at 10AM – 5:00

Cost:  $40 - bus, lunch & music & story,

“An American GI & German Fraulein”

Lunch:  Sauerbraten, salad, spaetzle, potato salad, sweet & sour red cabbage, hard rolls & dessert

Deadline for reservations is May 1^st.

Call Pat Schoo at 891-1345 or Nancy Silvers at 936-0940 if you’re interested, or have questions.