Parish Weekly Bulletin

May 13, 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

Countdown to the 2007 Parish Festival:

6 weeks to go….June 22-23-24, 2007

Monday, May 14, 2007

Acts 1:15-17,20-26  Jn 15:9-17

8:30 AM            Altar Society    

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Acts 16:22-34  Jn 16:5-11

8:30 AM            Anna N. Wagner                       

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Acts 17:15,22-18:1  Jn 16:12-15

8:30 AM            Julianne Long

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Acts 18:1-8  Jn 16:16-20

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, May 18, 2007

St. John I

Acts 18:9-18  Jn 16:20-23

8:30 AM            Marcella Brueggeman    

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Acts 18:23-28  Jn 16:23b-28

5:00 PM            Scouts

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20, 2007

Solemnity of the Ascension

Acts 1:1-11  Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28;10:19 23  Lk 24:46-53

9:00 AM            The members of St. Vincent Parish

10:30 AM          Julianne Long

12:00 Noon        Mary & John Teufel

Monday, May 14, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass-Church

9:15 AM                        Solemn Exposition- Chapel 

(Stop in for 15 minutes)

6:30 PM                        GIFT – Aud

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Church

1:30 PM                        Bridge Marathon - Aud

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass –Church

11:15 AM                      Marian Prayer Service-Church

3:00 PM                        Girl Scouts – Aud

7:00 PM                        Parish Pastoral Council – Room B

7:30 PM                        Faith Sharing – A/Chapel

Thursday, May 17, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Church

11:30 AM                      Fun Lunch Bunch – B

5:00-10:00 PM               Scrapbooking - Cafeteria

Friday, May 18, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Church

9:30 AM                        Bible Study-A

Saturday, May 19, 2007

8:30 AM                        Liturgy Planning-B

3:30-4:30 PM                 Confessions-Church

5:00 PM                        Mass  –Church

6:00 PM                        Scouts Blue & Gold Banquet - Cafeteria

Sunday, May 20, 2007

9:00 AM                        Mass – Church

10:30 AM                      Mass -Church

12:00 PM                      Mass – Church

8:00 PM                        AA - room B

St. Vincent for the Poor Collection

6th SUNDAY OF EASTER

In today’s Gospel, Jesus says that whoever loves him will keep his word.  Now when we tell others “I will keep my word,” we make a special promise to act in ways that conform to what we say.  When we keep Jesus’ word, we live in ways that conform to what he teaches.  Challenging as this might be, we “keep” Jesus’ word, and in this way, we know the peace he promises: “My peace I give to you.”  

Living the Word:  Focus on ways you can share the gift of Christ’s peace with one another.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

We wish all mothers and grandmothers a Happy Mother’s Day.  If they are deceased, let us remember them in prayer.  Let us remember all special women in our lives: a wife who may not be a mother, our sisters, aunts, cousins, women of religious and friends who have been special role models for us.  May God bless you all.

FIRST EUCHARIST

We had a beautiful celebration of First Eucharist for our Second Grade children last Sunday.  Many thanks to all of our catechists, volunteers and parents who helped in their preparation.

PREP

This Sunday marks our final PREP session for 2006-2007.  The weeks and months have gone by quickly and it has been a good year of prayer and study for the students and teachers alike.  May God bless abundantly the PREP teachers and volunteers who bring God’s word and the teachings of the Church to our students each Sunday.  Your dedication is a real gift to our parish community.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Our annual Parish Pastoral Council Elections will be held at all the Masses next weekend.  Many thanks to all of our parishioners who have placed their names in nomination.

MARIAN PRAYER SERVICE

Our grade school children will have their annual Marian Prayer Service on Wednesday, May 16^th at 11:15 a.m. in the Church.  May is the month traditionally dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God – and all are welcome to join us that morning as we honor the Blessed Virgin.

NEW BUSINESS MANAGER BEGINS

ON MAY 21

  Marc Greenberg will soon join our St. Vincent Ferrer Parish staff as Business Manager.  Previously, Marc served as Business Manager at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Milford for four years.  Marc brings 25 years of financial and business experience from his earlier career as an attorney and corporate officer with Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc., a worldwide manufacturing company.   

  Marc, who was born and raised in the Jewish faith, felt called to start attending Mass at St. Xavier Church in 1998.  After a period of discernment, Marc entered the RCIA program and at Easter Vigil in the year 2000, Marc was baptized, received Holy Communion, and was confirmed in the Catholic faith. 

    Marc and his wife Sharon are active parishioners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, where they participate in the choir and in Christ Renews His Parish.  They live in Milford and have six adult children. 

WELCOME TO DEACON JASON BEDEL

On Sunday, May 13 at the 9:00 a.m. Mass Deacon Jason Bedel will assist Fr. George with Mass.  Deacon Jason is studying at Mt. St. Mary Seminary for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.  Deacon Jason is a son of St. Martin of Tours Parish in Cheviot.  He will be ordained to the priesthood in May of 2008.

CHANGE OF WEEKDAY MASS FOR SUMMER TO 8:00 AM & TO THE CHAPEL

Beginning Monday, June 4

  Fr. George Kunkel mentioned this back at the Town Meetings in August of 2006.

  We would also like to save the parish money on our “prime time” usage for electricity in Church.  If our daily Mass begins earlier, we can have funeral Masses earlier which also will help us save a tremendous amount of money on the cost of electricity.

THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION

Sunday, May 20 we celebrate the feast of Jesus’ Ascension into heaven.  You may recall several years ago this holy day was transferred from Thursday in the Sixth Week of Easter to the Seventh Sunday in Easter.  This means that all of the principal feasts of the Easter season – the Lord’s Resurrection, His Ascension into heaven and the Coming of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost) are now celebrated on a Sunday.

HONORING THE CLASS OF 2007 –June 2&3

We would like to invite all of our parishioners who are graduating this year from elementary school, high school, college and graduate school to attend any Mass on June 2 or 3.  We will give a special Baccalaureate blessing to honor our graduates and to thank God for their accomplishments. 

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP REQUESTS ST. VINCENT FERRER TO BECOME A POD (Point of Distribution) FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH

William “BJ” Jetter EMS and Fire Chief for Sycamore Township request that St. Vincent Ferrer Parish identify a few parishioners willing to volunteer as leaders in case our township needs to distribute vaccines or antibiotics to the general population due to an emergency.  If you can help please contact Fr. George Kunkel at 791-9030.

                -Fr. George Kunkel

A BLESSING FOR MOTHERS

We bless you and we praise you,

God of our mothers!

You are the God of Eve, mother of all

the living.

You are the God of Elizabeth, who bore the Baptist and of Anne, the grandmother of Jesus.

You are the God of Mary,

Joseph’s spouse and mother of our Savior,

given by Jesus on the cross to be

the mother of us all.

We thank you, God, for the gift of our mothers,

for grandmothers and godmothers 

and mother-in-laws.

Send your Holy Spirit upon our mothers

by whose hands we were fed and clothed, in whose laps we learned to sing and speak, play and pray; at whose side we hear your word and celebrate the beauty of your creation.

Heal their pains and disappointments,

and forgive all that needs to be forgiven.

Give to them many times over the good that they have given to others.

Welcome into your kingdom all of our

mothers who have died.

Fill this world, O God, with a mother’s love!

IN MEMORIAM

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Richard Dubell whose funeral service was held May 9.

BAPTISMS

Please welcome the newest member of our faith community: Henry David Wordeman, son of John & Katherine Wordeman who was recently baptized.  Congratulations to the proud parents.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM

Parents are expected to attend the program prior to the baptism of their first child.  Godparents are welcome.  The program is offered quarterly.  The next program will be offered Sunday, June 3rd at 1:15 p.m. in the Chapel.  Please call the Parish Office to register.

LECTOR SCHEDULE

The Lectors' new schedule for June, July and August - We are about to put together the next quarterly schedule for lectors.  Any questions or concerns regarding the new schedule should be directed to Paul Rich (561-2493) by Monday, May 14.

VOCATION VIEW

If we love, we know the presence of God.  Take time to be aware of God’s loving presence.  Be open to the Holy Spirit.

(John 14:23-29)

Sunday Offering Information

Offering for 5/06/07 =                  $  61,050

This total reflects one time yearly contributions & stock donations      

Offering YTD      =                      $870,050

Budget YTD       =                      $893,387

Offering deficit    =                      $   23,337

(Fiscal year beginning 7/01/06)

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR

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

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, Shirley Milostan, Tom Sweeney, Phyllis Villari.

Wednesday, May 23^rd

Lunch a the Golden Lamb Restaurant

Reservations are due by May 18^th

Friday, May 25^th - 9AM – Cafeteria

Important Monthly Meeting w/Coffee & Donuts

We will be planning for our future.

PREP - CLOSING SESSION & CELEBRATION

Today, Sunday, May 13^th, 9:00 – 10:15AM will be the last PREP session for this school year.  Students and Teachers will gather in their classrooms at the regularly scheduled time of 9AM to review what they have learned as and celebrate their year of growing together in faith.

A closing ceremony will take place in the Community Building to celebrate the conclusion of another very successful PREP year.

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.

BREADRUNNERS

“When I was hungry you gave me to eat…

Are you available to serve the Lord for an hour of your time?

Are you in need of service hours?

Would you like the rewarding feeling of feeding the poor?

GRAND RAFFLE TICKET SALES

Thank you to all the parish children, both PREP and School, who are out selling their raffle tickets.   Keep up the good work!!

Any child who meets their family goal will get a brand new St. Vincent Parish t-shirt.   For each 2 tickets sold over their goal that a child sells, they will be eligible for a chance to win prizes including gift cards, Reds & Bengal items, Webkinz, games and more.   Prep and school children are eligible.  This special contest ends with the final turn in day on Friday, May 18. 

All other raffle tickets and money can be turned into the Parish Office between now and the Festival, or at the Grand Raffle Booth at the festival.  Thanks to all for supporting St. Vincent

Ferrer Parish.

-Grand Raffle Committee

FESTIVAL DATES

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

Kid’s Korner

We are in need of workers for Kids’ Korner. If you want to help, but aren’t sure where, how about volunteering your time in the area where your children are sure to be. This is a great opportunity for families (grandparents with grandchildren, parents and children, brothers and sisters) to work together. High School students needing services hours are welcome. If everyone does a little, no one has to do a lot. Please contact Maria Cleveland at 731-3371 or Kathy Buschbacher at 984-9392.

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.  

SVF Coaches Appreciation Event

The SVF Athletic Commission is pleased to announce the rebirth of the SVF Coaches/Assistant Coaches Appreciation Event.  Coaches, Assistants and spouses or guests are invited to attend an evening of fun, food and beverages at The Silverton Café on Saturday, May 19^th, 2007.   The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. and conclude around 10:00 p.m.  With the success of our sports teams during the 2006-2007 school year and the recognition our teams received on Spirit Night, it’s time to thank and show our sincere appreciation for those who volunteer their precious time to our children’s development and the various sports programs we support.  No R.S.V.P. is necessary, but we sure hope to see you there!

SPORTS OF ALL SORTS!!

Girls CYO Fall 2007 Basketball Registration 

The Season starts the week of September 4, practice will begin in August. Registration forms are available in the school office and at the back of Church. This is for girls who will be in grade 3 to 8 next year. Any girl interested in playing basketball on an SVF team this fall should return the forms to Steve Schaefer c/o Parish Office or School Office by Friday May 25, 2007. Contact Steve Schaefer if you have questions 792-9455 or steve@mismicro.com.

Boys and Girls Fall 2007 SAY Soccer

Registrations for children who will be in grade 1 to 8. Forms available in the parish office and notices were sent home with students via the green folders. Please return the forms to Sam Sambrookes c/o parish office or school office by Friday May 25, 2007. Contact Sam if you have questions @ 383-0207.

Boys and Girls Fall 2007 Golf Registration Open to children who will be in 7th and 8th grade only. Notices were sent home with students via the green folders.  Please contact Jeff or Laura Johnson @ 791- 9533 or jwj2001@yahoo.com. Registrations are due May 30. Registrations are limited to 12 participants. The season begins the end of August.

BOYS FALL CYO FOOTBALL SIGN UPS

Please be aware that letters will soon be sent out through school and prep regarding registration.  Football is for boys who will be in grade 3 - 8.  The football program is run by All Saints.  More information can be obtained by calling Tom Fitz @793 – 5978.

SOCCER CAMP at ST VINCENT FERRER

St. Vincent Ferrer, along with Nativity parish, will again host The Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp this year on July 30 - August 3 at the

St Vincent Ferrer fields.  For more information, please call the St Vincent Soccer Commissioner Sam Sambrookes at 792-0420.

Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts:

Join us for Scout Saturday Mass -- next Saturday 5/19 at 5pm 

  The Cub Scouts of St. Vincent Ferrer's Pack 619 invite all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and adult Scout leaders of the parish to join them for a Scout Saturday Mass at 5pm on Saturday, May 19.  No matter the pack or troop affiliation, all are welcome to wear their scout uniform and come worship together at the regularly scheduled Saturday Mass.  We will have some pews reserved for scouts and their families, so please let Jamie Eifert know in advance how many will be attending from your family (563-7866 or jke84nd@aol.com).

  Also, we would like to recognize all the boys in the parish who earned one of the Religious Emblems this year.  If your son belongs to a pack or troop other than SVF's Pack 619 and he earned the Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII award this year, please call or email Jamie by Thursday, May 17 to have him included in an upcoming bulletin. 

ALTAR SOCIETY

The Altar Society will meet on Monday, May 14^th after 8:30 a.m. Mass.  Rather than a working meeting, the group will share breakfast at Bob Evans (Kenwood).  Please help us by phoning a reservation to Mary Lou Runge (336-9985) or Bebe Broerman (791-4980) so we will have adequate space & seating.  Dues are now being accepted for 07-08.

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.

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.