Parish Weekly Bulletin

May 24, 2009

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).

St. Vincent for the Poor – (791-9030)

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

Web site: www.svfchurch.org

Monday, May 25, 2009

St Bede the Venerable, St. Gregory VII, St.

Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi

Acts 19:1-8  Jn 16:29-33

9:00 AM            Special Intention

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

St. Philip Neri

Acts 20:17-27  Jn 17: 1-11a

8:30 AM            Marcella McAniff

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

St. Augustine of Canterbury

Acts 20:28-38  Jn 17:11b-19

8:30 AM            Don Lyons

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Acts 22:30;23:6-11  Jn 17:20-26

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, May 29, 2009

Acts 25:13b-21  Jn 21:15-19

8:30 AM            Mike Thomas    

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Acts 28:16-20,30-31  Jn 21:20-25

5:00 PM            Johnathan Perry

Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009

Acts 2:1-11  1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13  Jn 20:19-23

These Scriptures proclaim:  All of us have

been baptized into one and the same Spirit; let

us live, then, by the Spirit!  That same Spirit, the

Advocate, who “renews the face of the earth”,

was given as gift to the disciples to strengthen

them to go forth in the name of the Lord, and to

obtain forgiveness of sins.

9:00 AM            Gene Hying

10:30 AM          Margaret Hauser

12:00 Noon        Members of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

Memorial Day observed

Monday, May 25, 2009

9:00 AM                        Mass– Church

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

1:00 PM                        Bible – Chapel

7:00 PM                        Young Authors - Library

7:30 PM                        RCIA - HH

7:30 PM                        Choir rehearsal – CH     

8:00 PM                        Ladies Volleyball - Gym

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass-Church

6:30 PM                        Development – room 124

7:00 PM                        Social Justice – B

8:00 PM                        Men’s Club - cafeteria

Thursday, May 28, 2009  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

Friday, May 29, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

6:00 PM                        Festival Grand Raffle Cocktail Party

Saturday, May 30, 2009

3:30-4:30 PM                 Confessions – (Fr. Kunkel) - Church

5:00 PM                        Mass (Farewell to Mr. Z)-  (Fr. Kunkel)

6:00 PM                        reception - HH

Sunday, May 31, 2009

9:00 AM                        Mass (Fr. Kunkel)    – Church

10:30 AM                      Mass (Fr. Kunkel)  –Church

10:30 AM                      Bingo set up - cafeteria

12:00 PM                      Mass (Fr. Guntzelman)– Church

12:30 PM                      Bingo - cafeteria

1:15 PM                        Baptismal Prep Program - Chapel

7:00 PM                        Bible Study - HH

8:00 PM                        AA – room B

ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Most scholars believe this section was added to Mark’s gospel in order to make it more compatible with the other gospel endings.  Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, he commissioned the remaining eleven disciples to go into all the world and tell everyone they possible could about the Good News.  The disciples then saw Jesus lifted up bodily into heaven where he would sit at the Father’s right hand.

Reflection: There is an expression, “preaching to the choir”.  It is easy to preach to the choir because they already believe in the Good News and share our faith.  The challenge for us who live as disciples and teach others that they too are disciples comes when we meet people that are not “in the choir”.  Do we sometimes give up or turn away from our commission to carry the Good News to all people?
 

FAREWELL MASS ON MAY 30^th FOR ST. VINCENT FERRER PRINCIPAL STEVE ZINSER

On Saturday, May 30, at the 5:00 p.m. Mass, we will bestow a farewell blessing upon Mr. Z who has faithfully served our parish school over the past five years.  A reception in honor of Steve Zinser will follow the Mass in Hamilton Hall.

PENTECOST PLANS

Sunday, May 31st, is the feast of Pentecost.  The liturgical color “red” is one of the signs that the church uses to signify the presence and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Please consider wearing something “red” to Mass the weekend of May 30th and 31st to symbolize the Holy Spirit living in our faith community.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

   The ballots from the parish Pastoral Council Election last weekend have been counted, and Paul Korchak & Kitty O’Brien have been elected to member-at-large positions.

   Congratulations to the new members of the Parish Pastoral Council and a sincere word of thanks to all the parishioners who placed their names in nomination.

   I am especially grateful to the members of the Council who are completing their term.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, we will have Mass at 9:00 a.m. in Church. It will be a great opportunity to gather as one Eucharistic body to pray for our beloved dead.  May all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

ALL PARISH OFFICES will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.  Also, there will be no Solemn Exposition.  

HONORING THE CLASS OF 2009

May 30-May 31

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 May 30 or 31.  We will give a special Baccalaureate blessing to honor our graduates and to thank God for their accomplishments.

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL 

To date $16,171 has been pledged towards our parish goal for the Catholic Ministries Appeal.  If you have yet to make a pledge, you will be receiving in the mail this week a letter encouraging you to make a pledge or payment. The six ministries that benefit from this appeal are 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.    We encourage all parishioners to participate. 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.  

-Fr. George Kunkel

IN MEMORIAM

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Marie Bergmann whose Mass of Christian Burial was held May 16.

BAPTISM

Please welcome the newest member of our faith community: Ian David Webb, son of Andrew Webb & Tiffany Borchard who was recently baptized.

VOCATION VIEW

Jesus commissions us to go into the whole world and proclaim the good news.  What do you need to carry out this mission?  Ask for that grace.  (Mark 16:15-20)

CALENDAR SCHEDULING FOR 2009-2010

EVERY group or organization  

that regularly meets or hosts events at SVF should submit to the parish office in writing their desired dates, times and room the group wishes to reserve for the 2009-2010 year (August-June).  Please list a contact person who will be responsible for clean up and security and if set-up time is needed.  Should any conflicts arise throughout the year this person will be contacted.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS

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.

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.

Glorianne Barbacane, Jim Boyatt, Sr., Gerry Brinker, Jenny Castelluccio, William Church, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Bette DiSalvo, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, John Hill, Virginia Howd, Luke Jenkins, Len Kuehnle, Marie Kleiman, Mary Langemeier, Marilyn Naehring, Stan Neumann, Fred Newbill, Maurice Niehaus, Richard Nurre, Robert O’Keefe, John Overbeck, Grace Schwallie, Marie Sheehy, Pauline Toennis, Phyllis Villari. 

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR COLLECTION

Thank you for the donation of $451 to our monthly door collection.  Your generosity is appreciated.

 2009-2010 EC & PREP REGISTRATION 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 registration info by going online at www.svfchurch.org, or by requesting the information via email to lschmits@isoc.net. ~ 2009-2010 PREP & Early Childhood sessions will take place on Sundays beginning in September from 9:00-10:15AM.  Registration forms and tuition fees are due June 30^th.  Questions?  Call the Faith Formation Office at 791-6321.

- SVF School & PREP Families!

TAKE OUT – Family Faith on the Go

Be on the lookout the week of May 25^th for this family friendly handout.  Keep it close at hand as a faith sharing resource.

The Youth Groups and HOW offer our heartfelt gratitude to all who serve or have served in any branch of the Armed Forces.  Thank you for the sacrifices you made to keep us safe and free. 

We salute you; we honor you; we thank you!

God Bless America!

May the dear Lord bless our grade school, high school and college graduates!  Congratulations!  Strive to continue to “do well and do good” in all you do.

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. 

Junior High Catholic Youth Group-Mon.-6:45-8:30 PM

**

High School Catholic Youth Group-Mon.-6:45-8:30 PM

June 7 – be there!

HOW Highschoolers of the Well

Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30PM in Youth Room

**Since Memorial Day weekend AND All Saints Festival are the next two weekends, there will be NO Jr. High or H.S. Youth Groups’ gatherings on May 24^th  & 31^st.

Thank you to all the youth groups who hosted a “Baby Shower” last weekend benefiting the Pregnancy Center East.  Thank you also to those of who generously brought gifts for the event.  All donations were delivered and very much appreciated!  Thank you all!

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

Join us for a day of celebration and faith discussion for young adults!

Saturday, May 30

at McDonald Commons Park

next to 7455 Dawson Rd., 45243

Noon-3:00PM    Outdoor Stuff

3:00-5:00 PM     Small Group Time

5:00-6:30 PM     Grill Out sponsored by JTM

                at St. Gertrude Church

                                7630 Shawnee Run Rd., 45243

7:00-8:00 PM      Adoration and Confession

8:00-9:30 PM      Vigil Mass

9:30PM - ?          More social time

For more information contact Annie@20sgroup.org.

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.

HELP RAISE $ FOR ST. VINCENT FERRER WITH NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU!      Join us for the SVF scrip/gift certificate program.  Contact John Sichel or any of the Development Commission members for a gift certificate from one of your favorite stores or restaurants, then use these gift certificates as you shop.  Each participating business returns a % of these gift certificates back to SVF, providing additional funding source of revenue.   Be sure to watch for SVF scrip representatives at the main doors on select weekends after Mass to purchase or order gift cards.  These cards make great gifts for graduations, birthdays or teachers gifts, while also helping our parish!  For more information contact John Sichel @ 256-4935

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY UDATE...

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 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. 

Paper Recycling

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.

Thank you!!  

ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING

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. 

NEW LIFETOUCH PARISH DIRECTORIES      

All families that sat for a photo directory session and have not picked up their copy of the directory can stop in the Parish Office during normal business hours. There will be a limited number of directories available, for $10 on a first come first serve basis.

DID YOU KNOW?

Our collection for our friends in Zimbabwe will end soon. Once, again, we are collecting any school supplies, clothing, hygiene items and plain old "cash". This has been our focus for the last couple of months. All items will be sent to them over the summer. This partnership can continue for many years and we hope to start a great "pen pal" program with our "neighbors" in Zimbabwe.  Any donations can be sent with any of our students or dropped off at our office.    Thanks!!

STUDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND

After all the weekend Masses next weekend, May 30 & 31 Student Council members will be at the doors accepting your fully tax deductible donations to our school’s Student Tuition Assistance Fund (STAR).  Thank you in advance for your continued support of our parish school.