Parish Weekly Bulletin

June 21, 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, June 22, 2009

Sts. Paulinus of Nola, John Fisher & Thomas More

Gn 12: 1-9  Mt 7: 1-5

8:30 AM            George Strutz

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Gn 13: 2,5-18  Mt 7: 6, 12-14

8:30 AM            James Grever

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The Nativity of John the Baptist

Is 49: 1-6  Lk 1: 57-66,80

8:30 AM            SVF Parishioners

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Gn 16: 1-12,15-16 or 16: 6b-12,15-16

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, June 26, 2009

Gn 17: 1,9-10,15-22  Mt 8: 1-4

8:30 AM            Mildred Brenner

Saturday, June 27, 2009

St. Cyril of Alexandria

Gn 18: 1-15  Mt 8: 5-17

5:00 PM            Betty White

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24  2 Cor 8:7,9,13-15 

MK 5:21-43 or 5:52-24

These Scriptures proclaim: Because of sin,

sickness and death have entered the world, but

are overcome through the resurrection of Jesus. 

He hears the cry of those in need, healing the

sick and raising the dead to life. He made

himself poor that we might become rich.

9:00 AM            Gene Hying

10:30 AM          James G. Stansbury

12:00 Noon        Members of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

Monday, June 22, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

9:00 AM-5:00 PM           Solemn Exposition-Chapel (stop in for 15 minutes)

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

6:45 PM                        Habitat – B

PARKING LOT CLOSED – FESTIVAL SET UP

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass-Chapel

6:30 PM                        Development – Rm B

8:00 PM                        Men’s Club – cafeteria

PARKING LOT CLOSED – FESTIVAL SET UP

Thursday, June 25, 2009  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

PARKING LOT CLOSED – FESTIVAL SET UP

Friday, June 26, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

6:00 – 12:00 midnight   Parish Festival

Saturday, June 27, 2009

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

5:00 PM                        Mass-  (Fr. Kunkel)

5:00 – 12:00 midnight    Parish Festival

Sunday, June 28, 2009

9:00 AM                        Mass (Dominican Priest)    – Church

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

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

4:00 – 10:00 PM            Parish Festival

Holy Father’s Collection- (Peter’s Pence)

PLEASE NOTE: All 8:30 a.m. weekday morning

Masses will be held in the Chapel during the

Summer months.

12^th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Many people believe that Mark tells this story of the storm at sea to the people of the early Church for a specific purpose.  As the story unfolds, Jesus has just left the crowds of Galilee with his disciples and is crossing the Sea of Galilee.  Jesus has fallen asleep in the bow of the boat when a sudden storm comes up threatening to capsize the boat.  The disciples wake Jesus hoping that he will help save them.  The first thing Jesus does is calm the storm.  Once the immediate danger is over, he then turns to the disciples and wonders why their faith is so weak.

Reflection:  The next time your family shares a meal together, talk about people you know who are going through some “stormy times”.  Maybe it is a neighbor, a relative, friend, or maybe even someone sitting at the table.  As a family, think of some ways you might help calm the storm.  Commit to some action and be diligent in your follow-through.

FATHER’S DAY

We wish all fathers and grandfathers a Happy Father’s Day.  If they are deceased, let us remember them in prayer.  Let us remember all the special men in our lives, a husband who may not be a father, and our brothers, uncles, cousins, men religious and friends who have been special role models for us.  May God bless you all.

FESTIVAL 2009

We only have a week to go before our annual summer festival.  The various committees and booth captains have been hard at work planning and organizing the event and many final preparations will be taking place in the next few weeks.  In additions to the festival being a fundraiser, it is also an opportunity for us to come together as a parish family and extend our Catholic Christian hospitality to the local community.  Let’s do our best to extend a warm welcome to our guest and visitors – and let them know we really appreciate their patronage.  We still need volunteers to staff all of our booths.  Call Patti Lowe @ 910-0668 – we need everyone’s help and participation to make this year’s festival a success.

PETER’S PENCE – HOLY FATHERS COLLECTION – JUNE 27 & 28  

The Peter’s Pence Collection helps the Holy Father provide emergency assistance to suffering people throughout the world.  Contributions to the Peter’s Pence Collection are given directly by the Holy Father to diocese that are suffering from immediate emergencies as a result of war, oppression and natural disasters.  Please be generous to this special collection.

THANKS TO THE OUTGOING PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

  We wish to express our gratitude to the SVF parishioners who have completed a two-year member-at-large term of office: Barry Auer and Mary Kay Lynch; Communication & Volunteer Recruitment: Gerald Shannon; Social Justice & Outreach Commission: Chris Homan and Parish Education Commission Representative: Ken Gleason.     

  May God bless these individuals for their years of service to St. Vincent Ferrer Parish.

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL 

To date $16,937 has been pledged towards our parish goal for the Catholic Ministries Appeal.   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

BAPTISM

Please welcome the newest member of our faith community: Adeline Cecelia Mead, daughter of Timothy & Kimberly Mead who was recently baptized.  Congratulations to the proud parents.

VOCATION VIEW

“Why are you terrified?  Why are you lacking in faith?”  If God is calling you, don’t let fear stop you.  (Mark 4:35-41)

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.

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.

Jim Boyatt, Sr., Gerry Brinker, Jenny Castelluccio, John Connor, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Loraine Dickenherr, Bette DiSalvo, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, John Hill, Virginia Howd, Winnie Jansing, Luke Jenkins, Len Kuehnle, Marie Kleiman, Mary Langemeier, Daniel Naber, Marilyn Naehring, Stan Neumann, Maurice Niehaus, Richard Nurre, Robert O’Keefe, Grace Schwallie, Elaine Spagnolo, Pauline Toennis, Phyllis Villari. 

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR COLLECTION

Thank you for the monthly collection of $510      to our St. Vincent for the Poor Society.  Your generosity is appreciated.

If you have been thinking about becoming Catholic, or if you’ve already been baptized Catholic but did not receive the additional sacraments, perhaps this year would be a good time to find out more about these issues of faith.

R.C.I.A. is a process for adults who desire to know more about the Catholic faith.  A Come & See Night is scheduled for August 11^th at 7:00 PM in Hamilton Hall of our Parish Center. 

If you are interested in attending please call 791-9030.  Leave your name and phone number so we know to expect you.  If you have questions, either Karen McMichael or Fr. George Kunkel will be glad to provide the answers.  We look forward to meeting you!

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.

 09-10 EC & PREP REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE JUNE 30^TH.  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 information by going online at www.svfchurch.org, or by requesting the information via email to lschmits@isoc.net. ~ 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.

We are better with you than without you!

And so are you!  Think about joining us sometime!

To our dads… HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

With Father’s Day and July 4^th approaching, the Youth Groups have moved into “summer schedule.” 

July 19^th Mass and Reds Game for

Junior High AND High School Youth Groups

We will meet for 11AM Mass at the North Wing entrance at 10:50AM, participate in Mass, grab a quick lunch (provided), board a school bus or two, watch the Reds beat the Brewers, and be back at All Saints at 5:00 PM.  Shorts and tees are fine for Mass this time.  We ask for $5 from each to help offset some of the costs.  Release forms are due July 12 and are available online at www.allsaints.cc, or at All Saints Parish Office.

HOW Highschoolers of the Well

Mondays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Youth Room

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

On behalf of the Development Commission I'd like to thank everyone for the fantastic response to the new SVF Scrip program. Already we have sold more than $5,000 worth of scrip and gift cards.  We look forward to your continued and growing support.  Remember, every time you shop St Vincent Ferrer can benefit without costing you more!! 

The next time we will be selling scrip after Masses is this weekend June 20-21.  If you wish to purchase a gift card or place an order anytime, please contact John Sichel @ 256-4935 or JohnSichel@hotmail.com

For a complete listing of the many gift cards available or to print an order form go to the SVF Scrip link on WWW.SVFCHURCH.ORG

HABITAT NEWS…

Wednesday, July 1…Please plan to attend this important informational meeting from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm in Room B (old Music Room). We will complete paperwork and discuss details about our SVF build dates (July 23, Sept 5, and Oct 24).  If you are still interested in volunteering for the 2009 builds, please contact me, Jean Shannon @ jmshans3@yahoo.com – we can always use extra hands for this year or I can contact you about next year! Thanks for all you do.. and for your prayers for the teams and families.

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.

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER

Our first day of class for the 09/10 school year will be August 26.

ST. VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL WELCOMES OUR NEW PRINCIPAL – June 2009

Douglas L. Alpiger

I was born and raised in upstate New York and am a member of a large Catholic family that is composed of eight boys and two girls.  I am a member of St. Mary Parish in Hyde Park and have enjoyed living in the Greater Cincinnati area for eighteen years.  My wife, Rosy, is a pediatrician in private practice, and my daughter, Sommer, is the Director of Education at the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky.  The 2009-2010 school year will be my twenty-eighth year in education.  During these years, I have taught a variety of subjects such as physical education, mathematics, literature, science, philosophy and graduate studies.  My teaching and administrative experience has included a private school, a large suburban public school, an urban public school, a university, and an independent Catholic school.  My administrative positions have included athletic director, assistant principal and principal.  I have a B.S. in Education and a M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Louisville.  From the University of Cincinnati I have obtained a M. Ed. in Educational Administration and completed my doctoral coursework in Urban Educational Leadership.  I am looking forward to working with the teachers, students, parents and staff at St. Vincent Ferrer School to assure that our school and community continue to grow and flourish.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROJECT

The sixth graders of our school would like to thank all who have donated pop tabs to our Ronald McDonald House project.  We will continue to collect tabs through the summer and into next year in order to reach our goal of one million. We're almost there!

Fri., 6-12PM  ~  Sat., 5-12PM  ~  Sun., 4-10PM

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT    

Fri 8 PM – Midnight   The Rusty Griswolds

Sat 8 PM –Midnight   The Vibe

Sun 6:30 PM–10 PM  Ooh La La and Greasers  

FESTIVAL BOOTH SPONSORS

Please consider being a booth sponsor for the Festival! For only $85.00 your company or family name will be displayed on a booth for ALL 3 DAYS! We will also mention all sponsor names regularly throughout the festival. For more information contact Marley Belair  - msbelair2@yahoo.com or

(513) 792-0110.

FESTIVAL CAKE BOOTH     

Just a reminder that the success of the festival Cake Booth depends upon your generous donations.  So fire up those ovens or head to the local bakery.  You may drop off your baked goods anytime after 12:00 noon on Friday, June 26^th in the community building or during the festival hours at the Cake Booth.  Please call Maryanne Staubach (891-0949) with any questions. Thanks for your support.

FESTIVAL CLEAN UP   

If you need service hours or can just lend a hand…any help would be greatly appreciated on Monday, June 29.  Clean up begins at 8:00 a.m.

 SVF fall soccer is now open for online registration through July 10, 2009.  Please visit www.SVFathletics.com to register and pay online.  Soccer placement on team is determined by the age the child is on July 31, not the grade they will be entering.  If you have any questions, please email Amy Painter at apaint36@aol.com or call 777-5404.

NOW IT’S DAD’S TIME TO BE REMEMBERED

The Altar Society will once again have Father’s Day cards available at the doors of the Church. Please consider who might appreciate a card this year. The donations for the Mother’s Day and Father’ Day cards will be given to Missionary priests. The offering may be placed in the basket or left at the Parish office.

SVF MEN’S CLUB

It’s time for the SVF Men’s Club monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 8:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.  We will be helping string the lights on the festival booths.  There will be the usual liquid refreshments along with barbecue and the trimmings.  UPCOMING EVENTS: Horseshoe Tournament at the July meeting.  See you at the Festival.  Check the SVF website for more information.

BINGO AT ST. VINCENT FERRER

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.

BINGO WORKERS for June 28

NO BINGO – PARISH FESTIVAL

BULLETIN DEADLINES

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. 

EARLY DEADLINE FOR JULY 5 BULLETIN

Due to the 4^th of July holiday – the deadline for the July 5 bulletin will be June 25 by noon.

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 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!

MOVING?

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

EUCHARISTIC EVENT

The next Eucharistic event in the Cincinnati tri-state area will occur on Saturday, June 27, at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church from 7:30-9:30 pm. St. Ignatius is located at 5222 North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247. We will have Eucharistic Adoration, praise and worship music, and opportunities for confession.  A reception will follow.
http://www.eucharisticfop.org/