Parish Weekly Bulletin

June 3, 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:

3 weeks to go….June 22-23-24, 2007

Monday, June 4, 2007

Tb 1:1,3;2:1a-8  Mk 12:1-12

8:00 AM            Ed Broerman

                        Birthday Remembrance                         

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

St. Boniface

Tb 2:9-14  Mk 12:13-17

8:00 AM            Jack Crable                  

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

St. Norbert

Tb 3:1-11a,16-17a  Mk 12:18-27

8:00 AM            Jim DeSolla

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Tb 6:10-11;7:1bcde,9-17;8:4-9a  Mk 12:28-34

8:00 AM            Communion Service      

Friday, June 8, 2007

Tb 11:5-17  Mk 12:35-37

8:00 AM            Deceased members of the Marie & Lawrence Becker families       

Saturday, June 9, 2007

Tb 12:1,5-15,20  Mk 12:38-44

5:00 PM            June Eschmeyer

Sunday, June 10, 2007

The Body & Blood of Christ

Gn 14:18-20  1 Cor 11:23-26  Lk 9:11b-17

9:00 AM            The members of St. Vincent Parish

10:30 AM          Elmer Koch

12:00 Noon        Deceased members of the Nick & Jim Stagge families

Monday, June 4, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass-Chapel

8:30 AM                        Solemn Exposition-Chapel (stop in for 15 minutes)

6:00 PM                        GIFT team Mtg-B

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass – Chapel

7:00 PM                        Athletic Commission- B

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass –Chapel

7:00 PM                        Mom’s Group – Hamilton Hall

7:30 PM                        Rel Ed Mtg – Rel Ed Office

7:30 PM                        Faith Sharing - Chapel

Thursday, June 7, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

Friday, June 8, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass – Chapel

Saturday, June 9, 2007

3:30-4:30 PM                 Confessions-Church

5:00 PM                        Mass  –Church

Sunday, June 10, 2007

9:00 AM                        Mass – Church

10:30 AM                      Mass -Church

12:00 PM                      Mass – Church

4:30 PM                        Men’s Club Golf Outing - Cafeteria

8:00 PM                        AA - room B

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 

Today’s Gospel is about the mystery of our Triune God, the Most Holy Trinity.  The One God in three Divine Persons is a unity of love and glory.  We can never understand the mystery of the Trinity; but we can understand the power of love when it is a unity.  We see the power of the unity of love in communities that reach out to help others.  We are deeply touched by the collective efforts of people joining together to make good things happen for others.  In this same unity of love – Divine Love – the Most Holy Trinity sustains our faith.

Living the Word: Slowly pray the Apostles’ Creed and reflect on our statements of belief in the Trinity.

FAREWELL              

We will have a farewell for Sr. Kaye Lednik, CSJ, SVF’s Director of Religious Education and Judy Verny, SVF’s Pastoral Associate on Sunday, July 1, 2007 after the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Community Building.  Sr. Kaye and Judy’s last day at St. Vincent Ferrer will be June 30, 2007.  This farewell celebration will provide the parish an opportunity to thank them for their many years of dedicated service.

MONTH OF THE SACRED HEART

June is the month that is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  This is one of the most beautiful devotions in the Church and is a constant reminder of the unconditional love God has for each one of us.  Jesus’ example of reconciling love is a good message for all of us as we look forward to spending time with family and friends in the coming days of summer.

PRIEST CONVOCATION JUNE 12 THROUGH 14

Fr. George Kunkel will attend the Archdiocesan Priest Convocation called by Archbishop Pilarczyk.  Therefore St. Vincent’s will have Communion Services at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – June 12, 13 & 14.  Please pray for the priests of the Archdiocese during this time.

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.

                -Fr. George Kunkel

BAPTISMS

Please welcome the newest members of our faith community: Samuel Ryan Kastner & Joseph Reid Kastner, sons of Kurt & Jodi Kastner who were 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.

VOCATION VIEW

The love of God is being poured forth into our hearts.  Open yourself to receive and share that love.  Be open to God calling you to spread love through a Church vocation.  (Romans 5:1-5)

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, Gerardine Dreibelbis, Rosemary Carey, Robert Churchill, Jean Funch-Conrad, Joe Crachiolo, Ferd Forney, Audrey Hanley, Virginia Howd, Dorothy Huddle, Jean Johannigman, Sarah Kuczaj, Mary Langemeier, Harry McCormick, Tom Sweeney, Phyllis Villari.

Steering Committee Meeting

– June 13 – 1:00 PM – Rm. B

New & old committee members & anyone interested are invited to attend.

Monthly Meeting

– June 29 – 8:30 AM after Mass – Rm. B

Coffee & donuts – Come for update on new plans from the Steering Committee

“Salute to the Cincinnati Opera” at Riverbend

– Sun., July 15 – 6:30 PM

– Erich Kunzel, conducting - Cost: $48

- Joint venture sponsored by St. Gertrude’s Fun Bunch.  See flyers in back of church and

RSVP by 6/22.

Call Judy for more details at 686-1124.

BOOKSHELF SPOTLIGHT

Practicing Peace

A devotional walk through the Quaker tradition

By:  Catherine Whitmire

Code:  Inspirational

In Practicing Peace, Catherine Whitmire introduces the Quaker tradition of peacemaking and applies it to everyday situations.  From practicing peace at home to actively pursuing nonviolence in the world around us, she affirms that peace is practical, desirable, and attainable for spiritual seekers of all religious traditions.

Listening to both contemporary and traditional voices, Practicing Peace weaves 350 years of Quaker peace teachings together into a compelling devotional guide.  Each section encourages the practice of peace through inspirational stories of nonviolence, memorable quotes from Quaker peacemakers, and pointed questions that will transform you into an instrument of peace in a war-torn world.

Whether you are just beginning or have long traveled on the road to peaceable living, Whitmire will provide you with the tools necessary for the journey.

Paper Recycling

As the school year is coming to an end, we would like to thank all of the SVF staff, faculty and students who have supported the recycling program throughout the year by collecting their paper trash and taking it to the recycling bin.  This has been a terrific way to save trees while earning money for SVF! 

The paper-recycling program will continue throughout the summer.  Please bring your paper trash to the green and yellow recycling bin on the SVF parking lot near the community building.  Remember, Only paper, magazines, and newspapers are accepted.  NO PLASTIC BAGS, CARDBOARD or PHONE BOOKS.  Thank you!

FESTIVAL YARD SIGNS

If you live on a busy street and would be willing to advertise our Parish Festival, please stop by the Ushers Room in Church after Masses or the Parish Office during regular business hours for a yard sign.

FESTIVAL DATES       

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

FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER SIGN-UPS

The weekend of June 2 & 3 will be volunteer sign ups.  Please look for the tables outside of Church after the Masses.

GRAND RAFFLE

This year, the Grand Raffle Committee wants to add a little more excitement for YOU, the ticket sellers!  We are having a special drawing for all parishioners who sell a minimum of 8 tickets ($40) by June 17^th.  Prizes for this “Early Bird Drawing” include several gift cards to area restaurants.  So, get your ticket stubs and money turned into the parish office or drop them in the collection basket by Sunday, June 17^th and you could be one of our lucky “Early Bird” winners!!!

FESTIVAL BID-N-BUY

Parish members!  Bid-n-Buy needs your help.  This year’s Bid-n-Buy will be together with our Basket Raffle.  We are looking for new items, gift certificates, or cash donations.  The committee has been hard at work, but we need the whole parish involved.  If you can help with any of the above, contact Patti Lowe at 793-1112.

Three Days of Advertising for ONE LOW PRICE!

Would you like to see your name in print and hear your sponsorship mentioned repeatedly over the loud speaker during festival hours at the Festival this summer and help St. Vincent at the same time?  Would you like to have your company name and/or logo on a festival booth?  For only an $85.00 donation for one booth sponsorship or $80.00 each for two, $75.00 each for three or more booth sponsorships, you or your company can become part of the St. Vincent Ferrer Festival 2007. What a way to show your support for the festival and St. Vincent Ferrer!  For more information, please contact Marley at 792-0110 or the Parish office at 791-9030. We are looking forward to hearing from you

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.

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.  

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.

ALTAR SOCIETY – FATHER’S DAY CARDS

Cards for Father’s Day are available near the Church doors.  Proceeds collected for Mass cards are divided between Fr. Sal Machowere in Tanzania and Fr. Charles Heskamp in Wisconsin.  The Altar Society appreciates your support of this endeavor.

SVF MOMS GROUP

Calling all moms, are you interested in a fun dinner out with other moms from St. Vincent Ferrer Church? If so then come join the SVF MOMS GROUP. Our next meeting is on Wednesday June 6, 2007 at Blue Goose Restaurant in Sharonville from 6:30-9PM. We will also be discussing the topic of volunteering. Please RSVP to Heather Leland DHLELAND@FUSE.NET (513) 985-0617 or for directions. We hope to see you there.

CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS

A member of the John A. Murphy Post of the Catholic War Veterans USA will be outside of Church at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday June 10^th.  Any Catholic Veteran in good standing within the Church is welcome to join the organization.  “For God, for Country & for Home”.              -Harry Freyer, Commander

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.

Volunteers for Stepping Stones:

"Stepping Stones" is a summer camp for children and adults with disabilities.  Teen volunteers are needed to help with children attending the camp between June 18 and August 17^th.  If interested go to their website: www.steppingstonescenter.org for more info. Volunteer applications can also be picked up at SVF.  Please call Judy Verny for the forms at 686-1124.

Is God calling you to be a Franciscan? 

Come and See

A weekend for single, Catholic women 18 yrs. and older interested in learning more about Franciscan religious life, “Come and See”. The weekend is Sat. and Sun., June 30-July1, at the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, IN. located 3 miles from I-74 exit 149. To register or for more info contact Sr. Joan Miller, phone: 812-933-6417; joanm@oldenburgosf.com

3^rd ANNUAL 5K RUN & WALK

Third Annual St. Gertrude Festival 5k Run & Walk 8:00 A.M. Saturday June 9, 2007 Madeira, Ohio. St. Gertrude 3.1-mile run through Indian Hill will be part of the St. Gertrude’s Summer Festival. Registration: $15.00 for all entries received before June 1, 2007, which includes T-shirt; $15.00 for race day registration, without T-shirt. $6.00 for T-shirt (optional). Registration starts at 7:00 A.M. Further Information: Lesley Marsh (513) 683-9455.

ST. JOHN DEER PARK FESTIVAL

Fri June 8, 6:00-Midnight; Sat. June 9, 6:00-midnight; Sun June 10, 4:00-10:00 pm.  Roast beef dinner on Sat. from 4:00-7:00 pm.  A variety of food, games & entertainment.  Join the fun!

ST. MICHAEL FESTIVAL (SHARONVILLE)

June 8, 6 to midnight; June 9, 6 to midnight; June 10, 3 till 10 pm.  Texas Hold Em tournament starting on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.  For information call 563-6377.

MOELLER BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP

Session 1: June 11-14  (Grades 6-8)

Session 2: July 9-12  (Grades 3-5)

Cost $115  9:00 am-3:00 pm

791-1680 ext 1100 or www.moeller.org

*This camp is designed to teach the fundamental skills of basketball as well as teach teamwork and good sportsmanship through various competitions and games.  Instruction is provided by the Moeller coaches, former & current players.