Parish Weekly Bulletin

July 12, 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, July 13, 2009

St. Henry

Ex 1:8-14,22  Mt 10:34-11:1

8:30 AM            SVF parishioners

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

Ex 2:1-15a  Mt 11:20-24

8:30 AM            Carmen & Bob Lynch

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

St. Bonaventure

Ex 3:1-6,9-12  Mt 11:25-27

8:30 AM            Dorothy Piash Verkamp

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Ex 3:13-20  Mt 11:28-30

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, July 17, 2009

Ex 11:10-12:14  Mt 12:1-8

8:30 AM            Kay Baetz       

Saturday, July 18, 2009

St. Camillus de Lellis

Ex 12:37-42  Mt 12:14-21

5:00 PM            Kent & Mary Jacob

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jer 23:1-6  Eph 2:13-18  Mk 6:30-34

These Scriptures proclaim: Jesus, our

shepherd, nourishes and strengthens us,

guiding us in right paths.  He is the righteous

shoot of David, the peace between Jews and

Gentiles, between God and all humanity.

9:00 AM            Members of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

10:30 AM          Mike Thomas

12:00 Noon        Sylvester & Ann Diebold

Monday, July 13, 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, July 14, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass-Chapel

12:00 NOON                  SDC - B

7:30 PM                        Building & Finance - B

Thursday, July 16, 2009  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

Friday, July 17, 2009

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

Saturday, July 18, 2009

10:00 AM-4:00 PM         Blood Drive - HH

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

5:00 PM                        Mass-  (Fr. Fecko) - Church

Sunday, July 19, 2009

9:00 AM                        Mass- (Dominican Priest) – Church

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

10:30 AM                      Bingo set up - cafeteria

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

12:30 PM                      Bingo - cafeteria

8:00 PM                        AA – room B

St. Vincent for Poor collection

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

Masses will be held in the Chapel during the

Summer months.

15^th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

We hear how the early Church began in today's gospel, with the disciples being sent out two by two to continue the work begun by Jesus. Jesus explained to the new missionaries that not all people would be ready to hear what they had to say, but they should not linger with those people. Those who rejected the message would be to face God's judgment. Community was important as Jesus established his Church on earth and continues to be the essence of the Church today. Two by two, the disciples needed one another. We need one another as well.

Reflection:  “Simplicity” is a key word for many families. “Getting back to the basics” has become a goal. Have each person think about the things he/she does that burden or take away from other members of the family. What adjustments can you make to travel light, as Jesus' disciples did, and reach out to one another and those in your community who might also benefit by your sharing the Good News of Jesus?

GIFTS OF STOCK TO SVF

Its now easier than ever to donate stock to our parish.  As of July 1, 2009, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish has its own stock account at Fifth Third Bank.  In the past, donations of stock had to be sold through the Archdiocese.  It sometimes took weeks before we received any funds.  Now the parish can receive stock directly, and Fifth Third will sell the stock and send us the funds all within a few business days.  Please call Marc Greenberg, our Business Manager, for details on using our new stock account.  If you have made stock donations in the past, please call Marc to receive new broker instructions.

PHOTOGRAPHS POSTED FROM SVF FESTIVAL FOR 2009

There are many photos of parishioners attending our Festival.  They are on easels near the front entrance of the church.  Many thanks to Debbie Kamp for taking the pictures and putting them into a collage.

MISSION APPEAL – SECOND COLLECTION

July 11 & 12

Schoenstatt Father Peter Locher will be coming to St. Vincent’s on July 11 & 12 for a mission appeal.

The Schoenstatt Fathers are part of the international Schoenstatt Movement founded by Father Joseph Kentenich in 1914. Several religious communities are part of the Movement, the Schoenstatt Fathers being the youngest with 380 members working in all continents.

Schoenstatt Fathers have 40 priests and 130 seminarians. The Schoenstatt Fathers in India are just now in the position to develop several projects to realize their charism within the demands of the country. They aim at developing a center of spiritual renewal, a children's village for deserted and neglected children, predominantly girls, and a school for qualified formation of the growing middle class in the country. For these projects they appeal to your solidarity and ask for your generous support.

-Fr. George Kunkel

IN MEMORIAM

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Daniel Naber whose Memorial Mass was held July 9.

WELCOME

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

Douglas & Lori Williams & children

Rachael, Jacqueline, Elias & Alayna

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

VOCATION VIEW

God will provide for you on your journey.  Trust that you will receive the grace to carry out the mission.  (Mark 6:7-13)

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.

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, August 30th at 1:15 p.m. in the Chapel.  Please call the Parish Office 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.

Martin Bellersen, Jim Boyatt, Sr., Gerry Brinker, Robert Browning, Jenny Castelluccio, John Connor, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Loraine Dickenherr, Bette DiSalvo, Mary Farrell, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, John Hill, Virginia Howd, Luke Jenkins, Len Kuehnle, Marie Kleiman, Mary Langemeier, Marilyn Naehring, Richard Nurre, Robert O’Keefe, Jeanette Rozzi, Grace Schwallie, Elaine Spagnolo, Pauline Toennis, Phyllis Villari. 

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR

Our next door collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor Society will take place the weekend of July 18 & 19.  The baskets will be in the back of Church.  Your generosity is appreciated.

The Parish Library will be closed throughout the month of July, reopening with the Office of Faith Formation on Aug.3^rd.  See you then!

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 will take place Monday, August 31^st at 7:00 PM in Hamilton Hall of our Parish Center.  Please let us know if you plan to attend, or you have any questions, by calling the parish office at 791-9030.   

We look forward to meeting you!

09-10 EC & PREP REGISTRATIONS were 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 info by going online at www.svfchurch.org.  2009-2010 PREP & Early Childhood sessions will take place on Sundays beginning in September from 9:00-10:15AM. 

The Faith Formation Office will be closed throughout the month of July, and will reopen, on August 3^rd.   PREP & EC registrations delivered throughout the month of July will be recorded in August.

We are better with you than without you!

And so are you!  Think about joining us sometime!

We meet in the Youth Room at All Saints.

July 19^th Mass and Reds Game for Jr. 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.  Cost:  $5 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.

High School Catholic Youth Group

July 12 - 6:45-8:30PM - “Sundae Buffae”

HOW Highschoolers of the Well

July 13/Mondays from 7:00-8:30 PM

Junior High Catholic Youth Group

July 19 - 6:45-8:30PM - “Sundae Buffae”

July 26 - 6:45-8:30PM

Questions? Call All Saints’ Jeff Rosfeld at

314-1147, or SVF’s Kara Feltrup at 891-5597.

 “We are Pieces in a Puzzle called Church”

Save the Date!

Wednesday, August 19^th

7:00 – 9:00 PM

St. Vincent Ferrer – Hamilton Hall

Every Parish family is a unique expression of the Church.  Just like a family we have a story, special gifts, a vision and many challenges.  Join Jeanne Hunt in a lively and interactive evening as we discover together the meaning of “Living Church in Our Community.”

Jeanne Hunt is a familiar name at SVF.  She did our parish mission in 2007.  She is a teacher and author, and has been a catechetical leader for 25 years.

SVF SCRIP

Thank you St Vincent parishioners for your continued and growing support.  The scrip volunteers will be taking the summer off from selling gift cards after mass.  Even though we won’t be at the doors the gift cards will still be available. 

For a complete listing of the many gift cards available or to print an order form, go to WWW.SVFCHURCH.ORG under Development Commission.  If you wish to purchase a gift card or to place an order, please contact John Sichel @ 513-256-4935 or johnsichel@hotmail.com.

HABITAT NEWS...  

SVF 1st build date (July 18) for Habitat 2009 is here!! Just a couple reminders, to the build workers - closed toe shoes, preferably hard soled construction / hiking boots, sunscreen and /or raingear and your COMPLETED Medical AND Liability Release forms with you at the construction site (3454/ 3458 Hallwood Pl) by 8:30 am; to the lunch workers - please be at the construction site (3454 / 3458 Hallwood Pl) for set up by 11:30 AM. Detailed info has been e-mailed to you this past week, so please contact me, Jean Shannon if you did not receive this e-mail (513) 226-1990/ jmshans3@yahoo.com. Thanks and God's blessings!

BLOOD DRIVE     

Our summer Hoxworth blood drive will be held on Saturday, July 18, from 10 AM ‘til 4 PM in Hamilton Hall. This is an excellent opportunity to thank God for our good health by sharing this gift of life with those in need. Please join us by calling Mark Mitchell at 791-0769 for an appointment.

THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS

Are you concerned about the mortgage crisis?  Have you seen more empty houses in your community?  Do you know of someone who is behind on their mortgage payments or in danger of foreclosure?  The Cincinnati Parish Collaborative of the Archdiocesan Catholic Social Action Office and Working In Neighborhoods will sponsor a forum on Tuesday, July 28, 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary Church – Hyde Park (Robisch Hall-undercroft, 2853 Erie Avenue.  For further information, contact Working In Neighborhoods at 541-5109, ext 105 or the Catholic Social Action Office at 421-31361, ext. 2660.

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.

JULY OFFICE HOURS

Mr. Alpiger office hours:

Monday: 9:00-12:00 noon

Tuesday: 9:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 – 12:00 noon

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER

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

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!

CONGRATULATIONS

Our congratulations and best wishes go out to:  Nancy DeCenso, who won the grand prize of $10,000 cash and to the second place winner of the Bengals Season tickets, Terry Jones. We hope they enjoy their winnings!

BID 'N BUY THANKS YOU!

Thanks SVF for your generous donations

to our Bid 'n Buy & Basket Raffle booths!

A special thanks to the numerous volunteers

that helped assemble baskets & worked

in the booths. We couldn't have done it

without you!