Parish Weekly Bulletin

2009-2010

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Chairperson John Abraham 791-4527

Vice-Chairperson Amy Hobler 984-3087

Member-at-Large Kitty O’Brien 984-0324

Member-at-Large Paul Korchak 351-2095

Member-at-Large Peg Halpin 631-7301

Member-at-Large Conrad Neumann 793-3165

Athletics Steve Schaefer 792-9455

Building & Finance Conrad Neumann 793-3165

Education Comm. Jennifer Powers 891-9739

Worship Debbie Kamp 891-4168

Development Comm. John Sichel 891-7237

Community Life Phil Hying 984-1533

Social Justice Comm. Mary Kay Lynch 731-7155

Festival Comm. Patti Lowe 793-1112

Seminary Intern Adam Puntel 686-1126

Communication & Volunteer Recruitment Comm.

Bill Mountel 793-7634

Recording Secretary Maryanne Staubach 891-0949

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).

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

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Monday, July 27, 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Jesus created a lot of excitement and enthusiasm among the people who came to hear his words. It is clear, however, that they did not completely understand the meaning of what he said. They looked for signs and believed that he performed miracles such as the one in today's gospel. This gospel tells of the fishes and loaves of bread multiplied to such an extent that they not only fed the large crowd, but there was plenty of food left over. The people simply saw the amount of bread increase in a way similar to God providing food for the ancient Israelites when he sent manna from heaven to fill their hunger. The people on the hillside with Jesus did not understand how bread could be spiritual nourishment or that Jesus was that bread.

Reflection: So much of our culture today is based on a “what's in it for me” attitude. We are reluctant to give our time, energy, or resources to an effort that doesn't yield a benefit directly for our families or us. Our simple acts of kindness toward others do not go unnoticed by others. When others see us give of ourselves generously, they learn about the boy who shared his food with the crowd in today's gospel.

A blessing will be given to Mr. Douglas Alpiger, St. Vincent Ferrer School principal, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass on August 16th. Join us for donuts and coffee in Hamilton Hall after Mass. Let us give our new principal a warm SVF welcome.

I will be on vacation beginning on Monday, July 27 and I will return on Friday, August 7^th. We will have Communion Services Monday through Friday at 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Solemn Exposition will be as usual on Monday July 27 and August 3. On August 1 & 2, Father Michael Davis and Fr. Lou Guntzelman will celebrate Saturday confessions and the weekend Sunday Masses.

Fr. George Kunkel - recommends taking time out to see this exhibit. Mark your summer calendar now to visit the Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America exhibit now open at the Cincinnati Museum Center (old Union Terminal). This national traveling exhibit chronicles the extensive history and impact Sisters have had on American society. A truly inspirational and uplifting event, the exhibit runs through August 30.

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.

Your prayers are requested for the souls of Paul Mitchell Jr. whose funeral service was held July 18 and Jeanette Rozzi whose Mass of Christian Burial was held July 24.

Please welcome the newest member of our faith community: Alaina Lynne Davis, daughter of Benjamin & Melissa Davis, who was recently baptized. Congratulations to the proud parents.

If you are willing to share what you have, God will multiply your gifts. Imagine how God can use you to nourish a hungry world. Consider being a sister, brother, priest, or deacon.

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

"Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests" is the theme of the Year for Priests that began on June 19th, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Holy Father is encouraging everyone to pray for priests, in particular to repeat the

Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be five times, or any other approved prayer in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (see SVF Bulletin) to

ask that priests maintain holiness of life. This year is an invitation to support, encourage and pray for all priests. Each week we will publish the names of 7 of our diocesan priests to pray for in particular. Hopefully by the end of the year we will have prayed for all of our priests and

A PRAYER FOR PRIESTS

Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their vocations. Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.

Inspire them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace. We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen.

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.

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.

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, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Loraine Dickenherr, Bette DiSalvo, Mary Farrell, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, John Hill, Virginia Howd, Luke Jenkins, Sarah Kuczaj, Len Kuehnle, Marie Kleiman, Mary Langemeier, Marilyn Naehring, Richard Nurre, Robert O’Keefe, Grace Schwallie, Pauline Toennis, Phyllis Villari.

STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERING

Sunday July 19, 2009

Weekly Offertory:

Sunday Collection $9,052

Other Donations $3,461

Estimated Weekly EFT donations $2,142

Sunday Collection Total $14,655

Other offerings

St. Vincent for the Poor $542

Offertory Budget:

Weekly Offertory Budget Requirement $16,500

Offertory Budget Deficit this Week - $1,845

Finance Fact: Summer maintenance includes professional cleaning of our church carpets. Our parish depends on your weekly Sunday donations to preserve our properties.

Thank you for the collection of $542 to our monthly collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor Society. Your generosity is appreciated.

~ ATTENTION ~

ALL ST. VINCENT FERRER

FALL VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES

must participate in a Child Protection Workshop and be Fingerprinted

Workshop & Fingerprinting Dates

New parish volunteers who will be working with children this school year, or those who have not yet had a chance to be fingerprinted or take the workshop will have the opportunity to participate in them at neighboring parishes.

WORKSHOPS:

*Immaculate Heart of Mary–388-4466

7820 Beechmont Avenue (45255)

2^nd Monday of each month @7:30PM

3^rd Wednesday of each month @ 4PM

*Call to confirm!

PERMANENT FINGERPRINTING SITES:

Archdiocese of Cincinnati - 421-3131

100 E. 8th Street (45202)

Monday through Friday -- 9:00AM - 4:00 PM

*Holy Trinity, Norwood – 366-4400

2420 Drex Avenue (45212)

Monday through Thursday -- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

*Need appointment or call ahead @ 366-4400

Immaculate Heart of Mary – 388-4466

7820 Beechmont Avenue (45255)

Tuesday through Thursday --9:00 – 5:00PM

St. Maximillian Kolbe – 777-4322

5720 Hamilton-Mason Road (45011)

Monday thru Friday – 9:30-11:30AM & 1:30–4:30PM

and Wednesdays – 1:30 – 7:30 PM

Additional Child Protection Orientation Workshop and Fingerprinting dates and times can be found at www.catholiccincinnati.org , the Archdiocesan website. Click on “Fingerprinting Information”, then onto “Sites” and “Calendar.”

For further information please call Marc Greenberg

in the Parish Office at 791-9030.

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.

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 & ECregistrations delivered throughout the month of July will be recorded in August.

SVF School, E.C. & PREP Families!

TAKE OUT – Family Faith on the Go

Faith and Fun All Summer Long

Parents, don’t forget to look over the handout that you received. Keep it close at hand this summer as a faith sharing resource.

July 26^th~ 17^h Sunday of Ordinary Time

For this week’s reflection … in the reading for today (John 6: 1-15) a young boy offers a few loaves of bread and few fish to Jesus to feed the large crowd. Jesus multiplied the boy’s small offering into enough food for the crowd. When in your life have you had some small act of kindness come back to enrich your life beyond your expectation? Share these moments with the members of your family. What does this say about being generous with the gifts and talents you have been given?

Review on page 6 of TAKE OUT the 5 ways to keep your faith strong.

In addition to “TAKE OUT”…

There are also copies in the back of Church of In Focus Summer Sundays - Fun under the Catholic Sun. Please pick up your family’s copy. This year, make the Sabbath a day of genuine rest and recreation by recalling old traditions and creating a few new ones as well. Let your imagination and creativity increase your faith … and enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer Sundays while you’re at it.

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.

** Please call All Saints’ Jeff Rosfeld at 314-1147; SVF’s Kara Feltrup at 891-5597; for the next scheduled meeting, or go online to www.allsaints.cc.

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.

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.

A big “thank you” goes to the forty-nine parishioners who said, “I care” and took the time to donate at our summer blood drive. We collected thirty-nine units. Parishioners who were unable to attend the drive can donate at a local Hoxwoth center and ask that their gift be “credited” to our parish. Please make an appointment by calling 451-0910. Our next parish blood drive is scheduled for January 16.

Our St. Vincent for the Poor Society is in need of canned goods – canned vegetables, canned fruit and potted meats to restock our dwindling food supply. Please place your donations in the barrels in the back of Church.

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 421-3131, ext. 2660.

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.

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.

REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE

YARD SALE

SVF PTO is sponsoring a yard sale at St. Vincent Ferrer in the Gym on Saturday, August 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are asking parishioners to clean out their closets, basements and attics and donate household items to be sold at the sale. All proceeds will be used on special projects to benefit our SVF school children. Drop-off times for your donations will be before and after 10:30 Mass on July 26 and August 2^nd at the parish garage. We are also looking for volunteers to help tag items before the event and help with set up and tear down. Please call Jodi at 891-5957 if you are able to help and mark your calendar to attend.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

Are you caring for an adult family member? Call the Caregiver Careline, 929-4483, for a variety of free talks and support groups in your area sponsored by the Caregiver Assistance Network of Catholic Charities. Also, call the Careline for new free articles for caregivers and seniors. Check www.catholicharitiesswo.org under “Caring Matters Website” for a listing of upcoming talks and to view our online podcast for family caregivers.

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).

Mass Intentions & Readings

for the Week

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Calendar for the Week

Monday, July 27, 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009

GIFTS OF STOCK TO SVF

PARISH LIBRARY

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.