Parish Weekly Bulletin

August 12, 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 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),

or Ellen Brinker (791-7184).

Web site: www.svfchurch.org

Monday, August 13, 2007

Sts. Hippolytus & Pontian

Dt 10:12-22  Mt 17:22-27

8:00 AM            Jennie Chifari                

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

St. Maximilian Kolbe

Dt 31:1-8  Mt 18:1-5,10,12-14

8:00 AM            William Gill                   

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab  1 Cor 15:20-27       

Lk 1:39-56

6:30 AM            Edwin Meyer

8:30 AM            Frank Beitzinger

10:30 AM          Thomas Glevicky, Birthday Remembrance

Thursday, August 16, 2007

St. Stephen of Hungary

Jos 3:7-10a,11,13-17  Mt 18:21-19:1

8:00 AM            Communion Service      

Friday, August 17, 2007

Jos 24:1-13  Mt 19:3-12

8:00 AM            Dave Long

Saturday, August 18, 2007

St. Jane Francis de Chantal

Jos 24:14-29  Mt 19:13-15

5:00 PM            Barbara Stevens

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jer 38:4-6,8-10  Heb 12:1-4  Lk 12:49-53

9:00 AM            The members of St. Vincent Parish

10:30 AM          June Eschmeyer

12:00 Noon        August Yanakos

Monday, August 13, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass-Chapel

8:30 AM-5:00 PM           Solemn Exposition-Chapel (stop in for 15 minutes)

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass – Chapel

7:00 PM                        PREP teacher meeting-B

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

6:30 AM                        Holy Day Mass - Church

8:30 AM                        Holy Day Mass –Church

10:30 AM                      Holy Day Mass-Church

7:00 PM                        Ice Cream Social - HH

Thursday, August 16, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

5:00 PM                        Scrapbooking

Friday, August 17, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass – Chapel

Saturday, August 18, 2007

3:30-4:30 PM                 Confessions-Church

5:00 PM                        Mass  –Church

Sunday, August 19, 2007

9:00 AM                        Mass – Church

10:30 AM                      Mass -Church

12:00 PM                      Mass – Church

8:00 PM                        AA – room B

St. Vincent for the Poor collection

19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Many of us fear the future, to some degree.  What if we are hurt or get sick and can’t work?  What if our home is destroyed or we lose our savings?  Jesus tells his disciples to sell their belongings, give alms, and provide money bags for themselves that do not wear out.  This continues Jesus’ teachings in last week’s Gospel about the treasures that have true significance.  Because we have been given much-the Father is pleased to give us the Kingdom of Heaven-we give to God in return our faithful confidence and loving service.

Living the Word:  Name your greatest fear and form a prayer that entrusts your fear to God’s love and care.

HOLY DAY MASSES ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY

Masses will be at 6:30, 8:30 and 10:30 AM in Church.

Due to restrictions from our provider for electricity we cannot turn on the air conditioner in Church on weekday evenings.  After consulting SVF parishioners and staff we decided St. Vincent will not have an evening Mass for the Holy Day on August 15.

Evening Masses for the Holy Day on August 15 will be celebrated at:

St. John (Deer Park) 7:00 p.m.

All Saints (Montgomery) 7:30 p.m.

St. Gertrude (Madeira) 7:30 p.m.

                -Fr. George Kunkel

VOCATION VIEW

Be alert to God’s presence even in the least expected times, places and events.  You will be ready to respond to God’s call.

WELCOME NEW LIFE

Molly Ann Heffner will be baptized at the 12:00 noon Mass on August 19.

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, August 26 at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Building Chapel.  Call the parish office 791-9030, to register.

USHERS NEEDED

Several Ushers are needed for the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass and Sunday 12:00 noon Mass.  This is an opportunity to serve your Church in a worthwhile ministry.  Please call Ed DeGregorio at 791-1160 if interested.

LECTOR SCHEDULE

The Lectors’ new schedule for September, October and November – We are about to put together the next quarterly schedule for lectors.  Any questions or concerns regarding the new schedule should be directed to Paul Rich (561-2493) by Monday, August 13.

THANKS FROM SISTERS OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE FOR MISSIONARY COLLECTION ON AUGUST 5

Sister Emerita McGann sends her gratitude to the parishioners of SVF for their generosity to the Mission collection for the Sisters of Divine Providence work with the children of Madagascar.  The Mission Appeal collection was $7,234.

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR

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

DID YOU KNOW?
Are you age 70 ½ or older?  Do you have a traditional IRA?  If so, you know that you must receive a minimum distribution from your IRA each year, and pay taxes on that distribution.

But did you know that recent legislation allows you to take a distribution during 2007 and NOT pay taxes on it – by donating it to St. Vincent Ferrer Parish? This can be a big help, both to the Parish and to your tax bill! Contact the Parish Business Manager, Marc Greenberg, at 791-9030 for more information.

FOCAS 50 Year 3 Results are in:

$32,100 this year -- Grand Total $98,200

For the third year in a row, the FOCAS 50 program has generated over $32,000 for our parish and school thanks to the generosity of Kroger and the steadfast support and dedication of about 200 parishioners who faithfully use their Kroger FOCAS 50 gift cards to pay for their groceries, prescriptions and gasoline.

Year 1 (July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005) = $33,000

Year 2 (July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006) = $33,100

Year 3 (July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007) = $32,100

Are you a Kroger shopper who is not using a FOCAS 50 card every time you shop?  Remember that Kroger donates directly to St. Vincent 4% of all the money loaded onto FOCAS 50 cards.  Since starting the program in July 2004, this has resulted in an average check of $2,500 every four weeks -- at no additional out-of-pocket cost to our parishioners. 

If you're new to the program, here’s how it works:

·        Pick up a reusable FOCAS 50 Kroger Gift Card at the parish office.

·        Load the gift card with as much money as you wish at the Kroger service desk or at the register before they start scanning your groceries.  You may use cash, check or credit card to load it.  

·        Use the card to pay for your groceries, prescriptions, and gasoline.  You may spend all or part of the preloaded amount. Any remaining balance will be printed out on your receipt.

·        Reload the card each time you shop at Kroger. The FOCAS 50-gift card may be used in conjunction with Kroger Plus discount cards.

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.

Sue Auer, Florence Bailey, Glorianne Barbacane, Marion Blohm, James
Boyatt Sr., Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Ferd Forney, Lou Gatto, Audrey Hanley, Virginia Howd, Mary Langemeier, Harry McCormick, Les Meldon, Marilyn Naehring, Richard Nurre, Ginny Partusch, Mary Speed, Tom Sweeney, Tom Tressler, Phyllis Villari.

All persons over 55 are welcome to join us.

Yearly membership dues of $10.00 are now being accepted throughout the summer.  Make checks payable to SVF and mail or drop off at the Parish Office (Mark envelope H.W.)                                     

ARGOSY CASINO BUS TRIP

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

ARRIVAL TIME: 9:45 a.m.

DEPART FOR CASINO: 10:00 a.m.

LUNCH BUFFET: anytime after arrival & before 3 p.m.

DEPART FROM CASINO: 3:30 p.m.

RETURN TO SVF: 4:15 p.m.

COST: $15.00 per person & must return flyer (See the back of Church) or include name, address, phone # and date of birth (required by the casino) with check.

Don’t be left out
RESERVATION DEADLINE: August 20 or sooner – reservations on a 1^st come basis.

This casino trip includes an Argosy buffet lunch, round trip motor-coach transportation. 

(Tip for driver is not included in cost.) 

Call Dr. Len Kuehnle, 791-0070 with questions or for more information.

KEENELAND DAY AT THE RACES

A JOINT VENTURE - Croswell Bus trip

October 11, 2007

Reservations closed - the trip is now booked.

If you have been thinking about becoming Catholic, updating your Catholic faith or being confirmed, perhaps this summer would be a good time to find out more about these issues of faith.  Here at St. Vincent we have “GIFT” which is a “come and see” process for adults who desire to know more about the Catholic faith.  Our sessions begin in late August.  For more information please call the Director of Faith Formation, Karen McMichael, at 686-1124, or Fr. George Kunkel at 791-9030.

*PREP & Early Childhood REGISTRATION

PREP & Early Childhood Registration forms for fall 2007 were mailed to families enrolled in last year’s Early Childhood and PREP programs. 

If you did not receive the information in the mail, or you wish to register your child for the first time in *Early Childhood, ages 3 (by 9-30-07) thru KG, or PREP - grades 1 - 8, please visit the website www.svfchurch.org, or stop by for a copy of the registration form.  For more information please call the Director of Faith Formation, Karen McMichael, at 686-1124.

NOTE *REGISTRATIONS were due June 25^th.

Your response enables us to know the number of catechists needed and allows us to more efficiently plan and prepare a quality program for your child. 

BOOKSHELF SPOTLIGHT

SUMMER LENDING PROGRAM

It’s time for R & R … & R!

Rest, Relax … and READ!

Books & Tapes borrowed this month will not be due for return until September 30^th.  Consider taking one of our spiritually renewing companions along for vacation and/or for a leisurely break on a hot afternoon or quiet evening.  Stop by the ushers’ room located near the main entrance of the church to browse the wide selection of reading material in the bookcase. 

It’s EASY!

1) Find a book of your choice.

2) Remove the card from the back pocket of the book.  Sign your name and phone number and deposit the card in the acrylic container on the table.

3) Take a due date reminder card from the container on the table to place in your book.

4) A Book Return Bin is located near the library shelves.                    ENJOY!

Partners in Healing

Bringing Compassion to People with Illness or Loss

By:  Musgrave & Bickle

Library Code:  Bereavement

Healing, as a process, involves more than medical professionals and a patient.  It is a spiritual concern.  It is also a community concern.  The way communities support or fail to support those among them who are sick or in need often determines whether real healing ever takes place.  Today, churches and similar groups are learning how to support and sustain those who are ill, grieving, or otherwise laid low.  Written by medical and pastoral professionals, psychologists and former patients, this volume is a handbook for those who visit the sick or needy, whether in hospitals or at home.

Part one of the book considers the nature of illness as a medical and as a spiritual condition.  When coping with physical breakdown or the loss of ability, the whole person cries out in pain.  A new source of hope must be found.  Part two considers particular issues for compassionate visitors:  the art of listening, the cost of sharing oneself, matters of confidentiality, and specific concerns about medical conditions.  Part three explores the creation and support of a volunteer visitation program, where volunteers can be found, and how can they sustain each other.

BREADRUNNERS

If you want to make a difference and serve the poor then Breadrunners is looking for you.  We are in desperate need of Jesus' followers who are willing to feed the hungry by picking up bread and food products on Wednesdays.  We have three Wednesday vacancies every month, if you can give even one Wednesday a month that would help.  Please call Marley at 792-0110 or 328-6022 or email her at msbelair2@yahoo.com

"I'LL HELP IF I CAN"

Looking for volunteers who've said the above quote and who really mean it!

Our SVF parish DRIVING MINISTRY is alive and well but could surely use additional "driving" parishioners on our roster.  Right now, we take those who cannot drive themselves, to Mass on the weekends and to their Doctor's appointments throughout the week.  Many requests come in and since we surely need one another, we could use you're help.  Once a month, once a week, whatever you could offer, we would welcome your efforts. Please call Donna Piening, 791-7449.

EASTSIDE COALITION OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

This summer St. Vincent Ferrer began building the 27^th house it has helped build as part of the Eastside Coalition of Habitat for Humanity.  Our next build day will be August 18.  All who would like to be part of this wonderful outreach program, come out to 690 Glenwood Avenue, right next door to the homes we built last year.  If you don’t know how to build a house but would like to learn, here’s your chance!  And it’s also your opportunity to make a profound difference in the life of one family.  Please call Peter Broome at 984-2473 for more information.

Paper Recycling

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!

SVF GRADUATION PICTURES      

May be picked up in the usher’s room before or after any of the Weekend Masses.

2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR

Classes resume on Wednesday, August 22.

LADIES TENNIS TOURNAMENT

You are invited to join us for the St. Vincent Ferrer Ladies Tennis Tournament

Friday, September 7^th @ 5:30 pm

Kenwood Swim and Tennis Club

Cost $25

(Benefiting SVF Parish)

Space is limited.  First come, first serve

Drinks and Appetizers will be provided with

FABULOUS prizes

Committee Members: Maria Barrett, Pat Nymberg, Sue McGrath, Heidi Shannon.

Please call Heidi Shannon with reservation or questions at 791-9313

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.

SCOUTING                                                      Are you interested in fun, learning, camping, and becoming an Eagle Scout?  Troop 18 has been providing all of these for hundreds of boys (and their fathers) for over 50 years!  Troop 18 is a small troop allowing it to provide focused attention on the individual’s achievements.  And with an unprecedented 5 boys earning the Eagle Scout rank this year, including SVF alumni, we want more scouts!  No previous scouting experience is necessary.  So, if you are new to scouting, or want to return, and you are between 11 and 18 years old, Troop 18 is ready to help you achieve your goals.  Here are some of the events Troop 18’s scouts participate in during a typical year: ●Rock Climbing ● Perfect North Campout and Skiing ● Skeet Shooting ● Caving ● Backpacking ● Monkey Bridge Building Campout ● Whitewater Rafting ● Summer Camp at Dale Hollow, TN; MN Boundary Waters Canoeing; Hike the Philmont, NM Mountains; and many other possibilities ● Religious Campout ● Turkey Campout ● Christmas Tree Sales ● Motor Boating and Water Skiing ● Target Shooting ● Cliff Jumping ● and much more. Find Out More - Call or email us at: Ted Schneider 513-272-6107; tschneider@mgsglaw.com or Allen Arthur 513-984-1984

DISCERNMENT EVENING

September 6 (Thursday), 7 PM—11PM, at St. Anne Convent in Melbourne, Kentucky.  Come and explore God’s call for you.  This evening, sponsored by the Congregation of Divine Providence, is for women who are wondering if God is calling them to religious life.  For information or to register: fidelistracycdp@excite.com or 859-441-0700 ext. 324.

ST. SUSANNA FAMILY FESTIVAL 2007

The 2007 St. Susanna Family Festival will be held on Friday, September 7 (5pm-midnight), Saturday, September 8 (4pm-midnight) and Sunday, September 9 (noon-10pm).  Daily festivities include rides, games, live music, door prizes, great food and family fun!  Air-conditioned bingo on Saturday & Sunday, and silent auction and basket booth winners daily!  St. Susanna Parish is located on route 42 in Mason.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Third Thursday of the month - August 16 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Saviour Parish.  The program is directed by Jan Borgman, Bereavement Coordinator – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.  For more information call 791-9004.  There is no fee – anyone going through the grieving process is encouraged to attend.

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

Catholic Social Services of Southwestern Ohio sponsors the region’s Senior Companion Program.  This free program provides area senior citizens with the opportunity to build relationships with other seniors for such things as help with light meals, companionship, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and some light travel needs.  These are available to you FREE of charge through The Senior Companion Program.  This is made possible by grants funded by the Corporation for National Community Services and the Ohio Department of Aging.  Call The Senior Companion Program of Catholic Social Services of SW Ohio at (513) 241-7745 for more information.

VACATIONING THIS SUMMER?

Ministry to traveling Catholics.  For nationwide Mass times and locations call 410-676-6000 or Internet www.Masstimes.org