Parish Weekly Bulletin

August 26, 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 27, 2007

St. Monica

1 Thes 1:1-5,8b-10  Mt 23:13-22

8:00 AM            Edna Mae Herbers                    

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

St. Augustine

1 Thes 2:1-8  Mt 23:23-26

8:00 AM            Marion Lapa                 

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist

1 Thes 2:9-13  Mk 6:17-29

8:00 AM            Roseanne Zoellner

Thursday, August 30, 2007

1 Thes 3:7-13  Mt 24:42-51

8:00 AM            Communion Service      

Friday, August 31, 2007

1 Thes 4:1-8  Mt 25:1-13

8:00 AM            Anne Durkin

Saturday, September 1, 2007

1 Thes 4:9-11  Mt 25:14-30

5:00 PM            Betty Lowes

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sir 3:17-18,20,28-29  Heb 12:18-19,22-24a 

Lk 14:1,7-14

9:00 AM            Deceased members of the McMurray family

10:30 AM          Ralph Lapa

12:00 Noon        The members of St. Vincent Parish

Monday, August 27, 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 28, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass – Chapel

2:00 PM                        Child Protection Workshop-Room B

7:00 PM                        Child Protection Workshop-Room B

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass – Chapel

7:00 PM                        Social Justice - B

Thursday, August 30, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

9:30 AM                        Happy Wanderers Steering Committee Meeting - B

Friday, August 31, 2007

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:00 AM                        Mass – Chapel

8:45 AM                        Happy Wanderers Monthly Meeting - B

Saturday, September 1, 2007

3:30-4:30 PM                 Confessions-Church

5:00 PM                        Mass  –Church

Sunday, September 2, 2007

9:00 AM                        Mass – Church

10:30 AM                      Mass –Church

12:00 PM                      Mass – Church

8:00 PM                        AA – room B

21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The teachings of Jesus are difficult.  In today’s Gospel, a person asks Jesus if only a few people will be saved.  Jesus does not comment about the numbers, but he does emphasize that people from the four corners of the world will recline at the table in the Kingdom of God.  Yes, the way is difficult and the door is narrow; it takes courageous and persevering faith to follow Jesus’ teachings.  But the door is open to all.  Our concern is to meet the challenges of faith and to share our faith in the Good News with others.

Living the Word:  Finish this thought: “The teachings of Jesus that I find most challenging are…”

WELCOME & RECEPTION FOR OUR NEW BUSINESS MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION DURING THE 10:30 MASS ON AUGUST 26^TH

A blessing will be given to Marc Greenberg, SVF Business Manager and Karen McMichael, SVF Director of Faith Formation during the 10:30 am Mass on August 26^th. Join us for donuts and coffee in the cafeteria after Mass.

LOOKING AHEAD – LABOR DAY

Our parish Mass on Monday September 3^rd, at 9:00 a.m. (in Church) will be an opportunity to ask God to bless our work and to help and guide those who are unemployed.

ALL ST. VINCENT FERRER

FALL VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES

must participate in a Child Protection Workshop and be Fingerprinted by September 30^th.

CHILD PROTECTION WORKSHOP DATE

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 taken the workshop, will have the opportunity to participate in the workshop here at St. Vincent’s on the following date: Tuesday, August 28

         2:00 p.m. – Room B

         7:00 p.m. – Room B

REDUCTION IN MAINTENANCE STAFF NECESSARY TO MEET ST. VINCENT FERRER BUDGET

Mr. Anthony Nguyen, SVF evening custodian, was advised on August 7^th that his position is being eliminated due to a reduction in staff.  This was necessary for SVF to balance the budget for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.  SVF maintenance staff, Mr. Pat Connor and Mr. Quoi Au will develop a plan to serve all our buildings and staff needs.

SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE FOR WEEKDAY MASSES BEGINS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 – MASS WILL BE AT 8:30 A.M IN CHAPEL

Beginning September 4 we will have weekday Masses at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel. On Wednesdays, Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. in Church for the School Children.  The first all school Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 5^th. Rosary will be prayed before 8:30 a.m. Mass each day.

                -Fr. George Kunkel

BAPTISMS

Please welcome the newest member of our faith community: Molly Ann Heffner, daughter of Kyle Heffner & Laura McHone who was recently baptized.  Congratulations to the proud parents.

VOCATION VIEW

Will you help gather people to be a part of the reign of God?  Pray to be open if God calls you to serve as priest, deacon, brother, or sister. (Isaiah 66: 18-21)

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. 

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.

SOLEMN EXPOSITION – Are you available?

Are you available on Monday, August 27^th, between 11:00 – Noon?  We are in need of someone to pray before the Blessed Sacrament on this day only, for just one hour- if you are available just stop by the Chapel that day.

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR

Thank you for the collection of $828.50 for the monthly St. Vincent for the Poor collection.  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, 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.)

Thursday, August 30^th

9:30 am Steering Committee Meeting – Room B

Friday, August 31^st

8:45 a.m. Monthly Meeting w/coffee and donuts in Community Building – Room B                          

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.

Reservations closed – the trip is now booked

 Questions, call - Dr. Len Kuehnle, 791-0070

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.  Sessions begin September 10^th.  For more information please call the Director of Faith Formation, Karen McMichael, at 686-1124.

Parish Programs for Religious Education:

PREP – The P.R.E.P. year will begin Sunday, September 16^th.  Consult your mailing for specific information.

Early Childhood – The E.C. year will begin Sunday, September 23^rd.  For more information, please call Early Childhood Coordinator, Teresa Majchszak at 791-0115.

Families who still need to register children are asked to do so as soon as possible.  To obtain a registration form please visit the parish website at www.svfchurch.org, call (791-6321), or stop by the Faith Formation Office.

BOOKSHELF SPOTLIGHT

SUMMER LENDING PROGRAM

It’s time for R & R … & R!

Rest, Relax … and READ!

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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!

A TEACHING MOMENT ON WAR & PEACE

Presented by The Community of the Good Shepherd.  Monday Aug 27 (The History of the Just War Theory); Tuesday Aug 28 (The Children of Abraham); Wednesday Aug 29 (The Psychology of Violence) 7:00-9:00 p.m.  Open to the public.  No charge or reservation needed.  Call Good Shepherd Church, 489-8815 for more information.

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

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!

ST. VINCENT FERRER

TUITION ASSISTANCE BENEFIT NIGHT

On Friday, October 5, 2007, there will be an enjoyable evening of dining and dancing for the benefit of St. Vincent Ferrer School children who need tuition assistance.  The festivities begin at 6:30 pm, and the location is the Newport Syndicate, 18 East 5th Street in Newport, KY  

(See www.newportsyndicate.com)  Cost is $50 per person, or $450 to reserve a table of 10.  Included is a gourmet buffet dinner and 4 hour open bar. Music will be provided throughout the evening for listening and dancing by the Pete Wagner Orchestra, with vocals by our own Matt Snow. Call 576-9766 to make reservations.  Net proceeds from this event go to the Snow Tuition Assistance Fund, which provides tuition aid to St. Vincent Ferrer School families.

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

SVF MOMS GROUP

Do you want to know how to raise good kids? Please come to our next SVF MOMS GROUP meeting on Wednesday September 5, 2007 to hear what our guest speaker Jeanne Hunt has to say on this topic. It will follow with some small group discussions. We also will be celebrating our 1-year anniversary of being the SVF MOMS GROUP with snacks and drinks. Our group is for any mom of children of Saint Vincent Ferrer Church. Please come join us and see what we are all about. We look forward to seeing you from 7-9pm in Hamilton Hall on September 5, 2007. Any questions please contact Heather Leland at dhleland@fuse.net or (513) 985-0617.

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.

NATIVITY FALL FEST 2007

Fri, Aug 31 from 6:00-11:00 p.m.

Sat, Sept. 1 from 5:30-11:00 p.m.

Sun, Sept 2 from 3:00-10:00 p.m.

Featuring gambling, live music, nightly special dinners, rides, games, Bid-n-Buy, basket raffle, children’s area and much more.  Grand prize raffle is a 2007 Ford Mustang convertible or $25,000!  Visit www.nool.org for more information.

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.