Parish Weekly Bulletin

2008-2009

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Chairperson Barry Auer 984-1041

Vice-Chairperson John Abraham 791-4527

Member-at-Large Amy Hobler 984-3087

Member-at-Large Mary Kay Lynch 731-7155

Member-at-Large Peg Halpin 631-7301

Member-at-Large Conrad Neumann 793-3165

Athletics Steve Schaefer 792-9455

Building & Finance Ray Bauman 984-4239

Education Comm. Ken Gleason 891-4280

Worship Debbie Kamp 891-4168

Development Comm. John Sichel 891-7237

Community Life To be appointed

Social Justice Comm. Chris Homan 745-9958

Festival Comm. Patti Lowe 793-1112

Communication & Volunteer Recruitment Comm.

Gerald Shannon 791-9313

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, September 3, 2008

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Friday, September 5, 2008

Bl. Teresa of Calcutta

Monday, September 1, 2008

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Friday, September 5, 2008

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Jesus is clear about what it means to follow him: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” As followers of Jesus, love of God is at the core of our lives. In our life with our family, and in our role in the parish in the global community, we see in others God’s beautiful creation and put ourselves at the service of the good of all.

Prayer Moment: Transform me, God, that I may discern your will and do what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Our parish Mass on Monday September 1st, 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. There will be no Solemn Exposition on Monday, September 1^st.

The first all school Mass is set for Wednesday, September 3 at 8:30 a.m. in Church. Wednesday Masses will return to church beginning September 3 through May.

ST. VINCENT FERRER WILL HOST A SEMINARY INTERN FROM THE ATHENAEUM OF OHIO/MT. ST. MARY’S SEMINARY IN CINCINNATI… Adam Puntel

Recently, Fr. George was notified that Adam Puntel, from Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary, would be assigned to his internship at St. Vincent Ferrer. Adam is studying for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He is a member of Incarnation Parish in Centerville. Adam will serve as an intern at SVF from September 2008 through May 2009. While serving as an intern at SVF, he will reside with Fr. George at the rectory and his office will be next to Karen McMichael’s office in the parish community building. I know you will give Adam a warm SVF welcome when he arrives on September 8.

Let us keep the victims of terrorism and their families in our prayers. Our “Prayer for Peace” at Mass at St. Vincent’s is a daily reminder to work and pray for peace and justice, in our homes, country and the world.

St. Xavier High School has invited Steve Zinser, our School Principal, Adam Puntel, our Seminarian Intern and Fr. George Kunkel to attend their opening school Mass on Friday, September 12^th. Therefore, the morning Mass will be at 7:30 a.m. on September 12, here at St. Vincent Ferrer. The rosary will be prayed after Mass.

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 Wednesday, September 3.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SIGN-UPS NEEDED FOR MONDAYS FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 1:00 P.M.

If you are willing to help with ½ an hour at Eucharistic Adoration between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Mondays – call Eileen Fritsch, our Parish Secretary, at 791-9030.

If you are willing to offer your life for Jesus’ sake, you will find it. By walking the path we come to know Jesus’ promise is real. Pray for courage and the willingness to “let go and let God.” (Matthew 16:21-27)

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, September 7th at 1:15 p.m. in the Chapel. Please call the Parish Office to register.

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

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.

Marilyn Arthur, Glorianne Barbacane, Jim Boyatt, Gerry Brinker, Jenny Castelluccio, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Bette DiSalvo, Ace Emmert, Mary Foy, James Grever, Cecilia Grever, Mary Heinlen, Virginia Howd, Marie Kleiman, Mary Langemeier, Marilyn Naehring, Maurice Niehaus, Earlene Retford, Grace Schwallie, Marie Sheehy, Lorraine Spaccarelli, Melvin Speed, Phyllis Villari.

STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERING

Sunday August 24, 2008

Weekly Offertory

Sunday Collection $10,022

Other Donations $808

Estimated Weekly EFT Donations $2,210

Sunday Collection Totals $13,040

Offertory Budget

Weekly Offertory Budget Requirement $17,880

Offertory Surplus or Deficit this week -$4,840

Finance Fact: It costs our parish about $5,000 each year for hosts, sacramental wine, and sacramental candles.

FESTIVAL UPDATE … More Good news

We reported in The Living Church last week that 2008 Festival net profit was $73,000. That was an estimate at the time The Living Church went to press. We now have final figures for our Festival, and the news is even better. Actual net profit for our Festival was over $81,000. This is a 17% increase from last year's profit, and a great testament to the efforts made by all our volunteers. Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2008 St. Vincent Ferrer Festival a success!

~ 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:

St. Vincent Ferrer – 791-9030

7754 Montgomery Road (45236)

Wednesday, 9/3 at 2PM & 7PM

**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!

St. Susanna – 398-3821

616 Reading Road, Mason (45040)

Saturday, 9/13 at 9AM

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 Drexel Avenue (45212)

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

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 LITURGY SURVEY FROM AUGUST 24 IS BEING REVIEWED by the SVF Worship Commission. Many thanks to the 570 parishioners who completed the survey. Concerning the question about the possibility of moving the 12 Midnight Mass on Christmas to 10:00 p.m. – 65% of those who completed the survey think we should change the Mass to 10:00 p.m. We will keep you posted on other statistical results from the survey.

After a year of study and work, the School Commission and the Religious Education Commission are combining to form the Parish Education Commission. Ken Gleason will be the chairperson for 2008-2009, serving on the committee for 3 years; Jenny Powers will be this year’s vice-chairperson; and Debbie Rauh will be the secretary. Others committee members are: Peggy Berger, Maria Cleveland, Teresa Majchszak, Carole Rich and Steve Zinser. The ex-officio members of the Parish Education Commission include: PTO representative - Heidi Shannon, our Principal - Steve Zinser, our Faith Formation Director - Karen McMichael and Fr. George

“Christ chose some of us to be apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors, and teachers, so that his people would learn to serve and his body would grow strong.”

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. If you are interested in joining us, or you have any questions, please call Karen McMichael at 686-1124, or Fr. George Kunkel at 791-9030.

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY will be held September 7^that St. Vincent Ferrer’s 9:00 AM Mass. “Living God’s Word” is the theme.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1

On Catechetical Sunday, we at SVF invite all catechists – faith formation teachers as well as parochial school teachers – to be recognized, celebrated, commissioned and prayed for at this special Mass. Parents are the principal teachers of their children. Catechetical Sunday reminds all of us how important is our charge to pass on our faith in intelligible, attractive, and truthful ways.

GREG PIERCE IS COMING to St. Vincent Ferrer on Wednesday, October 22^nd at 7PM. Save the date! More information will follow. Speaker’s presentation is sponsored by St. Vincent Ferrer’s Adult Formation Team and

Late Registrations are still being accepted for Early Childhood & PREP programs. If you have not returned your child’s registration please do so now. If you are new to either program and are in need of registering your child/ren for Early Childhood (ages 3 [by 9-30-08] through Kindergarten) and/or PREP (grades 1-8) you may pick up a registration form in the back of church or go online to the parish website at www.svfchurch.org .

§ Late registrations (received after June 30) are required to pay tuition plus a

CREDO: I BELIEVE… A Youth Retreat on September 26 thru 28 at Moeller High School

This is a Eucharistic centered Retreat which encourages young people to become active in their parish. This weekend will include Mass, Adoration, Sacraments, Fellowship, Music, Prayer, Reflection and Talks by nationally known speakers. The Scriptural theme for 2008 is “I believe, help my unbelief” (Mark 9:24). For information contact Jeff Rosfeld (513-314-1147) or e-mail info@credoibelieve.org

ATTENTION! - The Parish Library is now located in the Office of Faith Formation, on the 2^nd floor of the Parish Center. Hours are 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Mondays through Thursdays. Book returns can be made at that time, or placed in the blue bin in the main hall.

you use to? Do your children look really young? (NOT that we have aged a bit, right…) Well, start practicing your “Family Smiles” as work is under way for a NEW Parish Directory. Information coming very soon!

Paper Recycling— By bringing your paper trash to the green and yellow bin 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!!

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.

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.)

Bring your family and friends in for lunch or dinner and have fun with fellow parishioners

The sixth graders of our school would like to thank all who have donated pop tabs to our Ronald McDonald House project. We currently have 660,000+ tabs. 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!

Do you like to plan parties, work with the public, and are willing to volunteer your time. The committee members for the past two years that worked very hard to get Mardi Gras started are stepping down to make way for new committee members. We are in need of a co-chair, silent auction chair, graphic designer for our invitations, volunteer chair and a great enthusiastic group of people. Please contact: Patti Lowe at pdlflorida@hotmail.com if interested in helping out with MARDI GRAS 2009.

Hey, boys! Are you ready for some scouting? SVF's award-winning Cub Scout Pack is ready to kick-off another year of fun, games, camping, and outdoor activities, all within the context of a Catholic scouting unit. Pack 619 is open to any boy in the parish in grades 1-5. The first pack meeting of the year is Friday, September 5 at 7:00 pm and boys are encouraged to attend with a parent. An outdoor campfire meeting is planned; contact Cubmaster George Bryce at mountain4@gmail.com or 489-2792 for location/directions or more information.

If your son is a member of a Cub Scout pack at a public school or in the community, but would like to work on his Light of Christ (1st or 2nd grade) or Parvuli Dei (3rd, 4th or 5th grade) Catholic religious emblem, we can help! Remember that all boys who complete the Parvuli Dei requirements by mid-December are invited to a special presentation ceremony at the Cathedral at the end of January -- so this is a great time to get started on the booklet. Contact Pack 619's Religious Emblem Coordinator, Jamie Eifert at jke84nd@aol.com or 563-7866 for more information on either program.

Ever say to yourself, I would like to get involved or meet some new people in the parish, but have questions or wonder what time is required? Every come by the buildings at night and see lights on all over the place? St. Vincent Ferrer is a very active parish offering Outreach and Opportunities for our parish families. That being said, “We Want YOU”. Getting involved builds community and friendships that relieve us from the daily grind. Stewardship Sunday is coming in September and we have some NEW things in the works for you. Your involvement in your parish brings Your Parish to Life.

The Altar Society will meet on Monday, September 8^th at Bob Evans (Kenwood). The time will be approximately 9:00 a.m. following the 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Vincent’s. If you will be joining us, please call Ruth Ann Mustain (984-5005) so we will have some idea of attendance for seating. Thank you.

Calling all Moms of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish!!!! The SVF MOMS GROUP is meeting Wednesday September 3, 2008 in Hamilton Hall at 7pm. This month we will be having our 2-year celebration, enjoying our guest speaker Jeanne Hunt, and making prayer bowls. We would love for you to come join us and bring a parish friend. We have drinks, snacks and lots of socializing. Any questions - can call Heather Leland 985-0617, dhleland@fuse.net. We hope to see you there!!

When: The Fun Lunch Bunch meets the 3^rd Thursday of the month, Sept – May.

Time: 11:30 a.m. Light lunch is served for a small fee. You may stay and play cards or visit with friends. There is no obligation to attend every month. There are no meetings or commitments. It’s just an afternoon out with your friends. Reservations must be made at least 2 days before the lunch at the Parish Office (791-9030), so we can provide for everyone.

The SVF Driving Ministry is looking for a few more volunteers to help transport parishioners to and from the 5PM Saturday Mass. If you would be able to commit to one Saturday a month, or even once every other month, that would surely help. If Sundays are better, we could use you for the 9AM or the 12noon Mass as well. Please contact Donna Piening, 791-7449.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; 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.

September 7: Mimi Goel, Ray Bauman, Betty Flynn, Mary Egnor, Jim Burnside, Max Burnside, Debbie Rauh, Mari Smith, Loretta Metzger and Bobbie Ferrara

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.

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.

St. Saviour Fall Festival – Sept 5, 6 & 7. Major award $10,000, gambling, Bid-n-Buy, and Basket Bonanza in the air-conditioned Undercroft, Live music includes Ooh La La on Friday and The Remains on Saturday. One price rides from 4-8pm on Sunday for just $12. Returning this year is a petting zoo, retro beers.

On August 19, 1858, the day after the first Sisters of Mercy arrived in Cincinnati, Archbishop Purcell celebrated Mass with them at the residence of Sarah Peter. Congratulations to the Sisters of Mercy and may God bless all of the sisters and their ministry in the Archdiocese.

Refresh your soul – In honor of Our Lady of the Rosary – Saturday, October 4. St. Gertrude Church 7630 Shawnee Run Road. Look for flyers/registration forms in the back of church.

Would you like to learn ways to discipline your child that teaches responsibility, invites thinking and problem solving skills, and maintains positive connections between you? Come and explore new tools to help you and your child. TIME-IN (When Time-Out Isn’t Working) will be offered on September 30 from 7-9 p.m. in the Holy Family Room at Our Mother of Sorrows Church in Roselawn. For more information, call Sandy Keiser at Catholic Charities, 241-7745.

Brochures are located in the rear of Church with more details. If you have further questions, please call parishioner, Sandie Wubbolding at 561-1911.

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, September 3, 2008

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Friday, September 5, 2008

Bl. Teresa of Calcutta

Calendar for the Week

Monday, September 1, 2008

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Friday, September 5, 2008

Sunday, September 7, 2008

FESTIVAL UPDATE … More Good news

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