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, September 16, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Sunday, September 20, 2009

At the point of today’s reading in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus begins his journey to the cross and resurrection. It is clear that the disciples finally understand that Jesus is the messiah, but they still see this role as one of royal earthly glory. When Jesus corrects this image and explains that the Son of man must suffer rejection and death, Peter takes Jesus aside. Peter can’t believe such things could happen to someone destined to greatness and argues with Jesus. Jesus knows these things must happen and tells Peter to get behind him and follow. To follow, Peter, the disciples, and all who have come after them, must suffer as a servant for God, putting others before themselves.

Reflection: All parents want the very best for their children! They willingly make sacrifices to provide the best opportunities for our children. They might sacrifice a career to stay at home with their children, or they might take on an extra job to save for college tuition. Parents often wish we could take the illness or discomfort from their children. They cannot stand to see their children suffer. Today’s Gospel cautions us to do that very thing. Like parents, we must give of ourselves for others. Remember, the best way to show each other how to live is by our example.

The Chancery Office and the Worship Office have received a number of phone calls regarding the Swine Flu and Mass. At this time, our recommendation is as it has been in the past during flu season: to encourage parishioners/students to take precautions such as frequent washing of hands, remain at home if they are sick, refrain from drinking from the cup and from shaking hands at the Sign of Peace if they are not feeling well. The Archdiocese will follow directives of the USCCB and local and federal health authorities and will keep parishes, agencies, schools, and institutions informed as the need arises.

Fr. George Kunkel will preach at all the Masses on September 26 & 27 in connection with Stewardship Sunday. Those not actively involved in parish activities will be invited to “step up to the plate” by signing the 2009-2010 Ministries of Service form. Stewardship is gratitude in action; by sharing what we have (time, talent, treasure), we acknowledge our own dependence on the Lord, our indebtedness to His goodness, our awareness of His kindness and our call to serve as agents of His care of others.

In September every parish household will receive in the mail a copy of the Annual Parish Financial Report for 2008-2009. This Report presents details of all income and expenses for the fiscal year that started July 1, 2008 and ended June 30, 2009. Please take a moment to read through the Report, and the letter from Fr. George that comes with it. If you have any questions about the Report, please call Fr. George, or Marc Greenberg, our Business Manager, at 791-9030.

Along with the Annual Report, Fr. George has included a letter and a white parish envelope appealing for donations to the St. Vincent Ferrer STAR Fund. This fund provides tuition assistance to parish families who want their children to have a Catholic education, but who cannot afford the full tuition to send their children to our parish school. Because of the current economy, there has been an increase in applications for tuition assistance from SVF parish families that have experienced job or income loss. Please consider a generous donation to help families in need keep their children in our school.

Your prayers are requested for the souls of William Frooks whose Mass of Christian Burial was held September 8 and Dolores Rueve whose Mass of Christian burial was held September 11.

Follow the Lord Jesus. If you lose yourself for Jesus’ sake, you will find life. He is worth it and your life depends on it. (Mark 8:27-35)

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 seminarians in a special way. This week's priests are:

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, November 22nd 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.

Jim Boyatt, Sr., Jenny Castelluccio, Ann Corder, Joe Crachiolo, Eileen DeSollar, Bette DiSalvo, Mark Glevicky, Mary Heinlen, Conchita Hill, Virginia Howd, Luke Jenkins, Joey Kastner, Len Kuehnle, Marie Kleiman, Mary Langemeier, Marilyn Naehring, Richard Nurre, Robert O’Keefe, Grace Schwallie, Phyllis Villari.

STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERING

Sunday September 6, 2009

Weekly Offertory:

Sunday Collection $11,731

Other Donations $3,251

Estimated Weekly EFT donations $2,150

Sunday Collection Total $17,132

Offertory Budget:

Weekly Offertory Budget Requirement $16,500

Offertory Budget Surplus this Week $632

Finance Fact: Thank you everyone who helped St. Vincent Ferrer Parish meet our Sunday collection goal this week. Traveling or on vacation? Use Pledge Connect to make your Sunday donation to our parish while you are away.

Our next-door collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor Society will take place the weekend of September 19 & 20. The baskets will be in the back of Church. Your generosity is appreciated

~ ATTENTION ~

ALL ST. VINCENT FERRER

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.

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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!

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Additional Child Protection Orientation Workshop and Fingerprinting dates, times and locations

can be found at www.catholiccincinnati.org , the Archdiocesan website, “Protecting Our Children.”

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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

*Ohio BCI only–All times by appointment only!

Immaculate Heart of Mary – 388-4466

7820 Beechmont Avenue (45255)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9:30 - 11:30 AM

- 1:00 - 4:30 PM

St. Maximillian Kolbe – 777-4322

5720 Hamilton-Mason Road (45011)

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

For further information please call Marc Greenberg

in the Parish Office at 791-9030 or Karen McMichael in the Faith Formation Office at 686-1124.

ATTENTION! – Stop by the Parish Library in the Office of Faith Formation, located 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.

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 or have any questions, please call Karen McMichael at 686-1124 or the parish office at 791-9030.

This weekend at the 10:30 AM Mass SVF celebrates Catechetical Sunday. The theme of our celebration is “We can do small things for one another with great love” Mother Teresa.

We recognize the following Catechists for handing on the faith to children, youth, and adults in our parish.

~ Mary Foster, Frank Geiser, Cathy Grisby, Diana Jaeger, Julie Morency, Joel Pence, Sandie Wubbolding, and Bob Wubbolding

Good Shepherd Bible Class Teachers:

~ Peggy Berger, Michele Carter, Julie Glassmeyer, Ken Gleason, Teresa Majchszak, Becky Petri, Jennifer Powers, and Carole Rich

~ Melissa Barone, Jeanne Geers, Ray Geers, Sally Godschalk, Tom Hughes, Judy Johnson, Steve Johnson, Debbie Kamp, Joe McElroy, Debbie Rauh, and Terri Spooner

~ Carol Anderson, Cindy Domis, Barb Frooks, Michele Frost, Felicia Kehoe, Maryann Leever, Amy Luebbering, Lisa Neubauer, and Beth Scholl

Thanks to ALL of you for your dedication!

In honor of these dedicated Catechists, coffee & donuts will be served in Hamilton Hall, immediately following the 10:30 Mass.

2009-2010 PREP (grades 1-8) PREP Sessions will begin NEXT SUNDAY, September 20^th, from 9:00-10:15AM. Registration is required prior to attending class. Questions? Please call 791-6321 or refer to FAITH FORMATION/Parish Religious Education Program at www.svfchurch.org for more details.

2009-2010 Early Childhood - Due to the unusually low enrollment of 3, 4, and 5 year-olds, and the lack of adults able to commit to teaching in the program, Early Childhood will be suspended for this year. In mid-fall we will begin a process to consider how we can best serve the needs of our young families.

Attention youth parishioners of All Saints, St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Saviour … from any school: if you are entering Grades 7 & 8 (Jr. High) or Grades 9 – 12 (High School and H.O.W.) YOU are invited to join the Youth Group! The Youth Groups exist to provide unique Catholic experiences for you that focus on your spiritual, service, and social growth. Give us a try! We meet in All Saints’ Youth Room.

Jr. High Catholic Youth Group-6:45-8:30PM

This Catholic teen, Eucharist centered conference/retreat will happen at Moeller High School.

Have a Youth Group question? Please call All Saints’ Jeff Rosfeld at 314-1147; or SVF’s Kara Feltrup at 891-5597, or go online to www.allsaints.cc.

Thank you St Vincent parishioners for your continued and growing support. 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.

As Catholics, we believe that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. Our Church teaches that the role of government and other institutions is to protect human life and human dignity and promote the common good.

We are looking for people who are interested in social outreach and action and want to promote SVF participation in community and national events related to protection of human life and dignity. Members of this ministry will work together to provide visibility to upcoming opportunities for parish involvement and will help coordinate volunteer participation. If you are interested, please contact Chris Homan at 607-5996 for more information.

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.

DONATE your GENTLY used Halloween Costumes and Halloween Party Accessories throughout the month of September. Your Halloween Connection Committee will sell the goodies to you and your little goblins. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10^th after 5:00 PM Mass in Hamilton Hall. NO EARLY BIRDS

EVERYTHING IS $5 and under. Many NEW items with tags will be on sale. Please place your clean, bagged items in the back of Church in the plastic box marked

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 in order to reach our goal of one million. We're almost there!

Popcorn Available

After Masses Sept 26/27 and Oct 3/4

Here’s your chance to support St. Vincent’s award-winning Cub Scout Pack and enjoy a fall favorite -- gourmet popcorn! The SVF Scouts will be selling Trail’s End microwave popcorn and caramel corn after all Masses the weekends of September 26/27 and October 3/4. Choose a 15-pack box of trans fat-free microwave popcorn in either Unbelievable Butter or Butter Light for $14, small original caramel corn for $10, or large caramel corn with almonds for $18. The caramel corn makes a great gift!

The character-building Cub Scout program at SVF is open to any boy in the parish currently in the 1st-5th grades. For more information about joining Cub Scouts or buying popcorn, contact Cubmaster Mark Dunkley at 791-6470. Thank you in advance for supporting Catholic Scouting!

If you have a son in 1^st-5^th grade who is a member of a Cub Scout Pack in our community and have wondered about pursuing the Catholic Religious Emblems for Cub Scouts, we can help! There are two emblems offered for Catholic Cub Scouts:

“Light of Christ” for Tiger Cubs/1^st grade or Wolf Scouts/2^nd grade. (2^nd grade recommended)

“Parvuli Dei” (“Children of God”) for Bear Scouts/3^rd grade or Webelos/4^th and 5^th grades. (4^th or 5^th grade recommended)

Both programs involve the Scout completing a 5-section activity booklet with the guidance and assistance of his parent(s). Although the program can be completed in 4-6 hours, it is suggested that the steps be spread over several weeks, with families spending 20-30 minutes at a time on the activities. When completed, the Scout reviews the booklet with Fr. George, who signs the application form.

Now is the time to start!!

· To earn the emblem in time for your Pack’s Blue & Gold banquet (typically in February), the book needs to be completed and reviewed with Fr. George by mid-January.

· Also, the older boys who earn the Parvuli Dei emblem have the opportunity to receive it at a special Sunday afternoon service at the Cathedral in late January. To participate in the January 24, 2010 ceremony, the book needs to be completed and reviewed with Fr. George by mid-December.

· All parish Cub Scouts who earn a religious emblem during the year will also be recognized during St. Vincent’s annual “Scout Saturday” 5pm Mass in May.

If your Cub Scout would like to work on either the Light of Christ or Parvuli Dei emblem this year, please contact SVF’s Religious Emblem Coordinator, Jamie Eifert, at 563-7866 or jke84nd@aol.com.

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE INVITED

to the SVF Parish Picnic

Saturday, September 19

following the 5:00 p.m. Mass

Please bring a side dish to share

Join us at St. Vincent’s for food, fun, kids games, corn hole, live music & lots more!

$5 per person - $20 a family

(includes burgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks & desserts)

PLEASE RSVP with payment by Sept 13

Name _______________________________

Amount enclosed_______________________

Number of adults________ children________

The Delta Kings Chorus is the main performing unit of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, formerly known as SPEBSQSA. The Cincinnati Chapter was chartered 65 years ago (in 1944), just six years after the SPEBSQSA was begun, making it one of the oldest active chapters in the nation! They are an organization of men of all ages with the common bond of a love of singing in the unique Barbershop style - four-part unaccompanied harmony.

The Delta Kings Male Chorus will perform at the St. Vincent Ferrer Men’s Club meeting on September 23, 2009, in the Parish Cafeteria. The Men’s Club is extending an invitation to all men in our Parish to be our guest and attend this performance, enjoy the songs, have a snack, a cold drink and meet with other men in our parish.

New Bible Study beginning October 4. The Sunday study group will begin to examine the book of Isaiah. This 13-week study will use a study guide from the Little Rock Scripture series. The cost of this booklet is $12. We will meet from 7:00-8:30 pm in Hamilton Hall. If you would like to join in the weekly discussion, call Sally (984-0174) by Sept 21, to get the book order in.

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 first gathering of the Altar Society for the new school year will be a breakfast at Bob Evans on Monday, September 14^th. The breakfast will immediately follow the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Chapel at St. Vincent’s. If you plan to attend, please call Ruth Ann Mustain at 984-5005. We need to have a number for the seating at Bob Evans.

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 Angie Jenkins 769- 9588.

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.

The touch economic times can bring insecurity, grief, and anxiety for many people. If you have been affected by downsizing, layoffs, or the loss of a home, you are invited to attend a free workshop designed to assist you in addressing the many feelings that accompany these losses. Some of the topics include how to move forward, what to say to the children, and much more. This program will be offered October 5 at St. Saviour Parish Basement from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. For further information or to register, call Sandy Keiser at Catholic Charities at 241-7745.

GRIEF COUNSELOR, KEN CZILLINGER SPEAKS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 9:15 AM TO 3:00 PM AT MT. NOTRE DAME SPIRITUALITY CENTER

Make reservations by October 1^st by calling Sr. Ruth Kettman at 679-8191. Ken Czillinger will guide the participants using three themes…first, Time and Meaning: second, Transitions and Uncertainty and third, Life After Death. It will be a group conversation providing time to share. Cost is $25 including lunch.

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 16, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Calendar for the Week

Monday, September 14, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Sunday, September 20, 2009

PARISH LIBRARY

Good Shepherd Bible Class Teachers:

Thanks to ALL of you for your dedication!

Jr. High Catholic Youth Group-6:45-8:30PM

Popcorn Available

After Masses Sept 26/27 and Oct 3/4

Now is the time to start!!

· To earn the emblem in time for your Pack’s Blue & Gold banquet (typically in February), the book needs to be completed and reviewed with Fr. George by mid-January.

· Also, the older boys who earn the Parvuli Dei emblem have the opportunity to receive it at a special Sunday afternoon service at the Cathedral in late January. To participate in the January 24, 2010 ceremony, the book needs to be completed and reviewed with Fr. George by mid-December.

· All parish Cub Scouts who earn a religious emblem during the year will also be recognized during St. Vincent’s annual “Scout Saturday” 5pm Mass in May.

If your Cub Scout would like to work on either the Light of Christ or Parvuli Dei emblem this year, please contact SVF’s Religious Emblem Coordinator, Jamie Eifert, at 563-7866 or jke84nd@aol.com.