Parish Weekly Bulletin

Sept 21, 2008

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).

Web site: www.svfchurch.org

Monday, September 22, 2008

Prv 3:27-34  Lk 8:16-18

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Prv 21:1-6,10-13  Lk 8:19-21

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Prv 30:5-9  Lk 9:1-6

8:30 AM            Communion Service in Church

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Eccl 1:2-11  Lk 9:7-9

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, September 26, 2008

Eccl 3:1-11  Lk 9:18-22

St. Cosmas & Damian

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Saturday, September 27, 2008

St. Vincent de Paul

Eccl 11:9-12:8  Lk 9:43b-45

5:00 PM            Harry & Marie Hocks

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ez 18:25-28  Phl 2:1-11  Mt 21:28-32

These Scriptures proclaim:  Jesus was

obedient to the Father, even to death on a

cross.  We need never fear if we turn away

from the path of virtue for the Lord is ever

ready to forgive us, if we but repent. 

Remember, the Lord’s compassion and

kindness are from of old.

9:00 AM            Margaret & Emil Baehner

10:30 AM          Dolores Tenkman

12:00 Noon        The members of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

Monday, September 22, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

9:00 AM                        St. Vincent for the Poor-B

7:00 PM                        A & E – Church

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

7:00 PM                        Habitat for Humanity – B

8:00-10:00 PM               Women’s Volleyball-Gym

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service – Church

6:30 PM                        Development Commission – Church

8:00 PM                        Men’s Club - Cafeteria

Thursday, September 25, 2008  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service –                                                 Chapel

Friday, September 26, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service  – Chapel

9:00 AM                        H.W. Monthly meeting - B

Saturday, September 27, 2008

9:00 AM                        Scrapbooking - cafeteria

3:30-4:30 PM                 Confessions (Fr. Davis) -Church

5:00 PM                        Mass – (Fr. Davis)

Sunday, September 28, 2008

9:00 AM                        Mass - (Fr. Kunkel)  – Church

9:00 AM                        PREP & EC

10:30 AM                      Mass – (Fr. Kunkel)  –Church

10:30 AM                      Bingo set up – cafeteria

12:00 PM                      Mass - (Fr. Guntzelman) – Church

12:30 PM                      Bingo – cafeteria

7:00 PM                        Bible Study - HH

8:00 PM                        AA

25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The vineyard owner hired five groups of laborers.  Each subsequent group began work later in the day.  When the owner hired the first group, they agreed on a fair wage.  At the end of the day, he called in the workers and began paying them, the last ones first.  Of course, the early morning crew saw the later ones getting a full day’s wage and excitedly anticipated a bonus for themselves.  When they were paid, they received only the negotiated amount.  “It’s not fair!” was their cry.

Reflection: How many times a day do our children point out that someone got more than they did?  Enough, I’m sure, for us to know that today’s Gospel illustrates a human response!  But our human ways are not God’s ways.  God’s generosity is sometimes beyond our understanding.  But imagine what a world it would be if we rejoiced in generosity and good fortune of others.   

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE

On the weekend of September 27/28 the DVD from the Catholic Bishops office entitled Faithful Citizenship A Matter Of Conscience will be shown at all Masses at St. Vincent Ferrer.  In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.  According to Pope Benedict XVI, “charity must animate the entire lives of the lay faithful and therefore also their political activity, lived as ‘social charity’”  (Deus Caritas Est, no. 29).

ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE…DEADLINE IS OCTOBER

Election Day is November 4.  You can register to vote at any Public Library, Post Office, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, or any agency providing public assistance by October 6.  You can print an application from:

http://www.hamilton-co.org/boe/howtoreg.asp or forms are available in the back of church.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COLLECTION – THANK YOU!

I asked – many responded.  A heart felt Thank You to all who made a Capital Improvement contribution last Sunday.  Total contributions to our Capital Improvement Fund have topped $25,000.  This will help pay for the repairs to the parking lot and the rectory basement, and to replace our permanent parish sign on Montgomery Road (total cost of $45,000).  I am very grateful to all who came forward with a gift to this important parish fund.

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY on September 20 & 21 will bring to you Confection Connection II in a tent on the parking lot in front of SVF rectory… 

The Organizations that make St. Vincent Ferrer, "The Best Kept Secret in Kenwood" will be represented after each Mass. Come for some "Confections" and learn of the Purpose and Mission of our Parish Organizations. Your involvement is what will make St. Vincent Ferrer Church... YOUR Living Church.

Fr. George Kunkel will preach at all the Masses on September 20 & 21 in connection with Stewardship Sunday.  Those not actively involved in parish activities will be invited to “step up to the plate” by signing the 2008-2009 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.

FR. GEORGE ON RETREAT

  Fr. George Kunkel will be on retreat the week of September 22-26. During the days that he is away, a Communion Service will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel.  On Wednesday, September 24, there will be a Communion Service at 8:30 a.m. in the Church.

  Fr. George will remember each of you and the intentions of our parish as he spends a few days on Retreat.

SVF PARISH SECRETARY WILL BE ON VACATION THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22

Eileen Fritsch, SVF secretary will be on a well-deserved vacation from September 22 through September 26.  The parish office will be open the week of September 22 but know that any special requests or projects will have to wait until Eileen returns on September 29.

ST. FRANCIS DAY PET BLESSING

Saturday, October 4^th is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.  In recognition of this saint who loved all of God’s creation, we will have a special blessing service for pets and animals on Friday afternoon October 3 at 2:00 p.m. and Friday evening October 3 at 6:30 p.m.  The Friday afternoon service will take place in the upper parking lot by the school. The Friday evening service will be in the driveway area by the main entrance of the Church.  We are looking forward to blessing the variety of dogs, cats, birds, turtles, snakes, goats, horses, etc. that make up the animal kingdom in our parish. If there is rain the day of the Pet Blessing, the blessing will be cancelled.

ALL ST. VINCENT FERRER

FALL VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES

must participate in a Child Protection Workshop and be Fingerprinted by

September 30^th.

                                                -Fr. George Kunkel

CONGRATULATIONS

To Dick & Dolly Nurre as they celebrate their 60^th Wedding Anniversary at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 20.

VOCATION VIEW

God calls people at different times and in various ways.  You’re never too old or too late to give your life to God.  Generosity is his hallmark.  (Matthew 20:1-16)

BAPTISM

Please welcome the newest member of our faith community: Caitlyn Elizabeth Voellmecke, daughter of Thomas & April Voellmecke who was recently baptized.  Congratulations to the proud parents.

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.

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

ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR COLLECTION

Our next-door collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor Society will take place September 20 & 21^st.  The baskets will be in the back of Church.  Your generosity is appreciated.

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.

We look forward to meeting you!

Early Childhood will begin next week, September 21^st.  Welcome Teachers and Students!

GREG PIERCE IS COMING to St. Vincent Ferrer on Wednesday, October 22^nd at 7PM.  Save the date! 

Noted speaker and author Gregory Pierce will give a talk based on his new book, The Mass is Never Ended:  Rediscovering Our Mission to Transform the World. 

Using the Dismissal from Mass as his lens.  Mr. Pierce will look at the Mass as a “Sending Forth” into our daily lives on our jobs, with our families, and in our community and civic affairs.

Mr. Pierce has a reputation as a passionate and humorous speaker who is able to make the Catholic faith come alive in new ways.  He is the publisher of ACTA Publications in Chicago, a husband and father of three college students, a past president of the National Center for the Laity, a rabid Chicago Cubs fan, and the author of the best-selling and award winning book, Spirituality at Work:  10 ways to Balance Your Life On-the-Job.

ATTENTION - PREP/Early Childhood Parents

Improving Traffic Pattern - To provide greater safety for our children and to help the traffic pattern on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM, we are beginning to use the same pattern that the school uses on a rainy day.  If you are dropping off a child for the PREP/EC Sunday program, please come in from Kenwood Road into the larger parking lot, turn right going toward the school, drop your children off at the main door and proceed around the building either exiting by the Montgomery Road exit or driving along side of the church toward Kenwood Rd.  If you are parking to bring your child into the building please follow the same traffic pattern. Thank you for helping to keep the children safe.

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 ALL STUDENTS in Grades 7-12!

You are invited to join All Saints’ Youth Group!

The Youth Room is located below the north wing of

 All Saints.

Grades 7 & 8 students from ALL SCHOOLS are invited to join the Jr.High Youth Group. 

Grades 9 through 12 from ALL SCHOOLS are invited to join the High School Youth Group. 

Both groups have planned activities for Sept. through December.  Please join us and YES, you may bring a friend!

Beginning this month groups will meet separately on alternating weekends …

Sept. 21           Jr.High/Grades 7 & 8

Oct. 5               HS/Grades 9-12

Oct. 12             Jr. High/Grades 7 & 8

Oct. 19             HS/Grades 9-1

Oct. 26             Jr.High/Grades 7 & 8

Try to make as many as you can!

It’s Catholic, comfortable and contagious!

Call All Saints (791-6351) to find out the time.

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.  Stop by to peruse our wide selection.  Book returns can be made at that time, or placed in the blue bin in the main hall.

Morning of Reflection for all Liturgical Ministers

Saturday October 18

8:30 a.m. until approximately 12:00 noon in SVF cafeteria

Schedule

8:30 a.m.                      Registration

8:45-9:15 a.m.               Gathering

                           (Refreshments will be served)

9:15 a.m.                      Prayer

9:45-10:45 a.m.             Presentation by Emily                                                    Besl Henry

10:45 a.m.                     Break

11:00-12:00 noon           Break out session for your ministry to discuss “Good Liturgical Practices”

Registration                

By e-mailing or calling your Ministry coordinators by Monday October 13

Ushers-Ed DeGregorio   791-1160 or degregorio@fuse.net; Greeters- Dorothy Kampman 793-9003 or dottie@kampman.org;

Music Ministers-Jim McCormick 686-1139 or jmccormick@isoc.net; Lectors-Paul Rich      561-2493 or per6552@fuse.net; Eucharistic Ministers-Karen Schaefer 792-9455 or karen@mismicro.com  

Our speaker, Mrs. Emily Besl Henry, Pastoral Associate at

St. Mary’s in Hyde Park, faculty at Xavier University will speak on parish liturgical concerns.  She has a BA in Theology from Xavier University and an MA in Liturgical Studies from the University of Notre Dame.  Emily has written for liturgical publications like Today’s Liturgy.  She is married and a mother of two children.

  Another beautiful summer has passed and it’s time to welcome back the SVF choir for their twenty-third season.  We missed you!

  Thank you so much to the contempory group and cantors for their song leading these past months.

KICK OFF PARTY

WHERE – Mary Lou Metz’s deck

                4428 Orchard Lane

DATE – September 23 – Tuesday

note: spouses welcome

TIME – 6:30 P.M. - ?

PLEASE BRING – Women – hors d’oeuvre

                               Men – desserts

*RSVP-Mary Lou @ 891-2927 (by September 19)

REHEARSALS BEGIN  - Tuesday, Sept 30 at 7:30 p.m.

FIRST SUNDAY MASS TO SING – TBA

WE WELCOME ANY NEW MEMBERS

Please call Mary Lou Metz at 891-2927.  Choir sings every second & fourth Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Mass plus special liturgies – i.e.: Christmas, Easter, Mission & Christmas Program.

"We are a Parish Family".......Right!......."We Like our Family Directory Up To Date"..... Right!......"Family Directories are HARD to Produce"....Right!........Wrong!! Wait til you learn of the program that Life Touch is bringing to St. Vincent Ferrer as we prepare for our New Parish Family Directory. From registering your family photo session to the completion of our New Parish Directory, you will like the ease and no pressure approach of the Life Touch program. With Details and Sign-Ups beginning later this month for photo sessions in November (including several dates during Thanksgiving Break for College Students) we look to make this an enjoyable program for all St. Vincent Ferrer Families. Smile and say cheese!                                 

BREADRUNNERS NEEDED

Sharonville Kroger - Sundays

Sharonville Kroger - some Mondays

Blue Ash Kroger - Mondays in Oct, June & Feb. 

Bonnie Lynne – Thursdays (Immediate need)

Call Marley Belair – 792-0110

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!!

ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING

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.   Make checks payable to SVF and mail or drop off at the Parish Office (mark envelope H.W.)

Friday, September 26 at 9:00 am  

Monthly Meeting – coffee/donuts in room B

DID YOU KNOW…             

  We are proud of our many graduates who go on to their respective high schools and continue to serve SVF and our faith! The following list shows our grads who are continuing their ministry by serving as Eucharistic Ministers: Meggie Abraham, Joey Arthur, Claire Barrett, Olivia Capannari, Julie Chase, Melissa Eckes, Andy Feltrup, Molly Frost, Mitch Fischer, Matt Hobler, Jack Johnson, Megan Kowalski, Rebecca Mock, Stephanie Pohlman, Jake Sambrookes, and Nicole Stagge.

    This exemplifies what Catholic Education is all about!  We thank them for their continued service! The Lord has truly blessed our parish with these fine young adults!

REBATES! REBATES! REBATES

Please help the SVF PTO raise money to buy playground equipment, school supplies and support educational programs.  By collecting UPCs, receipts and redemption labels from products and stores we use everyday, you can help.  The following stores and products have rebate programs: IGA – full register receipts; Box tops from General Mills products; Tyson frozen foods UPCs; Campbells labels: Kroger – use Focas 50 cards.  A rebate box will be located at the back of church.  This is a great way for our school to earn extra money for our extra special children.  Thank you - Erika Riggs (coordinator) 891-2568.