Parish Weekly Bulletin

Sept 7, 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 8, 2008

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mi 5:1-4a Mt 1:1-16,18-23

8:30 AM            Altar Society

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

St. Peter Claver

1 Cor 6:1-11  Lk 6:12-19

8:30 AM            Dennis McMurray

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

1 Cor 7:25-31  Lk 6:20-26

8:30 AM            Bob Clarke

Thursday, September 11, 2008

1 Cor 8:1b-7,11-13  Lk 6:27-38

8:30 AM            Communion Service

Friday, September 12, 2008

Holy Name of Mary

1 Cor 9:16-19,22b-27  Lk 6:39-42

7:30 AM            Victims of terrorists attacks

Saturday, September 13, 2008

St. John Chrysostom

1 Cor 10:14-22  Lk 6:43-49

5:00 PM            Jean Rakel

6:30 PM            Wedding – Dr. Robert Kroeger & Laura Cook

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Nm 21:4b-9  Phil 2:6-11  Jn 3:13-17

These Scriptures proclaim: “Just as Moses

lifted up the serpent, so must the Son of

Man be lifted up”.  “God highly exalted him”

and made him Lord!  How unforgettable are

his deeds!

9:00 AM            Harold Reifschneider

10:30 AM          The members of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

12:00 Noon        Audrey & John Kuntzler

Monday, September 8, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass– Chapel

7:00 PM                        Worship - B

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass– Chapel

7:00 PM                        PTO Meeting – Library

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

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass– Church

6:30 PM                        Building & Finance - B

Thursday, September 11, 2008  

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Communion Service –                                                 Chapel

Friday, September 12, 2008

6:30 AM                        Communion Service – Chapel

8:30 AM                        Mass – Chapel

Saturday, September 13, 2008

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

5:00 PM                        Mass-  (Fr. Kunkel)  – Church

6:30 PM                        Wedding (Fr. Kunkel) - Church

Sunday, September 14, 2008

9:00 AM                        Mass - (Dominican Priest)  – Church

9:00 AM                        PREP Opening

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

10:30 AM                      Bingo set up – cafeteria

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

12:30 PM                      Bingo – cafeteria

7:00 PM                        Bible Study - HH

8:00 PM                        AA

Capital Improvement Collection

23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Jesus set for his followers a three-step procedure for reconciling differences among the community.  In the first step we are told to go one-on-one to the person and try to work out the problem.  If that doesn’t work, we are to take some witnesses, or in the final case, bring the offender before representative of the Church.  If reconciliation does not occur in the end, there is nothing more we can do and are told to walk away from the person.

Reflection: Reconciling differences is one of the most challenging jobs of parenthood.  How often do we fly off the handle and accuse someone of wrongdoing rather than approach him/her rationally.  When our children see us calmly, but firmly, address someone, naming the infraction and saying how the action made us feel, they learn that there are other ways besides hostile confrontation to work out differences.

ICON OF ST. PAUL

On September 3 at the opening school Mass we blessed a beautiful icon of St. Paul that SVF parish has purchased for use during his Jubilee year of St. Paul.  The Icon will be used as a source of prayers and reflection in church and during scripture related parish activities.  Let us look to St. Paul as a model for our lives finding courage to remain faithful and to speak the Gospel with our lives.

Please Help With Capital Expenses

Every parish family received a letter from Fr. George describing $45,000 in repairs and maintenance to our parish property.  Please use your gray "Capital Improvement" envelope dated September 14 to help our parish cover these costs.  No donation is too small.  Together, we can share the burden of keeping St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in good repair.

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.

REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11

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.

WEEKDAY MASS

7:30 AM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

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.

ALL ST. VINCENT FERRER

FALL VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES

must participate in a Child Protection Workshop and be Fingerprinted by

September 30^th.

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.

PLEASE NOTE

The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. due to a staff workshop.

                                                -Fr. George Kunkel

IN MEMORIAM

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Donald Gilreath whose funeral service was held September 3.

VOCATION VIEW

There is great power of prayer within a group.  Join with others to pray for an increase of vocations to ordained ministry and the consecrated life.  (Matthew 18:15-20)

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM

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.

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, Marie Sheehy, Lorraine Spaccarelli, Melvin Speed, Phyllis Villari.

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.

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!

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

This weekend, at the 9:00 Mass, we celebrate Catechetical Sunday.  The theme is “Living God’s Word.”  God’s word touches our lives and changes them, if we but listen.  What word is God speaking to you?

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

Adult Formation Team: 

Mary Foster, Julie Morency, Bob Wubbolding, Sandie Wubbolding

Early Childhood Teachers: 

Mary Driscoll, Leisa Grothaus, Shaundra Hallau, Ann Harrison, Teresa Majchszak,

Renee Mattson

Good Shepherd Bible Class Teachers: 

Mary Joseph, Diana Krick, Barb Linser

Parish Education Commission:

Peggy Berger, Maria Cleveland, Ken Gleason, Teresa Majchszak, Debbie Rauh,

Jenny Powers, Carole Rich, Heidi Shannon

PREP Teachers:

Melissa Barone, Maria Fuson, Jeanne Geers, Ray Geers, Sally Godschalk, Tom Hughes,

Judy Johnson, Steve Johnson, Debbie Kamp, Joe McElroy, Debbie Rauh, Terri Spooner,

and Fran Wilson

R.C.I.A. Team:

Jackie Brown, Terry Callan, Holly Hosbrook,

Jeff Hosbrook, Diana Jaeger, Mary Lou Strutz, and Sandie Wubbolding

SVF School Teachers: 

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

Thanks to all of you for your dedication!

Fr. George Kunkel, Pastor

Karen McMichael, Director of Faith Formation

Steve Zinser, SVF School Principal

In honor of these dedicated Catechists,

coffee & donuts will be served in Hamilton Hall, immediately following the 9AM Mass.

We hope you can join us!

Early Childhood & PREP Registrations

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

late fee of $25. 

§         Both Early Childhood AND PREP

will be held Sundays from 9:00 -10:15AM.

o         PREP begins NEXT WEEK -Sept. 14

o        Early Childhood begins Sept. 21

A  SPECIAL THANK YOU is extended to Steve Johnson, Sally Godschalk & Maria Fuson who responded to the invitation to teach PREP this year!  Grades 3 & 5 now can look forward to living and learning the Good News!

GREG PIERCE, speaker and author of “The Mass is Never Ended”; will be here at St. Vincent Ferrer, October 22, 7:00 p.m.  In conjunction with All Saints Parish, Greg will be speaking on how we “Live The Mass”, long after we leave church on Sunday.  Make plans on attending this motivational and “uplifting” presentation.     

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 in mid-September, groups will meet separately on alternating weekends …

Sept. 14           HS/Grades 9-12

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!

~  All Saints (791-6351)  ~

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.

Not recognizing families in the   

Parish Family Directory the way

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.  Shooting will take place in November and scheduling information will be available very soon.

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

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE PROJECT

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.

WOMEN’S SOCIAL VOLLEYBALL

Tuesday evening women’s volleyball - open to all women of the parish (all playing levels) beginning September 9 from 8:00-10:00 p.m. in the gym.  Questions – call Rita Lambers at

791-6823.

WE WANT YOU!! COME VISIT THE TENT!!

In conjunction with Stewardship Weekend, September 20-21, we are bringing to you an opportunity to come and see “The Organizations of St. Vincent Ferrer”.  Following all Masses, representatives will be available to explain the Purpose and Mission of their Parish Organization.  Make sure to plan a few extra minutes after Mass as we work to make St. Vincent Ferrer…Your Living Church.  A tent will be up in the parking lot where you can see SVF organizational representatives.

ALTAR SOCIETY

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.

FUN LUNCH BUNCH

Seniors 55+

We would like to invite you to enjoy an afternoon with your friends. 

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

Our next lunch date is: September 18^th    

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.

DRIVERS ARE NEEDED

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.

BINGO AT ST. VINCENT FERRER

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.

BINGO VOLUNTEER WORKERS

September 14: Bob Luby, Karen Schaefer, Dale Frietch, Audrey Hager, Pat Nymberg, Martin Joseph, Mary Joseph, Sandie Wubbolding, Emily DeLuca, Maryanne Staubach, and Nancy Frietch

BULLETIN DEADLINES

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 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!

MOVING?

Don’t forget to notify the parish office of your new address and phone number when moving.

ADULT SPIRITUALITY INSTITUTE is offering two sessions this fall:

“Giving Praise to God”

Mondays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Sept. 15-Oct.6

Rev. Timothy Schehr

“The Catholic Thing! Today & Tomorrow”

Thursdays 7:00-9:00 PM

October 23-Nov. 13

Rev. Theodore Ross

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

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

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.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

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.