“Living Church in Our Community”

Parish E-mail...…[email protected]
Parish Office Phone ....................... 791-9030
Religious Education ....................... 791-6321
School ............................................. 791-6320
Music Ministry ................................ 791-9030
ORDER OF MASSES
Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Weekday: (In Chapel) 8:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.
The mission of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish is to be a
Catholic community of faithful followers of Jesus
Christ. We strive to be people of faith, hope, love
and prayer, open to the Holy Spirit, and witnesses to
the Gospel in our words, deeds, and way of life.
PASTORAL TEAM
Rev. J. Dennis Jaspers - Pastor
Rev. Jerome Bishop - Parochial Vicar
Mr. Brian Caperton - Pastoral Associate
Deacon Dave Meyer - Deacon
Mrs. Kimberly Roy – Principal
Mr. Jim McCormick – Director of Music Ministries
Mrs. Kathy Abele – Business Manager
BAPTISM PREPARATION PROGRAM
Parents are expected to attend the program prior to
the baptism of their child. Godparents are welcome.
The program is offered quarterly. Please call the
Parish Office for reservations.
ADULT INITIATION INTO THE
CATHOLIC FAITH
Adults who would like to learn more about the
Catholic Faith or who wish to become Catholic
may call the Office of Faith Formation at
686-1124 for information.
WEDDINGS
Couples should contact the pastor at least six
months before they plan to be married.
NEW PARISHIONERS
Please call the Parish Office to register or log
onto the Parish website.
HOSPITAL STAY
Please inform the Parish Office so a Pastoral
Staff member may visit and pray for the
family member.
“Living Church in Our Community”
ST. VINCENT FERRER
AUGUST 14, 2016
FROM THE DEACON’S BENCH
As Christians we look to grow in relationship with our God.
Like any relationship, the key is to learn about the other.
This is a never-ending process. As we attempt to grow in
relationship with God, we need to learn more about our
faith, our God. The Stewardship Committee felt that we
might provide a relatively painless way to make progress
toward that goal. In the bulletin every other week, there will
be a short item either providing the definition of a word or
phrase, or thoughts about our faith. ----We ask that you
read the items and offer comments and suggestions for
other topics to be addressed. Peace
2016-2017 PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Athletics
Building & Finance
Education Comm.
Worship
Parish Life Comm.
Festival Comm.
Alice Schneider
272-6107
Mark Dunkley
791-7670
Toby Mattson
375-3327
Jodi Kastner
891-5957
Jack Schwein
289-4867
Terry Callan
793-3546
Lisa Samson
984-1755
rotating rep members
Kelly Kramer
985-0707
Susan Aloisio
745-9181
Chris Homan
745-9958
Bill Mountel
793-7634
Jennifer Powers
891-9739
Jodi Kastner
891-5957
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
ADORERS NEEDED—Every Monday, we are privileged
to adore Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration from 9:00 AM—
4:00 PM in the Community Building Chapel. There is an
immediate need for additional Adorers to be present each
week. Are you available perhaps 30 minutes each Monday? Please prayerfully consider if the Lord is calling you
to give a bit of your time to Jesus each week. Notify
Josette in the Faith Formation Office: 791-6321 or
[email protected] to sign up. Subs are also needed.
Recording Secretary
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).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNION
MINISTRY AT ARDEN COURTS
Arden Courts is a specialized Nursing Facility for
patients suffering from Alzheimer disease and is located on
Galbraith Road. More volunteers are needed on Thursday
mornings at 11:00 am to distribute Holy Communion with
the patients. If interested, training will be provided. Call the
Faith Formation Office 791-6321.
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).
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR JEWISH HOSPITAL
We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers for Sundays at
Jewish Hospital, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. If you could join
others on Sunday to bring Holy Communion to the patients
at Jewish Hospital, please call the Faith Formation Office
791-6321. Training will be provided and you would be
scheduled about once every 6 to 8 weeks.
Pregnancy Center East - (321-3100)
www.pregnancycentereast.com
Web site: www.svfchurch.org
CALENDAR SCHEDULING FOR 2016-2017
EVERY group or organization that regularly
meets or hosts events at SVF should submit to
the parish office in writing their desired dates,
times and room the group wishes to reserve for
the 2016-2017 year (August-June). Please list a contact
person who will be responsible for clean up and security
and if set-up time is needed. Should any conflicts arise
throughout the year, this person will be contacted.
PARISH INFORMATION
LOOKING AHEAD
The Feast of the Assumption—Monday, August 15
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops has removed
the obligation to attend Mass on this Holy Day when it falls
on a Monday. We will honor Mary on this beautiful feast
day with Mass at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel.
LECTOR SCHEDULE
We are about to put together the next quarterly
schedule (Sept.-Nov.) for Lectors. Any questions
or concerns should be directed to Susan Aloisio
(745-9181) or [email protected] by Monday, August 15.
FIRST SCHOOL MASS 2016-2017
The first all-school Mass is set for Wednesday, August 24,
at 8:30 a.m. in Church. Wednesday Masses will return to
Church beginning August 24 through May 2017.
VOCATION VIEW
Jesus wants to set our faith on fire, so we can share His
love with Zeal. (Luke 12)
A SPECIAL WORD OF THANKS… to our
Maintenance Department, Brian Rich & Carroll
Craycraft. Brian & Carroll did a great job during
the summer months cleaning the school building
and getting it ready for another year.
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TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, August 15, 2016
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30 a.m. Thomas Glevicky
REFLECTION
Jesus’ words are challenging: “I
have come to set the earth on fire,”
“how great is my anguish,” “I have
come to establish division.” Isn’t he
the Prince of Peace and resurrected
God of Mercy? We often need to hit
bottom before we are willing to surrender and let God raise
us up. Jesus’ ways challenge us and the world’s wisdom.
Our closest family and friends can find them too difficult.
Do not lose hope.
Remember Paul’s words to the
Hebrews: “Consider how [Jesus] endured such opposition
from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and
lose heart.”
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
St. Stephen of Hungary
8:30 a.m. Special Intention
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
8:30 a.m. Johanna & Albert Riehle
Thursday, August 18, 2016
8:30 a.m. Special Intention
Friday, August 19, 2016
St. John Eudes
8:30 a.m. John & Nora Ewald
Sunday Prayer 2010-2011 ©2010 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800.
www.LTP.org All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
St. Bernard
5:00 p.m. Martha Morrissey
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Readings for the Week of August 14, 2016
Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Ps 40:2-4, 18/Heb 12:1-4/Lk
12:49-53
Monday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/Ps 132:6-7, 910, 13-14/1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28
Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Ps 45:10-12, 16/1 Cor 15:20
-27/Lk 1:39-56
Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35-36/Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 20:1-16
Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-15, 18-19/Mt 22:1-14
Friday: Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-9/Mt 22:34-40
Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a/Ps 85:9-14/Mt 23:1-12
Next Sunday: Is 66:18-21/Ps 117:1-2/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk
13:22-30
These Scriptures proclaim: No one is to be excluded from
the kingdom for all peoples are called to proclaim the
praises of the Lord and confess his holy name. No ethnic
or religious group possesses exclusive right to the kingdom.
Suffering and pain are part of the human condition.
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. St. Vincent Ferrer Parish
11:00 a.m. Jim & Velma Boyatt
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 who are in the hospital,
recovering from an illness, or going through
treatments. We ask that you contact the Parish
Office at 791-9030. Please pray for Mike Foster, Gail
Furthman, Audrey Hager, Brenda Hauser, Carter Heisey,
Bernard Henggeler, Wanda Holt, Donald Jansen, Mildred
Kampman, Fr. George Kunkel, Ethel Labanz, Albert Miller,
Marilyn Naehring, Paul Rich, Al Sagrati, Sylvia Seurkamp,
Ethan Sieber, T. Jacob Sturdy, Gigi Titsch, Ray VanLieu,
Walter Zajo.
HELP BINGO STAY STRONG OVER THE SUMMER
Bingo is one of our Parish’s biggest fundraisers.
In order to continue to make this program a
success, we must rely on our school, PREP &
Parish families to help us staff 7-9 volunteer
positions every Sunday afternoon. We have found
that when we have a full volunteer staff, the players spend
more…which means higher profits for our Parish. We
cannot run our Bingo program without YOUR help!
Volunteers to work the August schedule are still needed. The hours are 12:00 noon – 4:30 pm. Sunday
afternoons. Check your calendar, encourage your friends to
volunteer with you and help keep Bingo strong over the
summer months. Please call Kevin Kellar (513) 886-1210 to
volunteer. Thank you!
BINGO AT ST. VINCENT FERRER
DOORS OPEN at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday; concessions
provided; instants are sold at noon; first Bingo game begins
at 1:30 p.m.; Bingo will end by 4:30 p.m. Bingo questions
call 324-3788, Kevin Kellar, (513) 886-1210; or Mary Beth
Lohmueller, (513) 554-0949.
BINGO WORKERS for August 21:
Volunteers are needed to properly staff the
August 21 Bingo. Please call Kevin Kellar
(513) 886-1210 to volunteer.
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
STEWARDSHIP OF OFFERING
August 7, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
6:30 a.m. Communion Service—Chapel
8:30 a.m. Mass— Chapel
9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Solemn Exposition—Chapel
(Stop in for 15 minutes)
6:30 p.m. School Meet & Greet - café, HH
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
6:30 a.m. Communion Service—Chapel
8:30 a.m. Mass— Chapel
7:00 p.m. RCIA Team Meeting - HH
8:00 p.m. Women’s Volleyball – gym
Weekly Offertory
Sunday Collection ...................................... $
Other Donations ........................................ $
WeShare on-line donations 8/01-8/07 ....... $
Sunday Collection Total .......................... $
7,892
1,172
4,800
13,864
Offertory Budget
Offertory Budget Requirement ................... $
Offertory Surplus / (Deficit) this week ......... $
15,800
(1,936)
Did you Know… SVF School starts the 2016-17 school year this
week! Parishioner families pay $3,925 per student in tuition.
Our STAR Fun (School Tuition Assistance Resource) helps
families, in challenging circumstances, keep their children in our
school. Consider becoming a STAR donor by making a
contribution to help our parish families in need!
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
First Day of School
6:30 a.m. Communion Service—Chapel
8:00 p.m. Parents coffee & donuts
8:30 a.m. Mass—Chapel
6:30 p.m. Building & Finance—room B
MAKE A DONATION THROUGH “WESHARE”
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish has an easy way for parishioners
and friends of SVF to make donations on-line to the Sunday
Collection and to all other Parish Funds such as Debt
Reduction, St. Vincent for the Poor and the STAR Fund.
Hundreds of parish families already use WeShare.
With WeShare you can:
Set up your own secure account for donations to SVF.
Use your checking account, savings account, credit card
or debit card.
Log in to your WeShare account from any computer and
make a donation, change an existing donation, change
your payment method, or stop a donation.
The same is true for payments such as school tuition.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
6:30 a.m. Communion Service—Chapel
8:30 a.m. Mass— Chapel
Friday, August 19, 2016
6:30 a.m. Communion Service—Chapel
8:30 a.m. Mass—Chapel
Saturday, August 20, 2016
3:30—4:30 p.m. Confessions - Church
5:00 p.m. Mass - Church
Sunday, August 21, 2016
9:00 a.m. Mass - Church
10:30 a.m. Bingo set up—cafeteria
11:00 a.m. Mass - Church
12:30 p.m. Bingo—cafeteria / gym
St. Vincent for the Poor collection
Everyone can see the WeShare button on our
parish web site. Just click the WeShare button
and start making secure and confidential
donations to St. Vincent Ferrer Parish on line.
Any questions? Call SVF Business Manager Kathy Abele at
513/686-1119 or send an email to: [email protected].
THE LIGHTER SIDE
ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI
VIRTUS—CHILD PROTECTION
An Important VIRTUS Message to SVF Parishioners
Everyone who has completed the VIRTUS child protection
class is required to read a VIRTUS training bulletin every
month on the VIRTUS website (virtusonline.org). If you fall
behind reading these bulletins by more than three months in a
row, your VIRTUS approval will be automatically cancelled.
Please remember to log in to the VIRTUS website each and
every month and read your training bulletin. A new
bulletin is posted the 1st Sunday of the month on the
website. IMPORTANT: after you read the bulletin – answer
the question at the end. That is how the VIRTUS software
knows you read the bulletin.
ST. VINCENT FOR THE POOR MONTHLY COLLECTION
Our next door collection for our St. Vincent for the Poor
Society will take place the weekend of August 20 & 21.
The baskets will be in the back of Church.
Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time at
St. Vincent Ferrer.
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TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 14, 2016
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Our next volunteer days are August 20 and September
10. To sign up, or for more information, contact Chuck
Beckman at [email protected].
PREP BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18
Registrations for 2016-17 PREP are still being accepted.
Note new time: 9:15-10:45 a.m.
Contact the Faith
Formation Office if you are in need of registration forms for
your child/ren (KG-Gr.8) to enroll.
Please note: If your child attended PREP last school year
and you are registering late, please remember to include a
$25 late fee, per family, with tuition. Questions…. Contact
Josette Hudek in the Faith Formation Office 791-6321.
HOXWORTH BLOOD DRIVE
Our next blood drive with be a joint parish venture with All
Saints Parish scheduled for April 2017.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
SVF PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS!
Early Childhood Religious Education Program Begins
in October
Our Religious Education classes for preschoolers will begin
in October and run until May. This is during the 11:00 Mass
for children who turn 3 before September 30th. This is a funfilled, developmentally appropriate program to introduce
little ones to our faith. We would love to have your child be
a part of this ministry! We are also looking for VIRTUStrained adults to serve as catechists and teens to serve as
assistants. For more information, please contact Mikki
Dunkley, program coordinator, at [email protected].
Parents having a child baptized for the first
time must attend a baptismal preparation
program. Parents are encouraged to attend
the program prior to the birth of their child.
Godparents are also welcome. Please call SVF Pastoral
Associate, Brian Caperton (686-1124) to schedule your
program date.
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
YOUTH GROUP meets in All Saints Youth Room.
Students grades 7-12 from All Saints, St. Vincent
Ferrer, St. Saviour and their friends are welcome!
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
We will recognize and bless all of the
people who serve our parish as
catechists and Catholic school teachers
at 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, September 18. Please
come and pray for those who serve as catechetical
ministers.
Sun. Sept 11 from 6:30-8:30pm we will kick-off the Youth
Groups for this school year. We welcome ALL in grades
7-12 to join us for our launch evening. More details to
follow as we get closer.
Sept 25 (Sunday): High School Youth Group
6:30-8:30 p.m. in the All Saints Youth Room
Sept 12 (Monday): Highschoolers of the Well (HOW)
grades 9-12, for a faith and prayer gathering-7:00-8:30 p.m.
in the All Saints Youth Room
Sept 18 (Sunday): Junior High Youth Group
6:30-8:30 p.m. in the All Saints Youth Room
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATECHIST?
Both our parish religion program for children (PREP) and
our RCIA team depend on the help of volunteer catechists.
If you are thinking of joining either of these ministries
during the next year, this is the perfect time to come
forward. You can be interviewed and receive appropriate
training during the warm months, and be prepared to start
your duties in September. Call Brian Caperton in the Faith
Formation office, 686-1124 for more information.
Questions: Check out www.allsaints.cc/Church Ministry for
a current calendar of events, or contact All Saints’ Jeff
Rosfeld at 314-1147, or at [email protected].
COME AND SEE
MOVING…. Don’t forget to notify the parish office
(791-9030) of your new address and phone number
when moving or changes to your e-mail address.
Do you know someone who is considering becoming
Catholic? Would you like to know more about the Catholic
Church? Would you like to return to the Catholic Church?
Now is a great time to inquire. A Come and See evening to
explain how we can help you will be on Tuesday, August 23
at 7:00 p.m. in Hamilton Hall. Call Brian Caperton in the
Faith Formation Office at 686-1124 or Fr. Bishop at 6861120. We look forward to hearing from you!
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Turkey and Meatball Ministry Now Accepting Meatballs
Please bring your homemade or purchased
meatballs, already frozen, to the parish office
during business hours. Our transport team will
take them to Our Daily Bread as needed. Cash donations
will be used to make bulk purchases of meatballs or to fulfill
other needs of Our Daily Bread. Make checks payable to
SVF - memo: “Turkey and Meatball Ministry”. If you are
new to this ministry, or have questions about procedures,
contact the Faith Formation Office or call Mary Apke at
492-8155. Thanks!
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
This is primarily a sacrament of spiritual strengthening and sometimes physical healing and is
administered to those facing serious surgery or
illness. Arrangements for this sacrament can be
made by calling Fr. Jaspers or Fr. Bishop.
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SVF SCHOOL NEWS
2016 SVF FALL FEST
Saturday, September 24, 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 25, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
SCHOOL MEET AND GREET NIGHT
The annual PTO “Meet and Greet” begins at
6:30 p.m. in Hamilton Hall with refreshments &
information tables on Monday, August 15. At
7:00 p.m. everyone will gather in the cafeteria
to hear about the upcoming year and then go to his or her
child’s classroom to get an overview of the 2016/2017
school year from each teacher. We look forward to seeing
all of our parents on this special night!
FESTIVAL GRAND RAFFLE
The festival is fast approaching and it's time to get
your Grand Raffle tickets! This year there will only
be 700 tickets sold at $35 a ticket or 2 for $60.
This increases your chances of being the big
winner! Prizes are: 1st prize-$10,000, 2nd prize-$1,000 and
3rd prize-iPad. Tickets will be sold after Masses the
weekends of August 13th/14th. They will also be available
in the parish office during normal business hours.
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Wednesday, August 17, is the first day of school here at
St. Vincent’s and we are looking forward to welcoming all our new and “seasoned” students.
BACK TO SCHOOL COFFEE
Reminder to SVF School Parents: We will be having
our Back-to-School Coffee on Wednesday, August 17 at
8:15 a.m. Stop by and have a cup of coffee after dropping
off your children and meet the other parents.
BID –N-BUY 2016
Bid-n-Buy needs unique items to feature for the
festival this year. Our wish list includes a week at
a vacation condo, tickets to concerts and sporting
events, popular technology products (iPads, apple
watch, tablets), and other items that you yourself
would choose to bid!
SVF GIFT CARDS—”BACK TO SCHOOL”
It’s hard to believe (and don’t tell the kids) but it’s time to
start making clothing and Back to School purchases for the
family. Why not use SVF Gift Cards? Check out a partial list
of great idea starters (we're also including the percentage
SVF makes):
·
Dick's (8%)
·
Old Navy / Gap / Banana Republic (14%)
·
Macy’s (10%)
·
Staples (5%)
·
Target (2.5%)
Purchase your gift cards after Mass at the rear of church main entrance OR place your order with Chris Homan or
Bill Mountel…THANKS
Donation ideas are on display in the church
vestibule. Take a pennant, purchase the item(s),
and return the donation (with pennant attached) to
the parish office no later than August 30th. Thank
you for supporting one of the Festivals biggest
profit making booths! Questions? Contact Ann and Joe
Falci 793-4431 or [email protected].
PARTIES BY PARISHIONERS
“Building Community and Raising Money……
One Party at a Time!!!!!!
Are you looking for a way to get involved with this year’s
festival? Do you enjoy entertaining?
Consider hosting a Party. It can be as big
or as small as you like. If you would be
interested in hosting a party please contact
Susan Harder at 952-239-5330 or
[email protected]. We have many ideas for parties
that are just waiting for a host to implement.
WITNESS FOR LIFE
CHECK US OUT AND COME ON AUGUST 22nd!!
The Witness for Life Ministry 2016-2017 meeting dates for
the upcoming year are August 22, October 24, November
28, January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24,
and May 22. There will be no meeting in September
nor in December and we break for the summer. All
meetings will be held at 7:00 PM in Room B in the
Parish Center. We always work with an agenda. We hope
you will join us this year to help our Ministry become a
stronger presence in our Parish Community. We especially
need your fresh ideas to help us to energize and inspire and
attract more parish enthusiasm in life events. For further
information, please call Joan Rios at 984-1538. Thank you.
WEEKLY BULLETIN DEADLINE
All bulletin articles (blurbs) are due in writing nine
days before the date of publication. (Fridays by
9:00 a.m. - nine days in advance). 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. Inserts are limited and
reservations are required. Copies (700) of your insert need
to be in the Parish office by Wednesday morning.
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS …
all the men and women who are currently in the
military serving our country.
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