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Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 7, 2021
1502 E WALLEN RD, FORT WAYNE , IN 46825 * (260)489-3537 EXT . 3 * SAINTV .ORG
If you take a bulletin into church, please
take it home with you or throw it in a
trash container in the Gathering Space.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food” (Matt 25:35) St. Vincent parishioners are asked to donate a frozen turkey(s) NEXT weekend, November 13 and 14. Trucks will be at the south entrance of the church before all Masses. Turkeys will be kept frozen until Christmas baskets are assembled with many food items, coloring books, a gift and prayer. These baskets will be given to families that are in desperate need of kindness and food. If you have any questions or would like to provide assistance, please contact the Church Office (260-489-3537 ext. 3)
Over 20 years ago, a Ministry was started with a simple request (from Miss Virginia)… “can you find a turkey for a family in need?” In response, a selfless woman “couldn’t imagine a family without a turkey for their Holiday dinner.” This beautiful spirit was Suzy Beard. She considered herself a “beggar” as her intended pursuit in life. Indeed, she gathered and gave to multiple causes in her lifetime. Last year almost 300 families were served in her Holiday dinner pursuit.
Sadly, the world lost this faithful, loving soul in 2019. And in her honor, we continue her legacy with “Suzy Beard Christmas Dinners.”
Recipients from A Mother’s Hope, Women’s Care Center, Euell Wilson Center, Vincent Village, EACS and FWCS kids in need and both St. Henry and St. Patrick Catholic Churches will be provided these dinners. Our own parishioners will be helped through our St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Many generous individuals and organizations are helping to complete these dinner baskets. However, we need the turkeys from YOU!
Please drop off your frozen turkey before or after Masses NEXT weekend, November 13 and 14.
HISTORY OF SUZY BEARD CHRISTMAS DINNERS
You are invited to experience how several well-documented miracles stand up to scientific investigation and discover what implications these miracles have for you! From altar boy to party boy; from non-denominational mega church back to the Roman Catholic Church. Tim Francis shares with us his quest for truth. During this LIVE presentation you will hear and see: • A statue of Christ weeping human tears and bleeding
human blood • Multiple communion hosts tested by science that
transformed into human heart • Lady being filmed and tested before, during and after
Stigmata • Much more: The meaning of suffering. Why be
Catholic after all the corruption? Are all Religions the same? Why confess to a man when he might be just as sinful? ….
Tim has since conducted over 500 parish missions conveying the meaning of the miracles with results similar to this: from a fallen away son who returned after his mother dragged him to Tim’s presentation: “I wanted to thank you for changing my life. My mom went to day 1 of the 3-day mission… she got me to attend the second day… I was an occasional Mass attendee, mostly holidays. After your talk I made a good confession and now attend Mass DAILY…” from a fallen away Catholic turned Protestant Pastor: “Without hesitation, nor exaggeration, I can say it was this presentation that was the pinnacle of my return to the Catholic Church…. “ From a 36-year-old fallen away Catholic son whose mother prayed for years for his return to the Church: “Seeing the miracles that no science can refute, and the people personally touched by Jesus and Mary forever changed the direction of my life and the makeup of my heart… I felt the power of Jesus and for me that could only have happened by seeing what Tim presented. Since that day in May I have not missed a Mass.”
Tim explains what this is all about on a short video at www.ScienceTestsFaith.com/Catholic
Science and Faith unite!
Come see for yourself.
Tim Francis presents SIGNS from GOD: Miracles and Their Meaning
Monday, November 15 | 6:30 - 9:30 pm | Church
How are we being good shepherds? OR how are we allowing the Good Shepherd to lead us in our actions? This Sunday’s gospel challenges us to ponder deeply the meaning of total trust in the Lord. Instead of planning and stressing about what we are being called to give in a future context, perhaps we can think
about how I can give right now.
• Right now, I will offer a prayer for that person who cut me off.
• Right now, I will go and play with my children.
• Right now, I will stop the video games and respond to my parents.
• Right now, I will respond to that desire in my heart to pray.
• Right now, I will _________________.
This weekend I’m excited to share that we celebrate our first Sensory Mass at 1:30 pm and will continue to for the foreseeable future. This is a Mass which provides a safe and comfortable setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way with family and caregivers! Please share with others so that many more can come and experience the love of Christ!
Monday, November 15, at 6:30 pm, Miracles and Their Meaning will be presented by Tim Francis. This will be a wonderful opportunity to come and learn more about the ways in which God shows us miracles. Please plan to join us and be inspired.
God Bless,
Fr. Jay Horning
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LET US KNOW ... if you have a family member in the hospital who would like a visit from a priest (260-489-3537 ext. 3).
Until further notice, the section of pews near the confessionals will have every other pew roped off to provide social distancing during ALL weekend Masses EXCEPT the 11 AM. Anyone sitting in this section must wear a mask when the ropes are on the pews. This section will be open during the 11 AM Mass.
If you have health concerns, you are encouraged to sit in this section. The rest of the Church will remain open, and you may choose to wear a mask or not.
We are implementing this change as a true sacrificial act of charity for our brothers and sisters who have health concerns. If you are not concerned about social distancing or choose to not wear a mask, please find another place in the Church to accommodate those in this section.
SENSORY MASS TO BEGIN AT ST. VINCENT’S St. Vincent’s will be adding a Sensory Mass to our Sunday Mass schedule beginning Sunday, November 7, at 1:30 pm. More information about other Diocesan Sensory Masses on page 8.
THE BOOK OF LIFE The Book of Life is in the Gathering Space for the month of November. You are invited to enter the names of deceased family and friends. Those whose names are in the book will be remembered in prayer at St. Vincent’s throughout the month of November.
PERPETUAL ADORATION AT ST. VINCENT’S Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene is continuous with the exception of Mass at 5:30 pm on Fridays.
Visit www.saintv.org/adoration and click "sign up for an hour" to sign up for a weekly, monthly or biweekly commitment (you may also request substitutes for times you can’t make it to adoration at saintv.weadorehim.com).
* = biweekly commitment needed
ORATORY WILL BE CLOSED FOR CLEANING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
ADORERS NEEDED: Sundays: 8 am Mondays: 11 pm Tuesdays: 2 am | 3 am| 4 am Thursdays: 1 am | 4 pm Fridays: 9 pm Saturdays: 12 am | 4 am* | 9 am | 7 pm | 8 pm
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE We will begin preparing the next schedule (November 27 through February 25) for Liturgical Ministers tomorrow (Monday, November 8)! If you have not already done so, please update your MSP profile OR email dates you are NOT available to [email protected] OR call the Church Office (260-489-3537 ext. 206) by 9:00 am Monday morning. Thank you for your service.
Changes in Schedule Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, November 25: 9 AM [ the Church doors will be locked
after the 9AM Mass ] No SCRIP sales November 27/28
Church Office will be closed at noon on Wednesday, November 24
through Sunday, November 28
USE OF INCENSE Incense may be used at the 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 5:00 pm Masses on Sunday, November 21, as we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Christ the King). We use an incense which is hypoallergenic.
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Hello everyone! A life of service to loving others is a requirement for all of us, and the giving becomes a sacrifice. Sacrifice in the sense that it becomes a gift of self to make a change in the way we live so that someone can live a better life. This not only benefits the needy, but helps us escape ourselves into the love of another.
Fr. Eric’s
Corner
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 6:30 AM SC † RICHARD A. FIELY 8:15 AM (S) Ch † CHARLIE COLLIGAN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 [ Dedication of the Lateran Basilica ] 6:30 AM SC † JOHN R. SIELA 8:15 AM (S) Ch † JOELLYN FOX WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 [ St. Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church ] 6:30 AM SC † RUTH ANN MALONEY STAPLETON 8:15 AM (S) Ch † CAROL NINE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 [ St. Martin of Tours, Bishop ] 6:30 AM SC † EMILY CAMAION 8:15 AM (S) Ch † SHARON HENSLER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 [ St. Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr ] 8:15 AM (S) Ch † MARGARET COUCH [SCHL M] 5:30 PM Or INT BILL & CAROLYN REITH (55TH ANNIV) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 [ St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin ] 8:15 AM (S) Ch † ROLLAND & NATHALIA PATTERSON 5:00 PM Ch † DEC’D MEMB OHLMAN/MALONE FAM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 7:00 AM Ch † JOELLYN FOX 9:00 AM (S) Ch † DOROTHY HOGAN 11:00 AM Ch INT ROGER & ELLA MAE WATERCUTTER (57TH ANNIV) 1:30 PM Ch † KRISTINA DATTA [S M] 5:00 PM Ch INT FOR THE PARISH
(Ch: Church | SC: Spiritual Center Chapel Or: Oratory | (S): streamed | [SCHL M]: All School Mass |
[S M]: SENSORY MASS Masses streamed at SAINTV.ORG, Facebook and YouTube
(8:15 AM Monday - Saturday and 9 AM Sunday).
PERPETUAL ADORATION AT ORATORY Sign up at saintv.org/adoration
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 4:30 - 5:30 PM Church alcoves & Confessionals SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8:45 - 9:45 AM Church alcoves & Confessionals
To volunteer: 489-3537 ext. 3 or saintv.org/vocation-cross
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Saturday 4:30-5 PM | after 5 PM Mass-6:30 PM Sunday after 7 AM Mass - 12:30 PM
The Church Office will NOT be open during Mass! Church Office closed noon on November 24 thru
November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Saturday: after 5 PM Mass Sunday: after 7 AM Mass until 9 AM & after 9 AM Mass until 11 AM
SCRIP will NOT be sold during Mass! No SCRIP Sales November 27 and 28
Readings of the Day - saintv.org/scripture or USCCB.ORG
Series, Movies, Audios & Books for adults AND children Explore these Catholic materials from Augustine Institute.
FORMED.ORG
Monday, November 8 11:30 am Lunch ’N Learn [SC Rooms A&B] 6:15 pm AHG Troop Meeting [Parish Hall] 7:00 pm Ignatius RDL [SC Room C (#3)] 7:00 pm S-Anon [SC Room G (#4)] Tuesday, November 9 8:30 am SVDP Society Carpenter’s sons [LC Cafe] 9:00 am Two by Two Bible Study [LC Red Conference Rm] 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl [Parish Library] 4:30 pm Shepherds of Christ [Blessed Sacrament Chapel] 6:30 pm Faith Hope Love (FHL) Young Adults [Life Center] 6:30 pm Bereavement Support Group [LC Red Conf Rm] 6:45 pm RCIA [SC Rooms A&B] 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal [Church] 7:00 pm Armor of God Board Mtg [Parish Library] 7:30 pm AA [SC Room G (#4)] Wednesday, November 10 9:00 am WINGS Service Project [OFF campus] 4:30 pm Confessions [Church alcoves & Confessionals] 5:30 pm Pastoral Council [Church Conference Room]
7:00 pm Seize the Faith Meeting [Parish Library] 7:00 pm Finance Council [Church Conference Room] Thursday, November 11 9:00 am WINGS II [SC Room A] 5:30 pm Stewardship Committee [Church Conf Room]
7:00 pm Kingdom Builders [Church]
7:00 pm Baptismal Prep (Christian Parenting) [SC Room A] 8:00 pm Al Anon [SC Room G (#4)] Friday, November 12 9:15 am Coffee & Conversations [Life Center] Saturday, November 13 8:45 am Confessions [Church alcoves & Confessionals] 9:00 am Called & Gifted Workshop [Life Center] 9:00 am Overeaters Anonymous [SC Room C (#3)] 9:30 am St. Augustine Men’s Group [Parish Library] 2:00 pm School Drama Club Performance [Parish Hall] 11:00 am Safe Harbor [SC Room A] Frozen Turkey Collection before Mass 7:00 pm School Drama Club Performance [Parish Hall] Sunday, November 14 Frozen Turkey Collection 9:00 am Mass (Rite of Acceptance) [Church] 6:30 pm Rekindle the Fire [Parish Hall] 7:00 pm Women’s AA [SC Room C (#3)]
(#) indicates Door # | SC - Spiritual Center | LC - Life Center
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SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY Child care is offered during our monthly Families Living Faith sessions. Volunteers are needed to supervise children in the Nanny Room on Sunday (2:30 - 4:30 pm) or Wednesday (5:30 - 7:30 pm). If you have a student in middle school or high school who needs service hours, this is a great opportunity. Adult volunteers are welcome too! If interested, you may complete the volunteer application on the parish website at https://www.saintv.org/fff-volunteers or email [email protected] for more information.
SUBSTITUTE CATECHISTS FOR THE SUNDAY OR WEDNESDAY FAMILY FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM The Family Faith Formation program holds monthly sessions on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, or Sundays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm for both parents and students. Volunteers from our parish serve as catechists for the grades 1 – 6 children's sessions. There are times when catechist absences occur. On these occasions, substitute catechists are needed in the children's classroom (parents attend a separate adult session). Lesson plans and material are provided for the substitute catechist. If interested, you may fill out a volunteer application at https://www.saintv.org/fff-volunteers or contact Debbie at [email protected] for more information.
PRESCHOOL CATECHIST AND STUDENT VOLUNTEERS Sunday Preschool classes are held for ages 3 - Kindergarten age students during the 9:00 am Mass on Sundays; September through March. A catechist is needed for children in the 4 & 5 age group. The hours of service would be from 8:30 - 10:30 am. Also students can earn service hours by helping in the Preschool classrooms. If interested in a service opportunity with the Sunday Preschool program, or to serve as a catechist, you may complete a volunteer application at https://www.saintv.org/fff-volunteers, and you will be contacted with additional information.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION GRADES 1 & 2 Preparation for First Communion is a two-year Family Faith Formation experience beginning in grade one. Families with a first grade child not attending St. Vincent School may enroll in our Family Faith Formation Program online at https://www.saintv.org/fff-registration.
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION If you have a child in grades 1 – 6 who needs to enroll in religious education classes, you may register for our Family Faith Formation program online at https://www.saintv.org/fff-registration.
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR
FAMILIES LIVING FAITH SESSION GRADES 1 – 6 • Sunday, November 7: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
SACRAMENTAL PREP SESSIONS GRADES 1 & 2 • Sunday, November 14: 3:00 – 4:30 pm • Wednesday, November 17: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Attendance at two Baptismal Preparation Sessions is required before your child is baptized. You may attend Session II before Session I, if necessary. Each session will begin at 7:00 pm. It is recommended that both parents attend before the birth of your child so that there will be no delay in setting a date for the baptism once the baby is born. Godparents, too, are welcome. At least one parent must be Catholic and at least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic. Parents must be registered in the Parish. Please call the Church Office (489-3537 ext. 3) or register online at saintv.org/Baptism.
Session I (Christian Parenting): November 11 (Spiritual Center A—Door #2)
Session II (Baptismal Rite): November 18 (Church Conference Room)
No Baptismal Prep classes in December!
WWW.SAINTV.ORG/HIGHSCHOOL [email protected]
Sunday, November 7: HS Sports-Activity Hour [ 5 - 6 pm | meet at Life Center ]
Sunday, November 7: Retreat Reunion [ 6 - 8 pm | Life Center ] Come and be inspired by the works of JPII with Praise & Worship and Adoration.
Tuesday, November 9: HS Girls Bible Study [ 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Life Center ]
Wednesday, November 10: HS Boys Bible Study [ 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Spiritual Center Room C - Door #3 ]
Sunday, November 14: HS Sports-Activity Hour [ 5 - 6 pm | meet at Life Center ]
Sunday, November 14: St. Joseph - Faithful & Obedient [ 6 - 8 pm | Life Center ] St Joseph had enormous faith in God and obedience to His Will. Join us to learn about this ordinary man turned Saint on whom God relied to do great things. This will be part of a 4-week series that celebrates the culmination of the 'Year of St. Joseph.’
HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
EDGE ** MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY WWW.SAINTV.ORG/MIDDLESCHOOL
Coming up in Edge: November 15: Picture Perfect November 22: Weight of the World (Was Jesus ever Anxious?)
WEDDING BANNS
Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will strengthen and enlighten this couple as they prepare to take their marriage vows.
II Matthew Bennett & Chelsi Ewing
Diocesan directives instruct that we should stay home (with Mass obligation lifted) if feeling unwell:
“Anyone (whether vaccinated or not) with a cough or fever, or who may otherwise be feeling sick,
should still remain home.”
The 9 AM Sunday Mass will continue to be streamed on the parish website, on YouTube and on Facebook for
those who cannot attend in person.
The St. Vincent’s Adult Choir will sing at the 11:00 am Mass
beginning November 14!
Fellow Parishioners, 11/07/21
Greetings in Christ! I continue to reflect on how our school can be, as part of our parish community, a conduit of God’s grace.
Last week, I was visiting some classrooms and saw some truly excellent examples of engagement. I credit our 5th grade team here. In ELA, students were working on descriptive writing, and reticent to engage with the word “descriptive,” their teacher worked very creatively to begin asking the students to describe things around the classroom so they would be “doing” the definition (vs. stating it) and understanding at a much deeper level. As she introduced the activity, she gave them a quick stretch break to stand up and refocus their minds on the task at hand before starting the assignment – students were quiet and focused in this without being loud and disruptive, and these efforts really helped them remain exactly that – highly focused. In 5th grade math, the energy was incredibly fun. Reviewing addition properties with decimals, students had to engage with problems and think, pair, share with partners – excellent engagement tools. To really get the kids excited about math and make sure it would stick, their teacher had a beat/mini-song with the decimals – “drop, the decimal. Drop, drop the decimal!” It was a high energy, positive, fun classroom with the kids simultaneously laughing and really engaging with the work, and understanding the process at a deep level. In religion, the students were reading from the text, and to keep it engaging, their teacher had one student read aloud while the class was reading individually and then the reader would choose the next student to read out loud. This again kept the focus and engagement strong for our kids, vs. everyone reading silently.
So in all cases, there was strong planning and great teaching at work, but each teacher really worked to keep the kids engaged. Another, more basic way of presenting this is that each teacher thought about, planned for, and cared about the relationships she had with each of her students. What a joy! This is exactly what we hope for, for our schools. Our Lord set the model for this. There are several instances in scripture when Jesus wished for time away from the crowds with his apostles. There are scenes of him retreating across a lake, and the crowds hearing where He was going, would follow Him and get to the other side first. Rather than turning around, Jesus was moved to have pity on them and minister to them. Scripture never says this part, but I always imagine because this is Jesus we’re talking about, he truly knew the people in those crowds, the individuals, and that further led him to engage in the ministry. Everything we see in Jesus is how He calls us to relationships via the greatest commandments – to relate to God and to relate to our neighbor by loving both fully.
Great teaching has always been about relationships vs. the specific content involved. The content matters, but it’s the investment in relationships that make great educators exactly that—great. I commend all of our faculty from living from this knowledge and belief, as our 5th grade teachers showed in the examples above. This week, may we have the courage and grace needed to look past the tasks and busyness of life to the relationships of our lives, and ask God to help us invest more deeply there.
In Faith,
Mr. Coyle, Principal
One Church—One Family
The St. Vincent de Paul Society food pantry is in need of:
Hamburger helper type meals Laundry soap Shampoo & conditioner
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St. Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Families The holidays are fast approaching and we are accepting applications for Christmas families with needs. If you are a Small Christian Community, a bible study group or any other group, organization or family, please consider sponsoring one of these families. It would be a wonderful Advent project and a true work of mercy. Contact Dee Ann at 637-3690 or [email protected]. Please keep us in your prayers this Christmas Season. God Bless you!
November 14 Frozen Turkey Collection | Rite of Acceptance | Rekindle the Fire
November 15 Miracles and Their Meaning (with Tim Francis) | Harvest House (55+)
November 16 Bereavement Support November 28 Advent Begins! December 1 Go Tell It on the Mountain Tour: From
Advent to Christmas (John Angotti) December 8 Solemnity of Immaculate Conception
(Holy Day of Obligation | Masses: 6:30PM Vigil on December 7 and 6:30AM, 8:15AM, 12:30PM, 6:30PM on December 8)
December 9 Evening of Confessions at St. Vincent’s (6:30PM)
December 10 Lessons & Carols (Sacred Music) December 12 K of C Breakfast (Parish Hall) December 13 Lunch ‘N Learn | St. Jude Parish Advent
Penance Service December 15 St. Charles Parish Advent Penance
Service
Coming Soon at St. Vincent’s:
ANNUAL BISHOP’S APPEAL: WITNESS TO HOPE If you did not make your annual Bishop’s Appeal pledge, please take time to do so today. No gift is too small (or too large). Please give from the heart. Thank you for your support of our diocesan ministries and services.
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Do you ever wonder how you get involved in a ministry? Do you find yourself realizing you have time to give to
others but aren’t sure where to fit in? Have you volunteered for years out of duty? When you return from working in a ministry, do you find
yourself wondering if your efforts made a difference? Are you reconsidering where you are best suited to
offer love and grace to others?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions then plan to attend the next
Called & Gifted Workshop
Saturday, November 13 | 9 AM – 4 PM By attending, you will learn much about your spiritual giftedness, and how God has best equipped you to fulfill His mission to love others. Please contact the Church Office today to register – 260-489-3537 ext. 3 or visit the parish website at saintv.org/called-gifted.
ADVENT CHALLENGE The Advent season is near, and I have a challenge for you! My name is Samantha Rohloff, and I am a freelance writer for Today’s Catholic. Ernest Hemingway is credited with writing an incredibly sad story in just six words: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Can we, as Catholics preparing for the Advent season, create a story in just six words that expresses this approaching season? Please answer the following statement with a story that is exactly six words long: “Advent brings the start of something new and something holy into our lives. What will this Advent season bring for you?” Submissions will be published in a Today’s Catholic article. Please send YOUR six-word story in an email addressed to [email protected] with your first and last name, age, and the name of the parish you attend. The subject line of the email should be “Six-Word Story.” No anonymous submissions, please. Submission deadline is November 12. Get creative and happy writing!
Tell us YOUR story! The Seize the Faith Committee is looking for stories to publish in a book that explores your conversion or reversion to the Catholic faith! Please check the saintv.org website to learn more and to get started. Here’s what you need to know:
• All writing levels are welcome (you don’t have to be a master writer)!
• Please submit in a Word document only • Times New Roman, size 12 font, and double-spaced • No more than 5,000 words
We ask that you first send us a short summary of your story (no more than 500 words) before writing your complete story. Please visit saintv.org to submit this summary. Book contributors will be selected from these summary submissions. If there is a large number of submissions, we may be unable to publish every submission we receive. Upon publication, you may choose to remain anonymous. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Please submit your story summary by:
Wednesday, December 15.
WRITERS GROUP MEETINGS Writers Group will meet on Thursday, November 18, and Thursday, December 16, at 7:00 pm in the Life Center Red Conference Room. The group will not meet on November 25 or December 23.
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT: CATHOLIC CHARITIES Did you know Catholic Charities of FWSB is one of only three agencies in Indiana qualified to coordinate Refugee Resettlement efforts? YOU are invited to an educational presentation by Catholic Charities to learn more about the Afghan Resettlement process. You may attend either Wednesday, November 17, (10:00 -11:00 am) or Thursday, November 18, (7:00 - 8:00 pm). Both sessions will be held in Spiritual Center Rooms A & B. *Please feel free to invite non-parishioners who might be interested in learning more about Refugee Resettlement efforts.
St. Vincent Drama Club presents: Junie B. Jones Jr., The Musical
Saturday, November 13 Performances: 2 PM & 7 PM
Parish Hall General Admission: $5 cash
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The St. Vincent de Paul
Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday evenings this fall
(November 9 through December 14) 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the
Life Center Red Conference Room.
It is our hope to provide a comforting atmosphere in which to offer emotional
support. Your loss need not be recent for the sessions to be helpful.
Please register in advance by contacting Claire at [email protected] or
calling 260-489-3537 ext. 3.
ARMOR OF GOD Join us for a spiritual briefing arming men on the Power of Mary on Thursday, November 18, 6:45 - 8:30 pm in the Life Center. Presented by Fr. Daniel Whelan. Learn more at armingmen.com/events.
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BISHOP DWENGER HOLIDAY LUNCHES Join the treasured tradition of ringing in the Christmas Season with the Holiday Tables Luncheon! This year, we are offering two formats: 1. Delivered lunches -perfect for office parties and at-
home gatherings, or gifts for teachers, parish staff, friends, and family! The delivery is complimentary and includes a ceramic holiday plate as part of your gift. Must be within the Fort Wayne area.
2. In-person luncheon is back this year! Patsy Dumas will again be graciously hosting this festive feast in her beautifully decorated home!
Delivered lunches: December 1 and December 15 Luncheon at Patsy Dumas’ home: December 8
Visit bishopdwenger.com for more details and to order online, or contact Dayna at [email protected] or 260-496-4804.
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SENSORY-FRIENDLY MASSES A sensory-friendly Mass provides a safe and comfortable setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness or any kind of disability. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: 1st Tuesday of month | 6:00 pm St. John the Baptist: 2nd Friday of month | 5:45 pm Livestream: facebook.com/belongingFWSB. Contact Allison at [email protected] or 260-399-1452. Beginning November 7, St. Vincent’s will offer a Sensory Friendly Mass each Sunday at 1:30 pm in the Church.
ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE - NEW DATE With praise and thanksgiving to almighty God, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will call LeeAllen Fortin to the diaconate through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit on November 27 at 11:00 am at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
AN EVENING OF HEAVENLY LIGHTS An Evening of Heavenly Lights will be held November 28 at 6:30 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Plaza. A live nativity will be on site while hundreds of tribute lights shine brightly as the diocese remembers the lives of lost loved ones. A donation of $10 is requested for luminaria which will be blessed and lit at the prayer service. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities. For more information, visit diocesefwsb.org/heavenlylights or call 260-399-1438.
FACILITATOR OPENING FOR CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH We will be discerning individuals or a husband/wife team for a 3-year commitment to the Committee’s service position of Weekend Facilitator. If you are a registered parishioner in good standing with the Catholic Church, have been on a past Christ Renews team and feel called to serve in this ministry, please send a letter to the Church Office by January 5, “ATTN: Julia Thill,” answering the following questions: How did you hear this call? What is your previous team experience and ministry? How do you feel you could best serve the committee, teams and invitees? For more information regarding this ministry, contact Julia at 260-489-3537 ext. 208.
EARLY BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINES Articles for: Are Due: November 21 Thursday, November 11
November 28 Wednesday, November 17
December 12 Friday, December 3 December 19 Thursday, December 9
December 26 Wednesday, December 15 January 2 Tuesday, December 21
*Submit your
article to
bulletin@
saintv.org no
later than 9AM
on the date the
article is due.
DIVINE MERCY FUNERAL HOME Representatives from the Divine Mercy Funeral Home at Catholic Cemetery will be in the Gathering Space following all Masses the weekend of November 6-7. They will have literature and be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding their services.
MEN’S BASKETBALL AT ST. VINCENT All men of the Parish 18 and older are invited to play pick-up basketball in the St. Vincent Gym, beginning November 7, from 12:00 until 2:00 pm. We will play almost every Sunday through April. This is recreational basketball for fun, fitness, and fellowship. If you have questions, please call/text Mike at 437-9735.
HARVEST HOUSE 55+ We will meet on Monday, November 15, at 12:30 pm in the Spiritual Center Chapel to pray the Rosary. Immediately afterward, we will assemble in Room A for a short meeting to discuss our Christmas Pot Luck (beginning with a prayer service). Bring a snack to share with all. Hope you will join us!
LUNCH ‘N LEARN Monday, November 8, is the next Lunch N Learn! If you are 55 or older, please join us in the Spiritual Center as we welcome registered Dietitian Dr. Maria Krach. Dr. Krach will discuss how the food we eat affects the various diseases we might face, including hypertension, diabetes, constipation, and about 38 other types of illnesses one might face! Please join us for lunch at 11:30 am, followed by our speaker. Lunch will be provided by St. Vincent's again this month! So we will worry about what's healthy for the day and you don't have to! Registration is required so we know how much food to have available. Call 489-3537 ext. 3 or email [email protected].
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH - CHURCH Church Office .. (8:30 am - 4:30 pm, M-F) ....... (260) 489-3537 (ext. 3) Mailing Address ................. 1502 E Wallen Rd, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 Church Fax ..................................................................... (260) 497-9405 E-Mails .............................. [email protected] / [email protected] Pastor ...................................................................... Rev. Daniel Scheidt Parochial Vicar ............................................... Rev. Polycarp Fernando Parochial Vicar .......................................................... Rev. Jay Horning Parochial Vicar ........................................................ Rev. Eric Burgener Deacon .......................................................... Deacon James Fitzpatrick Pastoral Associate ................................ Dorothy Schuerman (ext. 207) Pastoral Associate .................................................. Julia Thill (ext. 208) Pastoral Associate ........................................... Jessica Hayes (ext. 224) Pastoral Associate Communication .............. Monica Aquila (ext. 230) Business Manager ....................................... Tom Schuerman (ext. 209) Director of Religious Education.............. Debbie Blackburn (ext. 204) Director of Music ........................................... Tony Andorfer (ext. 210) Facilities ............................ Joshua Bratten | Ed Soberalski (ext. 217)
High School Youth Director ....................... Scott Nguyen (ext. 4001) Middle School Youth Director .................. Lindsay Lushis (ext. 4230) Youth Ministry Office ............................... Melanie Rohloff (ext. 4228) Parish Bookkeeper ....................................... Mary Berkshire (ext. 202) Parish Secretary ............................................ Marie Andorfer (ext. 206) Parish Secretary ............................................... Geri Schmidt (ext. 243) Receptionist ....................................................... Sheila Burns (ext. 201) Receptionist ....................................................... Holly Dailey (ext. 266) RCIA for Children ............................................ Sarah Falbe (ext. 201) Prayer Line ................................ Laurie - 755-0816 / Mary - 483-4369
NEW PARISHIONERS Visit Church Office (in the Gathering Space) (hours on page 3).
CATECHUMENATE We welcome persons interested in embracing the Catholic faith. Please call the church office (260-489-3537 ext. 3).
BULLETIN DEADLINE Send items to [email protected] by Monday at 9 AM
MASS SCHEDULE: (S) Mass is streamed on SAINTV.ORG, Facebook & YouTube
Weekends:
Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 7 AM | 9 AM(S) | 11 AM | 5 PM [ 1 PM MASS WILL RESUME ON NOVEMBER 28 ]
Week Days:
Monday-Thursday: 6:30 AM & 8:15 AM(S) Friday: 8:15 AM(S) & 5:30 PM [ Oratory ] Saturday: 8:15 AM(S)
PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene (1711 E Wallen Rd)
Unlocked 5AM - 10PM | You may sign up for weekly adoration at saintv.org/Adoration.
SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: See page 3 (Church Alcoves & Confessionals)
Baptism: Sunday, following the 11 AM Mass. Baptismal catechesis is required prior to baptism. Please call the Church Office (260-489-3537 ext. 3).
Matrimony: Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of date of wedding.
Sick and Communion Calls: Please keep us informed of the sick and homebound, particularly when there is a serious illness.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH - SCHOOL A Catholic education for children (grades K-8)
School Office .......... (7:15 am-3:15 pm, M-F) ................ (260) 489-3537 Mailing Address ................. 1720 E Wallen Rd, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 School Principal............................................................... Zachary Coyle School Assistant Principal ....................................... Kathleen Mulligan School Office ............... Janice Bobay | Heather Strzelecki (ext. 213) School Attendance Line ....................................... Julie Ware (ext. 214) School Kitchen .................................................. Andy Dailey (ext. 220) School Secretary ......................................... Jane Christensen (ext. 212) Scout Lodge ............................................................................... 489-1763 SCRIP Office ........................... [email protected] | 489-3537 (ext. 234)
Make sure to update your profile (click on “Ministry Scheduler” at saintv.org on the
“PARISHIONERS” tab) by 9:00 am Monday morning!
(S) = Mass is open to the public AND livestreamed via the internet. By virtue of your attendance at these Masses you give St. Vincent de Paul Parish
permission to have your image incidentally appear in these livestreams and recordings thereof. We will not focus or concentrate on individual worshipers out
of respect for your privacy, but cannot preclude your incidental appearance in the background or in wide angle shots of the Sanctuary. Should you have a good
and valid reason your image cannot appear in these livestreams, please visit the Church Office for advice on places to sit that will not appear on camera.
November
13/14 Saturday
5 PM Sunday
7 AM Sunday
9 AM Sunday 11 AM
Sunday 5 PM
Greeters R & L Beckett M & B Zellers G & S Dundon J & B Keefer
T Brown K Roesler M & T Wolfe
NEEDS FILLED NEEDS FILLED
Ushers
M Brady S Connolly D O’Brien R Seftick
T Denning T Givens W Grant B Niezer
P Freson T Leffers J Siman J Sorg S Wilder
J Buonocore C Ehinger E Falter D Garwood D Roy
M Stroud C Wright NEEDS FILLED NEEDS FILLED
Lead Server W Gary J Moran B Keefer J Cortezano D Adams
Servers: I, II, Candle Bearers
W Perkins J Perkins, Jr B Dietsch J Johnson
NEEDS FILLED G Fugate J P Martinez E Moran
M Dundon M Keefer M Stroud A Stroud
K Crummey E Crummey M Cortezano S Woenker
E J Sullivan L Sullivan NEEDS FILLED T Hope
Lectors NEEDS FILLED (1) J Houlihan (2)
J Freiburger (1) D Fech (2)
J Cox Cid (1) M Stroud (2)
J Lothamer (1) L Barranda (2)
M Watts (1) M Trout (2)
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
K Steury E Koors R Ley J Rahrig NEEDS FILLED NEEDS FILLED
A Dailey B Frey P Marx J McGreevy
J Cox Z Meyer S Nielson T Olinger J Rude G Schmidt
D Arnold A Arnold B Hutson M Kinniry D Schuerman K Stanley
S Cook E Davis R Domsic A Guedea M Heiny D Heiny
Sacristans M B Osborn F Mikulski T Olinger K Parr J Beeching
