FEBRUARY 8, 2015
FIFTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
1502 E. Wallen Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
www.saintv.org
PLEASE JOIN US
AS OUR PARISH CELEBRATES
MARDI GRAS!
New Orleans style dinner
St. Vincent’s Parish Hall
5:30
5:30—
—7:00 pm
Tuesday, February 17
Bingo and games until 7:30 pm, when everyone
is invited to attend the bonfire where
we will burn the palms so the ashes
can be used on Ash Wednesday!
Thanks to the
Knights of Columbus,
St Vincent de Paul Society,
St Vincent Scouts,
Rekindle the Fire and our
St Vincent Student Council
members for this event.
Don’t miss it!
PARISH STAFF
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Pastor.......................................................... Fr. Daniel Scheidt
Parochial Vicar ....................................... Fr. Andrew Budzinski
Parochial Vicar ..................................... Fr. Polycarp Fernando
Deacon............................................ Deacon James Fitzpatrick
Pastoral Associate .................................... Dorothy Schuerman
Pastoral Associate .................................................... Julia Thill
Business Administrator................................... Tom Schuerman
School Principal ................................................ Sandra Guffey
School Assistant Principal .............................. Elizabeth Kleber
Dir. of Religious Education ........................... Debbie Blackburn
Director of Music ................................................Tony Andorfer
Facilities Manager ............................................. Bruce Cadwell
Youth Director.......................................................... Sarah Hill
Youth Director.................................................. Lindsay Klinker
Parish Secretary .............................................. Mary Berkshire
Parish Secretary ............................................... Marie Andorfer
Parish Secretary ................................................. Geri Schmidt
Parish Nurse/Homebound Ministry ...................... Deb Andrews
Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson ..................... Dan Rohloff
Rectory Housekeeper ………………………… ..... Corrine Boyer
Items should be e-mailed to [email protected] by Monday at 9:00 am.
TELEPHONES
A Catholic education for children (grades K-8)
Office Hours ......................................................... 7:15 am-3:15 pm
School Office, Mary Tess Roof .................(260) 489-3537 ext. 213
School Attendance Line, Ellen Ryan....................................ext. 214
School Kitchen....................................................................ext. 220
School Secretary, Kathy Palmer ..........................................ext. 212
Church Office…Hours: 8:30—4:30 pm M - F ......... (260) 489-3537
Church Fax ...................................................................... 497-9405
E-Mail ................................................................. [email protected]
Religious Education Office.................................................. ext. 204
Youth Ministry Office .......................................................... ext. 228
Director of Music ................................................................ ext. 210
Wedding Coordinator Rhonda Noll .................................. 341-1249
Development Director Linda McCarthy ............................... ext. 247
Scout Lodge .................................................................... 489-1763
Prayer Line Laurie ........................................................... 755-0816
Mary ............................................................. 483-4369
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend: Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 7:15, 9:00, 11:00 am,
12:45 pm and 6:00 pm Life Teen Mass
Weekday: Monday—Thursday: 6:30 am and 8:00 am;
Friday: 8:00 am and 5:30 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am
Holy Day: WILL BE ANNOUNCED
Holiday: 9:00 am
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation—Wed. 4:30 pm (priests must finish by 5:30 pm).
Sat. 8:45 - 9:45 am or anytime by appointment.
Baptism—Sunday following the last Mass; also baptisms may be
scheduled during Sunday Mass. Baptismal Catechesis is required
prior to baptism.
Matrimony—Arrangements must be made at least six months in
advance.
Sick and Communion Calls—Please keep us informed of the
sick and homebound, particularly when there is serious illness.
ST. VINCENT de PAUL PARISH SCHOOL (1720 E. WALLEN ROAD)
NEW PARISHIONERS
Registration for new members is held on the second Sunday of the
month following the 9:00 am Mass.
CATECHUMENATE—
We welcome persons interested in embracing the Catholic faith.
Please call the church office.
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MASS INTENTIONS
FROM
Monday, February 9
*6:30 am Carole Bryan
8:00 am INT Paul Sturm
Tuesday, February 10
*6:30 am James Fenker
8:00 am Jerry Reuf
Gn 1:20-2:4a / Mk 7:1-13
Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 / Mk 7:14-23
Thursday, February 12
*6:30 am Sandy Kalchbrenner
8:00 am Eleanor Sarrazine
Gn 2:18-25 / Mk 7:24-30
Friday, February 13
8:00 am Joseph Kohrman
*5:30 pm Craig Taylor
Gn 3:1-8 / Mk 7:31-37
Saturday, February 14
8:00 am Eromi Jayawickrama
Gn 3:9-24 / Mk 8:1-10
5:00 pm Stephen Ueber
Sunday, February 15
7:15 am Judy Frantz
9:00 am Jim Frank
11:00 am Dan Rondot
12:45 pm Daniel Eash
6:00 pm For the Parish
(Life Teen Mass)
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 / 1 Cor 10:31-11:1 / Mk 1:40-45
*Chapel
NEW MEMBER REGISTRATION
Parish representatives will be in the
Church Conference Room today,
Sunday, February 8, after the 9:00 am
Mass to welcome and register new
members to St. Vincent’s.
PALM BRANCHES
We will be burning palm branches
blessed on Palm Sunday of last year.
You may bring your blessed palm
branches from home and place them
in the basket located in the Gathering
Space. The ashes from the burnt
branches will be used at our Ash
Wednesday services. The LAST day
palms will be received is NEXT
Sunday, February 15.
WEDDING BANNS
“Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will guide
this couple as they approach the sacrament
of marriage.”
III John Wunderlin & Jill Houlihan
PASTOR
This Sunday we see in the Gospel the curing of
Peter’s mother-in-law. No sooner does the
Lord heal her than she begins to wait on the
guests to her home. Christian service is the
fruit of thanksgiving that Christ has taken the
transformative initiative in our lives.
Gn 1:1-19 / Mk 6:53-56
Wednesday, February 11
*6:30 am Jeanette Palmer
8:00 am Jennifer Scoles
All Mass
THE
This past Tuesday on the Feast of the
Presentation, our own Bernadette Becker--daughter of John and Patty Becker---entered
her novice year with the Franciscan Sisters
Minor, in which she will learn more deeply their
form of service to the Lord Jesus in evangelical
poverty, chastity, and obedience. At her
investiture with the veil, cincture (cord of rope), and rosary worn at her side over her
simple religious habit, Bernadette received the new name of Sr. Angelina Maria of Our
Lady of Good Counsel. It was such a joy to see so many of our St. Vincent’s families
surrounding her in her next step of discerning life in her new Franciscan family.
On the subject of families, my youngest brother Dominic visited me at St. Vincent’s this
week, for which I thank you for your prayers and support of my new year’s resolution to
grow closer to members of my first family. I look forward to the day when his wife and
three children can visit and I can introduce all of them to you. Today’s Gospel shows
Jesus’ delight in working in the midst of families and their challenges to increase their
love for each other through everything.
This coming week I have my final appointment at the Piper Clinic in St. Petersburg,
Florida, where two years ago Dr. Mark Piper performed TMJ surgery on me after an
orthodontic accident. I am quite hopeful that this last time of “having my head
examined” (at least on this issue!) will verify my jaw’s full recovery. Not wanting a
medical appointment in a warm climate to go to waste, I shall return this Friday,
February 13 after a few days of rest before the pastoral duties of Lent begin later this
month.
In St. Vincent’s love of Christ,
Fr. Daniel Scheidt
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday, 12:00 pm—5:30 pm and Wednesday, 9:00 am—5:30 pm
MISSION TRIP PLANNING MEETING
Anyone interested in participating in a medical mission trip to Honduras
sometime yet this year, please come to an informational meeting on Monday,
February 9 at 6:30 pm in the Spiritual Center Community Room A or contact
Dorothy at the Church office 489-3537 ext. 3 or [email protected].
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“How sweet the presence of Jesus to the longing, harassed soul!
It is instant peace, and balm to every wound." - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Come find peace in Jesus' presence during Eucharist Adoration! We are
hoping to expand the hours for Adoration on Sundays, and invite all in the parish to
consider committing to 30 minutes, or even an hour, as a scheduled adorer. If you
are unable to commit to every Sunday, consider forming a team with family or friends
(perhaps your Small Christian Community, or Christ Renews team) to jointly cover a
time slot on a rotating basis. The proposed schedule would begin at 8:15 am, right
after the first Sunday Mass, and would end at 5:30 pm. If you are able to commit to a
scheduled time please call Julie Fox @ 437-5668 or email [email protected].
C HURCH N EWS
HARVEST HOUSE—WHAT IS IT?
It is NOT a house. It is a movement for persons 55 years
and older. Here at St. Vincent’s, it is a small group of
people, both men and women. We meet once a month in
the Spiritual Center. Maybe we are a small group because
many don’t know about us. That means you don’t know
what you are missing!
We don’t want it to be a small group, so please come
Monday, February 16 and check us out! We will have
snacks, socialize, play cards, board games and other fun
games. No reservations needed. Just come and bring a
snack to share.
For more information or questions, call Margaret at
482-2085. We are looking forward to seeing you Monday,
February 16 at 1:15 pm in the Spiritual Center! If school
closes—there will be no meeting.
DO YOU NEED TO RECEIVE THE
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION?
Young adults in high school and other
adults who, for whatever reason have not
been confirmed, please come to a brief
orientation meeting to be held Sunday, February 8 (this is a
CHANGE OF DATE) at noon in the Parish Library.
If possible, bring Baptismal and First Communion
information to that meeting, so that we may begin the
Confirmation process. If you want to participate and cannot
attend one of these two times, please call the church office
at 489-3537 ext. 3 or email Dorothy Schuerman at
[email protected] for further information. Classes will
begin during the week of February 22 and the Sacrament of
Confirmation will take place on May 30 at the Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
Please remember that the spaces marked with the
blue lines are for handicap use only. Also, please
respect the spacing required for ramps and lifts where
these spaces are indicated by blue hashes. The spaces
for the handicapped are along the pull-in drive next to the
Eucharistic Chapel and along the closest drive on the
south side of the church. Thank you for your kind
consideration of those who need these spaces.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES
Attendance at two Baptismal Preparation
Sessions is required before your child is baptized
— Session I and Session II. 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
and one godparent must be practicing Catholics. Also, parents
must be registered in the Parish. Please call the church office to
sign up for your sessions.
Session I (Parish Library) - February 12
Session II (Church Conference Room) - February 19
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MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
Monday, February 9
6:30 pm Light Weigh—Parish Library
6:30 pm Mission Planning Meeting—Comm. Room A
Tuesday, February 10
8:45 am Two-By-Two—Parish Library
6:30 pm Shepherds of Christ—Blessed Sacrament
Chapel
6:45 pm RCIA—Community Rooms A&B
7:00 pm 7-Steps—Parish Library
Wednesday, February 11
9:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—Church
9:00 am WINGS—Life Center Conference Room/Café
Thursday, February 12
9:00 am WINGS II—Community Room A
1:00 pm HASA—Community Room A
5:15 pm Market Day—Parish Hall
7:00 pm Ultreya—Community Room A
7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Officers—Comm Room B
7:00 pm Baptismal Preparation I—Parish Library
Friday, February 13
4:00 pm Safe Harbor—Parish Library
Saturday, February 14
8:30 am Medical Guild—Community Room A
11:00 am First Reconciliation—Church
Sunday, February 15
12:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—Blessed
Sacrament Chapel
7:00 pm Rekindle the Fire—Parish Hall
DIVINE MERCY
Divine Mercy Ministry has begun a new session. There is
still time to join. Divine Mercy Ministry is a support group
dedicated to the healing of those hurting from a past
abortion. In a confidential, safe, non-judgmental
atmosphere, members are welcomed with prayer and
love. For more information, call our confidential,
dedicated phone line at 260-445-8119.
We await you…with open arms and caring hearts.
Jesus awaits you…with His love and mercy.
DIVORCED/SEPARATED CATHOLIC SUPPORT GROUP
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church welcomes men and
women who have suffered from divorce or separation to our
program: The Catholic’s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide.
As we come to the final three sessions of the DVD series,
please mark your calendar and join us on Thursday,
February 19 for the session "Re-Learning How to Date". This
session advises reconciliation of broken marriages if
possible, and if not possible, the seeking of an annulment.
The segment gives real-life advice on seeking a new spouse
or choosing to stay single.
The program is from 7:00-9:00 pm, doors open at
6:45 pm. Join us in the Parish Library, located off of the
Gathering Space in the Church. For more information visit
our web page: www.saintv.org and select the Community
Life/Support link or call the St. Vincent de Paul church office
at 260-489-3537 ext. 208. We look forward to seeing you!
Y O U T H
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M I N I S T R Y
YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR
Sunday, February 8
Social: Lights-Out Dodgeball
Wednesday, February 11
Mini Hour - 7:30-9pm @LC
Thursday, February 12
Spring Retreat Planning Meeting—7:30 pm @ LC
Sunday, February 15
Life Night: Marriage Night #1
LIGHTS-OUT DODGEBALL:
Join us Sunday as we grow in community by pummeling
each other with dodgeballs…in the dark… with black lights.
=) Because nothing says I love you like a dodgeball to the
face.
SPRING RETREAT PLANNING MEETING:
We need you to put on the Spring Retreat. There are a
number of ways you can help out! We need teens for
Witnesses, for Drama Team skits, for other various skits,
and to help with Prelude - which involves doing all the
Palanca envelopes, painting and creating all the
decorations. We literally couldn’t do it without you! You
need to be a sophomore or older and been on at least one
retreat in order to help out. The secret retreat theme reveal
planning meeting is tentatively set for Thurs, Feb. 12th @
7:30 pm in the Life Center. It’s a great way to extend the
retreat, so we hope to see you there!
LIFE TEEN ON THE WEB:
To stay current on what’s going on with Life Teen, especially
when it gets to inclement weather, we will post notices on
our FB page, our Twitter account, and our webpage:
www.saintvym.weebly.com. So be sure to Like, Follow, or
check us out. The Spring Retreat will be here soon, and
forms will also be posted to the website like they were for
the Fall Retreat, so now is a good time to bookmark it and
check it out for a schedule of events and other info.
CORE TEAM:
Have you felt God calling you to serve Him, but aren’t sure
how? Maybe He is calling you to serve His teens. This is an
amazing ministry and I encourage you to pray about joining
the Core team. If you are interested, or if you have
someone else to suggest, please talk to Sarah or any of the
Core for more information.
For information about our Life Teen Program,
please contact Sarah Hill, 435-0453 or
[email protected].
Coming up in Edge:
February 9: Mardi Gras
February 23: Two Become One
March 9:
Around the Table
Next Edge Night: Mardi Gras
Join us as we kick back and relax for an Edge fun night of
games and fun! 7-8:45 pm Life Center
ST. VINCENT COACHES NEEDED
Coaches are needed for spring sports at
St Vincent's School. Registration will be opening
soon for spring sports on the website. This
includes boys and girls soccer, girls softball, boys and girls
track and golf. Please contact Terry Coonan with any
questions by emailing [email protected].
DETERGENT SALE
Friends of St. Vincent American Heritage Girls & Boy Scouts
Detergent Sale will be held February 2-16. We would like to
offer members of the parish the opportunity to purchase
5-gallon buckets of high efficiency laundry detergent,
softener and dish soap at almost 50% off the retail price to
raise funds for participation at AHG nationals and a new
Scout Lodge kitchen. Order forms can be found in the
gathering space and should be returned to the St. Vincent
school office no later than February 16. Orders will be
available for pick-up on Monday, March 2 between
5:30-7:30 pm at the St. Vincent Scout Lodge. Please
contact Michelle Baumgartner (260-205-3116/
[email protected]) with any questions.
Edge Boys' Retreat: Yellow forms are out in the back of
Church for the Edge Boys' Retreat, “You Never Let
Go,” March 20-21. ALL 7th and 8th grade boys of the
parish are invited. Space is limited, so reserve your spot
now!!
For information about our EDGE Program,
please contact Lindsay Klinker
[email protected].
SCHOOL & YOUTH NEWS
Religious Ed News
First Reconciliation/First Communion Parent Meeting
I promise that this meeting will eventually take place! Please
pray for good weather! The meeting has been rescheduled for
this Sunday, February 8 at 4:00 pm in the Spiritual Center. If
you have a child preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation
and the Eucharist, and you did not attend the meeting in
January, please plan to attend.
Confirmation Candidate Information Sheets
We still have outstanding forms that need to be turned in ASAP.
We are unable to contact the sponsors without them. It is
important for the confirmation sponsor to be informed to
effectively walk this faith journey with your child.
Sunday Grade 4 Retreat Rescheduled
Due to another Religious Ed cancellation last week, it was
necessary to reschedule the 4th Grade Retreat again! It will be
held next Sunday, February 15 from 4:00—5:30 pm in the
Spiritual Center. Please plan to bring your child a few minutes
early, so the retreat can begin promptly at 4:00 pm. Students
will also be picked up at the Spiritual Center.
2nd Grade Parents
If your child was not baptized at St. Vincent’s, please get a copy
of their baptism certificate to the Religious Ed office as soon as
possible. It must be on file with us prior to their First
Reconciliation.
Important Sacrament Dates:
First Reconciliation/First Communion Parent Meeting:
Sunday, February 8—4:00—5:30 pm—Spiritual Center
FIRST RECONCILIATION:
(choose the date most convenient for your family)
February 14 or February 21, 11:00 am—Church
CONFIRMATION:
Practice (Sponsor & Student)
Tuesday, April 7, 7:00 pm—Church
Sacrament of Confirmation
Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 pm—Church
FIRST COMMUNION:
Retreat – Saturday, April 11, 7:45 am—noon – School
First Communion - April 26, 12:45 Mass and
May 3, 12:45 Mass
(or by written request to Debbie
Blackburn on the weekend of May 2/3)
RE Calendar
Preschool
Preschool
Sunday
February 8
RE First Reconciliation/First Communion
Parent Meeting—4:00—5:30 pm—Spiritual
Center
February 15
RE—4th Grade Retreat—4:00-5:30 pm Spiritual Center
Wednesday
February 11
February 18
SCHOOL
REGISTRATION
St. Vincent
de Paul Catholic
School is currently
registering students
for next year. We
welcome you to take
a look at what we do every day and how we enable all of
our students to live their Catholic faith and to achieve
academic success in a safe and effective environment.
Call for an appointment, and we will give you a tour. The
office number is 489-3537. Ask for Kathy Palmer or
Sandra Guffey. We would love to meet with you. We will
share information about a strong academic program that,
throughout the curriculum, incorporates our Catholic
Identity. We’ll also show how our students develop an
intimate relationship with Christ through the many
opportunities for prayer and weekly reception of the
Eucharist. We regularly engage in Works of Mercy by
participating in food drives, walk-a-thons, and other
activities to serve others.
Our students at St. Vincent’s thrive in a strong academic
program with teachers who dedicate themselves to
assisting each child in
meeting his or her full
potential while being
supported by caring,
giving families. If you
already know about our
school and are ready to
enroll, go to the school
website at
www.saintv.org/school to find the registration paperwork.
We want to welcome you into our
Community in Christ!
MARKET DAY
Pick-up is on Thursday, beginning at 5:15 pm in the school
cafeteria. If you missed the order deadline, we always have
some extra items available for purchase to anyone willing to
buy. Thanks for all your support! Questions, please call
Eva at 490-9329.
YOU CAN LEND A HAND FUNDRAISER!
Preschool
February 8
February 15
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RE
NO RE—Attend Ash Wednesday Mass with
your family
Please help support St. Vincent de Paul
School. The annual "You Can Lend A
Hand" coupon book sales for diocesan schools is
underway. You can purchase a booklet from any
St. Vincent student, or stop by the school
office. The coupon books are just $3 and have over a $100
value with offers to: Burger King, Chili's, Fort Wayne
Komets, and Fort Wayne Mad Ants. This is an important
fundraiser that has raised over $13,000 for our
school. Please support this cause and help improve our
children’s education by purchasing a "You Can Lend A Hand"
coupon book now through the end of February.
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M
I N I S T R Y
MASS INTENTIONS—
CHANGE OF POLICY
Due to the high volume of Mass intentions and the
importance of being fair to all parishioners making a
request---especially those who are in special need (for
example, after a loved one has just died or is in an
urgent, acute situation requiring prayer)---our Parish
Office is adjusting the procedure for scheduling Mass
intentions. Moving forward, the Office can accept 3
Masses per intention per year. One Mass may be
scheduled on a Sunday, two during the week either at
6:30 am or 8:00 am. We shall try to honor special dates,
depending on availability. Because of occasional, serious
pastoral circumstances, Mass intentions need to be
subject to change without notice. Next year’s calendar
will open on August 1. Finally, should you wish to
sponsor larger numbers of Mass intentions, the Parish
Office can assist you in selecting retired Priests and
missionary Priests connected to our Parish who are in
most need of Mass stipends for their work and livelihood.
L
I F E
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY PANTRY
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society pantry is in need of
Baked beans
Crackers
Bake mixes
Peanut butter
Beef broth
Catsup and mustard
THANK YOU for your generosity and may God bless you!
Catholic Apostle Build Dedication
Please join us on Friday, February 20 at
4:00 pm at 4308 W. Cook Rd (in Fuller's
Landing ) as we dedicate and hand over the keys to a
brand new house to the Bakhtov family. Tour the
house, have some hot chocolate and celebrate the
beautiful outcome of many Catholic laborers working
as the hands and feet of Jesus!
HAVE YOU MADE A CURSILLO WEEKEND?
Recently or years ago? Please join us Thursday,
February 12 at St. Vincent de Paul's Spiritual Center from
7:00—8:30 pm for the Fort Wayne monthly Ultreya.
Ultreyas are opportunities for people to gather, pray, and
share personal stories about living a life in God's grace.
Ultreyas are open to all adults, even if you have not
made a Cursillo weekend. Questions-call Brant or Christy
Howe 260-619-3650.
JESUS IS HERE IN THIS PLACE
My husband and I became parishioners a
couple of years ago after attending
St. Jude’s for about 20 years. It was a difficult
adjustment coming to St. Vincent’s because St. Vincent’s is
much larger and we didn’t know many people. We felt lost in a
crowd, like we didn’t belong, which was a different feeling than
what we had at St. Jude’s. What was the difference? I got to
thinking about our friendships we’d developed at St. Jude’s; how
did we meet them? A lot of them came through going on a
Christ Renews His Parish retreat, and then joining team. The
friendships that were developed helped us in our marriage, with
our growing family, and our spiritual journey in countless ways.
My relationship with Jesus and my prayer life definitely
improved. After attending CRHP here at St. Vincent’s I had a
glimmer of hope that our church family would grow again like
what we once had and that hope has come to fruition. Some
people are afraid of coming on the retreat; I didn’t want to go
either the first time! I didn’t know what to expect. I would like
to reassure anyone who is reluctant to come, you are not forced
to talk to anyone, you do not have to share anything personal
with anyone, the choice is yours. It is a wonderful gift you can
give yourself! And to your marriage, if you are married! It is
probably the most rewarding gift I have ever given myself. I
have never known anyone who regretted going. If you like it and
want more afterwards, join team, but know you do not have to
join team and you do have the option of joining team in the
future if the timing just isn’t right. If you haven’t received a
personal invitation, know that you do not need to be “invited”- it
is for anyone and everyone in the parish. Call and let the parish
know you are interested if the time isn’t right, you can be put on
a list to be called next time. One last thing: it is FREE! Who
doesn’t like free? Come and be pleasantly surprised!
Jerri Witchey
Men’s Weekend: Feb. 28-March 1, 2015 (Contact T.J.
Charland @ [email protected] or 443-3571)
Women's Weekend: March 14-15, 2015 (Contact Mandy
Keller @ [email protected] or 567-224-0487)
OTHER NEWS
ST. VINCENT’S AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS:
FAITH, SERVICE, FUN
All young ladies (ages 5 to 18 years) within the St. Vincent
de Paul community are invited to attend this year’s
American Heritage Girls (AHG) Lenten Retreat to be held at
the Parish Life Center on Saturday, March 7 from 12:30—
4:30 pm. Girls who are not currently registered members of
St. Vincent’s AHG program are required to attend with a
parent/grandparent or another adult family member. This
year’s theme is “Thy Word.” Participants will spend the
afternoon learning about the fruits of the spirit, helping
others with a crafting service project, and more. The fun
and learning will end with 5:00 pm Mass together as a
group. Cost is $3 per girl with a snack provided. Please
RSVP to Holly Dailey at [email protected] by March 1.
We invite you to spend an afternoon preparing your heart
for Easter. American Heritage Girls is a Christian-based
Scouting-like organization with a character building program
whose mission is to build “women of integrity” through
service to God, family, community and country.
SOUP’S ON! ASH WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON
Come begin Lent simply. Bring a friend for a lunch of soup
and bread on Ash Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 am—
2:00 pm at St. Mary Mother of God Church. Your free will
donation will help support St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen, which
serves 1,000 free bowls of soup to hungry people every day.
A Lenten Prayer Service with distribution of Ashes will begin
at 11:00 am.
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CAREGIVERS NEEDED
1) Mature caregiver being sought for elderly couple in
home near St. Vincent’s church. Assist with activities of
daily living, cooking, laundry, driving to appointments, etc.
Varying hours (day and night shifts).
Call 806-231-4090 for information.
2) We are looking for an individual who would be willing to
serve as a caregiver for a female with Parkinson’s
from midnight—8:00 am. The caretaker does not have to
be a nurse but someone who has cared for someone. It is
also important to have some strength as there are times
she needs help getting up and moved around in her bed.
Pay is $18/hour - please call Kathy at 489-3350 if you are
interested.
BISHOP DWENGER ALUMNI
If your high school graduating class year ended
in a "0" or "5," your class should be gathering
for a reunion in 2015! If you or someone you
know is planning a class reunion, please
contact Molly Schreck at [email protected].
If you have exciting news to share - career information,
weddings, baby announcements, etc., please email your
information and picture to [email protected]. We
will include your news in our next edition of the "Dwenger
Times" alumni magazine. Once a Saint, Always a Saint!
HAPPY WORLD MARRIAGE DAY!!
Throughout the world, the 2nd Sunday in February is
recognized as a day to celebrate the sacredness of Holy
Matrimony. Celebrate your marriage by attending
a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! Upcoming
dates are February 27—March 1 in Elkhart and
April 17—19 in Ft. Wayne. For more information visit our
website at www.wwme-ni.org.
ST. LOUIS BESANCON SQUARE DANCE
Grab your partner and promenade over to a Square Dance
at St. Louis Besancon Hall, 15535 Lincoln Hwy. East, New
Haven. February 14 & March 14. Music by Bill Werling &
Breakaway. Doors open at 7:30 pm, dancing from
8:00—11:00 pm. Tickets are $10/person (includes 1 beer per
person & snacks—additional beer available for purchase). All
proceeds go to the St. Louis Academy Home and School
Association. For questions call Stacey at 414-1757 or
Melissa at 418-7172.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION FORUM—
ALLEN COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE
Saturday, February 21 at Concordia Theological
Seminary, 9:00—10:30 am in Wyneken Hall—Room 8.
Join us and our panel of elected officials for a Pro-life
legislation briefing, significant time for Q&A and time to
speak informally with elected officials.
Coffee, juice, and donuts will be provided and the
event is free, but reservations are requested. Please
register by February 17 with Abigail 260.471.1849 or
[email protected].
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RETREATS
RIGOROUS HONESTY: A WOMAN’S 12 STEP RETREAT
Transformations Spirituality Center, 3427 Gull Road,
Kalamazoo, MI 49048. 7:00 pm Friday, March 27—noon
Sunday, March 29. Led by Karen Anne Jackson, CSC. The
continued working of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
challenges us to practice rigorous honesty. Self-honesty
requires practice, asking for and accepting help and feedback
in order to mature in self-appraisal. The power of sharing with
other recovering women, as well as time for prayer, reflection,
rest and relaxation are all gifts of the weekend retreat.
Karen Anne Jackson, CSC, an experienced AA 12 Step retreat
facilitator, is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of
the Holy Cross St. Mary’s, Notre Dame. To register, see
TransformationsCenter.org or call 269.381.6290 x310.
RETREAT FOR SINGLE CATHOLIC WOMEN
The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration will be hosting
a Discernment Retreat for single Catholic women age 18-35.
The retreat begins on Friday, February 27 at 7:00 pm and ends
Sunday, March 1 at 1:00 pm. To register, visit our website:
www.ssfpa.org/retreat, or contact Sr. Lois,
[email protected]. The retreat will be held at the
Motherhouse, 1515 Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN, and will
include opportunities for: Confession and Holy Mass,
Eucharistic Adoration, time for personal prayer and prayer with
the Sisters, Marian devotions, conferences offered by Priests
and Sisters and time for sharing with others.
RETREAT FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration will be hosting
a retreat for high school girls the weekend of March 21-22.
The retreat will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday and conclude at
1:00 pm on Sunday. To register, visit our website:
www.ssfpa.org/retreat, or contact Sr. Lois,
[email protected].
RETREAT FOR BUSY CATHOLIC MOMS
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana,
will host “Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms,” February 27—
March 1. The retreat will begin at 7:00 pm on Friday, February
27, and conclude at 1:30 pm on March 1. All moms are
welcome as well as nursing infants. The retreat will take place
at the motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence, located
10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute. The retreat
will be facilitated by Sister Mary Montgomery with planning
assistance from Stephanie Bosma, West Lafayette, and
Karen Peters, Fort Wayne. Registration forms are on the
Information Center in the Gathering Space. For information,
call 812-249-3189 or email [email protected].
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY
Visit holy places and fun places, too. Sample lots of
Gelato! The adventure begins October 5, and return home
October 15, or extend your stay with Fr. Tim Wrozek until
October 19. Basic trip (double occupancy) $3,946. The
extension is $1,098. A meeting for information: February 15
at 3:00 pm, at St. Joseph Church, corner of Brooklyn and Hale
Avenues in Fort Wayne. For advanced information, call Fr. Tim
at 432-4010. You can also get info by e-mail, send message
to Fr. Tim at [email protected].
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Feb 14, 8 AM
Greeter
Usher
Server
Fean, Mary
Fiacable, Vincent
Hudson, Thomas
Hudson, Tyler
Lead Server
Lector
Extraordinary
Minister of Holy
Communion
Sacristan
Schafer, Mary
Feb 15, 9 AM
Collins, Mary & Emily Hire, David
Ehinger, Carl
Johnson, Valerie
Moreau, Jacquelin & Paul Ehinger, Carol Ann
Craw, Justin
Dumford, Brian
Kitchen, Cortney
Thompson, Kevin
Barrett, David E.
Eberle, Larry
Herber, Thomas
Weaver, Gary
Bobay, Donald
Poiry, Peggy
Todoran, Mike
Wynn, Glenn
NOT FILLED
Bobay, Andrew
Burkhardt, Joshua
Kalonji, Jean-Paul
Kinniry, David
Tirpak, Ronald
Achor, Dana
Dawson, Nicholas
McComb, Ted
Smeltzley, William
Hilger, Eli
Tucker, Katie
Weber, Rebecca
Yolevich, Rose
Schiffli, Luke
Schreck, Benjamin
Wilder, Noah
NOT FILLED
Murphy, Leo
Sorg, Grant
Stump, Mikayla
Wagner, Gus
Hudson, Thomas
Hudson, Tyler
Leach, Marcus
Sarrazine, Joseph
Mericle, Sammi
Meyer, Nick
Nguyen, Andrew
Rohloff, Grace
Yolevich, Sam
Herber, Jeremy
Reith, Danny
Beeber, Jack
Hagar, Chris
Kalb, Mary (1)
Smith, Michael E (1)
Talbott, Michael (2) Hooten, Gary (2)
Becker, Judy
Arnold, Mary
Black, Edison
Becker, John
Christensen, John Dewald, Joseph
Clark, Todd
Frane, Kristen
Clark, Jodi
Frane, Bradley
Cook, Scott
Jones, Thomas
Goodwin, John
Lyons, Sean
Kawka, Chuck
Lyons, Denise
Lallow, David E
Racine, Mary
Ley, Ronald
Scagnoli, Albert
Lybrook, Stephen
Mikulski, Frank - Captain
McAllister, Michael
McLeish, Scott
Rowe, Allison
Lawrence, Joan Captain
Lauer, Bobbi (1)
Stump, Anthony (2)
Kelly, Michael (1)
Benoit, Michael (2)
Stange, Larry (1)
Scoles, Richard (2)
Brown, Joseph
Brunner, Burt
Casiano, Lori
DeCook, Gordon
DeCook, Cynthia
Ehlerding, Mary Kay
Gensheimer, Robert
Knepper, Joe
Lake, Amber
Lomont, Jennifer
Patterson, Jean
Roy, Dan
Stump, Delaine
Swaim, Teresa
Thill, Julia - Captain
Burns, Sheila
Burns, Keith
DiRenzo, Sara
Dusseau, June
Fean, Thomas
Goffer, Kathleen
Lane, Sarah
Minnich, John
Noll, Rhonda
Olinger, Tom
Pequignot, Robert
Stanley, Kellie
Steinhofer, David
Steinhofer, Nancy
Arnold, David - Captain
Arnold, Ann - Captain
A'Hearn, Barbara
A'Hearn, Robert
Fox, Kevin
Green, Karen
Kruse, Sandra
McAlister, Scott
Vickery, Nancy
Wolf, Suzanne
NOT FILLED - Captain
Heiny, Martin
Sorg, Kevin
Lane, Sarah
Baird, Esther
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
Richardson, Barbara
Feb 18, 8:00 AM
Ash Wednesday
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
Feb 18, 12:30 PM
Ash Wednesday
Feb 18, 6:30 PM
Ash Wednesday
Barrett, David E.
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
Ehinger, Carl
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
Richardson, Ryan
Stump, Mikayla
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
Leach, Marcus
Steele, Howard
Steele, Nora
Szymanski, Tommy
Lead Server
Feb 20, 6:30 PM
(Mass/Stations of
the Cross)
Cortezano, Sabrina
Fean, Mary
Noll, Braeden
Yanko, Vincent
Reith, Danny
NOT FILLED (1)
Von Rohr, Robert (1)
Fech, Dennis (2)
Meehan, Mary (1)
Dunmire, Chris (2)
Fox, Kevin
Lallow, David E
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED - Captain
Kemper, Lindsay
Kiraly, Sandra
McCarthy, Linda
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
Schmidt, Geri - Captain
Blackburn, Brien
Christensen, John
Cook, Scott
Emerson, Nancy
Fisher, Elise
Goodwin, John
Heiny, Debbie
Heiny, Martin
Schreck, Michael
Stark, Patricia
Szymanski, Tom
Szymanski, Monica
Waldschmidt, Edward
Williams, Lester
Schanbacher, Thomas - Captain
Schanbacher, Lisa - Captain
Lallow, David E
Lane, Sarah
Heiny, Martin
Extraordinary
Minister of
Holy
Communion
Sacristan
Feb 15, 12:45 PM
Beard, Suzanne
Walsh, Laurel
Server
Lector
Feb 15, 11 AM
Bair, Mary Jo
Reuille, Melissa
Feb 18, 6:30 AM
Ash Wednesday
Usher
Feb 15, 7:15 AM
Feb 14, 5 PM
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Noll, Kevin (1)
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