FEBRUARY 22, 2015
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
1502 E. Wallen Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
www.saintv.org
Join us Wednesdays in Lent
Lenten Love of the Lord Series
Wednesday, February 25—6:30 PM (in the church)
St. Teresa of Avila: Walking the Way of Perfection
Rev. Matthew Coonan
(Pastor—St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart)
Wednesday, March 4—6:30 PM (in the church)
Saint Josemaría Escrivá: Footprints in the Snow
Rev. Terrence Coonan, Jr.
(Parochial Vicar—St. Pius X, Granger)
Wednesday, March 11—6:30 PM (in the church)
St. Philip Neri: Friendship with the Apostle of Rome
Rev. Benjamin Muhlenkamp
(Parochial Vicar—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, FW)
Wednesday, March 18—7 PM (in the church)
Parish Lenten Penance Service
Wednesday, March 25—6 PM (Feast of the Annunciation)
—Viewing of the movie “Mary of Nazareth”
(in the Msgr. John Kuzmich Life Center)
FRIDAY LENTEN SERVICE SCHEDULE:
5:30 pm—Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
6:30 pm—Mass—in the Church
7:15 pm—Stations of the Cross
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE:
Saturdays at 8:45—9:45 am
Wednesdays, February 25, March 4 & 11—
4:30—5:30 pm
Thursday, March 5—6:00—8:00 pm—”The Light Is On”
Wednesday, March 18—7:00 pm—St. Vincent de Paul
Parish Lenten Penance Service
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N E W S
&
N O T E S
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, February 23
*6:30 am INT Bernadette Becker
8:00 am Mary Beeler
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday, February 24
*6:30 am Deceased members of
Murray/Martin families
8:00 am Michael Miller
Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday, February 25
*6:30 am John Hirschfeld
8:00 am Joseph Woenker
All Mass
Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32
Thursday, February 26
*6:30 am Larry Kem
8:00 am James Pulver
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12
Friday, February 27
8:00 am Cheryl Cramer
6:30 pm John Wood
Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26
Saturday, February 28
8:00 am Judy Keys
Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48
5:00 pm John Palmer
Sunday, March 1
7:15 am Martin & Margaret Braun
9:00 am Denis Mockenhaupt
11:00 am Stephen Busch
12:45 pm Eva Fritsche
Anointing of the Sick
6:00 pm For the Parish
(Life Teen Mass)
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk
9:2-10
*Chapel
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
We will offer Anointing of the Sick at
the 12:45 pm Mass next Sunday,
March 1. If you will be having surgery,
have a grave/terminal illness or are
elderly, please sign in before Mass in
the Gathering Space.
FROM THE PASTOR
On this first Sunday of Lent, the Gospel speaks to us of the forty
days Jesus spent in the desert, summing up in His own Person the
forty years the people of Israel spent in the wilderness moving from
slavery to the Promised Land. The forty days of Christ’s testing also provide the
form for our own facing of temptation and the grace of sharing the Lord’s triumph
over it.
Toward this Easter goal, I have enclosed in this week’s bulletin a very
powerful, truly inspired talk that Pope Francis gave recently to his assistants in the
Roman Curia. The Curia is that network of official collaborators based at the
Vatican who coordinate the various activities of the Catholic Church throughout
the world.
Pope Francis offered this talk as a radical examination of conscience to
himself and his co-workers---and, by extension, to each of us---to reform our lives
toward a deeper, more vibrant service of the Gospel. The Holy Father identifies
fifteen temptations we must face---he calls them “diseases” to be cured by the
Lord---if we are to live our life in Christ well, in a way that really helps others to love
Jesus and His Church. The Holy Father’s wisdom provides enough spiritual food to
savor for the entirety of these forty days.
Please also consider organizing your Lenten schedule around the upcoming
Wednesday evenings of excellent preaching and music, film and reconciliation. To
remember the details of each event, post this weekend’s bulletin cover on your
fridge!
As I mentioned last weekend, if you go to our Parish website (www.saintv.org),
you will find a link to entries of a blog I kept two years ago as I was recovering from
jaw surgery after an orthodontic accident. Each reflection is based on the Lenten
Gospel of the day. During the several month period of my jaw’s immobilization in
a splint, my preaching had to be in written rather than spoken form. I offer to you
these reflections borne of the Lord’s mercy in great thanksgiving for Christ’s
healing in my life---physical and spiritual---and for His entrusting of my life to yours.
Finally, please keep in your prayers the work of our Principal Search
Committee. You will find a copy of my letter to St. Vincent School families
introducing Committee members and inviting input for the Committee’s
discernment. I also invite any other interested parishioners to offer their counsel
to the Search Committee. Details for how to do so are in my letter. I have great
confidence that the Holy Spirit will work through every stage of the Search
Committee’s discernment to identify the best candidate to be our new Principal for
the coming school year.
In St. Vincent’s love of Christ,
Fr. Daniel Scheidt
THE RITE OF SENDING AND ELECTION
Today is a big step for our Candidates and Catechumens in the Catholic Church! In the Rite of Sending, the catechumens
are asked to stand before the congregation and let the congregation know that they are prepared and ready to take the next
step of their journey. After agreeing, they are asked to sign the book of the elect. The candidates are also asked to stand and
state that they too are ready to go to the next level. They however don’t need to sign because they are already listed
(because they were issued baptism certificates from their churches). As with the first Sunday of Lent, it is the time for the
Right of Sending and the Rite of Election for members of the RCIA programs throughout the country. If you attend Mass on
this Sunday you may see people at the front of your church. They may be using words like Candidate and Catechumen.
The next step is to go to the service with the Bishop on March 1 where each of the Catechumens are called specifically by
name and presented to the Bishop. Bishop Rhoades reviews the names in the books of the elect and after again asking if
they are ready, he accepts their petition to become part of the Church. The Candidates also have to say they are ready. As of
that day our Catechumens are no longer Catechumens, they are the elect.
On the next five Sundays, the elect and the candidates will go through scrutinies until they reach their final goal of Easter
Vigil where they will enter into full communion with the church.
C HURCH N EWS
MAY GOD GRANT
ETERNAL LIGHT
AND PEACE
Donald Ley, Father of Ron Ley; Kathy Pence, sister of
Sean Lyons; Ken Bohnstedt, spouse of Karen Bohnstedt and
father of Nolan Bohnstedt; Dorothy Goffer, mother of
Philip Goffer; Nancy Gorsuch, spouse of Dean Gorsuch and
mother of Mark Gorsuch; Russell Skinner; and
Kenny Valerian, father of Francine Voje.
BAPTIZED DURING THE
MONTH OF JANUARY
August Rose Herron, daughter of
Tylor S. and Kalissa N. (Blanchette) Herron
Hudson Wallace Acker, son of
Joshua R. and Gina M. (Ventura) Acker
Ella Marie Krouse, daughter of
Luke D. and Kathleen K. (McWhinney) Krouse
Grace Katherine Purnell, daughter of
Eric A. and Laura A. (Niezer) Purnell
Cora Marie Ottenweller, daughter of
Daniel C. and Tess M. (Pappas) Ottenweller
OLIVEWOOD SALES
Alfred & Grace Salsa, natives of Bethlehem, will be with
us on the weekend of February 28 & March 1 with their
beautiful display of the Holy Land religious items made
by the Christian families who live behind the separation
wall in the Holy City. Please stop by their display in the
Parish Library after all Masses as you will find
meaningful religious Easter gifts and many other items
for different occasions. Thank you and God Bless.
HAVEN’T BEEN TO CONFESSION IN AWHILE?
Interested, but worry you don’t remember how to give a
good Confession? No problem. Simply see next week’s
“God’s Gift of Forgiveness” and “How to go to
Confession” inserts for helpful guidance. Then, stop by
any Catholic church in the diocese on Thursday, March 5,
from 6:00-8:00 pm, for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
and quiet prayer.
SEMINARIAN CARE PACKAGES
Winter can sometimes seem very long, especially if you
are studying away from home! As part of our
commitment to our seminarian students, the Vocations
Committee would like to prepare "care packages" for
each of them to get through some of those days when it
seems like winter is dragging on! There will be a "gift
tree" near the Information Center with ideas for each of
the care packages. Please consider taking a tag, and
purchasing the item on the tag. All donations need to be
back to the church office no later than March 4. If you
do not have time to purchase items, but still want to
help, any monetary donations will be used to help
purchase gas cards and other gift cards for the
seminarians. Thanks for your help with this project!
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ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY PANTRY
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society pantry is
in need of
Canned fruit
Peanut butter
Canned pasta (ie. Spaghetti O's)
THANK YOU for your continued support!
May God bless you!
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
Monday, February 23
6:30 pm Light Weigh—Parish Library
Tuesday, February 24
6:30 am Christian Servant Leadership—Comm Rm A
8:45 am Two-By-Two—Parish Library
1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry—Parish Library
6:00 pm Adult Confirmation—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
7:30 pm Respect Life Committee—Church Conf. Room
Wednesday, February 25
9:00 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—Blessed
Sacrament Chapel
9:00 am WINGS—Life Center Conference Room/Café
6:30 pm “Love of the Lord” Series—Church
Thursday, February 26
9:00 am WINGS II—Community Room A
6:30 pm Early Childhood Education Committee—
Parish Hall
Saturday, February 28
Men’s Christ Renews His Parish Weekend
9:00 am NFP Class—Parish Library
Olivewood Sales after Mass
Sunday, March 1
12:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—Blessed
Sacrament Chapel
Olivewood Sales After Masses—Parish Library
12:45 pm Anointing of the Sick at 12:45 pm Mass
7:00 pm Rekindle the Fire—Parish Hall
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) - March 12
Session II (Church Conference Room) - March 26
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YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR
Sunday, February 22
Life Night: Marriage Night #2
6:00 pm Mass until 9:00 pm @ LC
Tuesday, February 24
Lenten Mass & Breakfast—6:30 am Mass @ SC/food @ LC
Retreat Prelude: 7:00 - 9:00 pm @ LC
Wednesday, February 25
Mini Hour - 7:30 - 9:00 pm @LC
Thursday, February 26
Retreat Prelude: 7:00 - 9:00 pm @ LC
Sunday, March 1
Life Night: Persona Christi (after 6:00 pm Mass)
LENTEN MASS & BREAKFAST:
Every Lent, we joyfully rely less on sleep and more on Christ as
we go to the 6:30 am Mass every Tuesday during Lent. We
then head over to the Life Center to eat some delicious
breakfast to help us get through the day. Bring your parents
too if you need a ride!! And if anyone would be able to help us
out by making a hot dish like a casserole or biscuits & gravy or
any other dish, please talk to Sarah - we’d be ever so grateful!
Thanks!!
LIFE NIGHTS
We talked last week about marriage as a sacrament. This
Sunday we’re delving into the practical side of how to make
marriage work and what not to do. We’d love to answer your
questions, so take some time out to devote to your future
spouse. Hope to see you there!
INTO THE DEEP
Our Spring Retreat, Into the Deep, is set for April 17 - 19. It’s
going to be an incredible weekend to get away from your usual
routine and have some time to really grow closer to Christ
through talks, small groups, witnesses, skits, praise and
worship music, randomness, silence and so much more.
Spots fill up very quickly, so grab a retreat form from a Core
member, from the Information Desk, or on our website and
turn it in! Forms will only be accepted from St. Vincent and
OLGH teens until March 1, when it will open up to any teen
who wishes to attend.
INTO THE DEEP PRELUDE
Prelude is where we make all the Palancas and decorations
for the retreat. We meet every Tuesday & Thursday from
7-9 @ the Life Center, so just stop by anytime you have a free
moment. We’d love to say hi.
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
are now available too, 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 (435-0453) or any of the Core
for more information.
I N I S T R Y
Coming up in Edge
February 23: Two Become One
March 9:
Around the Table
March 16:
Mysterious Paths
EDGE BOYS’ RETREAT
Yellow forms are 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 for a weekend of
music, games, meeting new people, discussion, powerful
talks, sacraments, prayer, food, and more! Space is
limited, so reserve your spot now!!
For information about our EDGE Program,
please contact Lindsay Klinker
[email protected].
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 attending
the 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.
For information about our Life Teen Program,
please contact Sarah Hill, 435-0453 or
[email protected].
ST. THOMAS MORE’S PRAYER
(PRAYED DAILY BY POPE FRANCIS)
“Grant me, O Lord, good digestion, and also something
to digest. Grant me a healthy body, and the necessary
good humor to maintain it. Grant me a simple soul that
knows to treasure all that is good and that doesn’t
frighten easily at the sight of evil, but rather finds the
means to put things back in their place. Give me a soul
that knows not boredom, grumbling, sighs and laments,
nor excess of stress, because of that obstructing thing
called ‘I’. Grant me, O Lord, a sense of good humor.
Allow me the grace to be able to take a joke and to
discover in life a bit of joy, and to be able to share it with
others.”
SCHOOL & YOUTH NEWS
Religious Ed News
RECONCILIATION
On Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 am in the church there will
be a Lenten Reconciliation Service for Sunday & Wednesday
RE students Grades 3-8. Please plan to attend.
GRADE 4 RETREAT FOR WEDNESDAY RE STUDENTS
The retreat for 4th Grade students will be Wednesday,
February 25, from 6:00—7:30 pm in the Spiritual Center.
Letters for the retreat can be mailed to the church or
Religious Ed Office marked to the attention of Debbie
Blackburn with the students name written on the back of the
envelope. A drop box will also be available at the door of the
Spiritual Center on the night of the retreat.
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEETS &
BAPTISM CERTIFICATES
If you wish for your child to be Confirmed, we need this
information ASAP!
CONFIRMATION SERVICE HOURS
Service hours are due in March. Please make sure your
child is working on them, so they can be completed on time!
Important Sacrament Dates:
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 at any Mass on the weekend of
May 2/3 by written request to Debbie
Blackburn)
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YOU CAN LEND A HAND FUNDRAISER!
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.
SCRIP NEWS—EARNINGS STATEMENTS
We are currently working on calculating the year-to-date
TIP profits for each and every account in our system.
We’ll get earnings statements out to everyone via email
within the next few days. If you’ve purchased SCRIP this
year, and your email address is in our system, you should
receive an email from us indicating your TIP profit earned
so far this year. (NOTE: if you donate your TIP to another
family, the earnings statement will go to them instead.)
Please watch for your statement to arrive; if you don’t
receive one and you were expecting to, please call us.
Also, if you do receive your statement and have any
questions about it, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
Danielle Ball or Margee Tippmann – SCRIP office –
489-3537, ext 234 or [email protected]. Thanks so much
for your support of SCRIP this year!
MARKET DAY
Our March sale is on March 12, with orders due by
March 6. Get a FREE 4-pack of ChicNSteakes with a $90
purchase and MARBONUS in the promo code box. It is
also yummy dessert month! A great selection of cakes
and pies! Questions, please call Eva at 490-9329.
RE CALENDAR
Preschool
February 22
March 1
Sunday
February 22
March 1
Wednesday
February 25
March 4
Preschool
Preschool
RE-- Stations of the Cross, Grades 7&8
RE
RE—4th Grade Retreat - 6:00 - 7:30 pm,
Spiritual Center
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HUNGERING FOR A BETTER LIFE
Our journey with CRS Rice Bowl
begins in Tanzania, where a simple
soybean is changing lives! What
actions can you take this Lent to
change lives—at home and around the world?
AFTER SCHOOL CARE NEEDED
Looking for immediate after school care for my 10, 12 &
14 year old children. Responsibilities may include
assisting with homework, transporting to activities,
serving a light meal, and light house duties (folding
laundry). Please call 260-515-3858 ASAP if interested.
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M I N I S T R Y
YOU DID IT FOR ME
After being abandoned by her
husband, a mother and her children
were living on the streets, struggling to
make ends meet and provide food for
the family. She came to Catholic Charities for assistance,
not knowing where else to find food. The food services she
received stabilized her family's situation and helped her
realize the job training resources available to help her get
back on track. "I wouldn't have a full-time job if it weren't for
Catholic Charities," she said. "I am so grateful."
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
This is a letter from a mother who received “Miss
Virginia’s Christmas Dinner”.
I would like to give a huge THANK YOU!! to all the
Christmas Helpers. It was a big blessing! I was having a
hard time with food, that Christmas wasn’t a thought this
year. Thanks to your wonderful help we not only received
a wonderful Christmas but also, what was probably our
best meal ever! This has been one of the hardest years
of my life! Thank you for not only making Christmas
wonderful for my family, but also for reminding me that
no matter how hard this world is, the hearts in this world
are bigger! You have been an angel this holiday and (I)
pray God blesses all with many returns! Thank you
again!
- A Renewed Mother
Thank you, St. Vincent Parishioners for always giving so
generously!
- Suzy Beard
EYEGLASS COLLECTION
During Lent, donate your old
eyeglasses, including sunglasses, to
the Lions Club (basket in the WEST
church entrance by the restrooms).
They will be refurbished and
distributed free to those in need.
FR. DAN’S LENTEN BLOG
Look for and click on the icon
on our website, saintv.org, to
view Fr. Dan’s daily Lenten
blog—Lenten Healing &
Conversion: Daily Gospel
Meditations on a Medical
Odyssey Happily Completed.
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
The Holy Hour for vocations to the priesthood and the
sanctification of priests, will be held at the St. Mother
Theodore Guerin Chapel, next to the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception, on Tuesday, March 3, at
7:00 pm. Bishop Kevin Rhoades will preside and
preach. All are welcome.
L I F E
Christ Renews His Parish
The Christ Renews His Parish
weekend offers you a rare opportunity
to reflect on where you are now and
where you are going in your relationship with God and
others. Come, take time out of your busy life to meet
with and get to know others in the parish. All men and
women over age 21 are invited.
Men’s Weekend: February 28-March 1 (T.J. Charland @
[email protected] or 443-3571)
Women's Weekend: March 14-15 (Mandy Keller @
[email protected] or 567-224-0487)
“I came to the retreat in really bad shape, mentally and spiritually. I
was struggling in my prayer life because of all the rough times I was
going through. I was unexpectedly touched and moved by a
segment of the retreat that I thought, not being a Catholic, didn't
involve me at all... I can just say this, God has showed me one more
time that he loves and still cares for me, and he works in a
mysterious way that I don't understand, I just have to surrender and
trust in him. My faith is growing day by day as I have the assurance
of the presence of God by my side.”
“The ‘Christ Renews His Parish’ weekend gave me the chance to
focus on my relationship in Christ in ways I had never experienced.
It sparked a greater desire to seek His presence both personally
and, especially, as a community.”
PRAYER SHAWLS AVAILABLE
We currently have a nice selection of prayer
shawls available for giving. A Prayer Shawl
can be given to someone who is in need of
prayers – someone who is ill – at home or in
the hospital, someone who has recently lost a loved one,
someone who has moved away from family & friends, an
individual with cancer, a long-term illness or depression,
someone recuperating from an accident, someone
suffering from loneliness, someone who needs comfort…
and the list goes on and on. There is no cost involved
except the time it takes you to pick one out and deliver it.
A prayer shawl combines needlework and prayer into a
tangible, unconditional symbol of care, concern, and
celebration. God’s joy weaves its way through people’s
lives, touching, healing and comforting shawl-makers,
shawl-givers and shawl-receivers.
Prayer shawls are available in plastic bins located in
the cupboard under the Information Center located in
the gathering space. Instructions for taking one are with
the prayer shawls. If you are interested in a different
color or shape, please call Marilyn Fischer at 489-6917.
If you knit or crochet or would like to learn how, you are
welcome to join us in this ministry. We meet every three
weeks on Tuesday from 1:00—3:00 pm. Our next
meeting will be held Tuesday, February 24 in the Parish
Library.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday, 12:00 pm—5:30 pm and
Wednesday, 9:00 am—5:30 pm
P R I N C I P A L
S E A R C H
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February 18, 2015
Ash Wednesday
Principal Search Committee Members:
Biographical Profiles
Dear families of St. Vincent’s,
Jamie Lancia, Chairman of the Principal Search Committee
I am writing to share with you details of the formation of
the Principal Search Committee for our Grade School,
which will discern our Principal Sandra Guffey’s successor,
in preparation for her retirement after sixteen years of
dedicated service at the end of the school year.
I am a devout Catholic and married to my loving wife, Katie, of
9 years. Our lives have been blessed with three wonderful
children, who continue to amaze us every day. I am the Vice
President of Construction at Lancia Homes Inc. and a past
President of the Home Builders Association. I currently serve as
a State Director for the Indiana Builders Association, a member
of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, and President
of the St. Vincent's School Board.
The Search Committee is chaired by Jaimie Lancia, the
President of our School Board. The faculty and staff of the
School elected Amy Johnson and Bea Royal to represent
them, and our School Board members chose Dustin Tirpak
as their delegate. I have also appointed Conda Schenkel,
Prof. Matthew Smith, and J. Fred Tone to the Search
Committee for their long-standing and multi-faceted
professional expertise in education. Biographical profiles
of the Search Committee members are included.
The Principal Search Committee will work in close
coordination with the Diocesan Catholic Schools Office,
which provides the structure for the discernment process.
The Catholic Schools Office has formulated a survey
instrument to gain input from the St. Vincent’s community
to assist the Search Committee in their task of identifying
the best candidate to serve as Principal of our School.
Amy Johnson
I am married to my husband Ryan and have three kids: Ryan
(6th grade), Marie (4th grade) and Jude (Kindergarten). I have
taught Kindergarten for 11 years, six of those at St. Vincent's. It
gives me great joy to teach the Catholic faith, to go to Mass and
pray with my students; I love watching them grow in faith! My
children attend St. Vincent de Paul School---where I also
attended as a child---so I truly know the value of Catholic
education. I feel incredibly blessed to teach with an amazing
staff at our wonderful School.
Beatrice Royal
Our family has been blessed to receive a Catholic education for
each of our seven children, all graduating from St. Vincent de
Paul School. We have valued the partnership with the School in
raising our children in the faith. I have been teaching at St.
Vincent de Paul for 11 years and have benefited spiritually from
Here is where we need your help: The five-question survey teaching in this community. With support from our Diocese, I am
will be accessible as a link on our website (www.saintv.org) currently pursuing a Masters degree in Educational Leadership
through the University of Notre Dame. I believe Catholic
from Friday, February 20 to Monday, March 2. All
members of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish community are education is a valuable contribution to the gospel mission of the
invited to provide their best counsel via this survey. If you Church.
do not have easy access to a computer, our staff in the
Parish Office can provide you with personal and
confidential help in completing the survey.
Conda Schenkel
ultimate recommendation to me. It is my hope that the
new Principal will be identified by the Search Committee
and introduced to the St. Vincent’s community by mid-May,
before the end of this school year.
Dr. Matthew Smith
generations to come. I am confident that the Lord will
provide generously for us under the guidance of His Holy
Spirit in the years ahead through your continued loving
support.
Dustin Tirpak
I have been a member of St. Vincent’s Parish for 30 years. My
husband and I have four children and 12 grandchildren---all
members of St. Vincent's. I graduated from Ball State University
All of the input received by March 2 will be forwarded to
and obtained my Masters degree from Indiana University. For
the Catholic Schools Office for compilation and distribution 30 years I have been an educator, the majority of those years
to the Search Committee to assist their discernment and
teaching at St. Vincent’s School.
I am a Fort Wayne native, a graduate of St. Vincent De Paul
School, and currently serve as Vice President of Institutional
Advancement at the University of Saint Francis. In my 14 years
at USF, I have served as Chair of English and Foreign Languages,
Finally, I ask you to keep this whole process in your
Director of General Education, and Dean of Arts and Sciences. I
constant prayer throughout the season of Lent. The
have 19 years of full-time experience in higher education and
selection of a new Principal is among the most important currently sit on the boards of Science Central, the Downtown
events in the life of our Parish and will influence the lives Improvement District, and the Central YMCA. I am proud to
of countless students and families, teachers and staff, and serve the School that shaped me during my first eight years of
the whole community in and beyond St. Vincent’s for
education.
In St. Vincent’s love of Christ,
(Rev.) Daniel Scheidt, Pastor
I am a 1996 graduate of St. Vincent de Paul Grade School, a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, and a member of our Parish for
about as long. I am happily married to my wife Laura, and our
- Biographies continued on page 8
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MISCELLANEOUS
Principal Search Committee Members: Biographical Profiles—
continued from page 7
Continuation of Dustin Tirpak
life revolves around our three year old son, Will. As a practicing
attorney with the firm of Rothberg Logan & Warsco, I specialize
in medical malpractice defense litigation.
J. Fred Tone
I have spent 42 years at Bishop Dwenger High School, serving
as a history teacher, Admissions Director, Dean of Students,
Assistant Principal, and---for the last 16 years---Principal. I also
served as football coach and wrestling coach for 27 years.
Currently retired, I frequently substitute-teach at four Catholic
grade schools, including St. Vincent's. I have been married for
48 years to my wife Sandra. We have two adult children and
six grandchildren. It is an honor and privilege to serve on the
Principal Search Committee.
VOICES OF RESTORATION
Wednesday, February 25, 7:00—9:00 pm
University of Saint Francis, North Campus Auditorium
(2702 Spring Street, Fort Wayne)
Decades before bringing the Bridges to Life program for
reconciliation between victims and offenders to Indiana,
Misty Wallace was a victim – not only of a shooting, but of
the fear, isolation, and resentment that came with it.
Today, her life is defined not by the crime committed
against her, but her response to it. Come listen to a story of
transformation. Then, find your voice, and the voice of the
community, as we determine what is needed to heal from
social harm through the framework of restorative justice.
For more information please visit
http://www.diocesefwsb.org/jail-ministry, or contact Audrey
Anweiler, (260)969-9146 or [email protected].
RETROUVAILLE
Is It Too Late To Save Your Marriage? – Retrouvaille
('re-trō-vī) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all
stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. Some
couples attend at the first sign of problems. Some have
grown apart. Others have been ripped apart by a marriage
crisis such as infidelity, financial problems, abuse,
addictions, etc. This program can help you. There are still
a few openings for this next weekend, February 27—
March 1: call 317-489-6811 or email:
[email protected] or visit the web site at
www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
OUTDOOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS DAILY DURING LENT
Available 8:30 am—4:00 pm, Monday—Friday
During Lent, individuals or groups are welcome to walk the
outdoor Stations of the Cross on the property of Victory Noll.
Please sign in at the front desk at the Victory Noll
Administration Building. Station booklets will be available
for those who wish to use them. Contact Victory Noll
Center, 260-356-0628.
DIOCESAN WOMEN’S RETREAT
Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 am—7:00 pm at St. Felix
Catholic Center in Huntington, IN. Cost is $20, which
includes lunch and a simple dinner. Information and
Registration link at http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Adult-FaithFormation.
SEMINARY LIVE-IN AT PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM
On March 12-14, the Pontifical College Josephinum in
Columbus, Ohio (7625 N. High Street), and the Office of
Vocations, will host a College Live-In for young men who
are juniors, and seniors in high school, or college
students who are interested in knowing more about
seminary life. The Live-In schedule will include a tour of
the campus, discussions, meals and prayer with the
college seminarians, attendance at classes, and time
for recreation. There is no charge for the weekend. For
further information please visit
www.discernpriesthood.com.
Attention teens and parents: The Ignited Retreat has
been scheduled for March 6-8 and promises to be
another fantastic weekend for teens from all over the
Diocese. Don’t miss this opportunity to encounter the
risen Christ in a deep and transforming way; come grow
in your faith with hundreds of other high school teens,
great priests, brothers, nuns, adult leaders, musicians
and more. Visit www.IgnitedRetreat.com to watch the
video and learn more. Register soon, because spots are
filling fast. See you there!
MAXIMILIAN, SAINT OF AUSCHWITZ
Tickets for the matinee (1:00 pm) and evening
performance (7:00 pm) of “MAXIMILIAN, Saint of
Auschwitz” on Saturday, February 28 will be available
after all Masses this weekend, February 21 & 22.
University of St. Francis Robert Goldstine Performing
Arts Center (431 W Berry St, Fort Wayne). Cost is $10 for
Lower General Seating and $5 for Upper General
Seating or $15 for a family in the Upper Level. Checks
should be made payable to the Diocesan Seminarian
Vocation Fund. Sponsored by Redeemer Radio and
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. (For more
information, visit www.stmaxdrama.com.)
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MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Feb 28, 8 AM
Feb 28, 5 PM
Mar 1, 7:15 AM
Mar 1, 9 AM
Mar 1, 11 AM
Mar 1, 12:45 PM
Sternal, Geraldine
Sternal, Sheryl
McComb, Francie
McComb, Ted
Alfeld, Joann
Swaim, Robert
Voje, Francine
Voje, Neil
Lauer, Randy
Walsh, Laurel
Brady, Matthew
Dimberio, David
O'Brien, Daniel
Todoran, Michael
Frantz, William
Grant, William
Niezer, Bernard
Roherty, Daniel
Freson, Paul
Leffers, Timothy
Siman, Joseph
Sorg, Jeffrey
Wilder, Scott
Garwood, Duane
Gerardot, Todd
Hodges, Kelvin
Hodges, Yvonne
Scheumann, David
Tomlinson, Deborah
Tomlinson, Robert
Zoretich, Michael
Zoretich, Sheila
Dumford, John
Hilger, Eli
Tucker, Katie
Yolevich, Rose
Anderson, Leah
Garcia, Justin
NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED
Hudson, Tyler
Sarrazine, Joseph
Sarrazine, Johnathan
Schreck, Benjamin
DeGroote, Spencer
Rohloff, Grace
Wagner, George
Wagner, Gus
Bowman, Christian
Cortezano, Sabrina
Meyer, Nick
Stroud, Mackenzie
Lead Server
Yolevich, Sam
Beeber, Jack
Reith, Danny
Hagar, Chris
Stroud, Colin
Lector
Dumford, Amy (1)
Von Rohr, Robert (2)
Johnson, Christopher (1) Trout, Marti (1)
Johnson, Marna (2)
Talbott, Michael (2)
Noll, Kevin (1)
Trego, Mary (2)
Stroud, Marianne (1)
Lauer, Bobbi (2)
Extraordinary
Minister of Holy
Communion
Alderdice, Monique
Berkshire, Mary
Buescher, Bob
Buescher, Monica
Kawka, Chuck
Kiraly, Sandra
Lehman, Molly
Lehman, Terry
Ley, Ronald
McCarthy, Linda
Piropato, Len
Voors, Nancy
Welch, Vicki
Welch, Craig
Lybrook, Stephen—
Captain
DeCook, Gordon
DeCook, Cynthia
Filler, Jeannine
Garcia, Joseph
Lyons, Sean
Lyons, Denise
Schanbacher, Mitchell
Schanbacher, Thomas
Schanbacher, Lisa
Schanbacher, Alexandra
Jones, Thomas - Captain
A'Hearn, Chad
A'Hearn, Melissa
Brown, Joseph
Ehlerding, Mary Kay
Fox, Kevin
Jackson, Phyllis
Knepper, Joe
Marshall, John
Schmidt, Geri
Schreck, Michael
Swaim, Teresa
Trout, Mark
Vickery, Nancy
Waldschmidt, Edward
Heiny, Debbie - Captain
Heiny, Martin - Captain
Blackburn, Brien
Blackburn, Deborah
Burns, Sheila
Byrne, Leslie
Casiano, Lori
Dougherty, Kathleen
Dusseau, June
Fean, Thomas
Knepper, Diane
Minnich, John
Moreau, Paul
Pequignot, Robert
Roy, Dan
Schuerman, Dorothy
Noll, Rhonda - Captain
Becker, John
Cook, Scott
NOT FILLED
Fisher, Elise
Kearney, Katie
Nieuwlandt, Amy
Nieuwlandt, Brian
Wolf, Suzanne
Arnold, David - Captain
Arnold, Ann - Captain
Lallow, David E
Schanbacher, Thomas
Sorg, Kevin
Smith, Darryl
Lane, Sarah
Greeter
Usher
Server
Sacristan
Anthony, Isabel
Bailey, Addison
Didier, Joe
Strzelecki, Erin
Schafer, Mary
Friday, Mar 6, 6:30 PM—(Mass/Stations of the Cross)
Servers
Braeden Noll / Noah Wilder / NOT FILLED / NOT FILLED
PARISH STAFF
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
TELEPHONES
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
Lector
Kevin Noll
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Items should be e-mailed to [email protected] by Monday at 9:00 am.
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)
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
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.