Saint Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church · 4 From Monsignor Tom’s Desk We’re delighted to welcome Father Wafik Nasir, S.J., to our parish. He is a member of the California Province

Saint Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church

840 George Bush Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33483 Phone: (561) 276-6892 Fax: (561) 276-8068 Website: www.StVincentFerrer.com Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Masses

Monday to Friday 7:00, 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Vigil 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. [except Holy Saturday]

Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. and Life Teen Mass at 5:30 p.m. (All are welcome)

Confessions

Saturday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and between 2:30-3:30 p.m., or by appointment with any of the priests.

Very Rev. Canon Thomas J. Skindeleski, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Stephen Bosso, S.T.L., S.S.L. Weekend Assistance Rev. Charles Hawkins, Part-time Assistance Mrs. Julie Ott, Director of Stewardship & Development Mr. George Kunzman, Parish Manager Deacon Keith Skinner, Deacon Bruce Turnbull Mrs. Vikki Delgado, Principal Mr. Angelo Sadolfo, Finance Director Mrs. Linda Flood, Mrs. Susan Grant, Secretary/Receptionist

Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception: Sister Romana Stepnik, LSIC Sister Maria Liber, LSIC

For more information: www.littleservantsisters.com

July 12, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

Our Catholic Community is dedicated to the mission of Jesus Christ. As stewards of God’s gifts, we strive to fulfill His plan by exercising our rights and responsibilities in nurturing Christ’s love among God’s people.

We are committed to:

(1) living God’s Word in our lives; (2) providing for education in Faith to our members; (3) sharing our faith with others; and (4) serving our sisters and brothers, in particular, the poor, the disadvantaged and the needy.

Through our participation in the Eucharist, the Sacraments, and prayer we express our unity in Christ and proclaim His saving message.

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Members of the Parish Pastoral Council Very Rev. Canon Thomas Skindeleski, Chairman; Deacon Keith Skinner, Vice Chairman; Emma McNamara, Secretary; George Kunzman, Julie Ott, Vikki Delgado, Susie Roegiers, Irene Hey, Kim Weber, Tom Brinkman, Joe Mastrullo, Denis Mullane, Terry Pfeil, Linda Flood and Jeanine Mannweiler.

ALTAR SERVERS 276-6892 ANNULMENTS 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull BAPTISMS Third Sunday of the month 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull BIRTHLINE 278-0880 Emergency hot line CHURCH SEXTON/CUSTODIAN 276-6892 John Lynch COLUMBIETTES 496-3722 Christine Herrnreiter FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY 276-6892

FRIENDSHIP CLUB 276-2497 Fran Richter FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 276-6892 GIFT SHOP 276-4320 Sharon Lynch KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 248-797-3691 Al Attard LECTORS 272-8043 Kathy Savage LEGION OF MARY 276-6892

MATRIMONY 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION 276-6892 Sr. Maria Liber MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY/USHERS 276-6892 Peter Fitzpatrick MUSIC 276-6892 x301 Matthew Emkey, Organist OUTREACH MINISTRY 276-6892 Sr. Maria Liber PERPETUAL ADORATION 809-5617 James Beck R.C.I.A. 276-6892 Deacon Keith Skinner RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/P.R.E.P. 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY 276-6892 Ted Vargas STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT 276-6892 x308 Julie Ott SCHOOL OFFICE 278-3868 Stephanie Lang, Secretary ST. VINCENT FERRER CARE MINISTRY 272-7580 On Call Ministry Member YOUTH MINISTRY 276-6892 x330 Cheryl Deneen, LIFETEEN Julia Kadel, EDGE

Parish Membership, Stewardship and Letters of Sponsorship

To receive a letter of Sponsorship for Baptism or Confirmation from the Pastor, one has to be an active parishioner of this parish for at least six months, received the Sacraments of initiation, and (if married) be in a Catholic Church recognized marriage. The Parish of St. Vincent defines “active/participating parishioner” as one who is registered and worshipping at this par-ish on a regular (“weekly”) basis; and who commits to a steward-ship of time, talent and financial resources to help support the par-ish and the Church of the Palm Beach Diocese.

Mass Schedule Saturday, July 11, 2015 4:00 p.m. † Dolores Castelluccio 5:30 p.m. Int. of Anna Philbrick Sunday, July 12, 2015 7:00 a.m. Int. of Cheri Mayhew 8:30 a.m. † Dennis Sheridan 10:00 a.m. † Mary Browning 11:30 a.m. † Mary Gosnell 5:30 p.m. † Donald Zedonis Monday, July 13, 2015 7:00 a.m. † Rose Scalleat 8:30 a.m. † Mary Gosnell 5:00 p.m. † Kay D’Agostino Tuesday, July 14, 2015 7:00 a.m. Int. of Fr. Giuseppe & CFR’s 8:30 a.m. † Mary Gosnell 5:00 p.m. † Joseph Martin Wednesday, July 15, 2015 7:00 a.m. Benefactors of St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry 8:30 a.m. † Patricia Sorsfield 5:00 p.m. Int. of Fr. Simon & CFR’s Thursday, July 16, 2015 7:00 a.m. Int. of Sidney Andrews 8:30 a.m. † Sr. Erica Margarida Hanuer, O. Carm 5:00 p.m. † Graziella & Andre Mandato Friday, July 17, 2015 7:00 a.m. † Rachel Couture 8:30 a.m. † Mary Gosnell 5:00 p.m. † Rose Preest Saturday, July 18, 2015 8:30 a.m. Int. of Br. Teresiano & CFR’s 4:00 p.m. † Mark Dombroski 5:30 p.m. † Wanda Luberski Sunday, July 19, 2015 7:00 a.m. Int. of Tom Mayhew 8:30 a.m. † Mary Gosnell 10:00 a.m. Int. of Fr. Glen & CFR’s 11:30 a.m. † Mary Browning 5:30 p.m. † Diana Bark

(561) 793-0711

Members of the Stewardship Council Very Rev. Canon Thomas Skindeleski, Vikki Delgado, Julie Ott, Don Bosak, Rabih Boueri, Nancy Dockerty, Jason Dollard, Gene Fortugno, William Gillis, John Glover, John Krane, Mary & Joe Veccia, and Faith Whittlesey.

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Liturgical Ministry Schedule for July 18th and July 19th

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for July 11th and July 12th

Saturday 4:00 PM

Saturday 5:30 PM

Sunday 7:00 AM

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM

Sunday 5:30 PM

Lector Forcier Lynch Rickard Russell Salvato Boga Menor

Altar Server

F. Gonzalez A. Modica

E. Bernet S. Chastain G. Ruiz

S. Glover L. Nixon V. Amato

R. Simmons A. Rojas M. Murphy

L. Sage S. Kemp

C. Hervas M. Hervas Z. Beckett

Weekly Offering – Sunday, July 5, 2015 Number of envelopes received: 407 Amount not in envelopes: $ 1,916.66 Amount in envelopes: $ 10,464.00 TOTAL: $ 12,380.66

SVF Care Ministry - July 5, 2015 TOTAL: $ 1,214.00

Our DSA 2015 Goal: $233,000.00 Contributions & Pledges to date: $163,376.00 Electronic offering for June, 2015: $ 5,673.34

Thank you for your continued generous support of our parish. Your gift, no matter how simple, helps us pay our bills and keeps our parish running. Your gift is a sign of sharing God’s blessings.

Events This Week

Scripture Readings

Sunday, July 12: Blood Dr ive, 7:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Bloodmobile LIFETEEN, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m., Kellaghan Hall Monday, July 13: Rosary for Peace, 7 p.m., Adoration Chapel Tuesday, July 14: No scheduled events Wednesday, July 15: Care Ministry Meeting, 7 p.m., Rectory Conference Room Thursday, July 16: No scheduled events Friday, July 17: Legion of Mary, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m., Rectory Conference Room

Monday: St. Henry Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-3, 4-8; Mt 10:34—11:1 Tuesday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: St. Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27; Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Weekday Ex 11:10—12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions Every Wednesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass only.

How Can I donate?

There are many ways to donate to the DSA. The easiest way to donate is online right now with a debit or credit card by going to the Diocese website at www.diocesepb.org, and press the ‘Donate Now’ button at the top of the page. You may also place your check in any of the Dioc-esan Service envelopes located on the tables by the church doors, or by calling the development office at the Diocese at (561) 775-9500.

Is my donation tax deductible? Yes, every gift donated to the diocese is tax de-ductible and they will send you a tax receipt at the end of the year for any gift +$250 or by request.

Stewardship of Treasure

Saturday 4:00 PM

Saturday 5:30 PM

Sunday 7:00 AM

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM

Sunday 5:30 PM

Lector Decker Locilent Rickard Manfredonia Santarella Herrnreiter Menor

Altar Server

E. Bernet B. Tejada S. Chastain

K. Krolikowski J. Krolikowski F. Barta

R. Lesane T. Lesane V. Amato

C. Zorovich A. Rojas O. Robbins

R. Simmons O. Robbins

A. O’Reilly C. O’Reilly Z. Beckett

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From Monsignor Tom’s Desk

We’re delighted to welcome Father Wafik Nasir, S.J., to our parish. He is a member of the California Province of the Society of Jesus (more commonly known as the Jesuits). Born in Egypt, he came to the U.S. with his family when in his early teens. Currently he is a professor at the Gregorian University in Rome, where many of our Rome-trained priests attended classes.

His doctorate is in Arabic and Islamic Studies, and among his duties, he teaches courses on Islam, and Arabic and Christian Heritage and Apologetics. He also has written several scholarly books on the subject. His in-sights on Middle East affairs provide us with some very interesting and intellectually stimulating conversations at mealtime. He will be with us for the entire month, celebrating Mass and the Sacraments during his stay. Part of his visit will coincide with our annual sojourn to Guatemala, taking a representative number of Knights of Columbus (16) from throughout the state of Florida to work on our mission project. Please pray for the success of our journey, which will begin on Saturday, July 18th. Recently (June and July), the Church has been celebrating a whole slew of feasts of martyrs for the Faith. Besides the great Apostles Peter, Paul, Barnabas, Thomas and James, we have such notables as Maria Goretti and Boniface, and the collective martyrs of China and Uganda. This great array of witnesses testifies to the an-cient adage, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.” Two more martyrs, friends in life and sepa-rated by two weeks in death are Thomas More and John Fisher. The first was a layman and chancellor under Henry VIII; the second was a bishop and was named a cardinal while imprisoned by the same king. Both re-fused to acknowledge the king as the supreme authority of the Church in England, and refused to accept the king’s debasement of marriage in divorcing his legitimate wife and adulterously marrying Anne Boleyn (who later followed them to the gallows). These well-known leaders gave their lives rather than compromise their beliefs. When Henry tried to redefine the power given to St. Peter and, hence, his successors as head of the Church, Fisher and, even more vociferously, More defended the Church teachings on marriage, and both paid the ultimate price for it. Anyone who wonders what the term “marriage equality” really means today need only to be aware of the im-pending fallout that will occur in our laws, courts and public policies over the upcoming years. Good (but per-haps naïve people) who think that the Church will be allowed to continue her social mission without an in-creasing government interference may be in for a rude awakening. Though we, as Christians, have a moral ob-ligation to respect the God-given dignity of all persons, including those of same-sex attraction, and will be held accountable to God for the way we treat others, we also have a duty to think clearly and to live and work to uphold the truth about human sexuality, the purpose of marriage and the integrity of the family --courts and kings and presidents notwithstanding. Over fifty years ago (!!), during the Second Vatican Council, Pope St. John XXIII wrote a powerful encycli-cal on the nature of peace: “Pacem in Terris” (“Peace on Earth”). In it, he stressed that “peace on earth” – which mankind has so longed for and sought, “can never be established, never guaranteed except by diligent observance of the divinely established order.” No political power, no lobbying campaign, no judges, no presi-dent can redesign the blueprint laid down by God for the well-being of His children. We can’t say we really care for the family by redefining its meaning. We can’t provide for family needs by undercutting its long-standing traditional place in our culture. No matter what their intentions, nations that ignore these truths are laying the foundations of new strife, war and suffering. This is certainly not what our God wants for His chil-dren. Pray that the faith, integrity, courage and endurance of the martyrs will give us the strength and example to meet the challenge of a society that seems to be redefining itself by the influence and power of the Evil One. The words of a popular hymn come to mind in leading us to meet the challenge: “Our God is an awesome God; He reigns from heaven above with wisdom, power and love; our God is an awesome God!”

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Stewardship News Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of July 11/12, 2015

The Letter to the Ephesians relates to us that God, the Father, has established a divine plan to bring all of creation to Christ and that He has blessed us with the divine gifts to help implement that plan. Chris-tian stewards know what their gifts are and remain committed to using them in the service of the Lord. Do we know what our gifts are? Do we believe that God has given us these gifts? Are we committed to using our gifts to serve the Lord? © 2015, International Catholic Stewardship Council. All rights reserved

Stewardship Reflection Most scholars are of the opinion that St. Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians while he was imprisoned in Rome. Those who study Sacred Scripture find this letter different from most of Paul’s letters, that rather than addressing particular problems which may have arisen in a Christian community established by Paul, it develops a theology, an explanation of what it means to be a Christian. At the end of this particular reading, Paul makes reference to two important aspects of our faith and of our beliefs. St. Paul tells us that we have “believed in him (Jesus)” and that we are “sealed” with the promised Holy Spirit. Believing in Jesus, in His promises, in His redemption of us, is at the core of everything we do. This trust, this belief, is what allows us to take the steps needed to follow Him, to be His disciple, and to practice a stewardship way of living. Note that we believe first, however, and then we are sealed. Yes, we are sealed at Baptism and at Confir-mation as those represent our promises to the Lord. We do not need some assurance from God as to His good graces. By believing, by having faith and trust, we are able to be Christ’s representative. It is worth recalling and repeating that well-known quote from St. Thomas Aquinas:

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Prayer and Gratitude: Two Virtues of the Christian Steward Virtues are something we possess. They form a part of who we are and grow when we develop good patterns of behavior we call habits. We are, and become, what we repeatedly do. This is especially important for those who desire to enter into a deeper relation-ship with Jesus Christ. Making a habit of praying on a daily basis is essential to cultivating a more inti-mate relationship with the Lord. And the amount of time we give back to the Lord each day in prayer reveals the extent of our gratitude for God’s gift of those 24 hours.

A daily habit of prayer leads us to an acute aware-ness of God’s blessings in our lives and how we are called to use these blessings, gifts graciously be-stowed upon us, in a manner that gives glory to God. There is no better way to discern how God wants us to steward our gifts than through prayer.

There is something else that happens in prayer – because we are awakened to just how generous our God is we naturally grow in the stewardship virtue of gratitude. The better our life of prayer, the greater our sense of gratitude becomes. And as we grow in gratitude, we are motivated to spend more time in prayer, giv-ing thanks to God. So prayer and gratitude are both equally important as stewardship virtues. In fact, St. Paul put the two together in his letter to the Phi-lippians: “Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything, with grateful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God” (Phil. 4:6). Gratitude leads to a greater prayer life and prayer leads to a greater attitude of gratitude. How do you pray? When and how often do you pray? Do you pray with a grateful heart? These are good stewardship questions. Moreover, they remind us that virtues are developed by learning good hab-its. By making a habit of culti-vating our prayer life and devel-oping a deeper sense of grati-tude we will naturally grow in faith and become the best pos-sible stewards and disciples that God wishes us to be. Spiritual reflections by ICSC member Dan Potvin © International Catholic Stewardship Council.

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Online Giving is a convenient and secure way to fulfill your

generous stewardship commitment & provide consistent financial support to our Church. Electronic dona ons can be made by

checking, savings, credit card or debit card.

Get started today! Sign up at StVincentFerrer.com and click on the

“Donate Now” link to enroll OR Pick up an authoriza on form at our Parish Office.

Stewardship News

CAMPAIGN PRAYER

Loving God, at this time in the life of our parish, we turn to you with grate-ful hearts for what we have, and with great anticipation for what is yet to be. Bless us with a sense of unity, a spirit of cooperation, and a generous

sacrificial heart as we face the responsibilities and challenges of this Capi-tal Campaign. We know there is much to do. We believe our goals are root-

ed in Your Word and in Your Work. Please guide us, strengthen us, and bless us with Your Presence, now and through the years to come.

In Jesus' Name we pray, Amen.

“MEMORIES OF OUR EARLY YEARS”

With the Jubilee Anniversary of the School 60th, Church 75th and the 50th of the Parish Festival upon us, please share with us your fond memories and photos so that we may

include them in the various journals. Photos will be kept in its original condition and will be returned.

Please send your submission and photos with your name and phone number to: Julie Ott at [email protected] or drop by the Parish Office.

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St. Vincent Ferrer School News Phone: (561) 278-3868 Fax: (561) 279-9508 Website: www.stvfschool.org

Give your child the gift of a Catholic Education...Call the school office and set up a tour today.

St. Vincent Ferrer School Summer Office Hours Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 a.m ~ 2:00 p.m.

Closed Monday and Friday

School News

SVF LIGHT Young Adult Group Ages 21-35 JULY 2015

Monday, July 13th - Rosary & Night Prayer (St. Vincent Ferrer Chapel) - 6:45p.m.

Monday, July 20th - Putt’n Around Mini Golf (Delray Beach) - 7:00 p.m.

Monday, July 27th - Teaching Night: Monsignor Tom (St. Peter House) - 7:00 p.m. *For More Information visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/SVFYoungAdultGroup/

Ministries News

Community Blood Centers will contribute to the Senior Scholarship Fund with every pint collected!

BLOOD DRIVE

This Sunday, July 12, 2015 7:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Donors will receive a Mini-physical, iron and cholesterol screenings.

Parish News

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Please dress modestly in church!

The church is the house of God. Usually when we go to visit a friend, attend a wedding, or funeral, we dress properly. So much more important is our Father. We go to His house to give reverence and honor, with our heart, and attitude, Do you come to the Lord’s banquet with the proper “wedding garment”?

Ministries

J U S T O N E M O R E T E E N N E E D S Y O U R H E L PJ U S T O N E M O R E T E E N N E E D S Y O U R H E L P

Well, the Steubenville Retreat is just a few days away. If anyone is still in-terested in donating to this great cause, there is one more teen in need of a $200 scholarship. Your generosity would make such a difference. Please contact Cheryl at 561-732-3070.

T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R S U P P O R T & G E N E R O S I T Y

On behalf of the Youth Group Teens and Core, we would like to thank our SVF Parishioners for supporting our fundraisers the past several months. Thanks to your generosity, 25 teens will be representing SVF at the Steubenville Retreat (up 35% from last years attendees). In addition, four Lifeteen Youth Group alumni (Amy, John, Alyssa & Jimmy), will be gener-ously serving on the “Mercy Crew” as helpers to the Conference staff, at the Steubenville Retreat. Our young people ARE doing great things! A very special and heartfelt “thank you” to those that supported a teen in need by donating either partial or full scholarships. If not for your generosi-ty, several teens would not have the benefit of attending the Steubenville Retreat in Orlando. You have truly made a difference. May God bless you for your example and in making a diffrenece in the lives of His children.

ALL TEENS ARE INVITED TO YOUTH GROUP........COME CHECK IT OUT!!! 7/12 - Steubenville Teens 3:00 pm – 8:30 pm in Kellaghan Hall (KH) we will be attending 5:30 Mass. All other teens join us for Youth Group 6:45 – 8:30 pm in Kellaghan Hall 7/17 - 7/19 Steubenville Retreat, Orlando. 7/19 - No Youth Group 7/26 - Kellaghan Hall 6:45- 8:45 pm

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Home Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus And The Immaculate Heart of Mary

Mission

In a missionary spirit, the Legion of Mary of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish wishes to bring the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary to all hearts and homes, that they may receive the most abundant blessings of Their love now and forever. Our Goal is to help strengthen the virtues of faith, hope and charity in the home through promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

For more information, please call Isobel Denery at 561-265-4716 or Ted Vargas at 561-702-9022.

~ Music Ministry ~ Our parish is continually expanding the music ministry. New voices and talents are always welcome. If you

wish to join this ministry, please contact Matt Emkey at

276-6892 Ext. 301.

It hurts to lose someone, but with GriefShare, you don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

GriefShare is a biblically-based grief support group at St. Vincent Ferrer, made up of friendly, caring people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Our current session has ended, but another 13 week session is planned to begin in late summer. Please contact Darin Lueken at [email protected] or 561-289-2542 to register for this next session. We also encourage you to check our ministry page on the parish website or our facebook page at www.facebook.com/svfgriefshare for updates.

Many people have said that what drew them to the Catholic Church was the Eucharist. As we reflect on recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of the Bread, think for a moment whether there is someone you could invite to Mass and to explore what else the Catholic Faith might hold for them. For more information, please contact Deacon Rusty Skinner at [email protected] (best way) or call the parish office at 276-6892.

Ministries

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Ministries

Our St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry is here to help the less fortunate of our community. Please do not give money to panhandlers. If you are approached by anyone on the grounds of the church, kindly give them our phone number. We are here to help them.

Assistance Help Line ~ Our number is: 272-7580

ST. VINCENT FERRER CARE MINISTRY

Our St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry (SVFCM) is made up of registered men and women of our parish who would like to be of service to God by giving their time assisting the truly needy of our parish and community. Most of our clients are in need of food, help with utility bills or rent and most often they need direction of where to turn to for additional assistance. Sometimes they just need a caring ear to listen. In some cases, we will make an appointment to meet with them in the Rectory conference room to get a better understanding of their predicament; however, most interac-

tions are over the phone from your home office. Care Ministers work one morning or afternoon a week, taking telephone messages from our answering service and returning calls to clients. Our ministry meets every Wednesday at 7PM to re-view the cases of the past week. It’s at our meetings that the more involved cases get the input from the “group think tank” that helps resolve the case. New members receive training with one of our Care Ministers until they feel comforta-ble to work alone. During the season, we would like to have three Care Ministers, during the week, take calls on their assigned day. If you think this Ministry speaks to you, we invite you to sit in on one of our meeting to see if our Ministry is worth your time and talents. The best training for this work is your own life’s experiences. For additional information, please call 272-7580, and leave a message for Mike or Joe to call you back.

Mission Statement

The St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry is dedicated to provide temporary assistance to the poor and disadvantaged in our community. Our first priority is to provide assistance to the truly needy of our parish, with a commitment to help all those in need, regardless of nationality or creed. We will provide food, utilities, shelter and essential transportation. Special needs will be addressed and decided upon during our weekly meeting based on resources available. We will work jointly with other Care Ministries and organizations to help solve the larger problems brought to our atten-tion, and provide both guidance and direction to access the proper agency. We will always conduct ourselves without prejudice and treat our clients with care, respect and consideration while ex-tending God’s hand to those in need of our assistance. SVFCM is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit care ministry. Your tax deductible donations are recorded in the parish end of year report which are available upon request.

“Calling all Little Lambs” Mommy & Me Playgroup

Please join our weekly “Mommy & Me” play dates where little tots and their Moms can get to know each other in a loving, Catholic environment for children up to 5 years old. To obtain a schedule of play-dates, please contact Chrissy Forchette at (561) 348-0069 or email at [email protected]. We look

forward to meeting you and hope you’ll join us!

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Ministries Columbiettes

The Columbiettes is a Catholic woman's organization which follows the ideals of the Knights of Columbus. Membership is open to all Catholic women over 17 years of age. If you are interested in be-coming a member or would like more information, contact Mrs. Chris Herrnreiter at 561-496-3722.

May HIS Peace be yours.

Become a Member of The Knights or advance your degree. “The more you give the more you get”. [Please inquire for more details by calling Al Attard at 248-797-3691 or Email at [email protected].]

Knights of Columbus Council #13996 www.kofc13996.org

On July 1, 2015 the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent Ferrer Council 13996, installed new of-ficers for the year 2015-2016. The new officers are: Three Year Trustee; Todd Gallo, Two Year Trustee; Thomas Stewart,

One Year Trustee; Lawrence Zuccala, Lecturer; Robert Herrnreiter, Outside Guard; Stephen Krolikowski, Inside Guard; William Graham, Warden; Timothy Annis, Advocate; James Lesane, Treasurer; Danny Ott, Recorder; David De Francesco, Chancellor; Thomas Roland, Deputy Grand Knight; Darin Lueken, and Grand Knight; Al Attard. Msgr. Thomas Skindeleski, who is the State Chaplain for the Knights in Florida, was also installed as our Council Chaplain. A reception was held in the new Knights hall with capacity attendance by the Knights, their families, and the Columbiettes. Highlight of the evening was the presentation of a picture of the Immaculate Heart of Mary to Jack and Carol Harvell, honoring them for 60 years of marriage.

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Devotional

Protecting God’s Children

The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all God’s precious children in its care. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance coordinator to begin necessary emo-tional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator, Ms. Theresa Fretterd, can be reached at 561-801-0999. For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse, as well as to view the Charter for the Protection of Children, please go to www.diocesepb.org. and click on “Protection of Children.”

After Inventory Sale and Clearance,

50 - 75% off

On many selected ITEMS. Sale Ends August 2nd!

Altar Bread and Wine for the week of July 13 - July 19, 2015

In Memory of Addie Mae Wood

By DeSales Ross

Sanctuary Candle Main Church

for the week of July 13 - July 19, 2015

For all Parishioners

Sanctuary Candle Perpetual Adoration Chapel

for the week of July 13 - July 19, 2015

Intentions of Jaime & Betty Ramirez On their 50th Anniversary

By the Ramirez Family

~ Rosary for Peace ~

Catholic tradition teaches that the rosary was given to St. Dominic by Mary herself, as a means to combat heresy and to promote spirituality. The rosary is a meditation on the life of Christ, through the eyes of the human being who knew Him best: His mother. Although our lives are very busy, please join us Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel to pray the Rosary for Peace.

Please pray for our deceased loved ones

as well as the Men and Women of our parish family who gave their lives in service to our country.

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not

walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12

Vincent Robert Cahill Catherine B. Johansen

Fred Lacroce

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Happenings Around The Diocese...

The Patriotic Rosary

Please join us for the Patriotic Rosary in the church, every Tuesday and Thursday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass, as we continue to pray for life, the sanctity of marriage and Religious Freedom.

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

offers many ways to honor your loved ones

(living or deceased)

Individual Mass Intentions: “Scheduled” for an offering of $10 “Unscheduled” for an offering of $5 Sanctuary Candles: Main Church or in our Adora-

tion Chapel for an offering of $20 Altar Bread & Wine: At each Mass for an entire

week for an offering of $25

Memorial Candle-This candle will have an en-graved plate with your loved one’s name(s), and will be lit for an entire year. $125 annual

Perpetual Memorial Plate-Engraved plate located in the Marian Chapel. One time fee of $500.

For more information, please stop by the parish office or call (561)276-6892.

Rekindle and renew your love on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in Ft. Lauderdale, and fall in love all over again. Available dates for 2015 is September 11th through 13th. For more information or to register, go to wwme.org, or contact Roberto and Maria Ibarra at Home (954)-972-8129 or E-mail Roberto at [email protected]. Registration fee before August 21st is $25.00. The registration fee after August 21st is $75.00.

Another Year… Another Fabulous Christmas Bazaar!

Ascension Catholic Church 7250 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33487

This year the Ascension Council of Catholic Women will be hosting our annual Christmas Bazaar on November 7th and 8th.

If you wish to participate in our two day event as a Vendor, please call Gloria Klein at 561-414-1020.

Vickie Schaffer & Gloria Klein, Co-chairs

…the nature of marriage God Himself is the author of marriage, endowed as it is with various benefits and purposes. All of these have a very decisive bearing on the continuation of the human race, on he personal development and eternal destiny of the individual members of a family, and on the dignity, stability, peace and prosperity of the family itself and of human society as a whole. (The Second Vatican Council)

National Awareness ~ July 19th through July 25, 2015

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OUR FAMILY IN SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY Brian Barry (Air Force); Major Mark Burns (USMC); Brenden Fee (Army) Ft. Benning, GA; Tanner Hoffmann (Army) Ft. Drum, NY;1st Lt. Bonita Huggins (Army) Ft. Bragg, NC; 1st Lt. Cody Hug-gins (Army) Ft. Bragg, NC; Pvt. Liam McGrath (Army) Ft. Bragg, NC; Capt. John O’Connell (USMC) Camp LeJune, NC; James Paino, YN1 (AW/SW) (Navy); Capt. Eric Rogers (USMC) Camp Pendleto, CA; Capt. Brad Rothman (USMC) San Diego, CA; Ch. Lt. Col. Msgr. Mark P. Rowan (Air Force); Capt. Eric Sapyta (Army) 101 AVN, Ft. Campbell, KY; Capt. Brendan Wier (Air Force) Abilene, TX

SERVING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES Major Sean Bojanowski (Air Force) Germany; ET2 SS Philip Weber (Navy)

Please pray for those who are ill: Luis A. Alaniz, Mia Amsalem, Sister Angela, Eloise Arsenault, Hailey Aspenwall, Dottie Barbee, Kelly Bruno, Bes Cloud, Ray Cody, Dave Collier, Katherine Fitzpatrick, Brandon Flood, Richard Gallo, Kendall Gillis, John Henry, Sylvia Huhman, Barry Lamb, James Lanahan, Lee Levenson Jr., Isobel McKinny, Keith McPhail, Bene-detto Mignano, Pat Minella, Alexander Findlay Mooney, Thomas Morley, Frances Niemiec, Bill O’Brien, Millie Pinto, Steve Robinson, Sabrina Saddique, Bjarne Schelde, Tom Stepnik, Alex Szabo, Mary Szabo, Michael Tannery, John Tommins, Ray White, Cary Wilson, Sophia Wisdom, Loretta Wright, Daniela Zimny, Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski and Karen Zollo.