Join us in NOVEMBER...

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 10, 2021

1502 E WALLEN RD, FORT WAYNE , IN 46825 * (260)489-3537 EXT . 3 * SAINTV .ORG

If you take a bulletin into church, please

take it home with you or throw it in a

trash container in the Gathering Space.

Do you ever wonder how you get involved in a ministry?

Do you find yourself realizing you have time to give to others but aren’t sure where to fit in?

Have you volunteered for years out of duty? When you return from working in a ministry, do

you find yourself wondering if your efforts made a difference?

Are you reconsidering where you are best suited to offer love and grace to others?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions then plan to attend the next

Called & Gifted Workshop

Saturday, November 13 | 9 AM – 4 PM By attending, you will learn much about your spiritual giftedness, and how God has best equipped you to fulfill His mission to love others. Please contact the Church Office today to register – 260-489-3537 ext. 3 or visit the parish website at saintv.org/called-gifted.

There is such a spirit of gratitude that needs to be expressed, in our parish, our lives, and our faith. We’ve been listening in Mark’s gospel to some hard truths the past couple of weeks; the importance of marriage, raising children in the faith, the value of the family, and what it takes to inherit eternal life.

The direction Jesus provides is said clearly, methodically, and with love. “Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him...” It would be good to remember the way that the Lord gazes on us and responds to our desires. The response is not always what we may want to hear, but it is what we need. Since Jesus loves us, He tells us hard things. He also gives us steps to go deeper into

our faith and never stops reminding us that to follow Him will be difficult and challenging, but the payoff is well worth it.

With the Annual Bishops Appeal upon us I would like to highlight again the immense gratitude I have for all of you at St. Vincent de Paul and how we are called to be a Witness to Hope. It is more than just money, there is a personal witness and testimony that each person offers in the outpouring of their faith. It is the prayer, the intentionality, as well as the seeking and striving to find the lost and wandering sheep. Our parish, let alone our diocese, would not be the same without each of you, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

From the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,

Fr. Jay Horning

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PERPETUAL ADORATION AT

ST. VINCENT’S Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene is continuous with the exception of Mass at 5:30 pm on Fridays.

Our adoration software allows us to sign up for monthly and biweekly commitments! Visit www.saintv.org/adoration and click "sign up for an hour." On our "We Adore Him" homepage, click "log in" and then "create one now" in the pop-up box to open your account. Enter your contact information and if you'd like to be notified of sub requests, click the hours that you are available on a daily basis; otherwise, unclick "notify me of sub requests." Click "create account" at the bottom of the box. The adoration schedule for this week will open for you; click the hour you'd like to adore, enter the frequency (weekly, biweekly, monthly) and whether or not you'd like a reminder message, then click "sign up."

To request a substitute, you may enter the site through our homepage or visit saintv.weadorehim.com. Click "login", enter your name and password, then "my dashboard" from the "We Adore Him" homepage. Click "request substitute" next to the date you need a sub. Names of adorers during your hour, as well as before and after, will appear. Contact them for coverage in an emergency; our software will not accept a sub request with less than 6 hours until the commitment. Otherwise, proceed to complete the request. It will be sent when the date is one week away, and you will receive a notification when it has been accepted. You may visit your dashboard to make sure that you've sent the request and see when it has been accepted.

Until further notice, the section of pews near the confessionals will have every other pew roped off to provide social distancing during ALL weekend Masses EXCEPT the 11 AM. Anyone sitting in this section must wear a mask when the ropes are on the pews. This section will be open during the 11 AM Mass.

If you have health concerns, you are encouraged to sit in this section. The rest of the Church will remain open, and you may choose to wear a mask or not.

We are implementing this change as a true sacrificial act of charity for our brothers and sisters who have health concerns. If you are not concerned about social distancing or choose to not wear a mask, please find another place in the Church to accommodate those in this section.

ADORERS NEEDED AT ORATORY OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE Sundays: 8 AM | 6 PM Mondays: 6 AM | 11 PM Tuesdays: 3 AM Wednesdays: 3 AM | 12 PM Thursdays: 1 AM | 3 AM Fridays: 12 AM | 7 PM | 9 PM Saturdays: 4 AM* | 9 AM | 11 AM | 12 PM | 7 PM | 9 PM*

There will be NO CONFESSIONS

on Wednesday, October 13 due to

the diocesan Priests’ Continuing Education Days

* = biweekly

commitment

needed

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PARISH BREAKFAST The St. Vincent Knights of Columbus will host a parish breakfast this Sunday, October 10, from 8:00 - 11:00 am in the Parish Hall. Please bring the family and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet.

Diocesan directives instruct that we should stay home (with Mass obligation lifted) if feeling unwell:

“Anyone (whether vaccinated or not) with a cough or fever, or who may otherwise be feeling sick, should still

remain home.”

The 9 AM Sunday Mass will continue to be streamed on the parish website, on YouTube and on Facebook for

those who cannot attend in person.

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Hello everyone! Our goal is always the love of Jesus. Heaven is seeing God and everyone through the look of Love. This was the same look that he gave the man from the Gospel and even each of us. Most of the issues we struggle with in the interior life is understanding the look of Love from Jesus and allowing that love to determine our ability to follow Jesus.

Fr. Eric’s

Corner

Monday, October 11 11:30 am Lunch ’N Learn [SC Rooms A&B] 6:15 pm AHG Troop Meeting [Parish Hall] 7:00 pm Ignatius RDL [SC Room C (#3)] 7:00 pm Respect Life Committee [Church Conf Room] 7:00 pm S-Anon [SC Room G (#4)]

Tuesday, October 12 Priests Continuing Ed Day 8:30 am SVDP Society Carpenter’s sons [LC Cafe] 9:00 am Two by Two Bible Study [LC Red Conference Rm] 4:30 pm Shepherds of Christ [Blessed Sacrament Chapel] 6:45 pm RCIA [SC Rooms A&B] 7:30 pm AA [SC Room G (#4)]

Wednesday, October 13 Priests Continuing Ed Day 9:00 am WINGS (Bags of Blessing) [Gathering Space] 4:30 pm NO Confessions 7:00 pm Seize the Faith Meeting [Parish Library]

Thursday, October 14 Priests Continuing Ed Day 9:00 am WINGS II [SC Room A] 12:30 pm HASA Meeting [SC Room A]

6:30 pm Dave Ramsey Financial Class [SC Room B (#1)]

6:30 pm Cub Scouts [Parish Hall ]

7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal [Gathering Space]

7:00 pm Baptismal Prep (Christian Parenting) [SC Room A] 8:00 pm Al Anon [SC Room G (#4)]

Friday, October 15 9:15 am Coffee & Conversations [Life Center] 3:00 pm Mercy Club [Church]

Saturday, October 16 Kingdom Builders Conference 8:45 am Confessions [Church alcoves & Confessionals] 9:00 am Overeaters Anonymous [SC Room C (#3)] Scout Troop 2 Popcorn Fundraiser Sunday, October 17 Scout Troop 2 Popcorn Fundraiser 2:30 pm HASA Trunk or Treat [Life Center | Parking Lot B] 6:30 pm Rekindle the Fire [Parish Hall] 7:00 pm Women’s AA [SC Room C (#3)]

(#) indicates Door # | SC - Spiritual Center | LC - Life Center

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 [ St. John XXIII, Pope ] 6:30 AM SC † JACK D. KUNBERGER 8:15 AM (S) Ch † FRED ELGIN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 6:30 AM SC † AUDLEY SKEEN 8:15 AM (S) Ch † BOB GENSHEIMER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 6:30 AM SC † WENDY GONZALES 8:15 AM (S) Ch † MARILYN NAGAICH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 [ St. Callistus I, Pope & Martyr ] 6:30 AM SC † TIM YANKO 8:15 AM (S) Ch † JOHN & CLARENCE KINDER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 [ St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church ] 8:15 AM (S) Ch † JACK WALCUTT [ASM] 5:30 PM Or † NICHOLAS L. & DOROTHY M. HEINY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 [ St. Hedwig, Religious & St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin ] 8:15 AM (S) Ch INT NICOLE BOBAY 5:00 PM Ch † PHYLLIS CATANZARITE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 7:00 AM Ch † BERNARD & HELEN BERGHOFF 9:00 AM (S) Ch † SHELIA ZORETICH 11:00 AM Ch INT FOR THE PARISH 5:00 PM Ch † ED & DOUG CHAMBERS

(Ch: Church | SC: Spiritual Center Chapel Or: Oratory | (S): streamed | [ASM]: All School Mass

Masses streamed at SAINTV.ORG, Facebook and YouTube (8:15 AM Monday - Saturday and 9 AM Sunday).

PERPETUAL ADORATION AT ORATORY Sign up at saintv.org/adoration

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 4:30 - 5:30 PM NO CONFESSIONS - our priests will be away SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 8:45 - 9:45 AM Church alcoves & Confessionals

To volunteer: 489-3537 ext. 3 or saintv.org/vocation-cross

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Saturday 4:30-5 PM | after 5 PM Mass-6:30 PM Sunday after 7 AM Mass - 12:30 PM

The Church Office will NOT be open during Mass!

Saturday: after 5 PM Mass Sunday: after 7 AM Mass until 9 AM & after 9 AM Mass until 11 AM

SCRIP will NOT be sold during Mass!

Readings of the Day - saintv.org/scripture or USCCB.ORG

Series, Movies, Audios & Books for adults AND children Explore these Catholic materials from Augustine Institute.

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LET US KNOW … if you have a family member in the hospital who would like a visit from a priest (260-489-3537 ext. 3).

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CALLING ALL PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO SHARE FAITH WITH CHILDREN! We are still in need of catechists for the children in our Family Faith Formation program! If you have felt the Holy Spirit nudging your heart, but haven’t acted on it, consider joining our Family Faith Formation team now! We need you to share the love of Jesus with the children of our Parish! Student sessions begin in October. Help is needed primarily on Sundays once per month for grades 3 through 6, but we need additional catechists for Wednesday sessions as well.

WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT? • Once per month October through May

Sunday 3:00 to 4:30 PM or Wednesday 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

• Plan a lesson and activities with provided material for one class per month, and share your story!

Not only will you touch the life of a child, but you will be inspired as well. Don’t hesitate! Contact Debbie now at debbieblackburn@saintv.org, or volunteer on our website at https://www.saintv.org/fff-volunteers. I would love to welcome you to the Family Faith Formation team this year, and the Holy Spirit will be so happy you said yes!

CHILD CARE COORDINATOR & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Child care is offered during our monthly Families Living Faith session. An adult coordinator is needed to supervise the “Nanny Room” and organize volunteers each month. We are also in need of volunteers to help in the Nanny Room. If you have a student in middle school or high school who needs service hours, this is a great opportunity. You may volunteer on the website at https://www.saintv.org/fff-volunteers or contact debbieblackburn@saintv.org.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION GRADES 1 & 2 Preparation for First Communion is a two-year Family Faith Formation experience beginning in grade one. Families with a first grade child not attending St. Vincent School may enroll in our Family Faith Formation Program online at https://www.saintv.org/fff-registration.

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM REGISTRAITON (RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR GRADES 1-6): https://www.saintv.org/fff-registration

WWW.SAINTV.ORG/HIGHSCHOOL YM@SAINTV.ORG

Sunday, October 10: HS Sports-Activity Hour [ 5 - 6 pm | meet at Life Center ]

Sunday, October 10: Dangerous [ 6 - 8 pm | Life Center ] Do you dare to feel alive?! Come be empowered with the Holy Spirit and see how you can have what it takes to courageously live the life of a saint. A life of danger; a life of adventure; and, a life fully alive with the Person of Jesus Christ.

Tuesday, October 12: HS Girls Bible Study [ 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Life Center ]

Wednesday, October 13: HS Boys Bible Study [ 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Spiritual Center Room C - Door #3 ]

Thursday, October 14: HS Teen Adoration Hour [ 9 - 10 pm | Adoration Chapel ]

Sunday, October 17: HS Sports-Activity Hour [ 5 - 6 pm | meet at Life Center ]

Sunday, October 17: Fall Fun Night [ 6 - 8 pm | Life Center ] Come enjoy a social night filled with fun fall activities. Paint a pumpkin, shotput a pumpkin, and enjoy other fun activities! Hamburgers & hot dogs will be prepared by our Knights of Columbus.

**DO YOU HAVE A FRESHMAN IN COLLEGE?? October 10 thru November 1 We are collecting names and addresses of college freshmen so we can send them a care package during their first semester of college. Send names & addresses to ym@saintv.org.

ACCEPTING DONATIONS: We will be collecting practical items for the college care packages for the next few weeks. You can help by placing your donations in the designated boxes in the church Gathering Space, next to the Church Office. Our HS Ministry teens will be preparing the packages for the Freshmen. Here is a list of ideas:

1. PRE-SEALED food items. **We CANNOT send HOMEMADE food items** like fruit snacks, protein bars, assorted bags of chips, gum, and Microwaveable, non-perishable food, etc.

2. Prayer cards, finger rosaries, etc…

3. Chapstick, travel size hand sanitizer, hand wipes, hand lotion, etc… (NO soap please)

* REGISTER NOW FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT led by the Damascus Missionaries! Retreat will be 10/22 - 24 on the StV Campus. See event ad in this bulletin. Register online at www.saintv.org/highschool.

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

WWW.SAINTV.ORG/MIDDLESCHOOL MIDDLESCHOOLMINISTRY@SAINTV.ORG

Next Edge: The Deep End We’re told our whole lives that we should pray, and we may know some prayers, but do we really know how to pray? How do you have a conversation with God through prayer? Join us for this very practical Edge night to learn new ways to pray and how to turn your prayer into a real conversation with God that leads to an actual relationship with Him. Coming up in Edge:

October 11: The Deep End: How to Pray October 18: Remembrance October 25: Bonfire with the saints

BLACK DRESS SHOES NEEDED FOR SERVERS We are in need of black dress shoes for our servers. Sizes of greatest need are men’s 9 to 12 and women’s 6 to 9. Donations of gently used shoes may be dropped off at the Parish Office. Thank you for your support of our servers!

OCTOBER 22 - 24

DAMASCUS

MISSIONARIES

SAINTV.ORG/HIGHSCHOOL

Fellow Parishioners, 10/10/21

Greetings in Christ! I continue to focus on how our parish/school can be conduits of God’s grace. I had a moment in the Oratory the other week that was particularly powerful.

One of our school moms was there with her son. They didn’t see me come in or know I was there. They were praying together, which of course is a beautiful gift and a privilege to witness in the first place. I want to be vague deliberately so as not to embarrass anyone, but her son, while not one of our oldest students, is also not in our youngest grades. There was a moment when they had sat down after kneeling and mom did what likely any loving mom would do – she put her arm around her son. Perhaps unknowingly really. He did what likely every mom might hope their son would do – but something probably increasingly rare as sons grow – he leaned into that embrace. Also, perhaps unknowingly.

I wouldn’t write about this if they’d known I was there. I actually was relatively focused on my own prayer with the Lord in that time, but I couldn’t help but notice these moments. I think the Lord actually intended them to be a part of my experience with Him in the moment because they were that pure, good, and innocent.

Some would criticize me for overselling this moment – but to me the purity and goodness of this was a brief window into the Kingdom of God. A window into the love of a parent, given freely, fully, faithfully, and fruitfully, just as our Father gives to us. A window into the love of a son in return.

If there is anything that makes our school truly and deeply excellent, it is this possibility for all in our community. Our academic achievement is in fact exceptional – our test scores speak to this. Our staff is exceptional – their daily love and ministry shows me this. Our sports programs, our technology, our cafeteria, etc. – all truly are excellent and deserving of recognition.

Yet, in the end, our school is here to deepen the love of Jesus – to make His love more visible/real to all we encounter and especially to our children. This moment was a deeply beautiful one – obviously one for a mom and her son, but one that the Lord allowed me to witness to remind me of His goodness in that love. Thank you, Lord.

This week, if we’re in need of a beautiful moment (and probably since COVID began, who isn’t in need of this?) – may I suggest our Oratory as a place to look. I don’t know if God will honor that on your first visit, but I do know that He will honor it. God always fulfills His promises.

In Faith,

Mr. Coyle, Principal

One Church—One Family

The St. Vincent de Paul Society food pantry is in need of:

We are in need of prizes for our Bingo at Kingston Healthcare. The residents love used jewelry, stuffed animals, candy bars or any other appropriate gift. Also, they enjoy the children’s letters and drawings (place artwork in labeled box in the Gathering Space at church).

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ST. VINCENT’S SCHOOL IS HIRING! Please send inquiries to school@saintv.org or call 260-489-3537, ext. 213, for any of the following openings:

- Kindergarten Paraprofessional - 6th Grade Paraprofessional - Jr. High Paraprofessional - After School Care Support - Recess Monitors (2 total)

We are eager to find good candidates so please help us spread the word! God bless you all!

PART TIME CUSTODIAN NEEDED St. Vincent’s is looking for a Part-Time Custodian. Hours are flexible, 12-20 hours per week. Please contact Josh at joshbratten@saintv.org if interested.

HIGHLAND CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE Two beautiful plots in the St. Vincent section of Highland Park Cemetery are for sale. $2,600 each or $5,000 for the pair. Call Don at 260-466-5065.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Families The holidays are fast approaching and we are accepting applications for Christmas families with needs. If you are a Small Christian Community, a bible study group or any other group, organization or family, please consider sponsoring one of these families. It would be a wonderful Advent project and a true work of mercy. Contact Dee Ann at 637-3690 or doddou@comcast.net. Please keep us in your prayers this Christmas Season. God Bless you!

October 18 Harvest House (55+) October 20 Liturgical Ministers’ Reflection October 21 SV Day: 40 Days for Life | Little Children’s

Adoration | Armor of God October 22 ADOPT | HS Fall Retreat October 23 HS Fall Retreat | Safe Harbor October 24 HS Fall Retreat October 27 NO CONFESSIONS | K of C Member Mtg. October 29 Confirmation Retreat October 30 K of C Blood Drive | Confirmation Retreat November 1 Solemnity of All Saints (Masses: 6:30 AM,

8:15 AM, 12:30 PM, 6:30 PM.. No obligation) November 2 All Souls Day (Masses: 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM and

6:30 PM) | Homeschool All Saints Party | Rosary Society

November 15 Eucharistic Miracles (with Tim Francis)

Coming Soon at St. Vincent’s:

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You are invited to experience how several well-documented miracles stand up to scientific investigation and discover what implications these miracles have for you!

Monday, November 15 6:30 - 9:00 pm | Church

(same presentation on Wednesday, November 17, 6:30 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church)

From altar boy to party boy; from non-denominational mega church back to the Roman Catholic Church. Tim Francis shares with us his quest for truth. This is a LIVE presentation hosted by Tim Francis. Here are a few things you will hear and see:

• A statue of Christ weeping human tears and bleeding human blood

• Multiple communion hosts tested by science that transformed into human heart

• Lady being filmed and tested before, during and after Stigmata

• Much more: The meaning of suffering. Why be Catholic after all the corruption? Are all Religions the same? Why confess to a man when he might be just as sinful? ….

Tim has since conducted over 500 parish missions conveying the meaning of the miracles with results similar to the following:

from a fallen away son who returned after his mother dragged him to presentation: “I wanted to thank you for changing my life. My mom went to day 1 of the 3-day mission… she got me to attend the second day… I was an occasional Mass attendee, mostly holidays. After your talk I made a good confession and now attend Mass DAILY…” from a fallen away Catholic turned Protestant Pastor: “Without hesitation, nor exaggeration, I can say it was this presentation that was the pinnacle of my return to the Catholic Church…. “ from a 36-year-old fallen away Catholic son whose mother prayed for years for his return to the Church: “Seeing the miracles that no science can refute, and the people personally touched by Jesus and Mary forever changed the direction of my life and the makeup of my heart… I felt the power of Jesus and for me that could only have happened by seeing what Tim presented. Since that day in May I have not missed a Mass.”

Tim explains what this is all about on a short video at

www.ScienceTestsFaith.com/Catholic

DIDN’T JOIN TEAM AFTER YOUR CHRIST RENEWS WEEKEND? If you attended a Christ Renews His Parish weekend at St. Vincent’s but did not join Team, this may be your time to participate in the formation process, which begins with the Evening of Discipleship. If you are interested or have any questions about joining Team 69, please contact Gina at 260-403-9622 or Ginadundon@icloud.com. Women’s Evening of Discipleship is Sunday, October 10, at 6:30 pm in the Spiritual Center.

Our Parish Events

PARISH MISSION: SAVE THE DATES Missionaries of the Holy Eucharist will be at St. Vincent’s November 20 - 23. They will be with us at weekend Masses on November 20 and 21, and will have presentations in the church on Monday, November 22, and Tuesday, November 23. Plan to join us to learn more about the Holy Eucharistic and Adoration.

The St. Vincent de Paul

Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday evenings this fall

(November 9 through December 14) 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the

Life Center Red Conference Room.

It is our hope to provide a comforting atmosphere in which to offer emotional

support. Your loss need not be recent for the sessions to be helpful.

Please register in advance by contacting Claire (810) 569-4935 or rmcm0813@gmail.com

HARVEST HOUSE 55+ For a fun afternoon of games and cards come join us on Monday, October 18, at 12:30pm in the Spiritual Center. We will start with a Rosary in the Chapel, then move to Room A for fun with games and cards. Please bring a snack to share with all. Contact Marge at 490-3490 or Carolyn at 637-6042. Hope to see you there!

ARMOR OF GOD Join us for a spiritual briefing arming men on the Power of Asceticism presented by Nathaniel Binversie - Exodus 90, on Thursday, October 21, 6:45 - 8:30 pm at the Life Center. Visit armingmen.com/events.

K OF C BLOOD DRIVE Knights of Columbus will sponsor a blood drive on Saturday, October 30, (7:00 am - noon) in the Parish Hall. The Red cross has an Emergency Blood shortage which is a greater degree of need than a critical shortage of blood. Contact Jeff at 489-1965 or Ed at 442-2501 to make an appointment.

LUNCH N LEARN The October Lunch N Learn (Monday, October 11, at 11:30 am) will feature Jonathan Jeran from Heartland Hospice who will be speaking about our Military veterans! Join us by calling 489-3537 or emailing dschuerman@saintv.org. Reservations are necessary!

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KENTUCKY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

MISSION COLLECTION With your help, Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Council #12379 from Kentucky were able to collect enough to fill a 16’ rental truck for the St. Paul Catholic Mission at McKee, Kentucky. They are preparing for the last trip of 2021. Winter clothing, new or used coats in good condition, hats, gloves, toys, household items, towels, and bedding are needed. Often in the wintertime as families try to keep their homes warm, they experience fires, so the Mission tries to keep on hand the necessary items to help a family recover from a disaster. If you are able to donate anything to this vital Catholic Mission in Eastern Kentucky it is greatly appreciated. Contact LeeAnn at 260-602-6499 by Wednesday, October 13.

Congratulations to Bill and Mary Lou Arnold

who celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 9!

May God Bless you!

WEDDING BANNS

Let us pray that our brothers and sisters in Christ, who are preparing for the sacrament of marriage, will be led by the Holy Spirit.

I Joseph Gigli & Lovelee Sayomac

I Benjamin Mauch & Taylor Foutz

II Lane Lewis & Marissa Melchi

III Jordan Vaught & Alicia Weimer

Second Annual Kingdom Builders Conference! The second annual Kingdom Builders Conference will be on Saturday, October 16, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Memorial Coliseum. Amazing speakers, breakfast, lunch, drinks, Reconciliation, Adoration, Praise and Worship, Mass with Bishop Rhoades and more! We want every woman in our diocese and beyond to be welcomed and cherished at this event. Visit https://www.buildingthroughhim.com/resources/events/kb-conference/kb-conference-2021.

Through October 31, you are invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You are also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood (2930 Lake Ave). Contact is Annemarie at 260-797-3144 or annemariedeville@gmail.com. Our local 40 Days for Life website (sign up and parking map) is https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/fortwayne.

Saint Vincent de Paul Parish's dedicated day for 40 Days for Life is Thursday, October 21, from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. Scan the QR code to sign up for an hour to pray at Planned Parenthood that day.

By giving to the Annual Appeal today, you answer God's call to discipleship by supporting His work throughout our diocese. Your gift has a two‑fold effect: it supports the work of diocesan services, ministries and programs, and offsets our parish goal. Any overage will stay in the parish to fund parish needs. Please complete a pledge card this weekend, or go online to make a gift. Thank you for your prayerful and generous response.

Attendance at two Baptismal Preparation Sessions is required before your child is baptized. You may attend Session II before Session I, if necessary. Each session will begin at 7:00 pm. It is recommended that both parents attend before the birth of your child so that there will be no delay in setting a date for the baptism once the baby is born. Godparents, too, are welcome. At least one parent must be Catholic and at least one Godparent must be a practicing Catholic. Parents must be registered in the Parish. Please call the Church Office (489-3537 ext. 3) or register online at saintv.org/Baptism.

Session I (Christian Parenting): October 14 (Spiritual Center A—Door #2)

Session II (Baptismal Rite): October 21 (Church Conference Room)

Diocesan Support

SENSORY-FRIENDLY MASSES A sensory-friendly Mass provides a safe and comfortable setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness or any kind of disability. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: 1st Tuesday of month | 6:00 pm St. John the Baptist: 2nd Friday of month | 5:45 pm Livestream: facebook.com/belongingFWSB. Contact Allison at asturm@diocesefwsb.org or 260-399-1452.

MIRIAM’S BLESSING: DIFFICULT PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS Miriam’s Blessing is a diocesan peer-mentor ministry that provides comprehensive support to parents who receive a difficult prenatal diagnosis, whether it is the detection of a chronic condition (like Down Syndrome,

Spina Bifida, or Cystic Fibrosis), or a life-threatening disorder (like anencephaly, Trisomy 13, or Trisomy 18). Support spans the pregnancy, the birth, and the postpartum period and offers unique insight and sensitivity regarding difficult issues such as mourning the loss of the anticipated baby, maintaining hope when a prognosis is poor, and neonatal critical care. Visit diocesefwsb.org/miriamsblessing.

AVA’S GRACE: MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH OR INFANT LOSS This group is for those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss and would like to listen to, learn from, and pray with others who know this deep suffering. This group meets online on the 3rd Wednesday of the month (8:00 - 9:30 pm) and offers spiritual, emotional, and practical support to families who have lost a baby before or after birth. Contact Lisa at leverett@diocesefwsb.org for the Zoom meeting link and password. For more information about ava’s grace, visit diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.

ONLINE NFP SUPPORT GROUP If you are looking for some support and fellowship in using NFP or have questions about NFP that you wish you could ask in a confidential environment, you are invited to the online support group for NFP users on the 4th Wednesday of the month (8:00 - 9:30 pm). To register, email Caty at cburke@diocesefwsb.org.

DIOCESAN WHITE MASS A White Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Rhoades on Monday, October 18, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 7:00 pm for all in healthcare, and their families. A dinner arranged by the Catholic Medical Guild of Northeast Indiana will follow at St. Mary, Mother of God Parish (Oechtering Hall). Special guest speaker, Jason Shanks from OSV, will share his Covid recovery story. Dinner cost is $15. RSVP for dinner at fortwayne.cathmed.org or call 222-6978.

MEMORIAL MASS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD If you have lost a child before or after birth - whether recently or long ago - you are invited to a special Memorial Mass on Friday, October 29, at 5:45 pm at St. John the Baptist Parish (4500 Fairfield Ave). Siblings, grandparents, and other family members are also welcome. For more information, contact Caty at 260-422-4611 or cburke@diocesefwsb.org. Also, see information about ava’s grace support group.

2022 MARCH FOR LIFE: SAVE YOUR SEAT The 2022 Diocesan March for Life Pilgrimage is scheduled for Thursday, January 20 – Sunday, January 23. Join Bishop Rhoades as we pray and march for the protection of human life! Reserve your spot at diocesefwsb.org/march-for-life.

Diocesan Events

Other Parish Support DIVORCED AND SEPARATED GROUP St. Charles Borromeo hosts the DVD series for those who have suffered from divorce: The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide. Join them on Monday evenings (through March 21) in the church’s gathering space community room from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Call Casey at the parish office for complete schedule at 969-4026.

ST. JUDE PARISH MISSION Do you want to grow spiritually and in your relationship with God? Recharge and re-energize yourself? Build friendships with others? You are invited to join us for St. Jude Parish Mission featuring Fr. Peter Schavitz, C.Ss.R. Fr. Pete is a seasoned parish mission preacher whose faith, stories, humor, and words continue to spiritually impact thousands. Join us October 24 -27, 6:30 pm at St. Jude Catholic Church (2130 Pemberton Dr). The Mission is appropriate for adults and students ages 10 and up. Children's program for students in Kindergarten through Grade 3. Babysitting available for students up to kindergarten. Reception with food and fellowship following the program each night!

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH FESTIVAL You are invited to St. John the Baptist (4500 Fairfield Ave) Parish Festival on Saturday, October 16. Many fun Family Activities (11:00 am - 4:00 pm), Food Trucks (5:30 - 7:30 pm) and Adult Activities (7:30 - 11:00 pm). Check out the many activities at saintjohnfortwayne.com.

ROYALFEST 2.0 Royalfest 2.0 is an “adult only” fundraiser to help support Queen of Angels School. October 23 at the Msgr. Faber Activities Center at 6:30 pm. $35/person, $50/couple.

Q OF A CARD PARTY & SOCIAL You are invited to Queen of Angels’ Card Party & Social Luncheon on October 29, Noon - 4:00 pm, at Queen of Angels Activities Center (1600 West State Blvd). $10 per person. Socializing, raffles and attendance prizes!

Other Parish Events

Sub Tuum Praesidium

We fly to your protection, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but ever deliver us from all danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH - CHURCH Church Office .. (8:30 am - 4:30 pm, M-F) ....... (260) 489-3537 (ext. 3) Mailing Address ................. 1502 E Wallen Rd, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 Church Fax ..................................................................... (260) 497-9405 E-Mails .............................. church@saintv.org / bulletin@saintv.org Pastor ...................................................................... Rev. Daniel Scheidt Parochial Vicar ............................................... Rev. Polycarp Fernando Parochial Vicar .......................................................... Rev. Jay Horning Parochial Vicar ........................................................ Rev. Eric Burgener Deacon .......................................................... Deacon James Fitzpatrick Pastoral Associate ................................ Dorothy Schuerman (ext. 207) Pastoral Associate .................................................. Julia Thill (ext. 208) Pastoral Associate ........................................... Jessica Hayes (ext. 224) Pastoral Associate Communication .............. Monica Aquila (ext. 230) Business Manager ....................................... Tom Schuerman (ext. 209) Director of Religious Education.............. Debbie Blackburn (ext. 204) Director of Music ........................................... Tony Andorfer (ext. 210) Facilities ............................ Joshua Bratten | Ed Soberalski (ext. 217) High School Youth Director ........................ Scott Nguyen (ext. 4001) Middle School Youth Director ................... Lindsay Lushis (ext. 4230) Youth Ministry Office ............................... Melanie Rohloff (ext. 4228) Parish Bookkeeper ....................................... Mary Berkshire (ext. 202) Parish Secretary ............................................ Marie Andorfer (ext. 206) Parish Secretary ............................................... Geri Schmidt (ext. 243) Receptionist ....................................................... Sheila Burns (ext. 201) Receptionist ....................................................... Holly Dailey (ext. 266) RCIA for Children ............................................ Sarah Falbe (ext. 201) Prayer Line ................................ Laurie - 755-0816 / Mary - 483-4369

NEW PARISHIONERS Visit Church Office (in the Gathering Space) (hours on page 3).

CATECHUMENATE We welcome persons interested in embracing the Catholic faith. Please call the church office (260-489-3537 ext. 3).

BULLETIN DEADLINE Send items to bulletin@saintv.org by Monday at 9 AM

MASS SCHEDULE: (S) Mass is streamed on SAINTV.ORG, Facebook & YouTube

Weekends:

Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 7 AM | 9 AM(S) | 11 AM | 5 PM [ 1 PM MASS WILL RESUME ON NOVEMBER 28 ]

Week Days:

Monday-Thursday: 6:30 AM & 8:15 AM(S) Friday: 8:15 AM(S) & 5:30 PM [ Oratory ] Saturday: 8:15 AM(S)

PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene (1711 E Wallen Rd)

Unlocked 5AM - 10PM | You may sign up for weekly adoration at saintv.org/Adoration.

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: See page 3 (Church Alcoves & Confessionals)

Baptism: Sunday, following the 11 AM Mass. Baptismal catechesis is required prior to baptism. Please call the Church Office (260-489-3537 ext. 3).

Matrimony: Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance of date of wedding.

Sick and Communion Calls: Please keep us informed of the sick and homebound, particularly when there is a serious illness.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH - SCHOOL A Catholic education for children (grades K-8)

School Office .......... (7:15 am-3:15 pm, M-F) ................ (260) 489-3537 Mailing Address ................. 1720 E Wallen Rd, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825 School Principal............................................................... Zachary Coyle School Assistant Principal ....................................... Kathleen Mulligan School Office ............... Janice Bobay | Heather Strzelecki (ext. 213) School Attendance Line ....................................... Julie Ware (ext. 214) School Kitchen .................................................. Andy Dailey (ext. 220) School Secretary ......................................... Jane Christensen (ext. 212) Scout Lodge ............................................................................... 489-1763 SCRIP Office ........................... scrip@saintv.org | 489-3537 (ext. 234)

To volunteer for an open position,

request a sub or update your profile, click on “Ministry

Scheduler” at saintv.org on the

“PARISHIONERS” tab.

(S) = Mass is open to the public AND livestreamed via the internet. By virtue of your attendance at these Masses you give St. Vincent de Paul Parish

permission to have your image incidentally appear in these livestreams and recordings thereof. We will not focus or concentrate on individual worshipers out

of respect for your privacy, but cannot preclude your incidental appearance in the background or in wide angle shots of the Sanctuary. Should you have a good

and valid reason your image cannot appear in these livestreams, please visit the Church Office for advice on places to sit that will not appear on camera.

October 16/17 Saturday

5 PM Sunday

7 AM Sunday

9 AM Sunday 11 AM

Sunday 5 PM

Greeters P, P & L Godfrey P Hayes P Steffens

J Carlston A McKeever A Reuille T Van Antwerp

C & C Ehinger P & J Moreau

S & J Quinto

Ushers

S Armstrong J Craw C Kitchen K Thompson

D Barrett T Denning N Hayes T Herber

S Dundon E Falter P Goffer J Linder J Roy

J Buonocore J Burkhardt D Roy R Tirpak G Witchey

D Kern M Stroud C Wright NEEDS FILLED

Lead Server J Schiffli J Moran B Sarrazine J Cortezano D Adams

Servers: I, II, Candle Bearers

J Tippmann F Sokolich M Grashoff J Johnson

J P Martinez M Moran T Hope E Moran

M Tippmann B Keefer M Keefer J Westmeyer

A Parrish S Bauer E Crummey K Crummey

L Sullivan E J Sullivan R Quinto A Szymanski

Lectors R Von Rohr (1) J Wyckoff (2)

J Harlan (1) C Stroud (2)

T Schuerman (1) J Lothamer (2)

C Armstrong (1) J Aquila (2)

M Trout (1) R Domsic (2)

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

E Koors T Nierman-Wyckoff R Rogers K Steury NEEDS FILLED NEEDS FILLED

M A James S Jordan NEEDS FILLED NEEDS FILLED

R A’Hearn B A’Hearn A Dailey J Dewald S Nielson D Schuerman

M Armstrong D Knepper NEEDS FILLED B Nieuwlandt A Nieuwlandt A Schwieterman

C Adams A Brouwer A Guedea J Rahrig J Zehring NEEDS FILLED

Sacristans M B Osborn B Richardson E Baird K Parr J Beeching