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 am (Closed 12:30 - 1 pm) to 3:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Members of the Parish Pastoral Council Very Rev. Canon Thomas Skindeleski, Chairman; Deacon Keith Skinner, Vice Chairman; Linda Flood, Secretary; George Kunzman, Julie Ott, Vikki Delgado, Ted Vargas, Irene Hey, Kim Weber, Tom Brinkman, Joe Mastrullo, Denis Mullane, Dawn Edwards, and Heather Hey.

Stewardship Council Members: Very Rev. Canon Thomas Skindeleski, Don Bosak, Rabih Boueri, Charlie Bowie, Nancy Dockerty, Jason Dollard, John Krane, Fred Moran, Dr. MaryLou Paulo-Francisco, Vanessa Richerson, and Mary & Joe Veccia. Delegates: Julie Ott, George Kunzman, and Vikki Delgado.

Very Rev. Canon Thomas J. Skindeleski, Pastor Rev. Danis Ridore, In Residence Rev. Msgr. Stephen Bosso, S.T.L., S.S.L. Weekend Assistance Rev. Gregg Caggianelli, Weekend Assistance Rev. Charles Hawkins, Part-time Assistance Deacon Keith Skinner, Deacon Bruce Turnbull Mr. Robert Laquerre, Pastoral Associate Mr. George Kunzman, Parish Manager Mrs. Julie Ott, Director of Stewardship & Development Mrs. Irene Hey, Director of Family Life Services Mrs. Vikki Delgado, Principal Mr. Angelo Sadolfo, Finance Director Mr. Jay Flood, Director of Maintenance 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

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.

April 24, 2016 The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Masses

Monday - 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

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ALTAR SERVERS 276-6892 x305 Robert Laquerre ANNULMENTS 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull BAPTISMS Third Sunday of the month 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull BIBLE STUDY 665-8566 Irene Hey BIRTHLINE 278-0880 Emergency hot line CARE MINISTRY 272-7580 On Call Ministry Member CHURCH SEXTON/CUSTODIAN 276-6892 John Lynch, Mary Ann Grammatico COLUMBIETTES 496-3722 Christine Herrnreiter FAMILY LIFE SERVICES 665-8566 Irene Hey, Director

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 276-6892 GIFT SHOP 276-4320 Sharon Lynch GRIEF SHARE darin.lueken@gmail.com Darin Lueken HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 278-3868 Joan Finley, President KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 248-797-3691 Al Attard LECTORS kathy.savage@stvfschool.org Kathy Savage LEGION OF MARY 276-6892

MARRIAGE PREPARATIONS 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION/OUTREACH Sr. Maria Liber 276-6892 MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY/USHERS 276-6892 Peter Fitzpatrick MOMMY AND ME 279-8674 Cathy Whiteman M.O.M.S. 901-6859 Dawn Transleau MUSIC 276-6892 x301 Matthew Emkey, Organist

PARISH OFFICE 276-6892

PERPETUAL ADORATION 809-5617 James Beck P.O.P.S. MINISTRY 573-8022 Elizabeth Brinkman 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 YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY svflightyag@gmail.com Kim Lisiak, Daniela Liberti YOUTH MINISTRY 276-6892 x330 Cheryl Deneen, LIFETEEN Julia Kadel, EDGE

Do you need a Letter of Sponsorship? Then, be an Active Parishioner.

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 an “active/participating parishioner as one who is registered and worshipping at this parish on a regular (“weekly”) basis; and who commits to a stewardship of time, talent and financial resources to help support the parish and the Church of the Palm Beach Diocese.

Mass Schedule Saturday, April 23, 2016 4:00 p.m. † William Boyce 5:30 p.m. † Frederick LaConte Sunday, April 24, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Dorothy Swank 8:30 a.m. † Bobby Lee Ingraham 10:00 a.m. † Delia Noone 11:30 a.m. † Elaine Greenwood 5:30 p.m. † Edward Kenefick & Holy Souls in Purgatory Monday, April 25, 2016 7:00 a.m. Int. of John & Sharon Lynch 8:30 a.m. † Mercedes Velazquez 5:00 p.m. † William J. Hemberger Tuesday, April 26, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Deborah Bessette 8:30 a.m. † Mary Colgan 5:00 p.m. † Edward Calabrese Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:00 a.m. Benefactors of SVFCM 8:30 a.m. † Francis X. Murphy 5:00 p.m. † Grandfather Giesu Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Carmine Buglione 8:30 a.m. † Annabelle McPhail 5:00 p.m. † R. Scott Morrison Friday, April 29, 2016 7:00 a.m. † John Kelly 8:30 a.m. † Robert Murphy 5:00 p.m. Int. of CFR Sisters Saturday, April 30, 2016 8:30 a.m. † Patrick Noone 4:00 p.m. † Josephine Hudsco 5:30 p.m. † Susan Morman Sunday, May 1, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Julia Garrison 8:30 a.m. † Thomas Roland, Jr. 10:00 a.m. † Patrick Keenan 11:30 a.m. † Edith Costello 5:30 p.m. Int. of Lucila Fernandez

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Campus Events This Week

Sunday, April 24: K of C Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 - 11:30 a.m., Kellaghan Hall Christians of the Holy Land Art Sale, after all Masses, Family Life Center P.R.E.P., 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., School LIFETEEN, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Gym Monday, April 25: Rosary Exercise, 7:50 - 9 a.m., Kellaghan Hall Rosary for Peace, 7 p.m., Adoration Chapel Tuesday, April 26: Tuesdays with Pope Francis, 7:45 - 8:30 a.m., Rectory Conference Room MOMS Meeting, 6:30 - 10 p.m., JP II Room Bible Study, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Kellaghan Hall Wednesday, April 27: Rosary Exercise, 7:50 - 9 a.m., Kellaghan Hall Lifeteen Music Practice, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Church Care Ministry, 7 - 9 p.m., Rectory Conference Room Thursday, April 28: Mommy & Me, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Kellaghan Hall Opus Dei - Women’s Morning of Recollection, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Church and JP II Room Children Choir Rehearsal, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m., Church 1st Communion Rehearsal, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Church Friday, April 29: P.O.P.S. 7:45 - 8:30 a.m., Rectory Conference Room Legion of Mary, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m., Rectory Conference Room Saturday, April 30: 1st Holy Communion Mass, 10:30 a.m., Church, Reception to follow in Kellaghan Hall

Stewardship of Treasure Collection, Sunday, April 17, 2016 Envelopes received: 519 Non envelopes: $ 2,633.87 Envelopes: $16,924.00 Total: $19,557.87

2nd Diocesan Collection for Peters Pence Total: $ 4,863.91

Care Ministry Total: $ 876.50

*Please prayerfully consider a gift that is meaningful to you and your family, In doing so, you will prevent us from drawing down our operating funds to pay the shortage, which affects the many wonderful programs that St. Vincent Ferrer provides you.

Scripture Readings

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions

Every Wednesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass only.

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for April 23rd and April 24th, 2016 Mass Time

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 Doepper Rickard Murrell Zorovich Delgado Gwynn

Altar Server

C. Finley L. Finley T. Lesane R. Lesane

E. Bernet F. Barta

S. Glover I. Raciunas

R.Schuhmann G. Vera M Murphy A. Rojas

O. Robbins C. Donelan

D. Francisco R. Roehm

Gift Bearer

Monday: St. Mark, Evangelist 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Tuesday: Easter Weekday Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Easter Weekday Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-4abcd, 5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Easter Weekday Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-2ab, 3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Easter Weekday Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for April 30th and May 1st, 2016 Mass Time

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 Doepper Richard Russell Santarella Delgado Lisiak

Altar Server

W. Jean S. Chastain

G. Reed W. Romac J. Kinsey

L. Sage D. Carres G. Vera M. Murphy

R. Simmons C. Chevalier

C. Donelan V. Amato

Gift Bearer

Papal Intentions for AprilSmall Farmers; That small farmers may receive a just reward for their precious labor.

African Christians; That Christians in Africa may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Christ amid political-religious conflicts.

Special Second Collection for Ecuador Earthquake Relief

Sunday, May 15, 2016

The situation in Ecuador after the recent earthquake continues to worsen. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families, as well as to those struggling to recover from this disaster. But, of course, we need to help the people of Ecuador and assist them as soon as possible. On the weekend of Sunday, May 15th, we will take up a special collection to assist in this relief work.

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From Monsignor Tom’s Desk Church leaders from around the world hailed the tone of mercy in Pope Francis’ recent apostolic exhortation, “Amoris Laetitia” (The Joy of Love), but they cautioned against a hurried reading of the document. It is an “encyclopedic” document and, like all such documents, much of its most valuable content runs the risk of being bypassed by a preoccupation with one or two of its aspects. It contains no new rules or norms. However, it encourages careful review of everything related to family life and ministry and greater attention to the attitude and approach used when giving the Church’s teaching and ministering to those who don’t fully live that teaching. What is new about this exhortation is its tone: it calls on all ministers “to be warm and caring in the way they

deal with people in difficult circumstances.” There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach and shepherds are urged to adapt Church teachings from the 2014 and 2015 Synods of the Bishops on family life to their particular circumstances. For example, different cultural understandings of marriage within the U.S. would give the Church here different challenges to those faced by churches in other parts of the world. As Pope Francis says, every situation is different and needs to be approached with love, mercy and openness of heart. People looking for “juicy” headlines would be disappointed. Pope Francis is not giving individual consciences the ultimate authority to decide their spiritual state, as media pundits and liberal theologians maintain, but is trying to help us priests to be better pastors, especially when dealing with family matters. The exhortation was meant for people to read and ponder and the document could help priests and bishops realize that “nobody is beyond the care of the Church.” It touches all the realities that a family might experience. Pope Francis is telling us that we have to help people form correctly-informed consciences. What he is doing with this exhortation is teaching people to better understand what the beautiful vision of real Christian marriage is. It’s an approach that many pastoral agents and priests have been promoting for a long time, but it now gives stronger theological foundations. Despite what the uninformed may try to assert, Pope Francis is not allowing divorced-and-remarried persons to determine whether or not their first marriage is valid. Rather, he is teaching priests to be “tactful” and “sensitive” in explaining to divorced-and-remarried couples why they might not be able to receive Holy Communion without an annulment, and to get them to “come to understand” what that means. “Amoris Laetitia” addresses many topics regarding marriage and family life, from the Biblical foundation of the family to reflections of St. Paul on charity in his first Letter to the Corinthians, to practical advice for married couples. It invites us to take the teachings of the Bible and the Church very seriously while welcoming in a true and realistic way couples experiencing hardships. The lengthy document is full of contemplative vistas but also down-to-earth practical wisdom that could come only from long pastoral experience of spouses and their families. It moves constantly between the ideal and the real. Chapter 8 of this document deals with “accompanying, discerning and integrating pastoral care” for those in irregular family situations. Contrary to assumptions that it demonstrates a change in Church teaching on reception of Holy Communion by divorced-and-remarried persons, the document upholds existing Church teaching. As with any other papal exhortation, it must be interpreted within the context of the texts that have gone before it. It builds strongly on St. John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation on the role of the Christian family in the modern world, “Familiaris Consortio,” following the 1980 Synod on the Family. In that exhortation, St. John Paul II had written that the Sacrament of Penance, which would open the way to the reception of the Holy Eucharist, is possible for the divorced-and-remarried only when they 'live in complete continence'. Pope Francis makes the “classic distinction” between an “objective state of a situation” and “subjective culpability.” Since there are three conditions necessary for a sin to be mortal: 1. serious matter, 2. sufficient reflection, and 3. full consent of the will –sometimes people enter into adulterous unions without really knowing Church teaching on this. Sometimes people even enter into these unions without having a full knowledge of what marriage is. A pastor’s job is to lead them to live in accord with Church teaching. It is the priest’s job to help form a person’s conscience so they can correctly determine if they are in this state or not. We have to accompany the people where they are in their moral life, and help them move forward. That’s going to be different for every particular circumstance, and the ways to apply pastoral care can often be “circumstantial” and “murky.” Even so, the pastor tries to “lead” the couple so that they may understand what they can and cannot do. Any passage of the exhortation must be interpreted in light of existing Church teachings. For example, we need to consult and read the “Declaration Concerning the Admission to Holy Communion of Faithful Who are Divorced and Remarried,” which is cited in Amoris Laetitia. The exhortation “insists that we have to deal always with the facts, however messy they may be; we have to be in touch with the reality of marriage and the family, not clinging to some romanticized sense of what the family should be. A genuinely pastoral approach to marriage and the family begins with the facts. Some people will be disappointed that it is not full of black-and-white solutions; but, it embraces the papal vision of the Church being a field hospital, treating the wounded and attending to those with needs. The Pope has underscored “…the importance of confession” throughout his papacy. Pope Francis refers “in the first place” to the Sacrament of Penance, and then to Holy Communion. This order points to Church teaching of reception of Holy Communion only after one’s sins have been forgiven in the Sacrament of Penance and they are in the state of grace. Finally, it is not just a collection of separated chapters. As Pope Francis says, “you can’t whiz through it. It needs reflection.” It is “a precious tool, a guide for pastoral workers accompanying couples. It has particular focus on the need to walk with those who feel excluded and to let everyone know that they are loved by God and that that love is a tender love, but also a love that challenges us all to change.”

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4.4 Million pledged and RISING!

Dear Parishioners,

I am writing to you today because our parish needs your help.

As you know from previous mailings, parish bulletins, and brief presentations at Masses, we are engaged in a special anniversary capital campaign to raise $6.5 million with which to renovate and expand our school and to expand and enhance our church.

To date, we have successfully received just over $4.4 million from 496 of our parish and school families. The good news is that the average contribution is in excess of $8,400; The best news, however, is that the goal can easily be surpassed if the remaining non-contributing 2,000 families respond to this appeal and support the campaign with a generous contribution of $1,000 or more.

According to Diocesan policy, we need to have 100% of the funds gifted/pledged and 70% in cash in order to “put the shovel in the ground.” I urge you to make your special gift to St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church & School before the end of May so that the renovation and expansion projects, so vital to the future of our school and church, can be initiated as quickly as possible.

Please pick up a blue marketing folder located at the credenza at the back of Church at your convenience. Please give prayerful reflection to making a contribution to the best of your ability. You are reminded that you may take up to 5 years to fulfill a pledge of $10,000 or more; up to 3 years to fulfill a pledge less than that amount. Remember, however, that immediate fulfillment of pledges will help us to reach the 70% cash goal needed to initiate our projects sooner than later.

We look forward to receiving your campaign contribution and adding your name to the long list of parish families that have already made a sacrificial gift to benefit St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church & School.

If you have questions or would like to meet to discuss a campaign gift, please do not hesitate to contact, Director of Stewardship & Development Julie Ott at 561-276-6892 x 308 or stewardship@stvincentferrer.com.

Your gift will make a difference for our parish and will create a long legacy of future Catholic leaders in our community.

Campaign Newsletter, Volume 7

Here is the total of campaign contributions through April 15, 2016:

# of Parish Families: 2762 # of Contributing Families: 496 % of Participation: 19% Pledge Amount Received:$4.4 M Amount Deposited in the bank: $1.25 M

$4.4M

$6.5M

THE SCHOOL { our needs }

While the faith, academics, and excellence of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School has remained strong for the last 60 years, the building’s infrastructure and school facilities are much the same as they were in 1955, even with the great attention and care from our beloved maintenance staff. Although the facilities have served us well over the years, the time has come to complete a comprehensive renovation for St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School. The Living Our Faith, Building Our Future Capital Campaign will complete our vision for the future by improving the overall learning environment, increasing our long-term financial stability and the appearance and functionality of the campus that promotes our Catholic Identity.

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Anonymous (11) Mr. Rick Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alaniz Mrs. Susan Algonas Ms. Patricia Alessi-Rozzi Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Alsgaard Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Amoros Mr. & Mrs. Clay Anderton Ms. Donna Annacone Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Attard Mr. & Mrs. Al Ausiello Mr. & Mrs. David Austin Mr. & Mrs. John Baccari Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Bachand Ms. Patricia Baker Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ballas Ms. Barbara Balzano Mr. & Mrs. James Bambrick Ms. Lisa Banic Mr. Michael Barkes Mr. & Mrs. Shane Barta Mrs. Patricia Bartlett Mr. & Mrs. Philip Bartlett Mr. Christoper Barulic Mr. & Mrs. George Beck Mr. & Mrs. James Beck Mr. & Mrs. Chris Beckett Ms. Kathleen Bell Ms. Angela Belmonte Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Benstein Mrs. Ana Berkowitz-Rojas Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Bernard Mr. & Mrs. Keith Beswick Bishop Herbert Bevard Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Billera Mr. Jerry Bishop Mr. Cushman Bissell Mr. & Mrs. Walter Boggeman Mr. & Mrs. Mario Boiardi Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bonanata Ms. Simone Bonutti Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Borick Mr. Don Bosak Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bosco Msgr. Stephen Bosso Mr. & Mrs. Rabih Boueri Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bowie Mrs. Nancy Boyce Mr. Dan Bradbary Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brammer Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Brinkman Mr. Phillip Brinkman Ms. Patti Buehler Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burke Bushrod W. Burns Family Ms. Joan Burns Mr.& Mrs. Dennis Bylow Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Byrnes Mr. & Mrs. Vince Canning Mr. & Mrs. James Capp Mrs. Lola Cariello Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Carlin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carney Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Carres Mrs. Josephine Carvill Mr. Joseph Casey Dr. & Mrs. Pedro Castillo

Ms. Mireille Castor Mr. & Mrs. Rafael Castro Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Cavalotto Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Chancy Mrs. Sandra Charity-Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chepak Ms. Mary Lynn Chevalier Mr. & Mrs. J. Mark Choberka Mr. & Mrs. Jayson Chung Mrs. Jeanne Chwalik Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Cicorelli Ms. Ellen Clark Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Clarke Mr. & Mrs. John Cleary Mr. & Mrs. Rayden Cody Miss Ariana Collazzi Mr. & Mrs. Michael Conahan Mr. & Mrs. Frank Connolly Mr. & Mrs. Felix Conte Mr. & Mrs. William Copley Mr. & Mrs. Roy Corsale Mr. William Costa Mr. & Mrs. William Coussa Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Crotty Ms. Karen Crowe Mr. & Mrs. Gabino Cuevas Ms. Mary Jane Cunneen Mr. & Mrs. Fred Curling Mr. & Mrs. Michael D'Addio Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Danile Mrs. Lori Davanzo Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Davis Mr. & Mrs. S. Turner Dean Mrs. Beth Debrecht Mr. & Mrs. William H. Decker Mr. Thomas DeFazio Dr. & Mrs. Juan Delgado Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Deneen Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dente Mr. Carl DeSantis Mr & Mrs. Leonard Desmond Mr. & Mrs. Adam Dexter Ms. Frances Dise Mr. & Mrs. James Dockerty Ms. Nancy Dockerty Ms. Margaret Dolan Mr. & Mrs. Jason Dollard Mr. & Mrs. Henry Dombroski Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Donelan †Anne L. Donohue Trust Ms. Suzanne Donohue Mrs. Louise Doyle Mr. Brian Duffey Mr. & Mrs. James Dunn Ms. Barbara Dybala Mr. & Mrs. Larry Edwards Mr. Matthew Emkey Mrs. Elsa Emmerich Mrs. Jane Engel Ms. Mary Engroff Mr. & Mrs. Adrianus Ermers Ms. Joyce Evans Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Evans Ms. Dawn Fagan Mr. & Mrs. Richard Feital Ms. Miriam Figel Mr. & Mrs. Chris Finley Mr. Peter Fitzpatrick

Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick Mr. Mark Fix Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flood Ms. Annamaria Forcier Ms. Anik Forcier Ms. Tracy Ford Mr. & Mrs. Gene Fortugno Mr. & Dr. Carlos Francisco Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Francisco Mr. Bruce Freiman Mr. & Mrs. George Fugelsang Mr. & Mrs. Pat Fuller Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gaffey Mrs. Lisa Galasso Mr. Todd Gallo Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Santos Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Albert Garganigo Mr. Joseph Gentile Mr. & Mrs. John George Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Gill Mr. & Mrs. John Glover Mr. Vincent Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Grant Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Graziano Mr. Albert Gresh Grieco Kia & Grieco Mazda Dr. Maria Guttierrez (Falcon) Mr. & Mrs. Albert Hadener Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Hanley Mrs. Marie Harrington Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Harrington Ms. Gwen Harvey The Hasey Foundation Rev. Jay Haskin Mr. & Mrs. Dean Hatton Rev. Charles Hawkins Ms. Elizabeth Healy Mr. and Mrs. S. Allen Heininger Mr. Andrew Heist Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hemerling Ms. Brooke Hennessy Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Hennessy Mr. & Mrs. David Henninger The Herman Family Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Herrero Mr.& Mrs. Robert Herrnreiter Mr. & Mrs. Byard Hey Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hill Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Horner Mr. & Mrs. Duane Huff Mr. & Mrs. John Hulsman Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Iacovone Mr. & Mrs. Robert James Mr. Charlie Jessup Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Jordan Mr. Clauvice Joseph Mr. & Mrs. John Junghans Mrs. Patricia Kelly Mr. & Mrs. David Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kelly Mrs. Patricia Kelly Mr. David Kemp Ms. Diane Kemp Mrs. Patricia Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #13996 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Knowles Mr. and Mrs. Michael Knowles Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Koranyi Mr. & Mrs. John Krane Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Krawiec Mrs. Jane Kucera Mr. George Kunzman Ms. Florence Langlois Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lanigan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Laquerre

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lavanco Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Le Grys Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Leo Mr. & Mrs. Terry Lessard Mr. & Mrs. John Lewis Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Dr. & Mrs. Michael Ligotti Ms. Kimberly Lisiak Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Mr. & Mrs. Franco Loreti Mr. Pegilus Louis Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Lu Mr. Dave Luca Mr. Darin Lueken Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lutz Mr. & Mrs. John Lynch Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lyons Mr. & Mrs. William Lytton Mr.& Mrs. Donald MacLaren Mr. & Mrs. William Maggio Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Magreta Mr. & Mrs. Philip Mahalik Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Mahon Mr. & Mrs. Jack Maloney Mr. and Mrs. George Mancini Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Mangini Mr. & Mrs. Sasi Marian Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mannweiler Mrs. Nina Mansfield Ms. Patricia Marino Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Marino Mrs. Lauren Markoe Mrs. Norene Martin Mr. & Mrs. Edward Martinelli Ms. Pamela Martyna Dr. & Mrs. Armando Marull Dr. & Mrs. Richard Masella Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mastrullo Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. Tom Mayhew Mr. & Mrs. Chet Maymon Mr. James McCormick Mrs. Ann McDade Mr. & Mrs. Edward McDevitt Mr. and Mrs. Peter McDonald Mrs. Helen McDonnell Mr. & Mrs. John McGillicuddy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McGuire Mrs. Patricia McKenna Mr. & Mrs. Frank McKinney Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McNamara Mr. & Mrs. S. Keith McPhail Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Meister Mr. & Mrs. Norberto Menendez Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Menor Ms. Karen Mae Mercado Mrs. Mary Meskill Mr. J. Daryl Metz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mey Mr. Bernard Micalizzi Mrs. Susan Michalek Ms. Beth Mignano Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mihalich Mrs. Janeen Miller Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Miller Mr. and Mrs. Henry Monaco Mr. Gene Montfort Mr. & Mrs. Gary Moore Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Moran Mr. Michael Morris Ms. Kathleen Mueller Mr. Stephen Mulligan Dr. & Mrs. Joshua Multack Mr. Frank Mulzoff

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Thank you to the 496 Families that have responded so generously to our “Living Our Faith Building Our Future” Capital Campaign. Your support allows us to celebrate what has already been accomplished by our forebears and enables us to build the future that we envision together!

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Mr. & Mrs. Michael Murgatroy Mr. & Mrs. Michael Murphy Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy Mrs. Mary Murphy Mrs. Thomas A. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Fiore Napolitano Mr. & Mrs. William Nettles Ms. Rachel Neuswanger Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nicholson Ms. Elaine Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nixon Mr. & Mrs. Victor Nocera Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah O'Brien Mr. & Mrs. Donal O'Carroll Mr. Arthur O'Connell Mr. Daniel O'Connell Mr. Ralph O'Connor Mr. & Mrs. Neil O'Donnell Mrs. Nancy O'Malley Mr. & Mrs. John O'Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Stephen O'Reilly Rev. Steven Olds Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Olortegui Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ott Miss Michelle Pace Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Palivoda Ms. Michele Pappas Ms. Cristi Parkinson Mr. & Mrs. Rankin Peck Mr. & Mrs. James Picarello Mrs. Bernadette Pierini Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Piotrowski Ms. Gail Platoni Mr. & Mrs. Paul Plofchan Mr. & Mrs. Roger Pollett Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Poole Mr. & Mrs. David Povis Ms. Lauren Preston Mr. & Mrs. Robert Price Mr. & Mrs. George Price Mr. & Mrs. Eric Price Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Prichard Mr. & Mrs. Edward Que Mr. & Mrs. James Rabenstine Ms. Marie Rainero Mrs. Dolores Rea Ms. Jacquelyn Redpath Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Reed Mr. & Mrs. Edward Renzulli Mrs. Barbara Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Richerson Mr. & Mrs. William Richerson Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Rickard Ms. Angela Rivieccio Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Rizk Mr. & Mrs. David Rizzo Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Robbins Ms. Christi Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rodriguez Mrs. Mary Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Rick Roegiers Mr. & Mrs. Richard Roehm Mrs. Elaine Roehrig Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Roland Mr. & Mrs. Massimo Rosato Mrs. Desales Ross Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rossi Mrs. Marguerite Roter Ms. Phyllis Rowsey Mrs. Mary Jane Royce Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Rubsamen Mr. & Mrs. Ezequiel Russell Dr. & Mrs. Kurt Russell

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Russo Ms. Marie Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Sadolfo Ms. Jenny Salois Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sansivero Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Santarella Mr and Mrs. Roman Sapyta Mr. William Sauve Mr. & Mrs. Robert Savage Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scarpinato Miss Catherine Schalk Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Schiavetti Mr. & Mrs. John Schnebly Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schuhmann Mr. Daniel Schuler Dr. & Mrs. H. Frederick Schuster Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Searing Mr. & Mrs. James Segrich Mrs. Sharon Selesky Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Selwocki Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sepko Mr. & Mrs. James Sharon Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Siller Mr. & Mrs. Orlando Sivitilli Very Rev. Canon Thomas Skindeleski Ms. Cate Skindeleski Deacon and Mrs. Rusty Skinner Mr. & Mrs. Scott Smith Mr. & Mrs. Richard Smith Ms. Patricia Soler Dr. & Mrs. Richard Spagna Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sparvero Specialized Healthcare Partners LLC Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Spigai Mr. & Mrs. Fil Spizzirro Mr. & Mrs. William Stansbury Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Statler In Memory of Jeannette Stas Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Statt Mr. & Mrs. Tim Stebbins Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Steinman Mrs. Marianne Stengel Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Van Stokes Mr. & Mrs. William Strucker Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Sutton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Talbot Drs. Al and Patricia Thrower Mr. & Mrs. Robert Todd Mrs. Theresa Toland Ms. Christina Tomasik Mr. & Mrs. Walter Tomenson Mr.& Mrs. Andrew Transleau Transocean Mr. W.J. Tremblay Mr. Stan Trivlis Ms. Terri Valvo Mr. & Mrs. John Van De Warker Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Vargas Mr. & Mrs. Rodrigo Vera Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Vecchione Mr. Anthony Veltri Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Victor Mr. & Mrs. Frank Vilcnik Mr. & Mrs. John Viscelli Mr. Stephen Voellinger Ms. Kathlyn Von Rohr Mr. & Mrs. James Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Jay Wandtke Ms. Gema Ward Mr. & Mrs. W. Ward Mr. & Mrs. Paul Weber

Mrs. Connie Weber Mr. & Mrs. Martin Weber Mrs. Ruth Weber Ms. Marian Wesolowski Mr. & Mrs. Edward Whalen Mr. & Mrs. Garwood Whaley Mr. & Mrs. Jason Whiteman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wigderson Mr. & Mrs. Troy Wilkinson Mrs. Mary Williams Mrs. & Mrs. Richard Wohlfarth Mr. & Mrs. Tadeusz Wojdalski Mrs. Florence Wolanin Mrs. Anne Wright Mr. & Mrs. Bryce Wyburn Mr. & Mrs. Paul Zarcadoolas Mr. Rick Zorovich Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zupo

Those who have contributed and are not listed above, please contact Julie Ott to verify proper credit for listing in future publications.

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Giving Societies Donors will be recognized for their generous

gifts through commemorative naming opportunities that start at $10,000 and a donor recognition program for contributions of $1,000 or more.

Donations will be organized by level and listed according to the donor’s preference.

SOCIETIES GIFT LEVEL St. Vincent Ferrer Society $50,000 or more

Diamond Circle $25,000-$49,999 Pastor’s Council $10,000-$24,999 Principal’s Guild $3,000-$9,999 Founder’s Circle $1,000 to $2,999 Shepherds Up to $999

Contributions received in excess of the cost of expanding and enhancing the school and church will go directly to the Parish Endowment Fund.

NAMING OPPORTUNITIES GIFT AMOUNT South and North Wing (2) $1,000,000 Clock Tower $ 500,000 Viking Field $ 250,000

SCHOOL COMMEMORATIVE GIFT GIFT AMOUNT Cafeteria $ 250,000 Gathering Courtyard $ 150,000 Administration Lobby $ 100,000 Play Ground $ 100,000 Pre-K Play Ground $ 100,000 Library & Media Center $ 100,000 Science Center $ 75,000 Elevator Gift $ 50,000 Climate Control $ 50,000 Music Center $ 50,000 Classrooms (20) (Three Secured) $ 50,000 Principal’s Office $ 25,000

Teacher’s Workroom $ 25,000 Teacher’s Lounge $ 25,000 Sound System $ 25,000 Security System $ 25,000 Administrative Offices (3) $ 15,000 Kitchen & Concessions $ 10,000 Storage Room $ 10,000

CHURCH COMMEMORATIVE GIFT GIFT AMOUNT Narthex $ 250,000 Main Sacristy Room $ 100,000 Server Vestry/Bridal Room $ 100,000 Rosary Garden $ 50,000

Our gifts reflect a commitment to God and to St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church and School. This provides an opportunity to acknowledge benefactors and to remember and honor our loved ones; living and deceased. Please contact Julie Ott, Director of Stewardship & Development, should you wish to explore the following commemorative gift opportunities at 561-276-6892 ext. 308.

Graciously Secured

IT TAKES A VILLAGE- You Can Pledge Now!

As we mentioned in previous newsletters, it is Diocesan policy that we must have 100% of the funds pledged and 70% in cash before we can “put the shovel in the ground” and proceed with our building and renovation initiatives that will so positively impact parish life.

If every remaining parish family that has not given to the campaign made a sacrificial gift of $3,000(either a one-time gift or $1,000 for 3 years) not only would all the school and church building and renovation initiatives be completed, but more than $2 million would be added to the parish/school endowment fund! If every remaining parish family gave just $1,000: either a one-time or $333 a year for 3 years, which is less than $1 a day, the campaign would definitely exceed its goal of $6.5 million.

Time is of the essence in order to build our school! For those just learning about the campaign, still pondering what amount to give, or those who have not yet pledged, there is no better time than NOW. Every gift counts! To learn more about our campaign, please visit www.stvincentferrer.com/capital-campaign/ for information.

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Family Life Services

The Holy Year of Mercy began on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 2015. This liturgical feast day recalls God’s action from the very beginning of mankind’s history. After the sin of Adam and Eve, God did not wish to leave humanity alone in the throes of evil so He turned His gaze to Mary, holy and immaculate in love (Ephesians 1:4), choosing her to be the Mother of man’s Redeemer. When faced with the gravity of sin, God responded with the fullness of mercy. We see the fullest expression of Divine Mercy in the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, bringing us new life and removing all that separates us from our destiny – communion with God. “His mercy endures forever.” (Psalm 136) The Holy Father fervently desires that this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy be, “for all believers a true moment of encounter with the Mercy of God…a living experience of the closeness of the Father.” Pope Francis outlined the overall spirit and intentions for the Holy Year in his 28-page papal bull titled, “Misericordiae Vultus” or “The Face of Mercy”. A bull is a papal letter or document referring to the most important documents issued by a pope including canonizations of saints, dispensations, and dogmatic pronouncements. “Merciful like the Father" is the motto Pope Francis chose for the Holy Year, coming from Luke 6:36, "Be merciful just as your Father is merciful." There are three inter-related elements essential to living this Jubilee Year fully. First, we are called to make a pilgrimage. Symbolic of the road each of us walks in life, Catholics are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to walk through a designated Holy Door

of Mercy. Each of the four major basilicas of Rome have a Holy Door: Saint Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major. The Holy Doors in Rome are only opened during the Holy Year and remain closed during all other years. This rite of the opening of the Holy Door illustrates symbol- ically the idea that, during the Jubilee, the faithful are offered an “extraordinary pathway” towards salvation. While most Jubilees have been focused on calling pilgrims to Rome, Pope Francis has widely expanded this Jubilee, asking dioceses throughout the world to open their own Holy Door at a Cathedral or significant shrines and even chapels in every prison. In the Diocese of Palm Beach, the Holy Door of Mercy is located at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. Pope Francis said by crossing the threshold of the Holy Door, which is a symbol of the “gate of the sheepfold” who is Jesus (John 10:9), he hopes it will be an impetus to conversion and offer each participant the opportunity to “open wide” the doors of their hearts to forgive and be merciful to others. “The holy year won’t be very effective if the doors of our heart do not let Christ enter,” Pope Francis said.

YEAR OF MERCY – A TIME OF CONVERSION

The sealed Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

This is the second in a series of bulletin articles explaining in detail the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy and the Doors of Mercy. All the articles will be available on the parish website at www.stvincentferrer.com/weekly-bulletin/

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Family Life Services

Are you 18-30 “Something”? JOIN US! April 2016

SVF LIGHT

Saturday, April 23rd – 8:00 AM Surf & Serve Saturday @ Delray Beach

All Events are subject to change. For updated event details, check Facebook. h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/SVFYoungAdultgroup

Or e-mail Kim or Daniela to be added to our email list svflightyag@gmail.com

Experience an extraordinary journey to Marian Consecration through “33 Days to Morning Glory” by best-selling author Father Michael Gaitley, MIC. Father Michael masterfully summarizes the teachings of four giants of Marian spirituality, "St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Saint John Paul II", making them easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. Retreat participants will read excerpts from the book daily, contem-plating on that message throughout the entire day. They may also participate in a weekly gathering held on Tuesday mornings, from 7:45 -8:30 a.m., in the rectory conference room. The retreat, led by Elizabeth Brinkman, will begin Saturday, June 11, 2016, and will culminate in Consecration to Mary under her Marian name of Rosa Mystica on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Cost: $20 for book. Books will be distributed at the first meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 7:45 a.m. To register /purchase a book, please stop by the church office or visit the gift shop. For more in-

formation, please e-mail Elizabeth Brinkman at eabrinkman@hotmail.com or call her at 561-573-8022. If you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time, or if you're simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, “33 Days to Morning Glory” is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.

SVF Light members at a recent Gleaning Service event where they picked bell peppers in Delray Beach followed by lunch at the Delray Marketplace.

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Jesus realized that without the Holy Spirit, His followers—

including us—would not be able to fulfill God's call in their lives,

so He sent the Holy Spirit to be our Helper, Teacher, Comforter,

Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, Revealer of truth and the One

who empowers us. Developing a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit is crucial for those who desire to discover and fulfill

God's will for their lives. Yet the truth is that many Christians are on fire for God and love Jesus with all their hearts, minds, souls

and strength, but they remain less familiar with the Holy Spirit. Some long for fellowship with the Spirit of God to hear His voice

but don't know how or don't believe that they can. In order to nourish and strengthen your relationship with the Holy Spirit, join

your fellow parishioners on a 21-day daily e-mail devotional with scripture readings beginning on Monday, April 25, 2016,

and concluding on the Feast of Pentecost, Sunday, May 15. If you would like to receive these daily devotionals, please

e-mail the Office of Family Life Services at FamilyLife@StVincentFerrer.com, or call them at 561-665-8566.

Family Life Services 21 DAYS WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

E-MAIL DEVOTIONAL

Exercise While Praying the Rosary

SoulCore, a contemporary one hour core workout that pairs exercise with prayers of the rosary, is being offered on Mondays and Wednes-days, at 7:50 a.m., in Kellaghan Hall. The program consists of core strengthening, stretching and isometric exercises combined with candlelight, music, reflections and movement to nourish the body, mind and soul, as well as encourage deeper meditation on the mysteries and virtues of the rosary. Participants begin with some basic stretches to warm up the body and recite the Apostle’s Creed. Push-ups are done throughout each Our Father. Movements vary for each Hail Mary. Participants will need to bring a floor mat and optional hand weights. For more information please call or e-mail the Office of Family Life Services at 561-665-8566 or FamlyLife@StVincentFerrer.com.

“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 playdates, please contact Cathy Whiteman at 561-279-8674, or email her at calongman@aol.com. We look forward to meeting you and hope you’ll join us!

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FAMI LY

LI FE

SERVICES

STEUBENVILLE This amazing conference/retreat weekend in Orlando is fast approaching as well as financial deadlines. There are several teens in need of sponsorships. Please contact Cheryl at 561-756-6827 if you are feeling a call to fully ($375) or partially sponsor one of these teens. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated.

Saturday, June 11th 3 – 11 pm Kellaghan Hall & Gym Cost = $10

G I R L S N I G H T I N!! Celebrate being a girl and a beautiful daughter of God.

Mass, self-esteem issues, games, girl-talk, movie, food, and more fun. Hope to see you and your friends there!!

4/24 Kellaghan Hall 6:30 – 8:45 pm Psychotherapist, Jeanine Mannweiler, LMHC, a St. Vincent Ferrer parishioner will talk on stress and anxiety with tips on how to deal with these issues.

5/1 Meet at the Beach 7 – 8:45 pm Must have signed permission slip – contact/text Cheryl 561-756-6827. Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park 6415 N Ocean Blvd (Between Woolbright & Boynton Beach Blvd. on Ocean) No Swimming.

5/8 No Youth Group – Happy Mother’s Day!

If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for an 8-part Bible study titled Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study, you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our parish as we grow closer to Christ. St. Vincent Ferrer Parish will begin Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 7 p.m. in Kellaghan Hall. Cost: $20 for materials. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you uncover the story woven through Scripture with its clever narrative approach and ingenious color-coded Bible Timeline. It is a great way to get the “big picture” of the Bible and see how our Catholic Faith is rooted in Scripture. You’ll see how the Bible reveals God’s loving plan for your life, and you will learn helpful ways to put your faith into practice. The study includes a series of eight informative and engaging half-hour videos presented by Jeff Cavins. Each video will be followed by a lively group discussion.

- Go to www.Evangelization.com - Click on the “login” button – but don’t log in - Click on the “Find a study” button on the right - Enter the zip code 33483 and then click on “Find a Study” - Click on the balloon over Delray Beach - It will show St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church. Click on the “More information” tab - Click on the “Register” button. The study is called “Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” - Make sure to select the correct Bible study. The parish is also facilitating a 24 week study already under way. For technical assistance with signing up please call Ascension Press at 1-800-376-0520. For any questions about the study, e-mail the Office of Family Life Services at FamilyLife@StVincentFerrer.com or call them at 561-665-8566.

Monday, May 23, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2016, 7 p.m. Monday, August 29, 2016, 7 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE STUDY

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Your child's love of learning begins here!

www.facebook.com/svfvikings 561-278-3868

Knights of Columbus Council www.kofc13996.org

Upcoming Knights of Columbus Events:

• April 24th Sunday 7:30am to 11:00am Pancake Breakfast (setup begins at 6:00am) • April 28th Thursday 7:00pm Forma on Degree (2nd Degree) Palm Beach Gardens • May 2nd Monday 7:00pm Officers’ Mee ng all brothers welcome, Knights’ Hall • May 4th Wednesday 7:00pm Business Mee ng Knights’ Hall • May 7th Saturday 9:00am Forma on Degree (Second Degree) Trinity Council 4839 • May 26th to 29th K of C Conven on in Orlando • June 25th Saturday, Knighthood Degree (3rd Degree) Mar n Council 6241 at 7251 SW Gaines

Ave, Stuart, FL 3499

Consider becoming a Knight, contact Al Attard, Grand Knight at 561-272-6190 for information.

The St. Vincent Ferrer Knights of Columbus, Council #13996, invite you and your whole family to our last Pancake Breakfast of the season in Kellaghan Hall. On Sunday, April 24th, 2016, 7:30am to 11:00am. The Knights will be serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, coffee, orange juice and friendship with all you can eat pancakes.

CAR WASH

Enjoy a Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast while your car is being washed by the SVF class of 2016. $5.00 donation

Ministries

Just as you celebrate a special occasion, why not celebrate your marriage by going on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Our next date is April 29th, 2016.

PLEASE REGISTER TODAY! To register, go to FLSA-wwme.org, or call Roberto and Maria Ibarra at Home (954)-972-8129 or email robarmar1987@outlook.com, or call Frank & Fran Kulzer, 954-804-0661.

Marriage Encounter

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Ministries Our purpose on Earth is not to get lost in the dark, but to be a light to others, so they may

find a way through us. Our St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry (SVFCM) is made up of Par ish registered, men and women who like to be of service to God, by giving their time assisting the truly needy of our Church and its 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 interactions 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 review 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 comfortable 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 meetings to see if our Ministry is worthy of 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.

Our St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry is here to help the less fortunate of our community. There is no need to 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

HOURS OF OPERATION

Thursday & Friday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Closed: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

Phone: (561) 276-4320

Our Gi Shop is now fully stocked with First Holy Communion veils, es, prayer books, rosaries, and many new gi ideas. Confirma on gi s and new religious items also are available. Shop early and enjoy the selec on.

Veils

Plaques Picture Frames

Holy Cards

Bibles

Crosses

Gift Sets Ties

Jewelry

Rosaries

Statues

Missals

Columbiettes

Congratula ons to our newly elected officers who will be installed at our June mee ng. Thank you Columbie es for your con nuing support to our officers.

A er last Wednesday's mee ng, we enjoyed our "Baby Shower for Birthline". Many thanks to our generous members. All your gi s will bring a smile to someone...even the baby you will never know. It is amazing how love just keeps giving back.

This Saturday, 17 members are a ending the annual Columbie e Conven on in Boca Raton. Should you have any ques ons, feel free to call Chris Herrnreiter. (Don't forget to bring your travel card).

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 becoming a member or would like more information, contact Chris Herrnreiter at (561) 716-5847.

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(561) 793-0711

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.

~ Rosary for Peace ~ In various apparitions, Mary has appeared holding a rosary and has asked that we continue to pray this prayer. She always leads us to her Son, and presents our needs before Him. Prayer is about developing our relationship with God, and loving Him more. So, it makes sense to get to know Him through the events of the life of Christ that we meditate on during the rosary. Please join us every Monday at 7:00pm in the Adoration Chapel to pray the Rosary for Peace.

Devotional

Altar Bread and Wine for the week of

April 25, 2016 - May 1, 2016

In Memory of Stanley R. Tomasik

by Christina Tomasik

Sanctuary Candle Main Church

for the week of April 25, 2016 - May 1, 2016

In Loving Memory of Carmine Buglione By his family

“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

Our beautiful Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open to everyone; however, an access code is required for entrance from 8:00 PM until 6:00 AM. The access code can be obtained from the Parish Office during regular business hours. We welcome you to visit the Lord at any time.

Sanctuary Candle Perpetual Adoration Chapel

for the week of April 25, 2016 - May 1, 2016

In Loving Memory of Florence Karpel

by Georgiann Kaptur

WE NEED YOU! DO YOU HAVE A

WORLD CLASS SMILE? Do you believe Evangelization begins at the front door of our church? Please consider joining our Hospitality Ministry! Interested?

Please call Julie Ott at 561-276-6892 x 308.

Gabrel Pica Antoine e “Ne e” Marino

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

Please pray for our deceased loved ones

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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 Huggins (Army) Ft. Bragg, NC;1st Class Liam McGrath (Army) Ft. Bragg, 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; ET2 SS Philip Weber (Navy) Oahu, Hawaii

Please pray for those who are ill: Luis A. Alaniz, Mia Amsalem, Kristen Anselmi, Hailey Aspenwall, Dottie Barbee, Kelly Bruno, Denise Corbin Burke, Vincent Canning, Bes Cloud, Ray Cody, Dave Collier, Wilda Daccarett, Suzanne Donohue, Katherine Fitzpatrick, Carlos Francisco, Richard Gallo, Kendall Gillis, Kathleen Gross, Rita Guidara, David Hamer, John Henry, Sylvia Huhman, Lynne Kucera, Barry Lamb, James Lanahan, Lee Levenson Jr., Joseph Liber, Sr. Maria Liber, Ruth Lord, Sharon Lynch, Isobel McKinny, Keith McPhail, William Matiash, Morgan Anne Mick, Benedetto Mignano, Rosaria Mignano, Pat Minella,

Alexander Findlay Mooney, Frances Niemiec, Millie Pinto, Jason Rix, Steve Robinson, Sabrina Saddique, Mona Santarella, Julie Sapyta, Mary Sattalo, Marge Scanlon, Martin Scanlon, Bjarne Schelde, Dan Siller, Sean Singsime, Tonya Singsime, Edyta Stepnik, Tom Stepnik, Bridget Stoffer, Gail Sullivan, Mary Szabo, Michael Tannery, Beverly Wagner, Ray White, Cary Wilson, Nicholas Winn, Sophia Wisdom, Loretta Wright, Daniela Zimny, and Karen Zollo.

SERVING OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES Major Sean Bojanowski (Air Force) Germany; Capt. John O’Connell (USMC) Spain; Capt. Robert Ryan (Air Force) South Korea