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

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 Rev. Jay Haskin, 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 17, 2016 The Fourth 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 BIRTHLINE 278-0880 Emergency hot line CHURCH SEXTON/CUSTODIAN 276-6892 John Lynch, Mary Ann Grammatico COLUMBIETTES 496-3722 Christine Herrnreiter FAMILY LIFE SERVICES 665-8566 Irene Hey, Director

FRIENDSHIP CLUB 306-0090 Rose Addotta FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 276-6892 GIFT SHOP 276-4320 Sharon Lynch KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 248-797-3691 Al Attard LECTORS kathy.savage@stvfschool.org Kathy Savage LEGION OF MARY 276-6892

MATRIMONY 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION 276-6892 Sr. Maria Liber MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY/USHERS 276-6892 Peter Fitzpatrick M.O.M.S. 901-6859 Dawn Transleau MUSIC 276-6892 x301 Matthew Emkey, Organist OUTREACH MINISTRY 276-6892 Sr. Maria Liber PERPETUAL ADORATION 809-5617 James Beck R.C.I.A. 276-6892 Deacon Keith Skinner RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/P.R.E.P. 279-8041 Deacon Bruce Turnbull RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY 276-6892 Ted Vargas STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT 276-6892 x308 Julie Ott SCHOOL OFFICE 278-3868 Stephanie Lang, Secretary ST. VINCENT FERRER CARE MINISTRY 272-7580 On Call Ministry Member YOUTH MINISTRY 276-6892 x330 Cheryl Deneen, LIFETEEN Julia Kadel, EDGE

Do you need a Letter of Sponsorship?

To receive a letter of Sponsorship for Baptism or Confirmation from the Pastor, one has to be an active parishioner of this parish for at least six months, received the Sacraments of initiation, and (if married) be in a Catholic Church recognized marriage. The Parish of St. Vincent defines 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 16, 2016 4:00 p.m. † Leon Luberski 5:30 p.m. † Michael Douglas Johnson Sunday, April 17, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Anna & Pete Tobasco 8:30 a.m. † Arthur Brown 10:00 a.m. † Anthony Mandese 11:30 a.m. † Thomas Roland, Jr. 5:30 p.m. † Catherine Johansen Monday, April 18, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Robert Scaterrgood 8:30 a.m. † Marie Kelly 5:00 p.m. † Marie Kelly Tuesday, April 19, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Napoleon Rama 8:30 a.m. † Marie Kelly 5:00 p.m. † All Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, April 20, 2016 7:00 a.m. Benefactors of SVFCM 8:30 a.m. † Frank Manfredonia 5:00 p.m. † William Baker Thursday, April 21, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Brian McCreedy 8:30 a.m. † Jay Demeo 5:00 p.m. † Phanzico & Maria Friday, April 22, 2016 7:00 a.m. † Rocco “Rocky” Cristina 8:30 a.m. † Alex Szabo 5:00 p.m. † R. Scott Morrison Saturday, April 23, 2016 8:30 a.m. † Jean Billips 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

(561) 793-0711

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.

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Campus Events This Week

Scripture Readings

Sunday, April 17: P.R.E.P., 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., School Farewell Reception for Fr. Jay Haskin, 12:30 p.m., Kellaghan Hall LIFETEEN, 6:45 - 8:15 p.m., St. Peter House Monday, April 18: Rosary Exercise, 7:50 - 9 a.m., Kellaghan Hall Rosary for Peace, 7 p.m., Adoration Chapel R.C.I.A., 6:30 - 9 p.m., Kellaghan Hall Tuesday, April 19: Tuesdays with Pope Francis, 7:45 - 8:30 a.m., Rectory Conference Room MOMS Meeting, 6:30 - 10 p.m., JP II Room Boy Scouts, 7 p.m., Auction Room Wednesday, April 20: Rosary Exercise, 7:50 - 9 a.m., Kellaghan Hall K of C Induction, 5:00 p.m., Kellaghan Hall Lifeteen Music Practice, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Church St. Vincent Ferrer Care Ministry, 7 - 9 p.m., Rectory Conference Room Thursday, April 21: Mommy & Me, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Kellaghan Hall Children Choir Rehearsal, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m., Church Adult Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Church Friday, April 22: 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 Lifeteen Stress Talk w/Parents, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Kellaghan Hall Saturday, April 23: 1st Holy Communion Retreat, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Christians of the Holy Land, after all Masses, Family Life Center Sunday, April 24: Chr istians of the Holy Land, after all Masses, Family Life Center K of C Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 -11:30 a.m. Kellaghan Hall

Stewardship of Treasure Collection, Sunday, April 10, 2016 Envelopes received: 570 Non envelopes: $ 3,194.59 Envelopes: $15,575.50 Total: $18,770.09

Diocese of St. Thomas - Mission Co-Op Total: $14,006.97

St. Vincent Ferrer 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.

Monday: Easter Weekday Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3 & 43:3-4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Easter Weekday Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Easter Weekday Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: St. Anselm, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Easter Weekday Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: St. Gregory, Martyr; St. Adalbert, Bishop & Martyr Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-3abcd, 4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for April 16th and April 17th, 2016

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

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.

Saturday 4:00 PM

Saturday 5:30 PM

Sunday 7:00 AM

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 10:00 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM

Sunday 5:30 PM

Lector Decker Locilent Rickard Manfredonia Bittman Herrnreiter Menor

Altar Server L. Sage J. Krane J. Kinsey

L. Finley S. Chastain F. Barta

R. Simmons A. Sumi

S. Kemp S. Gallo M. Murphy A. Rojas

K. Perez G. Robbins

D. Francisco V. Amato

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

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From Monsignor Tom’s Desk THANK YOU!! Hats off to all the wonder ful people who brought the very beautiful and successful 75th anniversary celebration of our parish to a lovely conclusion last Sunday. We couldn’t have asked for anything better! Bishop Barbarito led us in an inspirational Mass. The liturgy was uplifting, with the combined children and adult choirs rendering a fitting musical tribute for the occasion. It was great having present among us several of the priests who have had an ongoing involvement in our parish. The reception and luncheon following

the Mass was a happy occasion to enjoy some outstanding food and camaraderie, and to listen to our guest speaker, a true SVF success story, alumna Sheila Snow-Hopkins, who serves now as national President of the National Council of Catholic Women. She journeyed from her home in Tallahassee just to be with us. The state officers as well as local members of the Knights of Columbus added – as they always do - a nice touch to the occasion. We thank Our Lord, above all, for bestowing upon us His blessings, and giving us such a beautiful day for the celebration. Special thanks to our Director of Stewardship & Development, Julie Ott, who organized this gala and all the other events of the past year that marked the conclusion of a year full of activity that showcased our parish. We bid a fond “farewell” this Sunday afternoon at 12:30 to Father Jay Haskin, our part-time assistant for the past several years, who is moving to his new assignment in Rome as Director of Pastoral Formation at the North American College in Rome. He will leave this mid-week for Vermont, and then to Nebraska, to begin a summer program of study to prepare him for his new position. We offer him our prayerful support as he sets his sights on assisting in preparing the best of young men for the priesthood. You and I will miss him. Addio! May God bless him and watch over him! This Sunday focuses again on the Good Shepherd. I'm aware that it may be hard for us in the modern world to understand the incredibly close connection between a shepherd and his sheep, and because we often lack that experience, we might miss the power of what Jesus is telling us in this Sunday’s Gospel. In Jesus' time, and still in some parts of the world today, shepherds know the personality of each of their sheep. Isolated for days at a time with his herd, the shepherd would talk to the animals, sing to them and sleep among them. When he took them to a stream to water them, he also might come across other shepherds and their flocks, affording them a chance to socialize as the sheep mingled together at the water. There was no worry about which sheep belonged to which flock, and when it was time to leave, the shepherds would call to their own sheep, which untangled themselves from the mix and followed the caring and familiar voice of their own shepherd. It's a wonderful and loving image of care and protection, but something about it may cause us to hesitate. Do we really want a shepherd? We’re drawn to the image it presents, but may chafe at the idea of not being independent. Like a three year-old child we may want to say, “I can do it myself!” Our stiff-necked stubbornness to do things our own way is what led Israel, God's chosen people, to forget who they were and why they had been chosen. They began to lose sight of the One who had offered them this special relationship. In today's 1st Reading, we see that when, on the one hand, the Chosen People drifted away, the Gentiles, on the other hand, were "delighted" to accept such a submissive role. Pope Francis says, “Many try to put themselves forward as 'shepherds' of our lives; but only the Risen One is the true Shepherd, who gives us life in abundance.” These false shepherds are ingrained in the culture in which our life is immersed, with so many promises of love, happiness, safety and security, if only we follow their path. The choice is there, only we don't always listen to the true voice. Pope Francis says, “Jesus’ voice is unique. If we learn to distinguish it, he guides us on the path of life, a path that goes beyond even the abyss of death.” It is that path that our heart longs to follow, to listen to the voice of Jesus calling to us. When we come to realize we have lost our way and wandered off the path, we need to listen carefully in order to follow that voice again, to be safe and secure. Msgr. Tom

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Let us be “GOLDEN” in our mission. We thank you for your generosity as the Ferrer Fund set a new record for net proceeds last year: $249,570 in which 100% participation was received from our students, school families, faculty and staff as part of a Puzzle challenge! All gifts benefit and sustain the vitality of the school and the church.

This year’s theme is “BE GOLDEN,” and our goal is to raise $225,000. The Ferrer Fund is a parish family-wide effort to which faculty & staff, parishioners, parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends of St. Vincent Ferrer can donate each year.

Learn about how your gift can be the GOLDEN KEY to unlock our future potential.

This year we have included new “membership incentives” to enhance our annual appeal.

We welcome your generous spirit, and look forward to seeing you at Mass and on campus,

and serving you in the best ways possible. Thank you, and may God bless you and your families.

Gratefully, ]âÄ|x bàà Director of Stewardship & Development Number of Ways to Give:

1. Visit stvincentferrer.com and click on “Donate.” Here you will be able to make a pledge over the course of the campaign, which is through June 30, 2016. 2. Fill out the Ferrer Fund pledge card and turn it into the collection basket, or mail it to our office. 3. Call in your donation at 561-276-6892. 4. Matching Gift Program. 5. Gift of Stock Transfers.

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Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alaniz Mrs. Catherine Albera Mr. & Mrs. Clay Anderton Mr. Timothy Annis Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Araujo Mr. & Mrs. Julius Ashade Mr. & Mrs. Alfred S. Attard Mr. & Mrs. David Austin Mr. Raymond Bachand Ms. Kay Bacheller Ms. Suzanne Bacheller Mr. David Backer and Ms. Alina Torres Mr. & Mrs. Henry Ballas Ms. Barbara Balzano Mr. & Mrs. James Bambrick Mr. & Mrs. Frank Barbieri Mr. & Mrs. Javier Barrios Mrs. Eleanor Bartolini Ms. Phyllis Baxter Mr. & Mrs. James Beck Ms. Kathleen Bell Mrs. Ana Berkowitz-Rojas Mr. Emmanuel Bernard and Mrs. Astride Duliepre Mr. & Mrs. Mario Boiardi Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Bonanata Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Borick Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bosco Mr. & Mrs. Rabih Boueri Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bowie Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brammer Mrs. Edwardine Bruder Mr. Chad Bumb Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burke Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Byrnes Mrs. Lola Cariello Mr. Albert Castelluccio Mr. Andrew Cavalotto and Mrs. Mary Ellen Azaula Mr. & Mrs. J. Mark Choberka Mr. & Mrs. William Cicio

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Cicorelli Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Clarke Miss Ariana Collazzi Mr. & Mrs. Michael Conahan Mr. William Costa and Ms. Robin Kinsey Mr. Peter Coyle Mr. & Mrs. Tim Cray Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cremin Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Crotty Mr. Bernard Dahlem Mr. & Mrs. James Dalton Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Danile Mr. & Mrs. Thatcher Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Davis Mr. & Mrs. William Decker Dr. & Mrs. Juan Delgado Ms. Leah Della Pella Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DeSando Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Desmond, Jr. Ms. Nancy Dockerty Ms. Margaret Dolan Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Donelan Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Doucette Mrs. Dorothy Dresback Mr. Joseph Duffy Mr. & Mrs. James M. Dunn Ms. Barbara Dybala Mr. & Mrs. Larry Edwards Mrs. Jane Engel Mr. & Mrs. Roger Ermola Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Evans Mrs. Nancy Farrell Mr. & Mrs. Mark Feehan Mr. & Mrs. Rich Feitel Mr. & Mrs. Gene Fernandez Ms. Miriam Figel Ms. Annette Filippini Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Flood Ms. Anick Forcier Mr. Thomas Fraser

Mr. & Mrs. Pat Fuller Ms. Liza Galasso Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Santos Garcia Mr. & Mrs. Albert Garganigo Mr. Michael Gebbia Mr. Joseph Gentile Mr. John George Ms. Christine Golia Ms. Silvia Gonzalez Mr. Vincent Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Goray Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Graham Ms. Mary Ann Grammatico Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Graziano Mr. Albert Gresh Ms. Margaret Grisdela Mr. Michael J. Guarneiri Dr. Maria Gutierrez-Falcon Mr. & Mrs. Sean Hackner Ms. Charlotte Hapak Mr. & Mrs. Dean Hatton Ms. Brooke Hennessy Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Hennessy Mrs. Olivia Herman Mr. & Mrs. Byard Hey Mr. & Mrs. Luke Hodgens Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hurley Mrs. Patricia Hussey Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Iacovone Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Iannuzzelli Mr. & Mrs. Richard Isaly Mr. & Mrs. Gene Jankowski Ms. Kathryn Johansen Mr. Dan Johnston and Ms. Leigh Rivard Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kelly Mr. Lela Kelly Mrs. Patricia Kennedy Mr. Ryan Kirby Mr. & Mrs. Michael Knowles [Continued Next Page]

Let’s Be Golden! Prayer fully Consider a Gift that is

meaningful to you. Please visit us online at: stvincentferrer.com

and click on the Donate Now button. Your gift can also be placed

in your weekly collection envelope. No amount is too small or too

big to give to the Ferrer Fund! THANK YOU and MANY

BLESSINGS!

Amount & donor names listed as of March 31, 2016

Goal $225,000 (by 6/30/16)

$143,327.01

With gratitude, we thank the following families for their donation to the Ferrer Fund.

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Mrs. Carlene Kolbe Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Koranyi Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Krawiec Mr. & Mrs. Richard Krezwick Mr. & Mrs. Nicolo LaMasa Mr. & Mrs. James Lamb Mrs. Lucy Landeg Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Lang, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Laquerre Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lavanco Ms. Barbara Lehman Little Servant Sisters of The Immaculate Conception Dr. & Mrs. Michael Ligotti Mrs. Mary Locher Ms. Patricia Locher Mr. & Mrs. Franco Loreti Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lorne Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Lotito Mr. & Mrs. Jasper Lu Miss Jessica Lucas Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lutz Mr. & Mrs. John L. Lynch Mr. & Mrs. William Lytton Mr. & Mrs. Warren Mack Mr. & Mrs. Donald MacLaren Mrs. Madeline Mandese Mrs. Rita Manfredonia Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Marino Mrs. Margaret Martin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mastrullo Mr. & Mrs. Frank Matasavage Ms. Eileen Matiash Mr. & Mrs. Chet Maymon Mr. Stephen McCollum and Miss Michelle Berlanga Mr. James McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Edward McDevitt, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Peter McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McDonald Mrs. Anne McDonough Ms. Celeste McDonough Mr. & Mrs. John McGillicuddy Mr. & Mrs. Francis McHugh Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McMorrow Mr. & Mrs. Robert Melley Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Menor Ms. Karen Mae Mercado Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mey Ms. Lenore Moran Dr. & Mrs. Eric Moum Dr. & Mrs. Joshua Multack Mr. & Mrs. Michael Murgatroy

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nicholson Ms. Elaine Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Nicholson Ms. Patricia Lucey Nickerson Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nixon Mrs. Rosemary Nocera Mr. & Mrs. Victor Nocera Mr. Daniel O'Connell Mr. & Mrs. Neil O'Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Stephen O'Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Victor Orsinger Ms. Patricia Oshaughnessy Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Osterholt Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ott Ms. Florence Pace Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Pacheco Mr. Gerald Paller Mr. Christopher Paolini Ms. Michele Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Jose Parra Ms. Christina Paul Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Paz Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Poole Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Potak Mr. & Mrs. Gintaras Raciunas Mr. James Redgate Ms. Jacquelyn Redpath Ms. Allison Reinoso Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Renner Mr. & Mrs. Edward Renzulli Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Richerson Mr. & Mrs. William Richerson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rodriguez Mrs. Desales Ross Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ross Mrs. Marguerite Roter Mr. & Mrs. Matias Rubio Mr. & Mrs. Juan Ruiz Mr. & Mrs. Ezequiel Russell Ms. Noreen Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Sadolfo Mr. & Mrs. Peter Salato Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sansivero Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Santarella Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scarpinato Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Schiavetti Mr. & Mrs. Francis X. Schiavetti Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schmidt Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Searing Mr. & Mrs. James Segrich Mr. James Sharp and

Ms. Melissa Porazzo Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Sheldon Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Siller Mrs. Firenee Simon Mr. & Mrs. David R. Simpson Msgr. Tom Skindeleski Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smela Mr. & Mrs. Donald Smith Mr. & Mrs. Louis A Smith Mr. & Mrs. Richard Smith Ms. Tegwin Smith Ms. Patricia Soler Mrs. Pauline Sparby Mr. George N. Staley Mr. & Mrs. James Stenson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stillittano Mr. & Mrs. Van Stokes Mrs. Mary Sussen Mr. & Mrs. Steven Swanson Mrs. Rose Mary Tavoletti Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie Taylor Mrs. Marie Telesmanich Mr. William Thomas Ms. Christina Tomasik Mr. & Mrs. Walter Tomenson Mr. W.J. Tremblay Mr. Walter Tymczyna Mr. & Mrs. Michal Vancek Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Vecchione Mr. & Mrs. David Viau Mrs. Beatrice Violette Mr. Stephen Voellinger Ms. Florence Walker Mr. & Mrs. Mauro Walker Mr. & Mrs. George Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Mark Walsh Ms. Mary Lou Walsh Mr. & Mrs. Jay Wandtke Mr. & Mrs. Martin Weber Mr. & Mrs. Paul Weber Ms. Vivien Wesley Mr. Edward J. Whalen Mr. & Mrs. Garwood Whaley Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wigderson Mr. & Mrs. Troy Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Dean Williams Ms. Jeanne Wilson Dr. & Mrs. H. Peter Wintrich Mr. & Mrs. Tadeusz Wojdalski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wulff Mrs. Yudelkys Zubizarreta Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zupo

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

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Knights of Columbus Council www.kofc13996.org

• April 20th Wednesday 6:30pm Admissions Degree (First Degree) Kellaghan Hall • April 24th Sunday 7:30am to 11:00am Pancake Breakfast (setup begins at 6:00am) • May 2nd Monday 7:00pm Officers’ Meeting all brothers welcome, Knights’ Hall • May 4th Wednesday 7:00pm Business Meeting Knights’ Hall • May 7th Saturday 9:00am Formation Degree (Second Degree) Trinity Council 4839 • May 26th to 29th K of C Convention in Orlando

The Knights recognize Larry Zuccala as the April 2016 Knight of the Month for his commitment to support our many charitable events. Larry is a past Grand Knight, a one year trustee, our baked fish chef, and he actively participates in most of the business and officers’ meetings. Larry is committed to the success of Council #13996.

Knights of Columbus Honor Guard following their participation in the 75th Anniversary Holy Mass last Sunday. Consider becoming a Knight, contact Al Attard, Grand Knight at 561-272-6190 for information.

Your child's love of learning begins here!

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

The Knights recognize the Rusty and Wanda Skinner Family as the April 2016 Family of the Month. Wanda, Amy, Cindy and Wendy were instrumental to the success of the 50th Annual School Festival. Rusty is a Knight of Columbus and a gifted Deacon. Rusty and Wanda were instrumental in preparing the candidates for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation for the Easter Vigil Service. The Skinners are also active supporters of the Life Teen Group and provide many behind-the-scenes contributions to St. Vincent Ferrer.

Larry Zuccala

St. Jude Catholic Church Presents

An Information Night on Church Annulments

Mt. Carmel Banquet Hall 21689 Toledo Road

Boca Raton, FL 33433

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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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

Ministries

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~ William Arthur Ward

Our Care Ministers and appreciative clients wish to thank Monsignor Tom and our faithful benefactors for making it possible to assist the truly needy of our Parish and community.

We would like to thank our school’s Eighth Grade Students who help with the collection at the 8:30 Mass, on the First Friday of each month, during the school year. We would also like to thank our school's Fourth Grade Students and their parents, who supported our Ministry with their class project, by manning two bucket drives during the school year. A special Thank You to our school children, their parents as well as all parishioners. Throughout the year they have delivered canned and boxed goods of food to the school or to the food baskets located at the doors of the Church. These donations help support CROS Ministries, who distribute these donations to the Food Pantry, located at 141 SW 12 Ave. Two of our volunteers transport your donations to the pantry every Monday morning. A very special Thank You to our Angels who regularly support our Ministry with their financial donations. God bless each and every one of you and may He keep you in the palm of His hands.

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 Gift Shop is now fully stocked with First Holy Communion veils, ties, prayer books, rosaries, and many new gift ideas. Confirmation gifts and new religious items also are available. Shop early and enjoy the selection.

Veils

Plaques Picture Frames

Holy Cards

Bibles

Crosses

Gift Sets Ties

Jewelry

Rosaries

Statues

Missals

COLUMBIETTES MEMBERSHIP MEETING and BIRTHLINE BABY SHOWER Wednesday, April 20, 2016 ~ 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Hall

At this time, our Auxiliary joins our parishioner's with a Bon Voyage filled with our wishes for God's Blessing to Father "Jay" as he prepares for his journey for his important position in Rome. Our annual baby shower for Birthline is always a fun evening. Our Auxiliary is happy to support this

important mission. A lot of love is also given with each member's gift for an unknown child. Love just keeps on giving! Circle your calendars for April 30th if you are attending the State Convention in Boca Raton. You will receive further information at our meeting.

May the Holy Spirit guide, protect and energize our membership, church, community and country. 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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Family Life Services

This is the first in a series of bulletin articles explaining in detail the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy and the Doors of Mercy.

The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy began on Dec. 8, 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and will conclude on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Nov. 20, 2016. It is called an “Extraordinary” Jubilee because it occurs outside of the Church’s “Ordinary Jubilee”, and is proclaimed for some outstanding event of particular importance. This particular Extraordinary Jubilee, the Jubilee of Mercy, coincides with the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council in 1965. According to the Holy See, the origin of the Christian Jubilee goes back to Old Testament times. The Law of Moses prescribed a special year for the Jewish people to celebrate every 50 years, dedicated entirely to the Lord God. “Y ou shall sound the trumpet throughout all your land…it shall be a Jubilee for you.” (Leviticus 25:10-14) The trumpet with which this particular year was announced was a goat’s horn, called “Y obel” in Hebrew, which is translated as “Jubilee.” The celebration of this year also included the restitution of land to the original owners, the remission of debts, the liberation of slaves, and rest for the land. Thirty Jubilees transpired from the time of Moses to the time of Jesus Christ. This year, many Jewish people have been celebrating what they consider to be their Jubilee Year that spans from September 2015 to September 2016. In the New Testament, Jesus presents Himself as the One who brings the old Jubilee to completion because He has come to, “Proclaim the Y ear of the Lord’s Favor.” (Luke 4:18-19; Isaiah 61:1-2) The tradition of Jubilee years in the Catholic Church

started approximately 700 years ago and 30 jubilees have been celebrated since. Of those, only a precious few have been deemed “Extraordinary” including this Year of Mercy. AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR

HISTORY OF SOME “EXTRAORDINARY”

JUBILEE YEARS

EVENTS OF IMPORTANCE FOR THE “EXTRA-

ORDINARY” YEARS

Year 1933 - Proclaimed by

Pope Pius XI

Marked the 1900th anniver-

sary of the Redemption car-

ried out by Jesus Christ

through His death and Resur-

rection.

Year 1966 - Proclaimed by

Pope Paul VI

Celebration for the closing of

the Second Vatican Council.

Year 1983 - Proclaimed

by St. John Paul II

Marked the 1950th anniver-

sary of the Redemption car-

ried out by Jesus Christ

through His death and Resur-

rection.

Year 2015 - Proclaimed by Pope Francis

Marks the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vat-ican Council.

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Family Life Services

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

SVF LIGHT

Monday, April 18th – 6:45 pm Rosary for Peace & Night prayer @ the SVF Adoration chapel 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 jour-ney to Marian Consecration through “33 Days to Morning Glory” by best-selling author Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. Father Michael masterfully sum-marizes the teachings of four giants of Marian spirituality, "St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maxi-milian 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, contemplating on that message through-out 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 Br inkman, 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 distr ib-uted 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 information, call Elizabeth Brinkman at 561-573-8022 or e-mail her at eabrinkman@hotmail.com. 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.

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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 en-vironment for children up to 5 years old. To obtain a schedule of playdates, please con-tact 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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TEENSANDPARENTSOFTEENS Don’t miss this free 2 part discussion on stress and anxiety.

Parents only - Friday, April 22 & Teens only - Sunday, April 24 ( see details below).

Striving to keep our youth healthy… mind, body and soul. Jeanine Mannweiler, LMHC, a St. Vincent Ferrer par ishioner and licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Delray Beach, will be speaking to our teens on Sunday, April 24, during Life Teen. All teens of the par ish are invited. She will be discussing stress and anxiety and how to manage increased anxiety in their lives. Jeanine would like to meet separately with the parents of the teens prior to the presentation to share information and answer questions about her talk. Parents, please join Jeanine Mannweiler on Friday, April 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., in the Family Life Center/Kellaghan Hall. Call Cheryl with any questions at 561-732-3070

TEEN GIRLS Sat., June 11th 3-11 p.m.

CALLING ALL TEENS….JOIN LIFETEEN

Check us out on Facebook – SVFYouthGroup and on our SVF website stvincentferrer.com/life-teen/ Sat 4/16 6:30 – 9:30 PM CHALLENGE NIGHT – Fun, Food & Friends!! (bring 2-3 non-perishables for Care Ministry)

FAMI LY

LI FE

SERVICES

Thanks to all of the parishioners who had their cars washed -Lifeteen raised $793 for their Orlando Steubenville Retreat!

Lifeteen members Aeryn Avilla, Rose Schuhmann, and Chelsea Sumi celebrate their recent Confirmation!

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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 18, 2016 - April 24, 2016

In Loving Memory of William Joseph

by Richard Joseph

Sanctuary Candle Main Church

for the week of April 18, 2016 - April 24, 2016

In Loving Memory of Shiela & Tim Murphy by Mary Meskill

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

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

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 18, 2016 - April 24, 2016

Intentions of the Burns & Norton Families

by Dolores Burns

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.

John Hartne

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, 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