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WIMMER 200TH ANNIVERSARY TICKETS Just a reminder - drawings for the $10 Boniface Wimmer 200th Anniversary Lottery Ticket will begin Monday, November 2, through Saturday, November 7. Each evening $500 will be awarded. Please return all tickets (sold or unsold) to the Parish Office before 4 p.m. on Monday, November 2. Remember, you can’t win if you forget to play. SAVE THE DATE Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Watch for details in the bulletin. Are you alone for Thanksgiving? Are you unable to prepare a meal for your family? JOIN US FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER Date: November 26, 2009 Time: Dinner at 12 noon Place: St. Vincent Grove RSVP: Bonita Sisak 724-532-2840 Come and enjoy a FREE Thanksgiving Day Feast! DONATIONS REQUESTED FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER Every Thanksgiving Day, a free meal is provided at the Grove for lonely or needy people in our parish and community. This is made possible by volunteers dedicating their time, and through the generous monetary support of our parishioners. We are asking for your help and are confident that you will again assist others in need. We need monetary donations and grocery gift certificates to make this dinner possible. Please consider making this Thanksgiving special for those in need by making a donation to this worthy cause. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at the Parish Office. For information, call 724-532-2840. WEDDINGS IN 2011 The 2011 wedding book is now open for reservations. To reserve a date call Judy in the Parish Office at ext. 10. S.O.S. - LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN This parish ministry is in desperate need of volunteers. Because of a lack of volunteers who are willing to lead Liturgy of the Word for Children, we have had to cancel this faith-filled experience for our children at the 5 p.m. Mass. This will be the case for the 9:30 a.m. Liturgy as well IF parishioners are not willing to step up and volunteer for this service. Volunteers must be fully initiated having received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. They must also be practicing members of the faith and be at least 16 years of age. Two volunteer leaders are normally assigned to preside at one Mass per month. Sharing God’s Word with our children is a rewarding experience as leaders find that their faith is enriched as well. When the children come, who will share the story? Could it be you? Call Dee Argall in the Parish Office at 724-539-8629, ext. 16 or Alecia Moss at 724-836-6869 for additional information. MATTHEW KELLY World Renowned Speaker New York Times Bestselling Author Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Catholic Publishing Association Bestselling Author Where? Here at St. Vincent! Wednesday, December 16, 7 p.m. Don’t miss this! Watch the bulletin for details. YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Prep Time Advent Day Retreat will be held Sunday, November 22, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Registration forms are on the bulletin board and are due back today, November 8. Excursion into our Faith meets Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room for teens in grades 6-12. New faces welcome!. Watch for our “Special Event” Thursday gatherings. Upcoming Events November Regional Gathering is tonight, November 8, at 7 p.m. at St. John’s. Rosary Sunday is November 15. Advent Retreat is Sunday, November 22. Living Nativity Orientation Meeting is Sunday, November 29, from 1-4 p.m. in the Assembly Room. Come join the cast of this beautiful interactive Christmas prayer service. SAINT VINCENT OBLATES The Oblates of St. Benedict affiliated with St. Vincent Archabbey will meet at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, in Brownfield Room 202. The topic of discussion will be Chapter 11, entitled “Humility,” from the book the Path of Life. Those who have copies of the book should bring them; copies will be supplied to others. A series of monthly classes on Benedictine spirituality will continue on Sunday, November 15, from 3-4:25 p.m. in Brownfield Room 202. To appreciate the teaching one does not need to have attended previous sessions. Those wishing to pray Vespers with the monks at 5 p.m. and then stay for supper should contact Fr. Donald at 724-805-2291 in advance. THANKS!! Please thank the members of St. Vincent Church that donated items for the Greater Latrobe Caring Program – Back to School Drive. We also appreciate the cash gifts as they allow us to meet unexpected needs. Thank you all for caring. Dolly Caruso Greater Latrobe Caring Program YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Living Nativity Orientation Meeting is Sunday, November 29, from 1-4 p.m. in the Assembly Room. Come join the cast of this beautiful interactive Christmas prayer service. See the bulletin board for sign up sheets and schedule. Youth Group is “Splitting Up” - The Junior High will meet on December 2nd from 7-9 p.m. in the Conference Room for Excursion Bible Study. The Senior High will meet Wednesday, December 9th, at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room for an organization planning meeting. Living Nativity Rehearsal - Friday, December 11, 7-9 p.m. in the Basilica. Matthew Kelly Program - Both youth groups are asked to attend on December 16, 7 p.m. in the Basilica. Regional Gathering is December 13, 7 p.m. CANDY BARS Do you need a small gift or favor for the upcoming holidays? Stop at the Basilica Gift Shop or Parish Office and purchase a Sarris candy bar with a Boniface Wimmer Celebration label or Christmas label. Candy bars are $1 each. THANKSGIVING CLOSING The Parish Office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. The Basilica Gift Shop and the Gristmill General Store will be open as usual. ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Christmas Party - Sunday, December 13, at 6 p.m. at the Bishop Connare Center. Dinner choice is stuffed chicken breast or baked cod at a cost of $18 per person. Spouses and guests are welcome. Reservations will be taken by Dorothy at 724-537-7649 or Helen at 724-539-3033. no reservations will be accepted after 2 p.m. on December 3. St. Anne’s Home Birthday Party - For residents with birthdays in December, members should meet at 1 p.m. on December 8 at the Basilica to carpool to celebration, party should end by 3 p.m. Evening of Recollection - Sponsored by Greensburg DCCW, St. Emma Monastery, December 3, registration begins at 4 p.m. followed by confession, rosary, conference, dinner and Mass, donation of $20 includes dinner. Call 724-834-3060 for reservations. Everyone is welcome to attend.				INDOOR CRAFT SHOW St. Vincent Special Needs Support Group Sunday, November 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grove Haluski, Rigatoni, Hot Dogs, Beverages, Baked Goods Free Admission PARENT BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS As you await the birth of your baby, you are invited to prepare for the Baptism by attending a Parent Baptismal Preparation Class. Class attendance for parents is required prior to the baptism. A class will be held on Wednesday, November 14, from 7-9 p.m. The next class is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Parents are encouraged to attend a session during their pregnancy and prior to the selection of godparents. Register by calling BettyAnn Bridge at 724-539-8629 ext. 11. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP The Bereavement Support Group at St. Vincent Parish will be meeting Monday, November 16, at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Parish Center. C. Rifenburgh Lightner, M.A., a therapist at Catholic Charities of Greensburg, will be speaking on "Handling Holiday Grief." group meets the third Monday of every month and is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. directions or more information, please call Teri Pomerleau at 724-539-8629, ext. 15. EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE Our church bulletin for the weekend of November 28/29 (Thanksgiving weekend) must be submitted to Diocesan Publication no later than Friday, November 20 (instead of Tuesday, November 24). Any news articles for publication must be sent in writing to BettyAnn Bridge no later than noon on Thursday, November 19. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Create, Discover, Treasure Christ the Divine Teacher School’s story time for November 19 from 1-2 p.m. will emphasize music! Our book is Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin by Lloyd Moss. After listening to the story, the children will experience a live performance, as well as have hands-on experience participating in an ensemble using a provided classroom instrument. Children between the ages of 2 and 4 are invited; adult supervision is required. Registration ends on November 16 and is limited to 14 children. Please call 724-539-1561 to join us. FLU SEASON DIRECTIVES Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania encourage the clergy and faithful to observe the necessary stand precautions to protect the health of others during this flu season, and especially with the risks related to H1N1 influenza (swine flu). The Bishops additionally direct the following for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy and for flu prevention: • The distribution of the Prescious Blood for the faithful is suspended. The faith of the Church teaches that Christ, whole and entire, is received even under only one species. • The exchange of the sign of peace is to be offered without any physical contact. When the priest celebrant extends the invitation for the sign of peace, the faithful, instead of a handshake, may bow to the persons nearby. These directives issued by Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania are effective Sunday, October 28, 2009 until determined otherwise by the local Bishop. CHRISTMAS LAP BLANKETS St. Vincent Knitting/Crocheting group has made over 150 lap blankets as Christmas gifts for our parish shut-ins, nursing home, and care center residents to be delivered in December. Each beautiful hand-crafted blanket is a different style and color. Our group is still actively knitting and crocheting to meet our goal of 250 lap blankets. If you are interested in helping, please consider volunteering for one (or more) of the following activities: Donate new or slightly used gift bags for packaging the lap blankets Donate unused Christmas cards Bake home-made cookies in December Help with delivery of the gifts Please call Ron Patun (724-539-3828) or Teri Pomerleau, (724-539-8629, ext 15) if you can help. THE CAT’S MEOW The Cat’s Meow keepsake of St. Vincent Basilica is again available for sale. This would make a great gift for any occasion or buy one for yourself. The Cat’s Meow Village Series is a wooden collectible and can be purchased at the Parish Office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES Please mark the outside of your contribution envelope with the amount contained inside. This assures accurate records for you and for us. Your cooperation is appreciated. VOTIVE CANDLES It is possible to light your own votive candle when you go to pray in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. When you enter the Chapel you will find candles at the base of the statue of Our Lady. Please feel free to light a candle and leave your offering in an envelope in the space provided. The customary offering is $2. KNITTING AND CROCHETING WORKSHOPS The knitting and crocheting workshops will resume starting in March. The workshops will be held in the Conference Room on the first floor of the Parish Center. This year, we will be making lap robes for the shut-ins and nursing home residents. We have quite an assortment of donated yarn, so please stop by and pick up yarn to create a lap robe. If you have any questions please call Ron Patun (724-539-3828) or Teri Pomerleau (724-539-8629, ext. 15). The schedule for workshops in 2009 is: Sundays, 2-4 p.m. December 6 Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. November 17, December 15 RECYCLE - RECYCLE - RECYCLE A bright green and yellow recycling bin is in the parking lot of Christ the Divine Teacher School to accept the following: Newspapers, Magazines, Shopping Catalogs, Phone Books, Office and School Papers, and Mail. Please remove your name from any and all papers before recycling. Anyone in the community can go to the CDT School parking lot to recycle and easily be a part of this innovative recycling program. Local involvement can help save landfill space, clean up the environment and earn money for the school. GIFT BEARERS If you would like to present the bread and wine at Mass, please let the ushers know before Mass begins. This is a good family way of helping to participate in the Mass. SAINT VINCENT SENIORS The St. Vincent Seniors meet every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Grove. Membership is open to any senior citizen in the area. New members are always welcome. For more information call 724-423-8136. SAINT VINCENT GROVE Looking for a special place to hold your Christmas Party, shower, family reunion or wedding reception? Saint Vincent Grove is the ideal place and is available for all occasions. Call Judy in the Parish Office, ext. 10, for more information. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE The St. Vincent Parish Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting nonperishable food items for the Greater Latrobe Food Pantry from Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, through Sunday, November 29. Please give thanks for your blessings by helping people in need this holiday season! Collection boxes will be near the Basilica entrance and in the Parish Center Lobby. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The St. Vincent Parish Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is in need of volunteers to work at the St. Vincent de Paul Store at 614 Jefferson Street in Latrobe on Fridays. If you can commit to one or two Fridays per month or every Friday, please call the St. Vincent de Paul store at 724-537-0411 on a Friday, or Teri in the Social Ministry Office at 724-539-8629, ext. 15. The proceeds from sales at the store help families in the area who are experiencing hardships.