January 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Welcome to our St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament website. It is great to have you look at our parish. The time between Christmas and the beginning of Lent is a period for us to catch our collective breaths as God’s People and tosimply reflect upon the mystery that … [Read more…]
+ Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post, a memorial tribute to Rev. Thomas Hobbes. + Amazing Graces needs your “Amazing Compassion”: During the pandemic, the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry has faced challenges in meeting food distribution requirements. One of the challenges has been the need to use only new/unused bags that can carry multiple canned … [Read more…]
+ Sanctuary candle dates available: We currently have openings for the Sanctuary Candle for the weeks of February 26-March 4; March 12-18 & 19-25; April 2-8 & 23-29. Please call the parish office if you wish to reserve any of these dates. + Pray for our seminarians! In this Year of Vocations, please keep these … [Read more…]
+ Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about the conversion of St. Paul. + As you know, due to the pandemic the past year has been very difficult on churches everywhere. Being a recurring donor offers a parish stability in a time of uncertainty. Have you considered using our online giving program, WeShare? It’s safe, easy … [Read more…]
+ Watch Sunday Mass LIVE at 10 a.m., said for Leopoldo & Ramona Herrera, James Roehm and Vicky Blanco. + Are you ready for some football? The Super Bowl is just around the corner! We will once again be collecting for the “Souper Bowl of Caring,” as so many are in need this winter. Donations … [Read more…]
+ Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Marianne Cope, a saint who worked in our own diocese and was canonized on Oct. 12, 2012. Here are two good resources on her life: Biography on the Diocese of Honolulu website & the website for the Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum.
+ Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about the life of St. Marianne Cope, whose feast day is tomorrow. + A weekend celebrating the sanctity of life: Today, on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn, Bishop Lucia will celebrate a Mass for the Unborn at noon in the cathedral. Tomorrow, he … [Read more…]
+ New Lenten series offered: Join us for a Lenten Young Adult & Adult Evangelization Series: “The Search.” The series will be held on Tuesdays from February 16 to March 23. You have a choice of sessions to attend: In-person at 10:00 a.m. or via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.The world is changing, and more than … [Read more…]
+ On this Inauguration Day, we pray that God may bless our new president and vice president, as well as sustain and protect America! Listen to a musical reflection performed by our Director of Music and Liturgy, Kelly Soprano. + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post encouraging us to pray the rosary today for Christian unity. … [Read more…]
+ Syracuse Diocese Respect Life events to be livestreamed: On Friday, Jan. 22, Bishop Lucia will celebrate a Mass for the Unborn at noon. On Saturday, Jan. 23, he will offer a Mass for Life and Holy Hour for Life beginning at 9:30 a.m. To access the livestream for both events, go to the Diocese of … [Read more…]
+ Our office is closed today in honor of Martin Luther King Day. + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity that begins today. + Tonight! Holy Hour for Peace & Unity: Join us for a Holy Hour for Peace & Unity in person or via our YouTube livestream … [Read more…]