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  • Jan. 17, 2021 - + Listen to Sunday Mass LIVE, said for Jeanne Fenzel, Fran Hardt, and the People of STVBS. + Scholarship opportunity: The Ladies of Charity will award two $500 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to pursue a service orientated career which specifically makes a difference in someone’s life. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, financial need, and service to school, church and community. Please see your school guidance counselor for an application. Deadline is April 17, 2021. + NOTE: The parish office will be closed tomorrow for the Martin Luther King holiday.
  • Jan. 15, 2021 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about listening to God through prayer. + NOTE: Monday the parish office will be closed for the Martin Luther King holiday. If you plan to attend Tuesday’s Mass, please register by 11 a.m. today. + HOPE Appeal Reminder: Thank you to all those who have already pledged their gift to the 2020 HOPE Appeal. We are very close to reaching our goal. If you have not yet made your commitment, please prayerfully consider making a gift to help us reach our goal.
  • Jan. 14, 2021 - + Holy Hour for Peace & Unity: Join us for a Holy Hour for Peace & Unity in person or via our YouTube livestream on Monday, Jan. 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the church. There will be Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Registrations will be taken at the door. + Leading up to the Feast of St. Marianne Cope on January 23, the St. Marianne Cope Museum and Shrine in Syracuse has created Faces of Hope, a daily video series featuring people daily interviews of hope, healing and inspiration from people who share the values of St. Marianne...
  • Souper Bowl of Caring Jan. 13, 2021 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about Pope Francis saying we should always praise God. + 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 will be collected at safe and sanitary stations over the weekends of January 30/31 and February 6/7 to benefit our Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. + Parish Project note of thanks: Thank you to our “Amazing Parish” for supporting the “Card Collection” for local pantries. As a result of...
  • Jan. 12, 2021 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post on taking the time to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. + We still have a few copies of the Amazing Tastes cookbook available at the parish office. The price is $20 (cash or checks payable to STVBS Women’s Club Ministry).
  • Loaves & Fishes Jan. 11, 2021 - + Next weekend is Share Weekend for our Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. We have an ongoing need for instant oatmeal, peanut butter and jelly, canned pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned spaghetti sauce, boxed pasta, and macaroni & cheese. Please, no glass containers. Items may be placed on the shelves in the social hall. Your continued support is very much appreciated! Please Note: We do not accept out-of-date, opened, partially used or damaged food packages. Thank you.
  • Jan. 10, 2021 - + Today’s Mass, audio only, said for Susan Monkovich, Kenneth Ehlers, Sara McNamara, and the People of STVBS. Watch the Saturday evening Mass. (Fast forward to the 40 minute mark.)
  • Jan. 8, 2021 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about praying with gratitude. + It’s time to THRIVE! Plan to join us for an evening of worship and inspiration on Friday, February 5. We will safely gather at 7:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament Church, Vestal. Or, plan to watch the livestream. February’s theme will be: “Called, Gifted, Sent.” Let’s celebrate Vocations. Please register ahead by email at:  gmatt@syrdio.org. Don’t just survive, THRIVE! 
  • Jan. 7, 2021 - + Yesterday evening Bishop Lucia held a livestreamed Holy Hour for the Nation in response to the violence at our nation’s Capitol. You can view the video here. Advance to the 14:00 minute mark where the service begins. + Vocation team forming: We are in the process of forming a vocation committee. Anyone interested in joining, please contact Dc. Tony or Sue Ellen Miller for details at (607) 648-3968. + During winter when it’s sometimes difficult to get to church, consider using our online giving program, WeShare. It’s safe, easy to use and you can select one-time or recurring giving options....
  • Jan. 6, 2021 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about Jesus encouraging us to not be fearful. + During the Syracuse Diocese Year of Vocations, Bishop Lucia has asked us all to please keep these seminarians in our prayers. To learn more about this diocesan program, visit the Vocations page.
  • Jan. 5, 2021 - + Important reminder: We would appreciate it if you would let us know if you or a loved one is entering or has recently been admitted to a hospital (Lourdes, Wilson or Binghamton General). Call Deacon Tom at 722-3988, Ext. 204 and leave a message. At this time, we are not able to access all records which tell us who is in all the facilities. Should someone require Anointing of the Sick, ask the nursing staff to contact the hospital priestchaplain so he can administer the sacrament. + Did you get your 2021 calendar? Please feel free to take a...
  • Jan. 4, 2021 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. + New! Now you can sign up for Daily Mass online also. Go to our Mass registration page. + Please note that when Vestal Central Schools close due to inclement weather, or when a state of emergency or no unnecessary travel order is issued, there will be NO daily morning Mass. Intentions for the canceled Mass will be rescheduled on the next available date. We may also close the parish office that day for the safety of our staff. Watch our social media channels for any updates on closings....
  • Jan. 3, 2021 ~ Epiphany of the Lord - + UPDATE: we are experiencing technical difficulties with our Sunday Mass broadcast. The audio in this new link works, but the video may not show up in the live broadcast. Watch Sunday Mass LIVE, said for Carolyn O’Connell, Emma Nocciolino, and the People of STVBS. + Have you picked up a copy of the Amazing Tastes Cookbook yet? We still have a few copies available at the parish office. The price is $20 (cash or checks payable to STVBS Women’s Club Ministry).
  • Jan. 1, 2021 ~ Solemnity of Mary - Wishing all of the members of St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament Church and their families a blessed New Year! + Watch the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary LIVE. + The parish office is closed today
  • Dec. 31, 2020 - + UPDATE: Mass registrations are now closed. + Tax Statement reminder: 2020 contribution statements will automatically be mailed out in January to those who received a statement last year. If you have not requested one in the past but would like to receive a statement for the 2020 tax year, please drop a note in the collection basket or call the parish office. Once you have requested a statement, we will continue to send one each year.
  • Dec. 28, 2020 - + Holy day schedule: We will have a vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary at 4 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 31. Mass on Friday, Jan. 1—the holy day itself, will be held at 10 a.m. Note: There will be no Thursday morning Mass on Dec. 31. Please make your reservations by calling the office or registering online by noon, Thursday.
  • Dec. 27, 2020 ~ Feast of the Holy Family - + Watch Sunday Mass LIVE at 10 a.m., said for Sylvia Woycechowsky, Stephen R. Watrous and the People of STVBS.
  • Dec. 26, 2020 - + Confessions will be held at 3 p.m. in the church. Please wear your mask.
  • Christmas small Dec. 25, 2020 ~ Christmas Day - “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.”—Jn 1:14 Wishing all of the parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament Church a blessed Christmas! Watch either of our pre-taped Christmas Masses on our You Tube Channel.
  • Our virtual Christmas Pageant - The children of STVBS parish, their parents, and our Faith Formation Coordinator Tori Reynolds created a virtual Christmas Pageant for this extraordinary year. (Click on heading above to open the page.) Gather the family and enjoy their production, A Miracle in a Stable.