+ Vocations: During the Holy Hour for Vocations on Monday night, STVBS parishioner Greg Hrostowski shared his formation journey toward becoming an ordained deacon next year. Watch his talk here. + Pre-Cana/Marriage Prep Class to be offered on May 22 for all engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The in-person Pre-Cana Day will … [Read more…]
+ Tonight: Please join us in the church from 7-8 p.m. for a Holy Hour for Vocations. Tonight will feature prayer and a special presentation by our deacon candidate, Greg Hrostowski. You do not have to preregister for this. Sign the attendance sheet in the vestibule. Masks must be worn and social distancing followed. + … [Read more…]
+ LIVE at 10 a.m.: Sunday Mass, the Fourth Sunday of Easter. + Today is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “The purpose of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to … [Read more…]
+ It’s THRIVE OUTSIDE! Grab your lawn chair and join us on Friday May 14, 7-8 p.m. on St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament parish grounds for an evening of Music, Inspiration & Fellowship. In May, we celebrate the feasts of the Ascension of our Lord and Pentecost. Jesus reminds us in Matthew 28:20, “I … [Read more…]
+ Join us tonight, either in the church or via livestream, for a Holy Hour for Vocations, from 7-8 p.m. If you attend in person, please sign the registration sheet in the vestibule and follow all our COVID protocols. Father Jim will be available in the back of the church to hear confessions during this … [Read more…]
+ Join us for a Holy Hour for Vocations on Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m. in the church. Please sign the registration sheet in the vestibule and follow all COVID protocols. + Novena to St. Joseph for Increased Vocations – Day 8 O glorious Saint Joseph,faithful follower of Jesus Christ,to you we raise our … [Read more…]
+ If you plan to have your Easter foods blessed on Holy Saturday at noon in the church, per the diocese, please ensure the food is safely sealed. + New women’s discernment group…FIAT! – The Office of Vocation Promotion is pleased to announce the formation of a brand new online discernment group for women. This … [Read more…]
+ Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about tomorrow’s 27th World Day of Prayer. + In celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life last week, Sr. Rose Casaleno shared with our parish the path she took to her vocation. Sr. Rose, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany, is the director of Newman House at … [Read more…]
+ 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, … [Read more…]
+ 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.