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  • Oct. 27, 2020 - + We’re having technical issues with the video of today’s Mass. + Today is the final day to add names to our Memorial Mass. If you want to include a deceased immediate family member in our annual Memorial Mass on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., call the office at 722-3988 today before 3 p.m. If you plan to attend the Mass, call the parish office at 722-3988 by Friday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. to register. + Parish Project: Just a final reminder to drop off your unused all occasion and Christmas cards, pens, pads and calendars to the collection...
  • Oct. 26, 2020 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post, a reflection on St. Augustine’s Confessions. + Deadline tomorrow to add names to our Memorial Mass: if you want to include a deceased immediate family member in our annual Memorial Mass on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., fill out the online form here by Tuesday, Oct. 27. If you plan to attend, call the parish office at 722-3988 by Friday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. to register. + Place your poinsettia and wreath orders by this Sunday: you can put your order form for the wreath and poinsettias sale in the collection basket this...
  • A pre-election novena - From the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Bearing in mind our nation’s challenges and the need for wise, moral, civic leadership, the USCCB is offering an electronic Election Novena to help Catholics form their consciences as they prepare for the upcoming election. For nine consecutive days, Monday, October 26 through Tuesday, November 3, participants will be encouraged to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the day’s intention. A closing prayer for elected leaders will be offered on day 10, Wednesday, November 4. Sign up to receive the Novena here: https://www.usccb.org/2020-election-novena
  • Oct. 25, 2020 - + Watch Sunday Mass, said for Dc. Jim Crowley, Victoria Mohney, and Joseph Serbin, Jr., LIVE at 10 a.m. + Thanksgiving Bags: It’s that time of year again. Last year our parish amazingly donated over 375 full Thanksgiving Bags to local families in need. Please consider donating if you haven’t in years past…it’s easy! Thanksgiving reusable grocery bags are available in our vestibule with grocery lists of non-perishable items for each bag for supplies for a family of four. Once your bag is full, re-turn them to our parish hall. Due Date: Monday, November 16. Donations are also accepted by...
  • Oct. 24, 2020 - + Confessions will be heard from 3:00-3:30 p.m. in the Sacristy. Please wear your mask. + Reminder: you can place your order form for the your wreath and poinsettias sale in the collection basket this weekend. The deadline for orders is Nov. 1. Find the details and order form here. + Faith Formation classes start tomorrow for students in Group #1: “The Foundation” (Grades PK, K, 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6). DON’T FORGET to fill out the COVID-19 Personal Home Screening & Personal Protection Agreement online here before you arrive on Sunday morning. + Reminder: if you want to...
  • Faithful Citizenship Oct. 23, 2020 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about St. John of Capistrano. + Watch the Daily Mass, said for Paul Petcosky. + As we near Election Day, Bishop Lucia shares the principles of Faithful Citizenship, as written by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to help Catholic voters discern how to approach their election decisions. + Read details of our annual Memorial Mass on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. for the deceased of our parish here. The page includes a form to include your immediate family members that can be filled out by Oct. 27. If you plan to attend, call...
  • Oct. 22, 2020 - + Watch the Daily Mass, said for Rev. Robert Dwyer. + Reminder: Today is the deadline to register online for weekend Mass. + Have you ordered your wreath and poinsettias for Christmas yet? The deadline is Nov. 1. Find the details and order form here. + Faith Formation classes start this weekend for students in Group #1: “The Foundation” (Grades PK, K, 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6). DON’T FORGET to fill out the COVID-19 Personal Home Screening & Personal Protection Agreement online here before you arrive on Sunday morning.
  • Oct. 20, 2020 - + Reminder: The parish office is closed today while the staff is at an all-day retreat. + November THRIVE is postponed. In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Broome County, our November 6 THRIVE evening has been postponed. We will hopefully resume THRIVE on Friday, December 4. Watch the bulletin for details
  • Oct. 20, 2020 - + Watch the Daily Mass, said for Anastasia Latinwo. + Due to an off site staff retreat tomorrow, the parish office will be closed and there is no 9 a.m. Mass.
  • Oct. 19, 2020 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about the Feast of the North American Martyrs. + NOTE Mass Schedule Change: There will be NO daily Mass, and the Parish Office will be closed, on Wednesday this week so that our staff may attend an offsite Day of Reflection and Retreat. + Online Mass registration is now open for weekend Masses Oct. 24 & 25. + Reminder: Faith Formation begins this Sunday, Oct. 25. Read details of this year’s schedule here.
  • Oct. 18, 2020 - + We are experiencing difficulties with the video transmission of Sunday Mass. + Southern Region Special Mass “In Time of Pandemic” to be held this week: Bishop Lucia will celebrate a Mass “In Time of Pandemic” on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton. As the number of positive cases continues to increase not only in our own area, but in many parts of the state, in our country and throughout the world, we will gather to pray for an end to the Pandemic: to remember all those who have died, to pray for those...
  • poinsettias Oct. 17, 2020 - + Confessions will be heard today from 3-3:30 p.m. in the Sacristy. Please wear your mask. + Download your order form for the Poinsettia & Wreath Fundraiser today here and bring it to Mass to drop in the collection basket this weekend. Deadline for orders is Nov. 1. + Read details of our annual Memorial Mass for the deceased of our parish here. The page includes a form to include your immediate family members that can be filled out by Oct. 27. If you plan to attend, call the parish office at 722-3988 by Oct. 30 to register. + Website...
  • Oct. 16, 2020 - + Read Dc. Tom’s Blog post about St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, whose feast day is today. + Register for the Oct. 24 & 25 weekend Masses. + Thanksgiving Bags: It’s that time of year again. Last year our parish amazingly donated over 375 full Thanksgiving Bags to local families in need. Please consider donating if you haven’t in years past…it’s easy! Thanksgiving reusable grocery bags are available in our vestibule with grocery lists of non-perishable items for each bag for supplies for a family of four. Once your bag is full, re-turn them to our parish hall. Due Date: Monday,...
  • Faith formation Faith Formation schedule - Here are the details for Faith Formation classes that begin Sunday, Oct. 25: Class time: 9 to 10:15 a.m on Sundays. Rotating groups every other week: #1: “The Foundation” (Grades PK, K, 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6)Ephesians 2:20—“We are built on the foundation of the apostles & prophets, & the cornerstone is Christ Jesus.” #2: “The Keepers” (Grades 2, 7, 8, & 9)Luke 11:28—“He said, Blessed are those that hear the word of God & keep it.” First in-person class is “The Foundation” on Sunday, Oct. 25. Please pray for the safety of our families and all volunteers as...
  • Oct. 15, 2020 - + NOTE: Today is the final day to register ONLINE for this weekend’s Masses. + Memorial Mass: If, during the past year, you have experienced the death of a parent, child, brother, or sister (sorry…no nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins or friends), who is not a member of St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament, and you would like them to be remembered during our Memorial Mass on Nov. 2, please fill out the information form online no later than Tuesday, October 27.
  • Oct. 14, 2020 - + Memorial Mass: Our annual Memorial Mass to remember all those parishioners who died during the past year will be held on Monday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Parishioners may also submit names of immediate family members (parent, child, brother or sister only, please) who died this past year to be remembered at the Mass. Information forms can be found in the vestibule or on our parish website and should be returned to the parish office no later than Tuesday, October 27. Please Note: If a funeral service for your loved one was held here at our parish since November...
  • Theology on Tap NEW: Theology on Tap – Oct. 14 - Bishop Douglas Lucia will be at CopperTop Tavern in Vestal on Wednesday, Oct. 14 for the latest Theology on Tap. Sign up and read all the details here.
  • Oct. 13, 2020 - + NOTE: There will be no video of the Daily Mass on Oct. 13-15. + Parish Project: The parish is once again collecting greeting cards including All Occasion and Christmas. We will also accept pens, pads and calendars. These items will be packaged and distributed to our local food pantries Loaves & Fishes and Catholic Charities. Reminder: We cannot accept cards that request a monetary donation, religious items or prayer cards.The clients that frequent these pantries have appreciated receiving these gift packages. Thank you for making this project so successful in the past. A collection basket is available in the...
  • Loaves & Fishes Oct. 12, 2020 - + The parish office is closed today for the Columbus Day holiday. + Remember to make your reservations for any Mass you plan to attend this week. Online registrations for weekend Masses can be made here. + 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:...
  • Oct. 11, 2020 - + Due to technical difficulties, there is no video of Sunday Mass today. + Faith Formation begins next weekend. Have you signed up yet? We’re coming back stronger than ever! Our first class is Sunday, October 18 from 9 to 10:15 a.m.  Each grade will meet every other week in a small group socially distant setting. We will be writing up guidelines that meet the CDC and Diocesan protocols for our families, our volunteers, and our parish family’s safety. The registration fee (due at the first class) is $30 per student OR $50 per family.Group #1 “The Foundation” (Ephesians 2:20): Grades PK, K,...