Mass Times

Saturday: 4 p.m., Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Liturgy of the Word for Children offered at the 11:15 Mass

Daily Mass:
Tuesday thru Friday: 9 a.m. in the chapel

Reconciliation:
Saturdays - 3:00 - 3:45

News You Can Use

Father Stephen Asomah

Welcome Father Stephen Asomah!  We are blessed to have Father Stephen join the St. Vincent de Paul family.  Learn more about Father Stephen's path to becoming a missionary in this article.  

Thank you Father Sudhir Toppo for your service to St. Vincent de Paul Parish.  Your reverence and warm smile will always be remembered.  We wish you the best in your new assignment as Admistrator, Most Holy Trinity Parish, Susquehanna.  Father's new address:  15 East Church St, Susquehanna, PA  18847.

Sanctuary Candle - The red Sanctuary Lamp near the tabernacle burns as a symbol of Christ's presence.  If you would like the candle to burn in memory of a loved one, for a special occasion or intention, please contact the parish office (570-686-4545.)  The cost is $10, and the candle will burn for one week with your memorial published in the bulletin.  

Traveling Chalice Program for Vocations - Each week at the end of Mass, a family will be presented with the traveling chalice to take home.  During the week the family prays for an increase and perseverance of vocations.  The following Sunday the chalice is returned and given to another family.  Any number of people (including one) is considered a family.  If interested in participating, please contact the parish office at 570-686-4545.

Faith Formation Teacher Needed - please consider sharing your faith with our children.  Please contact the parish office at 570-686-4545 for more information.

Part-Time Maintenance Position Available - please contact the parish office for further details.

Giving Tree In a group effort to help those in need in our community, St. Vincent de Paul, St Ann and St. John Neumann churches will be having a Christmas Giving Tree.  The Giving Tree Program assists families by providing Christmas gifts for children in need.  Families who are facing financial hardship may apply online between October 1 and December 1.  Gift tags will be available for parishioners to purchase requested items during Advent.  Distribution of gifts will be on December 12
 October 13, 9 - 11 a.m. - Breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus in the parish hall.  Join fellow parishioners for a full hot breakfast. Cost $5/person, maximum $20/family.
 
October 14, 2 - 3:30 p.m. - First session of the bereavement/grief group.  A six-week series will take place on Mondays covering a variety of topics chosen to help those who are grieving.  The death of a loved one is difficult to accept and meeting with people who are feeling the same way can help.  All meetings will be held at St. John Neumann's parish hall, 705 Route 739, Hawley, PA.  If you would like to attend or if you have questions, please call (570) 775-6791 or email stvgriefgroup@att.net.  
 
October 17, 4 p.m. - Learn about Saint Rose of Lima at the next Stellar Saints presentation via Zoom.  Register to receive the connection information.  (Rescheduled from October 10.)
 
October 18, 12 - 4 p.m. - St. Vincent's Game and Card Party in the parish hall.  Roast dinner, desserts and beverage, $12/person.  Raffles, money tree, 50/50, door prizes.  Bring cards, games, puzzles or learn a new game.  Sponsored by Sitchers and Crafters.  All are welcome.  All proceeds go to the Sharing Fund to help our neighbors in need.  For reservations call Maria-Elena (570) 686-1550.
 
October 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - E-Waste and Metals recycling pick up in the lower parking lot.
 
October 23, 1 - 5 p.m. - American Red Cross blood drive in the parish hall.  There continues to be a critical need for blood products to ensure patient care.   Make your appointment to provide this life-giving donation.
 
October 26 - Healing Mass (4 p.m.) celebrated by Father Justin Cinnante.  Reconciliation (3 p.m.) Rosary (3:30 p.m.) Eucharistic Adoration and Healing Prayer following the Mass.  Father Justin will pray individually over those who are presnt with a first-class relic of St. Therese of Lisieux.  Dinner will be served in the parish hall immediately following the service (free will offering).  Father Justin will give a talk at dinner on Blessed Carlo Acutis who died at age 15 in 2006 and is soon to be canonized.  Hear about Carlo documenting Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions.  Please RSVP to the parish office by October 14 by email or phone (570-686-4545.)
 
November 3 - Fall Fiesta Pick Your Prize BINGO in the parish hall.  Doors open at 12:30 p.m., calling begins at 1:30 p.m.  7 regular games (winner chooses from a variety of prizes such as baskets of cheer, gift certificates, lottery tickets and more), 4 specials ($50 each), $250 jackpot.  $25 admission, includes lunch.  Reserve your spot by emailing stvbingo1@gmail.com.  Walk-ins welcome if space is available.

Office Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - noon
(570) 686-4545
stvoff@ptd.net

Grow+Go

Grow+Go content is designed to help parishioners understand what it means to be an evangelizing disciple of Christ.  Using the Sunday Scriptures as the basis for reflection, Grow+Go offers insight into how we can all more fully GROW as disciples and then GO evangelize, fulfilling Christ's Great Commission to "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)  The concept behind the weekly series is to make discipleship and evangelization simple, concrete and relatable.  Look for Grow+Go on our parish website, Facebook and St. Vincent's Updates weekly email. 

Sunday, October 13 Grow+Go

Take Five for Faith - Daily Renewal for Busy Catholics!

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Click on the image above for today's reflection.

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Catholic Ministries Appeal

The Diocesan Annual Appeal is an invitation for all parishioners throughout the Diocese of Scranton to join together in a mission of faith, service and love.  Your generosity directly impacts the lives of individuals and families by providing suport for clergy, Catholic Social Services, Faith Formation, Catholic education, Catholic communications and parish life.  Thank you for your generosity.  To make a donation to this year's Annual Appeal, click here or call (570) 207-2250.

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Ongoing Parish Activities

Eucharistic Adoration, Wednesdays - after the daily Mass in the chapel until 11 a.m.

Sharing the Sunday Readings, Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - Meetings are via Zoom.  You can participate from the comfort of your kitchen table and p.j.s.  The upcoming Sunday scriptures are read and discussion follows on how they impact our lives today, how they give us guidance and direction, and help us to prepare for Mass by becoming familiar with The Word of God.  You can join us any Tuesday you are able, and can participate as much or as little as you wish.  Come and bring your wisdom to our group and become part of our family. For more information please email Diane Quintiliani 

In-Person Coffee Hour, after 8:30 Sunday Mass - Reconnect with other parish members with coffee, tea, baked goods and fellowship.  Held in the parish hall each Sunday.

Loaves and Fishes Gift Cards - available for purchase in the narthex before and after all weekend Masses.  The parish purchases the gift cards at a discount and sells them at face value.  The profit made in sales helps aid the parish in meeting its budget.  Cash or check only.  More information is available here.

Faith Formation Preschool - for 3, 4 and 5-year-olds held in the parish hall during Faith Formation class time, Sundays 9:45 -11 a.m.  Bible stories, crafts and learning about Jesus.  Parents must remain in the hall.

Knights of Columbus Breakfast - second Sunday of each month, 9 - 11 a.m. in the parish hall.  Join fellow parishioners for a full hot breakfast. Cost $5/person, maximum $20/family.    

Stellar Saints - 2nd Thursday of each month.  Learn some interesting tidbits about some of the lesser-known saints. The sessions will be available through Zoom.  Register to receive the connection information. 

The chapel is available for personal prayer.  Please stop by the office for access to the chapel where the Lord is sacramentally present.  

Pray the Rosary - every Wednesday at 7:30 via Zoom.  More information and registration.

Virtual Coffee Hour - reconnect with fellow St. Vincent's parishioners via Zoom - each Saturday at 10:30 a.m.   Learn more.

Submit a Prayer Request online and let the St. Vincent de Paul Prayer Warriors lift up your intention.  Please no political requests.  They will not be posted.  See current prayer submissions.  

Food Pantry Donations - Items for the Blooming Grove Food Pantry at St. John Neumann Church (705 Route 739) can be dropped off directly at St. John's in the bins to the right as you enter the church or in the wooden bin in the narthex at St. Vincent's.  Thanks for your generosity.  

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Support St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Thank you to everyone who has continued to support our parish financially.  We know that everyone is experiencing tough times because of what is going on in our country and world.  The sacrifice you continue to make is deeply appreciated.  If you are unable to assist us financially at this time, please keep us in your prayers. 

If at all possible, we are asking you to continue to make your weekly or monthly offerings through one of the many methods we offer. 
  • Sign up for online giving.  WeShare makes the online experience simple and sustainable.  WeShare FAQ.
  • Place your offering in the stationary, secure box by the Baptismal font when you attend mass.
  • Place your offering in the collection basket passed during weekend Masses.
  • Place your offering in the locked box on the wall near the parish office door.
  • Mail your offertory donation to the parish office at 101 St. Vincent Dr., Milford, PA 18337-9672.
Thank you for your generosity.