St. Vincent de Paul Parish Newsletter August 12, 2021

New Sunday Mass Times: Saturday - 5:00 PM (Vigil) Sunday - 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (Live Streamed) 5:00 PM

New Daily Mass Times: Monday - 9:00 AM Wednesday - 6:00 PM Thursday - 9:00 AM Friday - 9:00 AM

Join us the first Wednesday of the Month at our 6pm Mass with anointing of the sick afterwards

Reconciliation Times Saturdays from 3:30pm-4pm New Time

Excerpt from Father Frank's Homily

What do you hunger for most in your life? Part 3 This week we found out the answer to "What do you hunger for most in life?" as Father Frank wraps up his Trilogy. To listen to Fr. Frank's full homily from last Sunday visit his webpage.

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I’m so grateful that my involvement with the liturgy this year has allowed me to attend Mass regularly. It has been a privilege and a blessing. However, it has also been challenging to balance serving at Mass while staying engaged. Often it was hard to turn off my “work brain” and enjoy the celebration. My focus was lost, and I felt like I wasn’t getting much out of the Mass.   Now that we have additional Mass times and a Pastor, things have gotten more manageable. Parishioners are returning, we have less Covid protocols and I’m starting to enjoy Mass again. With renewed focus I’ve realized a few things that I’ve forgotten that make a huge difference in my Mass experience. I would like to share these things with you as you may have also struggled.   How we enter the church matters. Without Holy Water to bless ourselves, I realized I didn’t have that moment to acclimate myself to God’s house. I also realized I wasn’t genuflecting to the Tabernacle before I sat in the pew. I began doing this again and it has really helped me to be mindful about where I’m at and Jesus’s presence. We are fed twice at Mass – during the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. This is important because we need spiritual nourishment. So, I remind myself if I come late that I need to be considerate of others who are being fed by waiting at the door during the readings, homily, or Eucharistic prayers. Entering in the church during these times is very distracting. Conversely, if I notice someone else walking in during these times, I mustn’t think poorly of them or glare. Instead, I should be thankful that they arrived when they didn’t have to. Also, I’m thankful to God for the opportunity to strengthen my focus so distractions can’t bother me. Kneeling helps us engage more deeply. When we kneel, we’re using what somatic psychologists call “body knowledge.” This means we think with our bodies as much as with our brains. In this instance, kneeling brings us to a place of humility and reverence to our Lord. It helps us to engage more deeply to the presence of Christ especially when we speak the words “Lord, I am not worthy that you shall enter under my roof…” I often cry during this part of the liturgy as my posture invites me to really believe in what is going on. Lastly, it’s good to wait until the procession has left before we leave. After we are fed with Christ’s word and body, we are meant to bring Him into the world, and we do this by following Him out. However, if we leave before the procession, we miss out on this powerful ritual. My RCIA catechist told a joke that has helped me curb my urge to leave early. He asked, “Who was the first Christian to leave the Mass early?” The answer was Judas! I laughed when I first heard it, but it makes you think. Is our own agenda more important that we can’t wait? Staying until after the procession helps me to remember what I’m called to do when I leave and that is definitely worth the wait!   I hope this was helpful. See you Sunday!   Stephanie Nguyen, Pastoral Assistant to Liturgy & Children’s Ministry

Programs and Events at St. Vincent's

Children Youth Adult Religious Education Programs are being planned! Stay tuned for more information about Programs and Registration.

Bible Study Returns! Our study begins August 17th, with two sessions on Tuesdays at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the S. Narthex. We will begin a four-week study of the first letter of St. John to his community. Not the Gospel of John, but the first of his three letters will be the focus of our reflection. Light, love, and the truth are his principle themes. For more information or to register, please contact the parish office at 253-839-2320 or jsimpson@stvincentparish.org.

Is God calling you to take the next step of faith? Are you interested in becoming Catholic? If you are an adult who has never been baptized or, an adult who has been baptized in another Christian tradition, and would like to explore the next step, then consider yourself invited to participate in the RCIA, a process of initiation into the Catholic Church. You can learn more by contacting John Simpson,253-839-2320, ext. 209 or jsimpson@stvincentparish.org.

The RCIA Adapted for Children is a process by which children over the age of 7 who are either unbaptized or uncatechized learn about and are formed in the Catholic faith, heading toward the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. (Whichever ones they haven’t received yet.) Class will begin in September!   For more information, please contact Stephanie Nguyen: snguyen@stvincentparish.org

Baptism of young children at St. Vincent parish   We celebrate baptisms of young children (0-6 years) five times each year at one of our weekend Masses. Parents/guardians are asked to participate in Baptism Preparation Classes to update their understanding of baptism, the important responsibilities of Christian parenting, and to learn more about the many ways our parish supports families. To schedule an initial interview and reserve a date for your child's baptism, or for more information, please contact John Simpson at jsimpson@stvincentparish.org or through the parish office at 253-839-2320.     Commonly Asked Questions: Are there any requirements in order to have my child baptized at St. Vincent? Parents/Guardians are required to be a baptized Catholic and a registered parishioner for more than six months. Who can be a godparent? Church law requires that there must be at least one qualified godparent for the child baptized. Godparents need to be active, practicing and confirmed Catholics at least 16 years in age. Godparents need to submit written proof of registration from their parish. Can a non-Catholic be a godparent? No, only a Catholic can be a godparent because they are asked to promise to help support raising the child in the Catholic faith. What if the godparents can't come to the actual celebration? You can have a proxy stand in for the godparent(s) if they live in another area, state or, are otherwise unavailable. Can I schedule a private baptism? No, unless there is an exceptional circumstance. Baptism celebrates the initiation of the child into the parish community and it is very important that the community is present at the time of the celebration.

Great news, The Vincentians, our 55+ group, is going to start meeting in person. Join us September 14th at PowellsWood Garden for our first outing. We will tour the garden at 1pm and have tea and treats afterwards. The cost is $15. Please RSVP to the parish office.

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Lets punch Covid 19 right out of our lives. Get Vaccinated St. Vincent de Paul Parish is having a pop up vaccination clinic September 12th, 9am to 1pm in the Church. Drop in or register. The 2nd shot will be given on October 3rd from 9am to 1pm.

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It's not to late to enroll your child for the 2021-2022 School Year. St. Vincent de Paul School is still enrolling new students. Call the office to schedule a tour. Register on our website, www.stvs.us, admissions.

Our Parish School is looking for a music teacher. Please contact Wanda Stewart at wstewart@stvs.us

August 15th WATCH: The Woman LEARN: The Bible and the Virgin Mary: Episode 11: The Assumption LISTEN: Mary: the Indispensable Mother of God By Tim Staples WATCH LEARN LISTEN

Job Openings

Pastoral Assistant for Administration - The PAA is the parish Business Manager and is responsible for parish and school accounting, finance, human resources, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting and Stewardship drives, and oversees the daily operations of grounds maintenance, janitorial, safety and security.

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Volunteer Opportunities This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. - 2 Corinthians 9:12

We would like to offer Sacramental Prep for First Reconciliation and First Communion this year in person. However, we need help to ensure our Catechists have the support they need to teach in a safe environment. Volunteers will help with setting up the classroom, clean up, and provide any assistance the Catechists may need to conduct class smoothly and efficiently given any Covid guidelines. If you are interested in helping out this year please contact Stephanie Nguyen: snguyen@stvincentparish.org.

We've added more Masses, now we need more volunteers. We are in need of Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors at the 5pm Saturday Vigil and Lectors for the Thursday, 9am, Mass. If you would like to help at these Masses, or any others, please contact Stephanie and snguyen@stvincentparish.org.

Ushers Welcome parishioners Seat parishioners Open and Close doors Assist with offering Guide Communion lines Requirements: Must be a registered parishioner. Live Stream Tech Responsible for filming 11am Sunday Mass, will use OSB and Facebook. No experience needed but a good eye and comfort around tech is preferred.

Training will be provided

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Rachel’s Corner Hope and Healing After Abortion “Look upon me, have pity on me, for I am alone and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart; bring me out of my distress.” Psalm 25:16-17 Have you cried out to God begging Him for His mercy and to help you with what you have been feeling and thinking since the abortion? He wants to show you that you are NOT alone. Call and let Him hold you as He frees you from your pain.       Call for a compassionate, confidential conversation.   English: (206) 920-6413 / Español: (206)-450-7814   Email projectrachel@ccsww.org. Visit us at www.ccsww.org/projectrachel or www.facebook.com/projectrachelww. Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. You are loved with an everlasting Love!

August 2021 Calendar

Sunday Giving: Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:7 Ways to give: Online - signup to give onetime, weekly or monthly, click the link on the below to sign up. Mail - you can mail your contribution to 30525 8th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003. Mass - We are passing the basket at Mass again!

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