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St. Vincent de Paul Parish Newsletter
July 29, 2021
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New Sunday Mass Times:
Saturday - 5:00 PM (Vigil)
Sunday - 9:00 AM
11:00 AM (Live Streamed)
5:00 PM
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New Daily Mass Times:
Monday - 9:00 AM
Wednesday - 6:00 PM
Thursday - 9:00 AM
Friday - 9:00 AM
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Beginning Wednesday, August 4th
Join us the first Wednesday of the Month at our 6pm Mass with anointing of the sick afterwards
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Reconciliation Times
Saturdays from 3pm-4pm
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Message from your Parish Staff |
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What do you hunger for most in your life?
Over the next 5 Sundays we will be hearing from the Gospel of John, Chapter 6. Fr. Frank challenges you to sit and prayer with this famous chapter from the Gospel. To listen to his homily from last Sunday visit Fr. Franks webpage.
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I have been a staff member of St. Vincent's for 9 years now - that's almost a decade! In reflecting about my years here and everything I have seen both in the office and in our parish community, one word comes to mind - GENEROISTY. For such a big word, it's definition is quite simple: the trait of being willing to give your money or time.
Each day as I go about my work I see generosity. Generosity in money is an obvious one, we see it when the basket gets passed around at Mass, checks that come in the mail and our online giving. Each week when we make the deposits I am humbled by this kind of giving. I also see great generosity when a parishioner who hears of the shortfall in the Annual Catholic Appeal feels called to make up the difference, in people who give to the tithing fund to help those who need a little assistance, in retired parishioners who didn't need the Covid Stimulus checks and offered it up to those in need, and in bequests that are left to the church. This type of generosity is beautiful and fills my heart with joy.
The generosity of giving of one's time is just as beautiful. Did you know each Mass needs about 15 volunteers, including ushers, altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers, lectors, MC's; each weekend we depend on 60 volunteers. If you include Holy Days, we are looking at over 3,000 volunteers needed just for Mass. We have over 35 people on our Parish Council and Committees and I can't even count how many volunteers we have for programs and Religious Ed (OK, I can count them but I'm not going to). These are examples of just some of the volunteers here in the church. I also see our parishioners volunteering in our community, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Hospitality House, FW Day Center, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts - the list goes on and on. Once again, I am humbled by the generosity of our Faith Community.
Thank you, St. Vincent Family, for showing me each and every day what true generosity is. I can't wait to see what tomorrow's generosity looks like.
Diana Carasa - Bookkeeper/Communications
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Programs and Events at St. Vincent's |
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Children Youth Adult
Religious Education Programs are being planned! Stay tuned for more information about Programs and Registration.
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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.
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ARE YOU, or someone you know, INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, is a process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith. This is for adults who are seeking baptism in the Catholic Church or full communion with the Catholic tradition. It is a process which employs study of the Gospels, Catholic teaching, and Christian values. We also focus on the development and deepening of a life of prayer and involvement in the parish community. You can learn more by contacting John Simpson, 253-839-2320, ext. 209 or jsimpson@stvincentparish.org.
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School is out for summer. That means it is time for Mothers and Others to start meeting at Penny’s Park, located behind the Parish School. We will meet every Thursday starting June 24 at 11am. Bring you children, snacks, bikes, and friends for a great time of friendship and fun. We will be there rain or shine so see you on Thursdays. |
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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.
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August 8th
WATCH:
Companions in Shipwreck
LEARN:
A Bible Study on the Luminous Mysteries: The Transfiguration
LISTEN:
Luminous Mysteries
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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.
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist - Primary responsibilities: formulate and publish weekly newsletter, answer phones, provide appropriate assistance and referral to visitors, schedule parish facilities, create meeting schedules and event sign-ups, help with bulk mailings and all incoming and outgoing mail, fulfill requests for Sacrament certificates, and other related duties.
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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
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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.
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Ushers
- Welcome parishioners
- Seat parishioners
- Open and Close doors
- Assist with offering
- Guide Communion lines
Requirements:
Must be a registered parishioner.
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Eucharistic Minister (EM)
Assist the presiding priest with offering Eucharist to parishioners
Requirements:
Must be a registered parishioner who has received the sacrament of Confirmation
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Lector
- Participate in the Entrance Procession
- Proclaim God's Word (1st or 2nd Reading)
- Prayers of the Faithful
Requirements:
Must be a registered parishioner who has received the sacrament of Confirmation
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Training will be provided |
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Do you like doing laundry? Do you like spending time in the Church? Then I have the perfect job for you. The parish is looking for people to wash our holy linens. If you would like to help, please contact Katie in the office, kgoodson@stvincentparish.org.
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One of our most important ministries is bringing communion to those who can’t come to Mass. We are in need of people to bring communion to the homebound and sick. If you would like to be a part of this ministry please contact Katie at kgoodson@stvincentparish.org.
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Do you like to pray? Do you like quiet time? Do you like plants? If you answered yes to these questions then I have the perfect ministry for you. Watering our beautiful flowers and plants. If you would like to help care for our plants please let Katie know. kgoodson@stvincentparish.org
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Prepares Update:
Our Saint Vincent de Paul Parish PREPARES group has a lot of gratitude to share! We want to first thank our parishioners for your support since our launch in February. We received so many clothing donations that we spent weeks sorting and organizing so that we can swiftly serve our requests for assistance. (See list below to learn about items we need now.)
We are incredibly grateful to the Knights of Columbus, Saint Joseph Council # 7528 for their donation of $500, for our parish PREPARES efforts. Thank you so much!
Thanks also to the South King Firefighters Foundation for their donation of a car seat for one of our needy families.
Gratitude to Jerry and Trese Graddon, who have donated several clear plastic bins for clothing storage.
Would you and your family like to help? We are now accepting donations! We are low on girls or neutral newborn, 0-3 and 3 month clothes and sleepers, as well as 9-12 month, and girls 12-18 month clothes. We also need socks for all ages up to age 5. Please know that when we get a request for baby clothes we want to provide a minimum of a weeks’ worth of clothing changes – enough to get mom and dad to wash day!
PREPARES accepts new or GENTLY USED, stain free clothes, preferably freshly laundered.
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Prayers of
the Faithful
For those who are sick:
Paul Kukuk
For those who have died:
Geralyn Stevens
Alvin Blanco
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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:
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Online - signup to give onetime, weekly or monthly, click the link on the below to sign up.
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Mail - you can mail your contribution to 30525 8th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003.
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Mass - We are passing the basket at Mass again!
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