St. Vincent de Paul Parish Newsletter
April 15, 2021
Mass Times
Sunday - 10:30 AM (Live Streamed)
5:00 PM

Monday - 9:00 AM
Beginning Sunday April 11th reservations for
Sunday Mass will be open each Friday beginning at 8am.


We no longer are limiting parishioners to one Sunday a month.

Groups of up to 15 can sit together – please indicate groups at registration.
If you are sitting with a group you must arrive together or wait for your whole group to arrive to be seated.
Celebrate the Joy of the Easter Season
The Easter Season is 50 days — longer than Lent. This Easter Season, we invite you to be intentional about proclaiming and celebrating the Risen Christ throughout this joyous season.
Please return your Rice Bowls. Rice Bowls may be turned in at the Registration Desk, the Parish Office or checks may be mailed to 30652 8th Ave S, Federal Way WA 98003.
Welcome Home
This is how I felt last Sunday when I stepped into the church for the first time in 4 months. The faces, sights, and sounds were familiar. I hope this is how you feel too when you’re comfortable returning to Mass in person.
Who am “I”? This is Brita Jaingue. I’m a wife, mom, and youth minister, although I’ve been on special assignment this school year for the Year of the Eucharist. I’ve had the privilege of serving the high school youth and their families in our parish community for the last 13 years. I just had my second child, a daughter, on December 28th, so I have been out on maternity leave. Our family has been attending virtual Mass throughout the pandemic with the exception of myself when I’d host for the 5pm Mass.

You may be surprised to hear that I was a little nervous to come back to Mass. Some of you may be scared to come back or even feel like you don’t really want to. I get it. With a 3 year old and 3 month old, my husband and I have to weigh every decision we make to make sure it’s in the best interest of the health and safety of our family. To be transparent, it’s going to be hard bringing the whole family back.

On the other hand, Eastertime is a beautiful time to return to the church. We’re all weary from this pandemic and now more than ever I need the strength from receiving the Eucharist. We’ve been stuck on the cross for far too long and now it’s time to share in the hope and joy of the Risen Christ. The lilies, the Hallelujahs, the sunlight streaming through the rosette, and the smiling familiar faces remind me that this is where I need to be…it’s home.

So if you’re nervous returning to Mass for whatever reason, I challenge you to pray about when your timing is right to return. Here’s a simple prayer that I taught my son when he has a bad dream that works for anyone, “Jesus, Jesus, I’m scared (nervous/anxious/etc). Bring me peace.” Jesus is waiting and wanting for us to abide in Him.
May the peace, joy, and hope of the Risen Christ be with you and your loved ones this Easter Season!

-Brita Jaingue
Youth and Family Formation Ministry
April 18th

WATCH:
Echo with Bishop Donald Hying

LEARN:
St. Francis de Sales and the character of a Christian

LISTEN:
Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues by Bishop Barron

Our parish is going to be starting the JustFaith Program, “Faith and Racial Healing: Embracing Truth, Justice, and Restoration.” The program is open to all members of our parish. The program will start with a daylong retreat on April 17. Then we will meet every Tuesday for 2½ hours starting on April 20 and continuing for 8 weeks. If there is a lot of interest we will offer a second time.

This eight-week program guides participants in telling the truth about the history of racism in the United States, that we might work toward true reconciliation with God and restoration with one another. You will need to purchase these three books and a donation of $20 to help offset the cost of the programs. The three books are
  • Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: American’s Legacy of Enduring Injury & Healing by Dr. Joy Degruy
  • The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby
  • 40 Days of Prayer by Cheri Mills

If you have any questions or would like to join the program please contact Katie kgoodson@stvincentparish.org or 253-839-2320.
The Knights of Columbus council of St. Vincent's would like to invite parishioners to the recitation of the rosary on Thursday, April 22nd, at 7PM. The rosary will be conducted via the Zoom application. To receive an invitation to the event, please send an email to the council Grand Knight at GK@KofC7528.org.
Volunteers Needed!
 
Help us enrich our liturgy and keep one another safe by volunteering as:
  • Host
  • Usher
  • Church Cleaner
  • Lector
  • Eucharistic Minister
  • Sacristan
  • Live Stream Camera Tech
 
We need help at Holy Days, Funerals, Weddings and other services.
 
Email Stephanie Nguyen at snguyen@stvincentparish.org to get involved!
Food for Seniors in Need

The St. Vincent de Paul Conference is offering non-perishable food, through a grant from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Seattle-King Council, to households with a family member that is 55+. If you are in need of food, and meet the age criteria, please call the SVdP Helpline at 206-767-6449 and ask for food assistance from the Senior Food program. If you live in the Federal Way community your request will be assigned to the St. Vincent de Paul Conference. A member of the conference will contact you to schedule a delivery of the food. 
The COVID vaccine is available for all people 65+ and some other groups. Katie can help you find and make your appointment for the vaccine if you meet the following criteria.

  1. If you are a parishioner who can currently receive the vaccine.
  2. You do not have access to the internet.
  3. You are unable to find the information even if you have the internet.

If you meet the criteria call the parish office at 253-839-2320 and Katie or a member of our community will help you.
Upcoming Virtual Events in the Archdiocese
Prayers of
the Faithful

For those who are sick:

Milise Sefo
Lillian Morton

For those who have died:
Our parish school is now enrolling new students for
2021-22! Call the office to schedule a tour.
Register on our website, 
www.stvs.us, admissions.
Sunday Giving:
Like you and your families, the church still has fiscal responsibilities, and your Sunday Contributions make up 90% of our parish income. If your household income has been affected by circumstances due to the corona virus we ask you to please offer up prayers for our church as your Sunday Giving.

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.