St. Vincent de Paul Parish Newsletter October 21, 2021

MASKS ARE REQUIRED

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

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

Join us the first Monday of the Month at our 9am Mass with anointing of the sick afterwards

Reconciliation Times Saturdays from 3:30pm-4pm

Join us on Sunday, October 24th, at 11 am as Archbishop Etienne presides over a Mass of Installation for Father Frank. This is a traditional practice when there is a pastoral transition.

Upcoming Special Masses: All Saints Day- November 1, 2021 9am and 7pm Mass All Souls Day- November 2, 2021, 9am and 7pm Mass

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Lunch is so much better when you don’t make it and you eat with friends. Have the best lunch ever with the Vincentians our 55+ group. We will be having lunch at Jimmy Macs on November 2. Meet us there at noon. You can reserve your spot by calling the parish office or emailing Katie at kgoodson@stvincentparish.org.

Interested in Confirmation, Teen or Adult Faith Formation? Join us for:

Revival schedule for October and November. Remember we meet in the Church at 6:30pm Revival October 27 Topic: Jesus Saves Service Project ~ November 6 You can register for this project at Revival on October 27. We have space for 45 people. Watch your email for more information. Revival~ November 10 Topic: We are Church Katie kgoodson@stvincentparish.org

Knights of Columbus Christmas Greenery Sale Please help support our Knight of Columbus by purchasing your Christmas greenery through them this year.

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Join us for the 2021 virtual Cornerstone Catholic Conference to learn more about our faith and becoming disciples for life and justice. Directed by the five bishops of Washington state, this faith-filled event will be an engaging opportunity to deepen your commitment to the Gospel while mingling with Catholics from across the state. The conference will be held virtually via the On AIR virtual event platform.   As with previous years, you can expect all of the same inspiring keynotes and presenters, as well as networking opportunities with fellow attendees and exhibitors. This year we increased accessibility and select keynote speakers and workshops will be offered directly in Spanish.  Keynote Speakers: Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ: A Case for the Inalienable Rights of the Pre-Born  Gloria Purvis: What Do the Racial Justice and Pro-Life Movements Have in Common? REGISTER TODAY. No registration fee!

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Hello Parishioners!  Our Parish School is planning an in person gala auction! Mark your calendars to join us in supporting Catholic Education and enjoy a night out with fellow supporters.

St. Joseph Council #7528 of the Knights of Columbus is selling Brown Bear Car Wash tickets to raise funds to support charities. The cost of each ticket is $10.00. To purchase tickets please call Mike Fay, Financial Secretary, at 206.697.8252 or email him at fs@kofc7528.org. Thank you for your support.

Knights of Columbus Council #7528        2021 Christmas Gift Cards for a Wounded Warrior.

St Vincent's school has gift cards that can be purchased for the troops and could help the school too! Just call the school at 253 839-3532.  COVID 19 continues to make our annual Christmas Gift Card program more important and our collection a bit more challenging. Please consider supporting this program to support those who have given so much. Our Christmas Program to serve our Wounded Warriors is designed to empower the Warrior to make their own purchases during the holiday season. This give a gift card program targets specific needs. Our Gift Card Program is a way to say Thank You for ALL they have done to keep us free. GIFT cards in amounts of $20 to $100 or even more are greatly needed! GIFT cards to Fred Meyer, Safeway, Walmart, Target, Amazon, or gas cards to ARCO and Chevron are requested by our Wounded Warriors. Please stay to this list as these stores are in most areas and give the most amount for your dollar! Mail your gift cards to: Tony Robinson 31219 4th Ave SW Federal Way, WA 98023 or drop them off at the Parish office during business hours

October 24th WATCH: With God in Russia LEARN: The Confessions of the St. Augustine, Six part series LISTEN: The Innocence of Father Brown Audio Book by G.K. Chesterton WATCH LEARN LSTEN

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

I am about to tell you something amazing. Angels do not clean our church. We have a dedicated group of parishioners who clean it every Friday and they need help. They are looking for 10 amazing people to help them clean. The commitment is cleaning one Friday morning a month. If you would like to help please let Katie know. 253-839-2320 x205 or kgoodson@stvincentparish.org.

October 2021 Calendar

Prayers of the Faithful For those who are sick: Mark Miloscia For those who have died John Mai Hoang Socorro Padlak

Prepares had the honor of helping 18 month old twins last month. They were able to give the girls warm clothes. We need your help in replenishing our 18 month girl clothes. We are also in need of size five diapers. Thank you for helping us help families in need.

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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: Online - signup to give onetime, weekly or monthly, click the link 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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