St. Vincent de Paul Parish Newsletter August 19, 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

Message from your Parish Staff

Recently, I read an article in which a fellow reminisced about watching home movies. Specifically, he had been watching a video of his then four-year-old girl taking swimming lessons. As he described her purple lips and chattering teeth a swimming lesson memory of my own came flooding back. As a child I remember that my mother was afraid of the water. That fear became part of the family’s emotional atmosphere. So as soon as I was old enough she enrolled me for swimming lessons at the local high school pool. I was maybe six or seven years old and she didn’t want me to be afraid of the water like she was. Too late! I remember being filled with anxiety standing with the other kids at the shallow end of the pool. I don’t have a home movie to verify it, but I imagine my lips were purple. I do remember shivering and my teeth chattering. The first part of the lesson of course is learning to float. Floating face down, no problem. Floating on my back… no way. I couldn’t do it. I would tense up and sink making my anxiety worse. At this point the instructor singled me out and took me to the deep end of the pool. She reassured me that she wouldn’t let me sink. She put her hand underneath my spine and gently supported me. It took some doing but eventually I trusted her enough to relax. When I did, voilà, I could float on my back! The correlation to the life of faith is perhaps, obvious. Faith is surrendering or trusting our life to God. This is hard. Letting go of one’s life and truly putting it in God’s hands can make our lips turn purple and our teeth chatter with anxiety. It’s human nature to tense up and to flail. But like St. Peter who walked on the water, if we look to Jesus he will not let us sink. In so many unseen ways the Lord assists us. If only we can relax, feel his love for us, and accept his support, in turn he will lead us well.   Dr. John Simpson, Adult Faith and Family Ministry

Programs and Events at St. Vincent's

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.

Do you have a child seeking baptism? 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 Registration info, please contact the parish office at 253-839-2320 or 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.

Registration for Grapevine & Sacramental Prep is now open!! Grapevine is our religious education ministry for grades 1st through 5th. Sacramental Prep prepares children 7 years old and up for First Reconciliation and First Communion. Classes begin in October! Registration forms are at the Parish Office and can also be found in the Narthex of the church. Please turn in forms at the Parish Office. For questions contact Stephanie Nguyen: snguyen@stvincentparish.org

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 22nd WATCH: Augustine: A Voice for all Generations with Mike Aquilina LEARN: Formed Now: The Feast of Saint Monica LISTEN: The Faith and Culture Podcast: The Confession of St. Augustine 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. Pastoral Assistant to Youth Ministry – The Youth Minister is responsible for faith formation for grades 6th-12th . They coordinate Sacramental Prep for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation for this age group as well as religious ed. Religious education may include programs like Life Teen and Edge. A Youth Minister also coordinates Quinceaneras and extra curriculum activities such as Mission Trek.

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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.

Would you like to serve at Mass? We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers, Master of Ceremony, Altar Servers (children/youth), Lectors, Ushers and Live Stream techs. If you would like to help in these ministries or any others, please contact Stephanie Nguyen: 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

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!

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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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