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St. Vincent de Paul Parish Newsletter
June 24, 2021
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A letter to our Parishioners |
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Dear Parishioners,
As St. Paul told the Corinthians when they tried to credit him as the source of their Christian life, “I planted, Apollos watered, but it was God who gave the growth.” The simple yet profound fact is that God works through each of us to touch others in the particularity of their lives. This is also the beautiful mystery of the sacramental priesthood: that Jesus has entrusted his own work of reconciliation and love to men he continues to call and send. The call to priesthood that I have followed through seven years of seminary has enriched my life in so many ways. Most importantly, it has rooted me and challenged me to go ever-deeper in my relationship with Christ. So I give thanks above all to Almighty God for the gift of his goodness and mercy. I also want to take this opportunity to thank those who planted and watered the seeds of my faith along the way.
Those seeds were planted first and foremost by my family, who gave me a solid foundation in the faith and nurtured it by their love, generosity, and constancy. The gift of a stable home, a Catholic education, and the unconditional love they have shown was my first experience of God’s goodness.
Anyone who has known me for a while will testify that family, learning, and music are all very important to me. But this journey to priesthood has taught me the necessity of prayer as the foundation of each and every day, the first priority and defining aspect of life. We certainly need to pray for vocations, but we also need to create gardens of prayer in which those seeds can be planted: opportunities for young people to sit before God and speak with him in the silence of their hearts. I am so thankful for those who have done this for me, especially the staff at the Palisades who have welcomed me time and again to encounter Christ in the peace of the chapel and grounds there, as well as my spiritual directors throughout seminary.
Christ promised his disciples that although they were giving up family and home for the sake of the Kingdom, they would receive a hundred-fold more even in this present age. I have traveled a lot these past seven years and have experienced this promise of Christ firsthand in the many parishes, priests, and friends who welcomed me into their houses. From Durango to Roanoke and everywhere in between, my travels have been made personal by the hospitality of people who only knew me by our shared faith but with whom I have since become friends. Closer to home, I am so grateful for the parishes where I have served during seminary, the various councils and organizations who have supported me with their prayers and resources, and all those on the parish staff here at St. Vincent’s and in the Vocations Office at the archdiocese. Your friendships have “pruned” me, helping me to grow as a person and as a disciple of the Lord.
As my priestly ministry begins, I now have the joy of planting and watering new seeds in the Lord’s vineyard. My first assignment will be at All Saints in Puyallup and St. Martin of Tours in Fife. I will be keeping you all in my prayers and ask that you do the same for me.
Sincerely in Christ,
Michael Barbarossa
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We've ALMOST reached our goal! |
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We have raised $119,000 of our $129,000 goal. We only need $10,00 more and any additional dollars come directly back to the Parish. Thank you to the MANY parishioners who have already contributed to the Annual Catholic Appeal. We are entering into our last week. Let's finish strong and reach our goal.
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Sunday Mass Times:
Saturday - 5:00 PM (Vigil)
Sunday - 10:30 AM (Live Streamed)
5:00 PM
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Daily Mass Times:
Monday - 9:00 AM
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Beginning July 1st
Mass COVID Protocols
- Reservations are NO LONGER required
- Social Distancing in pews will continue, parishioners will seat themselves
- Masks are required
- Parish occupancy is still limited. Once Church has reached occupancy we will not be able to allow more in.
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Thank you everyone for your patience with our
Mass changes and registration policies.
We are ALMOST back to our full Mass schedule.
CORRECTION
Beginning July 5th (No Daily Mass on Tuesday, July 6th):
Daily Mass will resume, no reservations required.
Mondays at 9am
Tuesdays at 9am - with Fr. Tom
Wednesdays at 6pm
Thursdays at 9am
Fridays at 9am
Beginning July 10th:
Pre-Covid Mass Schedule resumes, no reservations required.
Saturdays at 5pm
Sundays at 9am, 11am and 5pm
Our seating capacity is still limited to 180. In the event that our capacity is reached we will no longer be able to allow people to attend.
We suggest you arrive early.
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Reconciliation Times
Saturdays from 3pm-4pm
Beginning July 10th
Reservations are NOT required
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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. 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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June 27th
WATCH:
The Bible Collection -
Paul the Apostle
LEARN:
Lectio: Peter
Episode 1: Put out into the Week
LISTEN:
Set all afire
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We invite, and encourage, you to watch the Priestly ordination: Saturday, June 26 at 10am
Michael Barbarossa, Val Park and Kyle Poje
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Join us on Sunday, June 27th at 5pm as Fr. Michael Barbarossa celebrates his Mass of Thanksgiving. Michael has grown up at St. Vincent de Paul and will be ordained on Saturday, June 26th. |
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The churches collecting in June:
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic
&
Normandy Park LDS
Donation can be dropped off in the Church Narthex or be delivered to the shelter located at 1419 SW 150th Burien, WA 98168 in Lake Burien Presbyterian Church.
SHOP on AMAZON and have it delivered to Hospitality House!
Hospitality House is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible.
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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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Our Prepares program would like to thank everyone who has donated. We have been so blessed that we need more containers to store them in. We are looking for clear plastic containers of varying size for our programs. We are also looking for drawer type clear bins. You can drop them off at the parish office or at mass. |
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Prayers of
the Faithful
For those who are sick:
Pat Hunt
Pam Elliott Hurley
For those who have died:
Marian Abramowicz
Pedro Iginoef
Lourde Ramgamar
Felix Fitial
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SEEL Retreat Invites you to a deeper relationship to God
The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) is a 9 month retreat format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, meeting at St. Joseph in Seattle and St. Leo in Tacoma. The SEEL retreat goes from September through May and is a dynamic, transformational program of prayer and spiritual direction that can be done in the midst of your daily life. SEEL is accepting applications now for the retreat starting in September 2021. We hope to meet in person on retreat mornings. However we are committed to having an online option even for those who cannot attend in person and if there is enough interest a weeknight option may be available.
206-721-3518. We will also host an online SEEL information session on Tuesday, June 29 from 7:00-7:30pm- email info@seelpugetsound.org to get zoom link!
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Theology on Tap
June 23, July 15, August 19
Calling all young adults age 18-39!
Quench your social and spiritual thirst. Enjoy an evening outdoors with food, drink and meaningful conversations as we EXPLORE OUR FAITH TOGETHER. Limited capacity. Must register online. $10 registration ($5 non-alcoholic & under 21); fee includes 2 drink tickets. Food will be available for purchase from a food truck.
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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:
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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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