Mass Times

Saturday: 4 p.m., Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Liturgy of the Word for Children offered at the 11:15 Mass

No Daily Mass

Reconciliation:
Saturdays - 3:00 - 3:45

News You Can Use

Sanctuary Candle - The red Sanctuary Lamp near the tabernacle burns as a symbol of Christ's presence.  If you would like the candle to burn in memory of a loved one, for a special occasion or intention, please contact the parish office (570-686-4545.)  The cost is $10, and the candle will burn for one week with your memorial published in the bulletin.  

Traveling Chalice Program for Vocations - Each week at the end of Mass, a family will be presented with the traveling chalice to take home.  During the week the family prays for an increase and perseverance of vocations.  The following Sunday the chalice is returned and given to another family.  Any number of people (including one) is considered a family.  If interested in participating, please contact the parish office at 570-686-4545.

Faith Formation Teacher Needed - please consider sharing your faith with our children.  Please contact the parish office at 570-686-4545 for more information.

Part-Time Maintenance Position Available - please contact the parish office for further details.

Giving Tree

In a group effort to help those in need in our community, St. Vincent de Paul, St Ann and St. John Neumann churches are having a Christmas Giving Tree.  The Giving Tree Program assists families by providing Christmas gifts for children in need.  

Gift tags are available on the tree in the narthex for parishioners to purchase requested items.  Each tag specifies whether the gift is for a boy or girl, along with the child’s age and a list of desired gifts. Please register your gift tag to help us track any lost tags.  Once you have purchased the gift, kindly wrap it and attach the Giving Tree tag, then bring it to the Parish Office by December 5.  Thank you for bringing joy to a child and their family this Christmas.  
 
December 7 and 8 - Stitchers and Crafters Christmas Sale in the parish hall.  Many new craft items, Christmas gifts for all, baked goods, basket raffles, 50/50.  Saturday 2-6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
 
December 8, 9 - 11 a.m. - Breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus in the parish hall.  Join fellow parishioners for a full hot breakfast. Cost $5/person, maximum $20/family.
 
December 9 - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated on Monday and because of this it is not considered a Holy Day of Obligation.  
 
December 19, 4 p.m. - Learn about Saint Seraphin of Montegranaro at the next Stellar Saints presentation via Zoom.  Register to receive the connection information. 

Office Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. - noon
(570) 686-4545
stvoff@ptd.net

Take Five for Faith - Daily Renewal for Busy Catholics!

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Grow+Go

Grow+Go content is designed to help parishioners understand what it means to be an evangelizing disciple of Christ.  Using the Sunday Scriptures as the basis for reflection, Grow+Go offers insight into how we can all more fully GROW as disciples and then GO evangelize, fulfilling Christ's Great Commission to "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)  The concept behind the weekly series is to make discipleship and evangelization simple, concrete and relatable.  Look for Grow+Go on our parish website, Facebook and St. Vincent's Updates weekly email. 

Sunday, December 1 Grow+Go

Catholic Ministries Appeal

The Diocesan Annual Appeal is an invitation for all parishioners throughout the Diocese of Scranton to join together in a mission of faith, service and love.  Your generosity directly impacts the lives of individuals and families by providing suport for clergy, Catholic Social Services, Faith Formation, Catholic education, Catholic communications and parish life.  Thank you for your generosity.  To make a donation to this year's Annual Appeal, click here or call (570) 207-2250.

Catholic Ministries Appeal

Ongoing Parish Activities

Eucharistic Adoration, Wednesdays - after the daily Mass in the chapel until 11 a.m.

Sharing the Sunday Readings, Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - Meetings are via Zoom.  You can participate from the comfort of your kitchen table and p.j.s.  The upcoming Sunday scriptures are read and discussion follows on how they impact our lives today, how they give us guidance and direction, and help us to prepare for Mass by becoming familiar with The Word of God.  You can join us any Tuesday you are able, and can participate as much or as little as you wish.  Come and bring your wisdom to our group and become part of our family. For more information please email Diane Quintiliani 

In-Person Coffee Hour, after 8:30 Sunday Mass - Reconnect with other parish members with coffee, tea, baked goods and fellowship.  Held in the parish hall each Sunday.

Loaves and Fishes Gift Cards - available for purchase in the narthex before and after all weekend Masses.  The parish purchases the gift cards at a discount and sells them at face value.  The profit made in sales helps aid the parish in meeting its budget.  Cash or check only.  More information is available here.

Faith Formation Preschool - for 3, 4 and 5-year-olds held in the parish hall during Faith Formation class time, Sundays 9:45 -11 a.m.  Bible stories, crafts and learning about Jesus.  Parents must remain in the hall.

Knights of Columbus Breakfast - second Sunday of each month, 9 - 11 a.m. in the parish hall.  Join fellow parishioners for a full hot breakfast. Cost $5/person, maximum $20/family.    

Stellar Saints - 2nd Thursday of each month.  Learn some interesting tidbits about some of the lesser-known saints. The sessions will be available through Zoom.  Register to receive the connection information. 

The chapel is available for personal prayer.  Please stop by the office for access to the chapel where the Lord is sacramentally present.  

Pray the Rosary - every Wednesday at 7:30 via Zoom.  More information and registration.

Virtual Coffee Hour - reconnect with fellow St. Vincent's parishioners via Zoom - each Saturday at 10:30 a.m.   Learn more.

Submit a Prayer Request online and let the St. Vincent de Paul Prayer Warriors lift up your intention.  Please no political requests.  They will not be posted.  See current prayer submissions.  

Food Pantry Donations - Items for the Blooming Grove Food Pantry at St. John Neumann Church (705 Route 739) can be dropped off directly at St. John's in the bins to the right as you enter the church or in the wooden bin in the narthex at St. Vincent's.  Thanks for your generosity.  

Support St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Thank you to everyone who has continued to support our parish financially.  We know that everyone is experiencing tough times because of what is going on in our country and world.  The sacrifice you continue to make is deeply appreciated.  If you are unable to assist us financially at this time, please keep us in your prayers. 

If at all possible, we are asking you to continue to make your weekly or monthly offerings through one of the many methods we offer. 
  • Sign up for online giving.  WeShare makes the online experience simple and sustainable.  WeShare FAQ.
  • Place your offering in the stationary, secure box by the Baptismal font when you attend mass.
  • Place your offering in the collection basket passed during weekend Masses.
  • Place your offering in the locked box on the wall near the parish office door.
  • Mail your offertory donation to the parish office at 101 St. Vincent Dr., Milford, PA 18337-9672.
Thank you for your generosity.