St. Vincent de Paul Church

Dear Friends and Families of St. Vincent de Paul,

The Gospel on the first Sunday of Advent reminds us that Christ will come again in all his glory. It also suggests that we should be ready and prepared for that coming when Christ does appear in all His Glory. There will be a judgment on our stewardship of God “Blessings.” So, “prepare ye the way of the Lord and make straight his path. John the Baptist was his herald when at last He came.”

The herald blows his trumpet to tell the people that the King has arrived. On this Sunday, we could do with heralding by blowing our trumpets, that the great event of Christ’s birth is eminent. 

From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. As we prepare the way of the Lord, let us reflect each day as we await the long, expected Messiah. Let us encourage one another and especially all our parishioners to gather at our Eucharistic celebrations each Sunday, so that we can journey together to meet the Lord.

I have changed the Christmas schedule for 2021 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, there will be a 5:15pm and 8pm service. On Christmas Day, services will take place at 8am, 10am and 12noon. There will not be a 5:15pm Mass. We will offer a 5:15pm on New Year’s Day. We will post the times and dates in the vestibule of the church.

Fr. Mike
Parish Administrator