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Continuing in Faith and Service

While the retirement of our leader of 43 years is rightfully at the forefront of nearly all activities this week, there is always next week…and the week after that. As a community, we are not stopping or even slowing down. We will always have work to do to fulfill our mission to “reflect the light and love of our creator.”

In fact, as we enter the season of Lent this week (Ash Wednesday is March 1), we again enter the cycle of moving deeper into our shared liturgical and spiritual life. We will take part in all of our Lenten and Easter traditions, plus we are creating something new. Our “Voices of the Laity” Wednesday night series was created in response to parishioners’ calls for more contemplative prayer and to preserve and encourage our rich history of breaking open the Word.

Just as our spiritual life together is evolving, we are moving ahead with new ways to serve our world. In our mission statement we pledge to “sustain the Earth.” Over the years, we have done that in everything from the geothermal heat to the storm drains painted by our children. Our “Hear the Cry of the Earth” speaker series was how we delved into what Pope Francis teachings in Laudato Si.

Yet we know that like our spiritual journey, this work is never truly finished. Late last year, the Chesapeake Bay Trust awarded us a $45,000 grant to design storm water run-off improvements to our parish campus. And just last week Parish Council committed to joining a new initiative in which we will work with other congregations and with Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake to preserve the Jones Falls Watershed.

Learn more about this new program, One Water Partnership,and how you can be involved.

-- Laureen Brunelli, Director of Evangelization

Sunday, February 26, is the eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Readings: Isaiah 49:13-21; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34
10:30 Mass Liturgy Planner: Colleen McCahill

Congratulations to Jack Schmidt!
Our parishioner, Jack, will be honored at the 32nd Annual Baltimore Archdiocesan Social Ministry Convocation on Saturday, March 5 for his volunteer work.

Jack’s work in the the service ministries at St. V is not only extensive, but it is always done with good cheer and kindness. He participates in his ministries with a smile and good word for all those he encounters, contributing to the building up of the Body of Christ, and advancing the causes of peace and justice. Continue reading →

This Sunday February 26 at 10:30 AM is Fr. Dick's final Mass as pastor. Read his letter to the parish and learn more about our plans to celebrate him.

St. Vincent's Mission:
   We the people of God
   of St Vincent de Paul Church
   respond to God’s call to
   Reflect
The light and love of God the Creator,
   Mother and Father of us all,
   The infinite mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ
   The empowering grace of the Holy Spirit
   Support
   Our welcoming community
   of diverse persons and families
   Our active and full participation
   in liturgies and celebrations
   Our spiritual growth in scripture,
   sacraments and community
   Commit
   To love, serve and challenge one another
   To sustain the earth, our neighbors near and far,
   the poor, the marginalized
   To be healing instruments of justice and peace

Voices of the Laity: Reflecting on Our Call

March 8 – “Who Am I?” Audrey Rogers
March15 – "Who Are We?” Colleen McCahill
March 29 – “What Is God’s Work for Us?” Al Reichelt
April 5 – Reconciliation Service – Anne Maura English

Services are 7:30 PM at St. Vincent, except April 5th Reconciliation Service, which is at St. Ignatius Church (740 N. Calvert St.).

Register now for our half-day Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 18. Its theme is “Called to be Light in the Darkness.” Parishioners Gerry Fialkowski and Peggy Shouse will lead us as we reflect on our spiritual and emotional responses to the national election. We will explore our concerns and hopes surrounding the changes in our beloved parish. We will ponder how our tradition, rooted in Word and Sacrament, can help us answer the call to do God’s work.

This morning of reflection is at Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City from 8 AM to 12 PM. Continental breakfast is provided. Fee is $20. Scholarships are available. We ask that all who attend help underwrite the cost. You can download a registration form here.

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Mass Times: Saturday 7:15 PM; Sunday 9:30 AM & 11:45 AM
120 N. Front St., Baltimore, MD 21202
410-962-5078
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