St. Vincent's Weekly e-Bulletin
Dear St. Vincent's family,
While still experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic St. Vincent's continues in the work we've been called to do. We worship, we act, we pray, we give (please consider online giving, see Parish Giving link below, as we need to sustain our parish community through this pandemic & beyond).
If you are not contributing to the parish electronically please send in your weekly contributions by mail or drop off at the rectory. Know that your contributions are vital to the life & ministry of the parish!
Invite others you know who may be searching for a spiritual home and a loving, faith community, to sign up for our e-bulletin, check out our website & FB page, attend Mass in person, or view our Live Streamed Masses!
Please contact us if you have any questions or need help accessing any of our electronic resources:
Website - Geoff (web@saint-vincent-church.org)
Facebook - Mary Anne (wrk4peace@comcast.net)
E-Bulletin - Joan (joaniemc223@gmail.com)
Blessings,
St. Vincent's Web Ministry
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FR. SY'S WEEKLY PASTORAL MESSAGE (click on link):
https://www.facebook.com/101053510069144/videos/322544805721433
*EQUALLY SACRED PRIORITIES for 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
*CLICK ON LINK BELOW & then DOWNLOAD SCORECARD:
https://networkadvocates.org/2020election/scorecard/
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FEAST OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Our traditional feast & St. Vincent de Paul Service Awards are postponed (due to Covid) until Sunday, May 9 (Feast of St. Louise de Marillac).
•To celebrate St. Vincent's Feast Day please drop off a bag of non-perishable food items for our FOOD PANTRY.
•DROP OFF ON RECTORY PORCH ;
FRIDAY(9-25), SATURDAY(9-26), OR SUNDAY(9-27).
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Season of Creation
September 1 (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) - October 4, (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology)
Just months after publishing his 2015 encyclical "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home," Pope Francis formally added the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation to the Catholic calendar as an annual day of prayer. Last year he invited Catholics to celebrate the full season.
"Now is the time to rediscover our vocation as children of God, brothers and sisters, and stewards of creation. Now is the time to repent, to be converted and to return to our roots," he wrote in a letter. "We are beloved creatures of God, who in his goodness calls us to love life and live it in communion with the rest of creation. For this reason, I strongly encourage the faithful to pray in these days that, as the result of a timely ecumenical initiative, are being celebrated as a Season of Creation."
This year is the 5th Anniversary of Laudato Si' & the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.
It's a time to reflect on our relationship with the environment — not just "distant" nature, but, crucially, the place where we live — and the ways in which our lifestyles and decisions as a society can endanger both the natural world and those inhabiting it, both humans and other creatures.
It's a time of prayer, contemplation and, increasingly, calls to action.
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PET BLESSING MASS - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 - 4 PM MASS
*Please bring a donation for PAWS :
MOST NEEDED ITEMS:
•Laundry detergent
•Paper towels
•Canned dog, cat, and kitten food (pate-style preferred)
•Trash bags (heavy duty/contractor)
•Clay cat litter (non-clumping)
•Kong brand dog toys
•Soft dog training treats
•Cat toys (all kinds)
•KMR kitten formula
ALSO ACCEPT:
•Prescription food (dry or canned)
•Veterinary / medical supplies and medications
•Dog harnesses, leashes,collars(especially martingale style)
•Dishwasher detergent (HE preferred)
•Cat treats
•Towels
•Sheets and blankets
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Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
CLOW will return, via ZOOM, on September 13.
Contact Suzanne Garnett : suzanneagarnett@hotmail.com ; 215-510-4755
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Parish Giving
There are 3 easy and secure ways to give online to St. Vincent’s Parish!
Click on the image below to be taken to the Parish Giving website, where you can create a profile, enter your bank account or credit card, and make either one-time or scheduled donations.
You can also give through PayPal. Clicking the button below will take you to PayPal’s website to complete the donation. Note that if you have a Venmo account, you may use that to complete your PayPal transaction as well.
If you’re on a mobile device, you can also use the Cash App. Use the link below to send a direct payment to St. Vincent’s (requires installation of Cash App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store).
https://cash.app/$saintvincentchurch
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SECOND COLLECTIONS/WEEKLY GIVING
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Thursday, September 17: Miraculous Medal
Friday, September 18: Peter Dozion
Saturday, September 19: 8 AM: Miraculous Medal
4 PM: Shawn Sheffield
Sunday, September 20, 9 AM: Miraculous Medal
10:30: Miraculous Medal
Monday, September 21: Miraculous Medal
Tuesday, September 22: Miraculous Medal
Wednesday, September 23: Miraculous Medal
*To schedule a Mass intention please call the rectory. A $10 donation is requested to St. Vincent de Paul Parish for each Mass intention.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Today: Corinthians 12: 31-13:13 ; Luke 7:31-35
Thursday: Corinthians 15: 1-11 ; Luke 7: 36-50
Friday: Corinthians 15: 12-20 ; Luke 8: 1-3
Saturday: Corinthians 15: 35-37, 42-49; Luke 8: 4-15
Sunday: Isaiah 55: 6-9; Philippians 1: 20c-24, 27a; Matthew 20: 1-16a
Monday: Ephesians 4: 1-7, 11-13 ; Matthew 9: 9-13
Tuesday: Proverbs 21: 1-6, 10-13 ; Luke 8: 19-21
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2020 CENSUS
If you have not completed the 2020 Census DO IT NOW!
Only takes 10 minutes and will benefit our community and all personal info is, by law, confidential.
Visit: 2020Census.gov .
Questions contact local census workers from SVD:
Porter Bush (215) 510-3332, pbush.6177@verizon.net or
Tom Volkert 215-531-0954, trvolkert@gmail.com .
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SHARE YOUR GIFTS IN A MINISTRY:
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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOOD DONATIONS
SO MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE FOOD INSECURE
FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY NEEDED:
CEREAL
PEANUT BUTTER (1 lb. JARS PLEASE)
JELLY
CANNED MEATS
CANNED POTATOES
**Bring to Mass or drop on Rectory porch (in afternoon)**
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY CLOTHING DRIVE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 ; 8:30 AM-1 PM
St. Vincent's Parking Lot (DRIVE THRU DROP OFF)
Items accepted: CLOTHING, BEDDING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SMALL APPLIANCES
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My Place Germantown’s Trivia Event Online /
McM Entertainment
Who: You (& family) with computer, laptop or iPad
When: Sunday, November 1, 2020 ; 5:30-7:00 PM
Where: In the comfort of your own home
What You Need to Play: Computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone (view and participate in the Zoom trivia event) + second device (record responses & check participant standings
What You Do Not Need: A Zoom account. We’ll email you a link to join the online game . Click the link and it will carry you into the Zoom event. You’ll be on mute, in listen/view only mode. We’ll also provide you with an interactive webpage address for your second device, and that’s what you’ll use to record your responses to the trivia questions. You won’t be on camera.
To get the links to play the MPG Trivia Event Online: PRINT & COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM (LINK BELOW)—YOUR COMPLETE EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED — MAIL IT WITH $10 registration fee (HIGHER DONATIONS ACCEPTED)- cash or check payable to My Place Germantown) to:
My Place Germantown
℅ Kathy Lieberman
745 N Ringgold St
Philadelphia PA 19130
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 23:
https://saint-vincent-church.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MPG-Trivia-Online-RSVP-2020.pdf
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ST. Vincent de Paul Society Northwest District Council
“Feeding the Homeless” Program
“Caring for Friends” donates all food, water and baked goods •Volunteers needed to continue this ministry: •to pick up goods at facility & distribute in Center City & Kensington (Saturdays 12-3).
Address for pick-up: Caring for Friends
12271 Townsend Rd
Philadelphia, Pa 19154
*(30 min /13 miles from St Vincent De Paul Church)
www.caringforfriends.org
•Online scheduling program to sign in and select dates of availability.
•TO DONATE to St. Vincent de Paul Northwest District Council :
www.svdp.nwphila.org.
•TO VOLUNTEER/ask questions CONTACT :
PATRICK GREEN
Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
Northwest District Council President
267-645-9011
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PAR RECYCLE WORKS
•Non profit (recycles used electronics) that hires people returning to the community from prison.
•Main source for collecting used electronics is at local community events primarily in Fall and Spring. People drive up, car is unloaded by volunteers, equipment is sorted.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
You can volunteer individually, as a team, as a family! You can see a schedule of upcoming events on PAR-Recycle Works Facebook page or on our website: PAR-Recycleworks.org Contact Laura Ford: Lauraford315@gmail.com
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Bible Study Wednesdays 7-8 PM
BEGINING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
" PRAYING WITH PSALMS"
Fr. Joseph will be leading a Bible study via Zoom and Facebook Live
Email Fr. Joseph to sign up or if you have questions: josephita22@yahoo.com
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WE ARE CALLED TO ACT
We pray to a just God, who loves us all, to infuse us with the Spirit to commit to honest dialogue & action to address systemic racism and work for racial justice.
ST. VINCENT'S RACIAL HEALING STATEMENT
To foster a community in which people of all races and cultures are treated as equals and fully participate in the life of the church. We hope to achieve this by...Deepening Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural relationships; Developing each person's gifts for Leadership & Ministry, (Including each group's Art & Culture) and by...Supporting actions for justice.
LISTENING SESSIONS on RACISM at ST. VINCENT'S:
As a parish family committed to building what MLK called the “beloved community,” we want to be present to each other in this time of reckoning around racism and how it affects our parish and our country. Small-group Zoom (or by phone) listening sessions on racism with facilitators began in late July & are still being formed. If you would like to join please leave a message at the rectory(215-438-2925): name, phone number, & email. The first round of online meetings are separate small sessions with parishioners of African descent and for those of non-African descent. We plan to have blended sessions in the fall.
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VOTE2020
REGISTER TO VOTE!
(deadline to register to vote in PA is October 19)
(click on link below)
http://www.votespa.com
to register & request mail-in ballot.
Or call 1-877-868-3772
Philadelphia County Board of Elections: 215-686-3469
BOOST VOTER TURNOUT in PA USING YOUR CELL PHONE!
*TEXTING with the “OutVote” phone app
*PERSONAL CALLS to PARISHIONERS
*Phone Bank done “together” but from home:
Sundays from 4-7 PM: Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1 & Election Day: Nov 3.
* To register contact: mlaver14@comcast.net ; 610-324-9388
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St. Vincent's Joy Wuenschel Fund to Rehabilitate the Interior
Joy was an active member of St. Vincent's for many years. She walked her faith as an activist and member of countless ministries. Joy's values of inclusion & social justice, in addition to her vibrance and warmth, made her a pillar of our community. Joy served on the interior committee & was dedicated to rehabilitating the church so that we can continue the community's valuable work.
The work in the church is beginning! Scaffolding continues & plaster work has begun (see picture below). Plaster repair, electrical, & lighting work are critical to the protection of the building and safety of our community. Painting & beautiful art will complete the rehabilitation the interior of our church.
We are soon to begin our campaign to raise money for the JW fund to cover the large costs of this work. PLEASE begin to prayerfully consider what your commitment/pledge will be to this endeavor!
MORE INFO TO COME / WATCH THIS SPACE!
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ST. VINCENT'S HAS RESUMED WEEKLY MASSES
• Mass Schedule :
SATURDAY - 4 PM
SUNDAY - 9 AM (WILL ALSO BE LIVE-STREAMED)
10:30 AM
12 PM (Spanish language Mass)
(WILL ALSO BE LIVE-STREAMED)
WEEKDAY MASSES - Monday-Saturday - 7:45 AM (IN CHAPEL)
*Rectory door entry only beginning at 7:40 AM
Protocols when attending Mass:
•Attendance will be limited at each Mass (50% capacity)
•All in attendance are required to wear masks
•Social Distancing will be practiced (6')
•Upon entering church all are required to wash hands or use hand sanitizer
•There will be no congregant singing
•There will be no offertory procession
•The sign of peace, holding hands during the Lord's Prayer,
& the communal cup are suspended
•There will be one line in center aisle for those receiving the host
*maintaining 6' social distance in the line
*must wear mask to receive communion in the hand,
walk toward the side aisle where you can lower mask,
place in your mouth, replace mask over face,
& proceed to pew (keep mask on when near Presider)
•In-person Intercessory Prayer after Mass is suspended
•Any in the vulnerable population, has a compromised immune system,
feels ill, or is otherwise vulnerable is advised to please stay home
& watch the live-streamed Mass : The faithful are dispensed from the
obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days .
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Live-streaming Mass Schedule
Masses are live-streamed on Facebook and on our website
- Sunday at 9AM
- Sunday at 12 PM (Spanish-language Mass)
- Wednesday at 7:45 AM
You DO NOT have to have a Facebook account to tune in to the livestream. Click on the link above (if it asks you to sign in OR create an account click on "NOT NOW” & you will be permitted to go to the page). On the page you will need to scroll down until you come to the post that announces the live-stream Mass.
Masses are also recorded and can be watched at any time on the Facebook page and website.
Mass homilies are also recorded and can be watched at any time on the Facebook page and website.
Misa en Español: los domingos a las 12 PM
Celebrante: Padre Jack Timlin, O.M.
MISA EN ESPAÑOL
Si ustedes están asistiendo en persona o virtualmente a la Misa en español de San Vicente de Paul, y no reciben los recordatorios semanales, les pedimos que nos manden su nombre y dirección electrónica. También les pedimos que inviten a sus amigos, familiares y vecinos a conectarse a este nuevo ministerio de nuestra comunidad.
Aurora Camacho de Schmidt: acamach1@swarthmore.edu
o llámenla por teléfono para darle sus datos: (215) 242-3097
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Sunday Intercessory Prayer Line
Join our Intercessory Prayer Line every Sunday after the 9am Mass.
•After the 9 AM Mass on Sunday morning, call 215-346-6900
•The Conference Number: 7102
•The Conference Pin: 1315
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