St. Vincent de Paul – January 2023
Week of January 29th: Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we find that Jesus “… went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people.”
Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul proclaims the gospel of the kingdom and brings healing to the broken hearts of those who live in poverty.
*Checks made payable to Society of St. Vincent DePaul and dropped in the collection baskets will help us serve our neighbors in need throughout the Greenlawn area.
Week of January 22nd: Third Sunday In Ordinary Time
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we find that Jesus “… went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people.”
This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to proclaim the good news of the kingdom to the poor, by assisting families by providing food, gifts, utilities and rent bills.
Week of January 15th: Second Sunday In Ordinary Time
Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box so that comfort and peace can once again be given to a newborn child.
Week of January 8th: The Epiphany of the Lord
Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box so that comfort and peace can once again be given to a newborn child.
Week of January 1st: New Year’s Day the Solemnity
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today is the feast of Mary, Mother of God. Like Mary may we always treasure the events in our life and reflect on them in our heart.
Please remember to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 2023 so that together we can continue to bring comfort and peace to our brothers and sisters who are poor and suffering. May the peace and joy of the New Year be yours!
Sealed With the Gift of the HOLY SPIRIT!
The Sacrament of Confirmation was celebrated at St. Francis with great joy on Sunday April 30. It may have been raining and chilly outside, but our Church was warm and bright with the love of the Holy Spirit!
Easter Flowers Thank You
We hope you all enjoyed a blessed Easter Season and were happy with the flowers that decorated our altars.
Bereavement Support Group
Many of us have suffered the loss of someone dear to us – perhaps a spouse, child, parent, sibling or friend. Grief can leave us feeling lost and alone.
