LIFE TEEN

St. Vincent de Paul hopes to begin this program in the future.  Click for more information on Life Teen

SACRAMENTS

Sacraments are outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ for our sanctification.  Click for more information.

WEEKEND ADORATION

Each weekend in the St. Vincent de Paul Church, we hope to have the  exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from the end of daily 8:00 Mass on Saturday Morning until Mass at 5 p.m.   Adorers are asked to sign up for a regular one hour time slot, but anyone is welcome at any time to come and visit Our Lord.  If you are interested in signing up for a spot, or in volunteering to be an alternate, please contact {INSERT CONTACT}.

This program will start once each time slot is filled.

Knights of Columbus Council 7270, is a member of the International Organization, The Knights of Columbus.

This Council meets on the First Tuesday of Every Month at 7 p.m. in the DePaul Center.

Online Catechism offered by the Knights of Columbus

All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:

Charity – Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.

Unity – None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.

Fraternity – The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.

Patriotism – Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.

Sports and why they can be so instrumental in a childs life:

“Playing sports offers children more than just physical benefits. Sports typically help kids academically and socially as well. The benefits are the same whether or not your child actually excels at the sport. Although if they are really good they will probably want to continue playing when they are older.”

Read on for ten ways playing sports can benefit your child.

Ten Ways Playing Sports Can Benefit Your Child

1. Playing sports is fun. It gives your child something to do and a group to belong to. They have a group of friends that has the same goals and interests.

2. Research has found that kids that play sports, especially girls, are more likely to have a positive body image and higher self-esteem. They also are less likely to be overweight.

3. Kids involved in sports are less likely to take drugs or smoke because they realize the impact that these destructive activities can have upon their performance.

4. Physical activities are a good way to relieve stress and reduce depression.

5. Sports help kids develop discipline. They learn to set goals and then work to achieve those goals. They learn that by working hard they can accomplish the things that they want to in their lives.

6. Kids who play sports quickly learn that sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. They learn to be a good sport in both situations. It also helps them learn to deal with disappointment and go on.

7. Statistics show that kids who are involved in sports while in school are more likely to experience academic success and graduate from high school.

8. Sports help develop teamwork and leadership skills. Kids quickly learn that they have to work together as a team to win the game.

9. Motor skills, strategic thinking, and even math skills are learned by playing sports. Students develop strategic thinking as they figure out plays and the best way to get around a player or score a goal. Math skills are used as they calculate scores and stats.

10. Regular exercise increases quality of life. Children who exercise are more likely to continue the practice into adulthood.

Another option is swimming. We grabbed some event videography of kids swimming to show what we mean. Swimming offers awesome exercise!

Physical Steering Committee 1999 was formed at the request of the Pastor (Fr. M. O’Connor) in conjunction with the Spiritual Steering Committee.

The purpose was to provide a pate for the Parish to follow into the new millennium.

The 2014 Planning Committee was established by Father S. Vrazel to continue the work of the Physical Steering Committee of 1999, and the Planning Committee of 2010.

The committee goal is to continue the development of the next 10 year plan for Parish Development.

This year’s RCIA classes will begin on {START DATE} at 6:30 in the  De Paul enter.  Classes will be held regularly onThursday evenings.  (Please see check out the class syllabus below.)

RCIA at Saint Vincent de Paul is a very engaging and informative program.  Classes are taught by Fr. Vrazel, and {OTHERS}.  All reading materials are supplied free of charge to the participants. The event is inside and a local contractor just finished the remodel so we can immediately accept new members.

What is RCIA?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a program through which adults are prepared for Baptism or full initiation into the Roman Catholic Church.  It involves several stages, each intended to assist in knowing the truth of the Roman Catholic Faith and the practices of her Faithful.

Who may participate?

Any adult interested in learning more about the Roman Catholic Church and her teachings may participate in the RCIA program.  One does not need to commit to becoming Catholic to attend RCIA classes, though many choose to do so after learning her teachings and traditions.

What is involved?

The RCIA process involves four distinct stages of preparation in the education of adults.  In order for one to be capable of making an informed decision to become a Roman Catholic, this process is a necessary one.  The four stages are the Pre-Catechumenate, Catechumenate, Purification and Enlightenment, and Mystagogia.  Each of these mark the individual’s journey which begins in the fall and culminates with the Easter Vigil, the evening before Easter Sunday.  In the RCIA process one should anticipate a prayerful participation in the Sunday Mass, regular attendance of weekly classes during the evenings, and a commitment of time necessary to reach the journey’s climax: receiving each of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil.