St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Parish Events

Upcoming Events at St. Vincent's
and in our Community:

Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5 - COMMISSION NOMINATIONS CONTINUE
Our parish is in the midst of seeking out new members for our commissions, pastoral council and sub-committees. This is a good opportunity to "get out of the boat." We need individuals like yourselves, who are willing to share their gifts, discovered or undiscovered, with your fellow parishioners. You can find more information in the Strategic Planning & Leadership Discernment sections of the parish website, or send an e-mail to: pc@saintvdp.org.

raffle.gifSaturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5 - AUCTION FOR EDUCATION CASH RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE
Get your tickets for the $20,000 cash raffle. Tickets are on sale after all Masses beginning this weekend!

Monday, February 6 - DIVORCE AND SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP
If you are experiencing the emotional pain surrounding a divorce or separation please consider joining the Divorce and Separated Support Group, which will begin on Monday, February 6, 2012 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the West Meeting Room. The support group will continue to meet each Monday thereafter for 6 weeks. Through this group, brokenness can be healed, self worth can be affirmed, and isolation can be overcome. If you are interested in attending please contact Margaret at 763-425-2210 or via e-mail at margaretschauer@saintvdp.org.

Tuesday, February 7 - PRE-BAPTISM SESSION
All couples intending to present a child for Baptism must first have attended a pre-Baptism session. If it has been over three years since attending a class, you are required to take the class again. The next session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 7:00—8:30 pm in the E. Mtg. Room. Registration is required. Please call the Parish Office at 425-2210. Babysitting is NOT available.

Wednesday, February 8 - SHARING AND CARING HANDSplate_of_cookies.jpg
Our parish group will be preparing and serving a meal this Wednesday. Once again we appeal to our generous bakers to provide us with cookies for the dessert. Please deliver them to the church office by 10 am on Wednesday. Thank you so much!!

Thursday, February 9 - BOOK CLUB
Our St. Vincent de Paul Book Club will meet at 9:30 am in the West meeting room to discuss the book Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.  Please join us!

Thursday, February 9 - 1ST COMMUNION VEIL WORKSHOP
Help wanted to make beautiful Veils for First Communicants! Bring your nimble fingers and a willingness to be creative. All supplies will be there. No experience necessary. We would love to have you join us on Thursday, February 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the East Meeting room. Please call Joyce if you can help out at 763-420-5745.

Friday, February 10 - CANA CELEBRATION
Spend an evening with your valentine and join us for our Annual Cana Celebration. The prayer service will begin at 6:30 in the church with a catered dinner/dance to follow. The Dinner/Dance will be $50.00 with complimentary beverages provided. Guest speakers Jerry and Terrie Schrank will entertain us during the dinner hour with "How to keep the sparks alive in your marriage." A dance featuring the sounds of J.J.R Productions will follow. Tickets will be on sale after masses in the Gathering Area. Please join us for this wonderful evening to honor the Sacrament of Marriage! If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Schauer in the parish office.

Friday & Saturday, February 10 & 11 - LUKE 18 RETREAT
Luke 18 is overnight retreat for 7th and 8th graders put on by dedicated, well-trained high school teens and adults. The retreat is held at St. Vincent de Paul on February 10/11 and costs only $30. The goal of this retreat is to empower middle school teens to live as disciples of Jesus Christ today. So, how do we do that? Simple, no gimmicks, real faith sharing, fun talks, great small groups, real relationships, and an entire weekend for and with middle school teens. Forms went home in the mail but can also be found online at www.saintvdp.org/youth-ministry under Retreats. Registration deadline has been moved to February 6!

Singles-w-heart Logo.jpgSaturday, February 11 - SINGLES MINISTRY POTLUCK
We have a potluck every 2nd Saturday of each month in the East Mtg. Rm. from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM. All singles are invited. Contact Okey Anyanwu at (763) 425-2210 or Janice Gabrick at (763) 486-5894 for more information.

Saturday & Sunday, February 11 & 12 - SECOND COLLECTION FOR SHARING AND CARING HANDS
The Second Collection on this weekend will support the many service ministries provided by Sharing and Caring Hands in Minneapolis.

Sunday, February 12 - COFFEE AND COMPANY
Come to Regan Hall and enjoy the coffee, baked goods and conversation provided by the "Coffee and Company" Sunday-after-Mass socials. The February 12th Coffee & Company will be hosted by the boys and families of Cub Scout Pack 334. Please join us!

Friday, February 17 & Tuesday, February 28 - FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
SVDP volunteers at FMSC twice monthly. We pack the fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 AM and the third Friday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Come join our teams, meet new friends, have a good time and feel good about your volunteer efforts. FMSC is located at 401 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids just off of 610 on the other side of the Mississippi River. We pack highly nutritional meals for the hungry children of the world. Contact Duane Crosland at 763-441-8683 or at dcrosl@aol.com. We always need new volunteers!

Saturday, February 18 - MEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
For men of all ages to discuss living our Catholic faith in our daily lives. We meet from 9:30—11:00 am in the West Meeting Room. Our topic will be: God‘s Unconditional Love. There is no fee and no registration required. Coffee and donuts provided. Any questions, contact Chuck Pratt at the Parish Office.

Wednesday, February 22 - PRAY THE “DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET”
Holy hour observed - Each Wednesday through Lent beginning Ash Wednesday, February 22 at 3:00 PM please join us in prayer for the "Divine Mercy Chaplet" in the church. As told in St. Faustina's "Divine Mercy in My Soul", Jesus revealed: At three o'clock, implore My Mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion. This is the hour of Great Mercy for the whole world. In this hour I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion. To reserve your copy of St. Faustina's Diary, contact Terri Leeds at 763-421-6235. $8.50 cost

Saturday, February 25 - STEAK FRY FOR WOMENSOURCE
5:30 - 8:00 pm in the St. Vincent de Paul School Gym. Choice of steak or champagne chicken breasts with baked potato and salad will be prepared and served by the KC‘s. Presale tickets are $9.00 and will be sold after all Masses on February 18 & 19. Tickets are $10.00 ($5.00 for children 10 & Under—chicken strips with Mac-n-cheese) at the door the night of the event. Proceeds from this event will go to WomenSource to defray expenses for a new exam room, training courses, and other expenses being incurred as a result of the new ultrasound machine that the KC‘s are purchasing for them.

Monday, March 19 - “SEASONS OF HOPE” GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Mourning the loss of a loved one is never easy, but there is hope. St. Vincent de Paul parish is offering "Seasons of Hope," a unique support group for the bereaved. If you are in need of consolation after losing a loved one, we hope that you will prayerfully consider our invitation to attend. The group will meet beginning Monday, March 19th from 7-8:30 pm in the West Meeting Room. The support group will continue to meet each Monday thereafter for 6 weeks. Be uplifted knowing that the Lord blesses those who mourn. Please contact Margaret Schauer at 763-425-2210, ext. 410 if you have questions or would like to attend.

Saturday, April 21 - AUCTION FOR EDUCATION
Benefits our Faith Formation program and the St. Vincent de Paul School. The theme will be "Greek." If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation to the auction, please contact Tiffeny Sable, 763-425-8006 or Brenda Franczak, 763-712-9184.

Saturday, May 5, 2012 - LIVING EVERY DAY WITH PASSION & PURPOSE
- A retreat with Matthew Kelly, author of Rediscovering Catholicism
Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. (optional). Retreat will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 1:30 p.m. Please note that registration is required to attend this event. Registration fee is $39. This fee includes refreshments and all event materials. Materials include: a book, workbook, Mass journal, and program (valued at over $125). To find out more about the retreat and to register go to: http://www.dynamiccatholic.com/passion-purpose-events.

ONGOING MAGAZINE DRIVE TO BENEFIT SVDP SCHOOL
Did you know you can renew or order subscriptions all year, and St. Vincent’s will get credit for them? Magazine subscriptions can also make for great holiday gifts that “keep on giving” all year long! Simply log into www.qsp.com, click on “Just Shopping?” and use the school code: 1081056.  NOTE: if you lose track of this number, you can also use the site’s “school finder” to search by school name and state.

Four major parish events occur every year: