A Message from Fr. Zehren

I was a Boy Scout, not a particularly good one, but I do recognize in my life certain traits that have been fixed into my character because of my time as a member of Troop 724. For example, I am quick to take the garbage out. I have a deep-rooted fear that, if I don’t, raccoons or bears will come into the house at night and by morning trash will be strewn around the kitchen. Also, while I never have helped an old lady across the street, I am confident that I could help one to find a street on Google Maps.

Boy Scout summer camp was especially fun and formative for me. That’s why I am so grateful that St. Vincent de Paul offers such good summer camp experiences. This week our young people are at Extreme Faith Camp. A few years ago, one young man from my former parish was reluctant to attend and felt “forced” to go by his parents. He came home and couldn’t stop talking about great it was. His favorite part? Adoration!

Catholic Camp or VBS is also this week for our little ones. The children will lift their hearts to the Trinity with help from St. Patrick and learn to see God as a part of their everyday life. Thank you staff and volunteers at SVDP! These summer camps are making a lasting difference. 


Fr. Dennis Zehren
Pastor