WORSHIP L o c a t i o n 9100 93rd Avenue North

Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445

W e e k e n d M a s s e s

Saturday: 5:00 PM

Sunday:

D a i l y M a s s e s

Weekdays: 8:00 AM

SACRAMENTS R e c o n c i l i a t i o n Weekdays: 7:30 AM

Saturday: 3:30-4:15 PM

Or call to schedule an appointment.

B a p t i s m

1st and 3rd Sundays at 12:30 PM.

M a t r i m o n y

Contact the Parish Office for details.

CONTACT O n l i n e Saintvdp.org

E - M a i l churchinfo@saintvdp.org

P a r i s h O f f i c e (763) 425-2210

S c h o o l O f f i c e (763) 425-3970

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and celebrate our Catholic Faith,

God and our neighbor,

as disciples of Jesus Christ.

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T H I S S U N D A Y

WomenSource Baby Bottle

Distribution & Collection 9:00 am Mini Vinnies Sunday School 10:00 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal

11:00 am Mini Vinnies Sunday School 5:00 pm Jr & Sr High Faith Formation

7:00 pm Jr & Sr High Faith Formation

M O N D A Y

1:45 pm Rosary Club

6:30 pm Marriage Small Group

Information Mtg

7:00 pm Resound Choir Rehearsal

T U E S D A Y

1:40 pm School Choir Rehearsal

6:00 pm Faith Formation Grades 1-6

7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting

W E D N E S D A Y

5:00 pm Faith Formation Grades 1-6

6:30 pm Godly Play

6:45 pm Faith Formation Grades 1-6

7:30 pm Devotion Choir Rehearsal

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The drawing ceremony will be broadcast live online

March 9 at 11 AM at www.catholicunited.org/raffle when prize winners will be announced,

the Raffle total raised will be revealed, and top performing school grants will be awarded.

The Grand Pr ize th i s year i s a 2017 Jeep Compass

OR $20,000. Addit ional pr izes inc lude

a dream vacat ion, a 4-person getaway

to the Wiscons in Del l s , a Twin Cit ies museum tr ip, Twins t i ckets ,

iPads and g i ft cards .

CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS RAFFLE

CONTINUING UNTIL FEBRUARY 26

We are excited to once again be chosen to be a part of this amazing fundraiser!

All of our Royals have tickets to sell, or you can purchase your tickets after all Masses next weekend!

Also available in either the Parish or School Office.

Tip: So you do not have to write your address on every ticket, bring address labels!

N E X T S U N D A Y

Join us for Coffee & Company!

WomenSource

Baby Bottle Collection 9:00 am Mini Vinnies Sunday School 10:00 am Children’s Choir Rehearsal

11:00 am Mini Vinnies Sunday School 12:30 pm Baptisms

T H U R S D A Y

7:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal

7:00 pm RCIA

F R I D A Y

7:00 am Facilities Mtg

7:00 pm Join us for the

Holy Family Prayer

Program (see pg. 4)

S A T U R D A Y

WomenSource

Baby Bottle Collection 3:30 pm Confessions

For meeting locations, please refer to the parish’s online calendar:

calendar.saintvdp.org

MASS INTENTIONS FOR JAN. 30—FEB. 5

Monday 8:00 AM † Barbara Schluender

Tuesday 8:00 AM † Timothy Culhane

Wednesday 8:00 AM † Samuel & Alexander Mehta

Thursday 8:00 AM † Paige Klick

Friday 8:00 AM † Merle Kalsnes

Saturday 5:00 PM † Bill & Anne Carr

Sunday 7:30 AM Parishioners

9:00 AM Jennifer Setala

11:00 AM † Larry Gleason

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COME AND EXPERIENCE THE HEALING POWER OF CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION

Monday-Friday—7:30 am

Saturday—3:30-4:15 pm

Or call the parish office at

(763) 425-2210

to schedule an appointment.

PRE-BAPTISM SESSION

Baptisms for infants and young children under the age of seven are on the first and third Sundays of each month at 12:30 PM. Parents are always encouraged to attend the Pre-Baptism Session, which is required if it has been five years or longer since last attended. The Pre-Baptism Session is usually held on the first Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30 PM, in the Community Room.

Our next session is on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Registration is required for this session at the Parish Office (763-425-2210) and babysitting is not available. It is recommended that you attend the session before the birth of your child. Keep in mind that godparents must be practicing Catholics who are confirmed, one male and one female, and at least sixteen years of age.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:

Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/

Ps 27/1 Cor

1:10-13, 17/

Mt 4:12-23

or 4:12-17

Monday: Heb 9:15,

24-28/Ps 98/

Mk 3:22-30

Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Ps 40/Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117/

Mk 16:15-18

Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96/Mk 4:21-25

Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37/Mk 4:26-34

Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Lk 1/Mk 4:35-41

Next Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/Ps 146/1 Cor 1:26-31/

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The hours in red indicate we have no adorers for those hours and are in urgent need.

Please call JoAnne Newman at 763-420-4089 to sign up or to be a sub.

Monday: 7 AM , 8 AM, 11 AM,

2 PM, 4 PM

Tuesday: 2 PM, 4 PM

Wednesday: 5 AM, 7 AM,

2 PM, 4 PM

Thursday: 11 PM

Friday: 5 AM, 6 AM, 9 AM,

10 AM, 3 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM

Saturday: 10 AM, Noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM

Sunday: 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM,

2 PM, 5 PM, 11 PM

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC

ADORATION

“Moreover, I want to encourage everyone to visit – if possible,

every day – especially amid life’s difficul-ties, the Blessed Sacrament of the infinite love of Christ and His mercy, preserved in

our churches, and often abandoned, to speak filially with Him, to listen to Him in silence, and to peaceful-

ly entrust yourself to Him.” -- Pope Francis

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MUST SEE CHRISTIAN MOVIE

SHOWING THIS WEEKEND!!

“MILES BETWEEN US”

A father and daughter who have been es-tranged find themselves on a cross coun-try road trip that becomes a more compli-cated journey than they imagined. It’s a story of forgiveness, healing in a relation-ship, growing in a family bond, and the importance of family. It is truly a must see for adults and children 12 years and older.

It is showing at the Champlin Mann Cinema from January 27 - 29.

Check theater web site for show times.

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INSPIRING AND INFORMATIVE CATHOLIC CD’S

Only $3 each! In the display in the Gathering Space.

The Hidden Bat t le : In this inspiring talk, Matt Fradd lays out a seven-step battle plan on how to uproot the vice of pornography in your life once and for all. He is also the founder of ThePornEffect.com, a site offering help to people recovering from pornography.

THE HOLY FAMILY PRAYER PROGRAM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, AT 7:00 PM IN THE SANCTUARY

Come join us for an evening of prayer, song, and meditation on the blessings and importance of the Holy Family and your family, led by Fr. Mi-chael Barsness and the Knights of Columbus.

This program features a blessed image of the Holy Family which will be the centerpiece of prayer services conducted in churches and council meeting places throughout the Order for the duration of the program.

The Holy Family Prayer Program is the 17th Marian Prayer Program sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, beginning with the first program – honoring Mary under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe – in 1979. These programs of Marian Prayer have gathered together more than 16 million people at some 140,000 prayer services conducted at local councils and parishes.

ALL ARE WELCOME! “The masterpiece of society is the family: a man and a woman who love

each other!” -- Pope Francis on April 29, 2015

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couple weeks we are pleased to announce,

St. Vincent de Paul received pledges to meet our third goal, “Pave the Way”.

We have received pledges totaling

$2,531,448.00

which is 84.38% of our Final Goal.

With these commitments, our community will be able to completely pay off both the mortgages and create a driveway on the east end of our property from the new Decatur Avenue as well as make some improvements to our campus.

Many have begun making payments against their pledges. Since the start of the campaign we have paid down an additional $300,000.00 on our education loan. We appreciate your contributions as we look forward to a “burn the mortgage” celebration in the near future!

Thank you for your Generosity

We are still welcoming pledges to reach our final goal

“ROOM FOR ALL ”

Contact the parish office if you are interested in participating.

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HERITAGE AND IMMIGRATION SUNDAY CELEBRATION – FEBRUARY 12!

Since 2009, the Catholic bishops of Minnesota have designated a Sunday early in the year as Immigration Sunday Minnesota. Immigration Sunday gives us an opportunity to learn more about the Church’s teaching on immigration and raise awareness about migration and immigration issues in Minnesota and beyond. This year at St. Vincent de Paul we are combining it with our annual Heritage Celebration in order to emphasize the relevance of both in our faith life.

The theme of this year’s Immigration Sunday MN is “Creating Communities of Encounter,” as we emphasize the need to respond to immigrants among us as people to be loved, not problems to be solved. So, our parish “Heritage and Immigra-tion Celebration” will be held on the weekend of February 11 & 12. Come with a thankful heart for your heritage and be prepared for a colorful liturgy! For more information: please contact Okey Anyanwu: 763-762-7417.

QUESTION OF THE

WEEK

Adult/Teen: Which one of the Beatitudes was most meaningful for you when you heard it today? Why?

Child: Which of the Beatitudes is your favorite? Why?

Please take some time today to discuss these questions or reflect on them in private prayer.

— From Lectionary Link by Harcourt Publishers

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CCW CORNER

POINT TO PONDER: We all have blind spots.

VERSE TO LIVE: "Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye, but do not notice the

log in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3

QUESTION TO CONSIDER: How are your blind spots affecting your relationships?

PRAYER: Lord, take the blindness from my eyes so that I can see people, situations, and

myself as you do.

The next CCW meet ing wi l l be on Tuesday , February 14 at 9 AM.

We will have some speakers who went to the Holy Land give us information on their trip.

Join us! Our mission: to support empower, and educate all

Catholic women, in spirituality, leadership, and service.

COFFEE & COMPANY

Please join us for Coffee and Company next Sunday, Feb. 5 after all Masses.

JOIN THE GOLDEN VINNIES The Golden Vinnies is a group that is begin-ning to meet here at St. Vincent de Paul par-

ish. Anyone 60 years and older (and even younger), can join us! We are looking to offer

gatherings for fellowship and friendship, as we work to become more connected and get to know each other better!

Many of these gatherings will be right here at our parish, but we are also planning for a few off site experiences, too. While these gatherings are

sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul, you do not need to be a member of our parish to come, so bring your friends!

FEBRUARY CALENDAR:

Tuesday, February 7: Fellowship and treats after 8 AM Mass (every 1st Tuesday)

Tuesday, February 14: Social Event, 1:30 PM (every 2nd Tuesday) Card game day in the Community room; come for fellowship and games;

no registration necessary

Tuesday, February 21: Senior Lunch (every 3rd Tuesday) Doors open at 11:30 AM, lunch is served at 12 PM

Call Parish Office (763-425-2210) by Friday before to reserve your spot.

Tuesday, February 28: Feed My Starving Children (every 4th Tuesday) Contact Duane Crosland (dcrosl@aol.com) to sign up for FMSC.

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APPRECIATION NOTE TO “MARCH FOR LIFE”

ATTENDEES

May the good Lord bless each and every

parishioner who joined us to March for Life in

St. Paul last Sunday!

As was rightly pointed out by Minnesota Bishop’s Conference,

“…our duty to protect life and human dignity cannot be confined

to one day a year. It's a monu-mentally important task that

involves our ongoing activism.”

MN Catholics will have another powerful opportunity to protect life and human dignity at CATHOLICS AT THE CAPITOL on March 9. Join our bishops, dynamic speakers, and Catholics from across the state, as we gather to be inspired by our faith, informed about the issues, and equipped to have meaningful conversa-tions with our lawmakers. Catholic voices count. Let's make ours heard! For more information, please contact Okey Anyanwu at the parish office at: 763-762-7417.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS

Must be a practicing Catholic and age 18 or older — these are the only requirements to join. Any man interested in learning more, please call:

Bob Clark at 763-424-5509, Robert Moreland at 763-557-0874, or Tom Heltemes at 763-425-2314.

www.saintvdp.org/knights-of-columbus

WINE: CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Small Things, Great Love: It’s What We Do Join women for a day of inspiration, faith,

fellowship and fun.

Saturday, February 25, 9:30 AM—3:30 PM, at Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville

with keynote speakers Lisa Hendey and Sr. Clare Matthiass.

Register online for $65 at 2017wine-cwc.eventbrite.com.

Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.

VOLUNTEER WANTED TO CONSULT

WITH FACILITY COMMITTEE:

The Facility Committee is seeking consultation with an engineer

working in environmental compliance and permitting, specializing in

water resources. Please contact Norm Olafson: Phone 763-762-7411;

Email normolafson@saintvdp.org

CITIZEN CPR

TRAINING

Feb 9 6:30-8 PM

In Regan Hall

FREE! Learn the latest

valuable information about life-saving CPR techniques. Studies have shown that prompt bystander CPR more than

doubles a patient’s chances of long-term survival. Though this is not a

certification class and there is no written test, this training includes hands-on practice and

discussion. Adult participants only. Advance registration required.

Sign up in the Gathering Space after Mass or call the Parish Office at 763-425-2210.

ANNUAL CANA CELEBRATION

“An invitation to all married couples for a time of renewal”

Friday, February 24 “Spend an evening with your Valentine”

Prayer Service/Renewal of Vows 6:30 PM in the Church

Catered Dinner/ Complimentary

Beverages/ Dance

7:15 -10:30 PM in Regan Hall

Fee: $50.00 per couple

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ADULT RETREAT 2017

MARCH 4-5, 2017

When: 10 AM Saturday March 4 through 11 AM Sunday, March 5 Where: Mount Olivet Retreat Center—Farmington, MN What: Two Day Retreat for Adults Cost: $95—includes lodging, food, retreat materials and programming Due: February 2 (after this date, e-mail Molly to see if spots still remain)

Wouldn’t you like to get away? To RETREAT is to step back, take a break, and disengage

from the urgent in order to focus on the important.

Mouth Olivet Retreat Center is nestled on 150 acres of rolling Minnesota prairie and woods. The retreat house is

the perfect balance of quiet, beauty, and sacred space which will allow for God to move wonderfully

during our retreat.

Our re t reat theme wi l l be “What must I do? ” Through scripture, silence, and good conversation, powerful prayer and a little social time, we will reflect on how our faith comforts and challeng-

es us at each stage of life. Questions? Contact Molly Schorr at mollyschorr@saintvdp.org or by phone at 763-762-7374

Return: How to Draw Your Loved One

Back to the Church Do you have a loved one who has

stopped practicing their Catholic Faith?

Are you unsure of what to say to them?

Do you want to help be an instrument of the Holy Spirit in their lives?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this program is for you. Along with prayer and support from our small group time, this 7 night program will help to understand why most people leave the Church and give us practical tips and strategies to help our loved ones return.

Dates: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 27

(The gathering in April is a time for follow-up and support. This will also be a time to continue to pray for our loved ones as a community.)

Time: 6:30-8 PM in Regan Hall

Cost: $40 (includes all materials)

Registration Deadline: February 10. Please register in the parish office or online at www.saintvdp.org

Questions: Contact Molly Schorr, Director of Parish Life/Evangelization at 763-762-7374 or by email at mollyschorr@saintvdp.org.

FAITH AND SOCIETY SERIES SOWING SEEDS

OF COMMON GROUND

THROUGH INTERFAITH DIALOGUE

Join us for conversation from Buddhist, Islamic, Jewish and Christian

perspectives as we look for common ground and ways

we can support one another, foster mutual understanding,

and work together for the promotion of peace.

Wednesday, February 15,

6:30-9 PM in our Regan Hall.

Sponsored by St Gerard Majella and St. Vincent de Paul parishes.

No fee, but registration is appreciated if possible.

Register by going to eventbrite.com or call Chuck Pratt at 763-762-7407.

SCRIP ORDER DATE: Our next Scrip order date is Friday, February 3. Place your order online and remit payment to the school office or via Presto

Pay by the 9:00 AM deadline. Remember that a new Participation Agreement is required prior to your first order of the school year. Additional Scrip info is

available on our website. Questions? Email us at scrip@saintvdp.org

Here are a few of the “offerings” from the

children’s envelopes received last Sunday:

JJ—holding the door for daddy

Cora—sharing with my family

Elizabeth—I shared baby doll blankets with my sister

Harper—falling asleep right away

Sarah—I comforted a friend when she missed the bus

CHILDREN’S

STEWARDSHIP

The Gospel today reminds us that our lives and our deeds must serve as examples to others, pointing the

way to the Father. Not for our own benefit do we labor, but so that others may see our good works

and give glory to our Father in heaven.

BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG

It’s time to return your bottles!

St. Vincent’s is participating in a Respect Life “Change for Life” project today called “Baby Bottle Boomerang” – a fun project for the entire family that provides vital funds for a life-saving, life-changing pregnancy center in the Northwest suburbs called Women-Source. This center provides hope for women facing unplanned pregnancies. After Mass, empty baby bottles will be distributed.

Collect pocket change or en-close a cash donation in the baby bottle. Then bring your filled bottles this weekend and next to the

Gathering Space after all Masses.

Bottles and proceeds will be sent to WomenSource. If you have any questions, please contact

Kathy Freed 763-639-3638.

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FLY DELTA? HELP BIZAA!

Basic Institute for the Zonal Advancement of Africa (BIZAA) now has a Delta SkyBonus account that allows the organization to earn points each time you fly on Delta, or on any of their eligible airline partners. BIZAA can then redeem the points for reward tickets for mission travel. The best news? It doesn’t cost you anything, and it doesn’t interfere with you earning personal frequent flyer miles. Each time you fly, you continue earning your SkyMiles miles, while BIZAA earns SkyBonus miles. It’s a WIN – WIN, and only takes one minute for BIZAA to begin benefitting from your travel on Delta.

Simply log in to your Delta account at www.delta.com. Go into your PROFILE (see drop down menu under your name) and click OPEN for FLIGHT PREFERENCES. Next, click EDIT in the SKYBONUS section and simply enter BIZAA’s SkyBonus account number (US0073695). Click SAVE CHANGES and you’re done!

If you (and your friends or family) fly Delta, even infrequent-ly, please consider leveraging that travel to help BIZAA in this simple way.

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WOMEN OF FAITH GROUP

Step deeper into your faith journey with a core group of women where you can grow together in your spirituality.

This is an eight week session where we will be discussing the book "Walk in Her Sandals" by Kelly M. Wahlquist.

About the book: What if you could have been a witness to the events of the last days of Jesus' life--walking with him as he entered Jerusalem, observing his crucifixion, and

embracing him on Easter? What would you have thought and done? How would you have been changed? Kelly M. Wahlquist takes you deeper into your relationship with Jesus by helping you relate to him in a profoundly intimate way. Looking at six universal gifts

of women through the eyes of women in the gospels, the book guides you on a prayerful and creative journey through the days of Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost.

We will be meeting Thursday evenings, from 7:15 - 8:45 PM, Feb 16 through April 6. in the West Meeting Room.

This is open to all women who want to deepen their relationship with God. Space is limited to the first 12 women that respond. The cost of the book is $12-15 which will be due at the first meeting.

If you are interested in joining us, then please email Suzanne Crane at suzcrane1@aol.com or call (612)730-5006 by Feb 12.

(There will be no child care available during these sessions)

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Please pray for the soul of

† Ann Molter.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual

l ight shine upon her. May the souls of all the

faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in

peace. Amen.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ROSARY

Join fellow parishioners for the Rosary each morning in the Chapel at 7:30 AM. We pray for a special intention specific to the dignity of life every First Friday. This Friday, Feb. 3, we will pray for an end to euthanasia and for families who need to make tough medical decisions. If you are unable to attend,

please remember our intention this month in your prayers.

JANUARY 22, 2017

(WEEK 30)

Current Year-to-Date

Sunday Collection $19,111.77 $1,122,778.22

Auto. Withdrawal & Online Giving $8,536.05

Children/Youth $33.24 $432.63

Total Support $27,681.06 $1,123,210.85

Major Repair & Replacement Fund—Collection $275.00

Auto. Withdrawal & Online Giving $125.00

Total Support for Major Repair Fund $400.00 $29,118.50

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

5:00 pm Betty Bartos, Vicki Bilbro, Maxine Christenson, Maureen Daehn, Dan Johnson, Don Kluk, Ruth Weber, Nicky Witters

7:30 am Barb & Mark Curwick, Cathy Hadzima, Nancy & Tom Moorman, JoAnne Newman

9:00 am Katie Benik, Paula Dieterle, Jennifer Holscher, Clara & Rebecca Keran, Kimberly Ordner,

Kathleen Pomerleau, Judy Randall 11:00 am Mary Jo Gagner, JoAnn Lawinger, Krista Myhre,

Kristi Rinehart, Margaret Schauer, Diane & Doug Tigner, Dave Whatmuff

LECTORS

5:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul School 7:30 am St. Vincent de Paul School 9:00 am St. Vincent de Paul School 11:00 am St. Vincent de Paul School

WELCOME

CENTER

5:00 pm Ursula Godin 7:30 am Linda Berscheit 9:00 am Bill Souvignier 11:00 am Donna Nelson

SERVERS

5:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul School 7:30 am St. Vincent de Paul School 9:00 am St. Vincent de Paul School 11:00 am St. Vincent de Paul School

GIFT SHOP

5:00 pm Russ & Mary Nelson 7:30 am Joni Marshall/Ellie Schmeltzer 9:00 am Sharon Callinan/Joanne Johnson 11:00 am Charles & Ann Litke

L I T U R G I C A L R O L E S F O R SAT U R DA Y , F E B . 4 & S U N D AY , F E B . 5

PRESIDERS

5:00 pm Fr. Michael Barsness

7:30 am Fr. Paul Treacy with Deacon Larry Lawinger

9:00 am Fr. Paul Treacy with Deacon Larry Lawinger

11:00 am Fr. Michael Barsness with

Deacon Larry Lawinger

Thank you for your generosity!

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK OF OUR PARISH IN YOUR

PRAYERS:

John Lyons, Jeanette Rem, Evan Steeves, Richard & Mary Scherber, Jim Holm, Betty Rumrey, Steve Kane, Alfred Smith, Danny Kroll, & Rita Goth.

To submit prayers or become a member of the Prayer Line, go to saintvdp.org, click on “Be Involved”, click on “Pray”, then choose “Prayer Line” from the menu on the left.

WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE 2017

World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in our archdiocese with a Mass at 3 PM Sunday, February 5, at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Archbishop Hebda will preside. Please pray for all those who have made com-mitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be in-spired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation. (PLEASE NOTE: John Ireland Blvd and portions of Dayton Ave will be closed due to con-struction. Use alternate routes to the Cathedral.)

CALLED AND GIFTED™

WORKSHOP

February 24, 7 – 9:30 PM & February 25,

8:30 AM – 4 PM Church of Saint Paul, Ham Lake

Cost: $125 – Interview included

Explore the ancient teaching of the Church on how the gifts (or charisms) of the Holy Spirit work in our life and in the life of your parish. During this two-day workshop, you will learn the signs and characteristics of the most common charisms

of the Holy Spirit. This introductory workshop is the first step in a three-part discernment process

developed by the Catherine of Siena Institute.

For more information and to register, contact Jona Winkel-man at jona@churchofsaintpaul.com or 763-757-6910.

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PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Mon-Wed: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thur-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Do you feel that God may be calling you to serve in Liturgical ministry?

We are currently in need of volunteers for several of the Liturgical Ministries here at St. Vincent de Paul.

We are in need of more Ushers, Lectors, and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.

Men and women who serve in these ministries must be Baptized and Confirmed Catholics. They should be

persons who sincerely try to live the Gospel message in their communal and individual lives.

They should faithfully participate in the Sunday Eucharist and with God’s grace in every aspect of their lives.

If you feel that you may be called to serve in one or more of these vital ministries, please contact the

Parish Office at (763) 425-2210 or e-mail Steve Barnhart at: ministrypreferences@saintvdp.org.

EYEGLASSES DONATIONS NEEDED:

If you have a pair of used eyeglasses to donate, please bring them to church. Place them in the box provided in the kiosk located in the Gathering Space in Church.

These glasses will be donated to the Lions Club to be given to people in need. Thank you.

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Rev. Michael Barsness (763) 425-2210

Email : f rmichaelbarsness@saintvdp .org

DEACON

Deacon Larry Lawinger (763) 425-2210

Email : dcn larry lawinger@saintvdp .org

PASTOR

Rev. Paul Treacy Phone: (763) 425-2210

Email : f rpau l t reacy@saintvdp .org

COMPUTER USERS—REGISTER YOUR E-MAIL

If you prefer e-mail and would like to help the parish save postage costs, go to www.saintvdp.org to sign up to receive electronic communications from our Parish and our School (instructions on the Home Page). You will receive a weekly

email update, such as the one pictured here.

Rest assured that we respect your privacy and have taken precautions to

avoid spamming; your address will

not be sold or displayed for any purposes other than St. Vincent

Parish and/or School

communications.

DON’T SELL YOUR VEHICLE—

DONATE IT !

Donate it to the Osseo/Maple Grove

Knights of Columbus. We will provide a

tax deductible receipt. We are looking for cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

Call Paul Greninger at 763-425-7316.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR

THE BULLETIN IS MONDAY AT NOON.

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BRING OUR GIFTS FORWARD

Families and groups of individuals can now arrange in ad-vance to perform the role of “Gift Bearer” at Mass. The nor-mal practice is to have three people act as a team to bring forward the gifts of wine, water, and bread to present to the Presider at Mass. It is a great way to help celebrate a birth-day, anniversary, graduation, or other memorable event.

Reservations may be made at the Church Office during regular office hours, and may be made for a specific date and Mass time, up to one year in advance. We will “book” the reservation with contact information.

A family or group can always cancel a reservation. The Reservations will be posted Friday afternoon in the Usher Room.

The Family/Group must sit near the gifts table. The Family/Group should introduce themselves to the usher nearest the main doors 10 minutes prior to the beginning of Mass. The usher will remind them of their duties. If no Family/Group that has a reservation has made it known that they are present with less than 10 minutes before Mass, then the usher will select other persons to fulfill this role.