Pastors Article

An Advent gift is ready for you. Come receive it.

December 5, 2025

Advent is a great time to go to Reconciliation. Here is a refresher on how to prepare for the sacrament of reconciliation. First, find a good examination of conscience. This…

Keeping us all on the same page

November 19, 2025

Do you know what it’s called when something is not happening at St Vincent de Paul (including Sacred Heart School) at any given hour? A wasted hour we could be…

Let’s Prepare for Advent!

November 14, 2025

rom the Unite States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s website. Beginning the Church’s liturgical year, Advent (from, “ad-venire” in Latin or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the four Sundays…

Characteristics of a Young Man Who Should Consider Seminary

November 7, 2025

(This can be read to understand Characteristics of a young woman who should consider religious life. Change gender and “seminary/priesthood” to “sister/house of formation.” If you believe a woman is…

We stand on the shoulders of Giants!

October 31, 2025

We have many guests come to Sacred Heart Chapel and marvel at its architectural beauty and just stand and gaze up. I’m sure many of you have encountered these visitors.…

It’s Stewardship Commitment Sunday!

October 24, 2025

What crosses your mind when the word “stewardship” comes up? Do you think of it solely in terms of money? Do you quickly brush it off as something unrelated to…

The Challenge of Discipleship

October 17, 2025

God calls us to give Him everything – our whole heart, our whole soul, and our whole mind. This is the challenge of discipleship – a lifelong process of more…

Jesus says, “Thank you!” Can you hear him?     

October 10, 2025

I hope you enjoyed reading the thoughts of some of our amazing staff members at the parish prior to last week, where I invited you to the Wave of Light…

Dear Grieving Parents, their family and friends: 

October 2, 2025

I want to share with you part of my childhood that I don’t often share. When I was a child, I was staying at home alone with my brother. We…

Stewardship for All!

September 27, 2025

You know this is the weekend we celebrate our great Patron, Saint Vincent de Paul; what better way than to come together for our biggest parish fundraiser at the Bazaar…