Weekend Announcements
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time | February 8, 2026
Thank you for all you did to make our Catholic Schools Week a good experience. It takes all of us and we are grateful.
The front of the bulletin article goes through several ways St Vincent de Paul Parish can assist you on your Lenten Journey that begins February 18. Please pray and read it so you can have a blessed Lent. There is plenty of good things in the bulletin to read and participate in as well. So, read the whole thing and participate as much as you can.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | February 1, 2026
I don’t normally do this, but I need you to grab a bulletin and look at last weekend’s collection. After you do, I need you to help make that up in the month of February. I understand the bad weather and it makes sense, but our bills did not take last weekend off, so please help make up last weekend’s collection by adding to the offertory next weekend or soon after. Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Women’s Ministry Conference. We had 92 in attendance. A good representation from our parish and several from other parishes in the area.
Now we look forward to inviting everyone of the parish to our Lenten Retreat held the first Saturday of Lent, February 21 at Sacred Heart Church.
The following Saturday, February 28, there is another opportunity for our young adults ages 18-25 for a Catholic Young Adult summit from across the state of Missouri.
Summer camp registrations are now open for young Catholics entering 6th grade through current Seniors. Check out the QR code for this and the other activities already mentioned.
Congratulations and many prayers and blessings for Sister Mary Ruth as we celebrate World Day of Consecrated Life. Please offer prayers for her and those in consecrated life. Pray for more vocations to this important vocation God offers to many that they may hear and answer his call.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | January 25, 2026
Looking for some live sports competition and prayer this week? We can offer both by coming to our basketball game on Tuesday evening and staying for a few moments of prayer after the last game. It is our basketball athlete’s as disciples.
We are excited to invite the women of the parish to the Friday evening January 30 Women’s Ministry titled, Experience a Life of Joy in the Spirit.” It will be at Sacred Heart Chapel with refreshments at 6pm and presentation to follow. It will be a great evening; please plan to attend.
Let’s not forget 8th grade through Seniors that on February 6 we will order tickets for Steubenville conference. If you have not signed up that you are interested, call the parish or school office to reserve your spot before February 6. We’d love to see many of our youth receive this opportunity.
Ready to give of yourself for others? The Souper bowl collection is underway; Each church in town is asked to bring cans of soup for Open Door. Open Door needs a lot of food right now and we are collecting cans of soup for them. However, since we, the Catholic Church just did a huge successful food collection for them at Thanksgiving and fed 2400 people at Thanksgiving and Christmas and keep the warming shelter going throughout the winter, winning the church competition of most cans of soups donated is not as important as that we feed as many as we can with good nutritious meals so do what you can to help the people who rely on Open Door. Also, we have a blood drive on Wednesday January 28 at the school from noon until 5:30pm; we have a donation drive for Warming Shelter this Monday through Friday as part of Catholic Schools Week. Bring sugar, coffee, hot chocolate and carry-to-go snacks to the school front office to participate.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time | January 18, 2026
Please look to the bulletin on line or paper copy and help us promote and attend the following:
For high schoolers, Steubenville Conference, for women the January 30 Women’s Conference here at the parish; for families with young children, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten screening to enroll your children in our school; for everyone, he Ham and Bean dinner on March 7.
Please notice we only offer 2 weekday masses for the next couple of weeks while Fr. Greivin is away.
Prayer enhancements for the week include praying the Resect Life 9 Day Novena; joining he school for XLT Adoration on Tuesday from 9am-3pm.
The Baptism of the Lord | January 11, 2026
A reminder, the new security code for the keyless entry at Sacred Heart Chapel will take effect on Monday January 12. If you did not receive the email with the code, call or stop in the rectory to get the new code.
We invite ALL youth in our parish to sign-up to attend the Steubenville 2026 Catholic Youth Conference in Springfield, MO. Scan the QR code to get your child on the list. Call the rectory if you have any questions.
Knights of Columbus Buffet on Wednesday January 14 from 4-7pm. Please attend and support the Knights and visit with many friends there.
Ladies of the parish, please join us on Friday January 30 for a Women’s Ministry Encounter titled, “Ministry on the Move.” More information and how to register is in the bulletin.
The Epiphany of the Lord | January 4, 2026
I invite teenagers and your parents to join you as we discuss the upcoming Steubenville Conference. We will meet at 6:30pm on January 6 in the Parish Center.
Knights of Columbus Buffet on Wednesday January 14 from 4-7pm. Please attend and support the Knights and visit with many friends there.
Ladies of the parish, please join us on Friday January 30 for a Women’s Ministry Encounter titled, “Ministry on the Move.” More information and how to register is in the bulletin.
Since we celebrate Epiphany this weekend, take a piece of chalk and a prayer service home with you and bless your home and write the numbers and letters above your doorframe at home. If there is not enough prayer services, they are on our website and in the Friday E-mail you received.
Please help us replenish our Maintenance and Emergency Fund: Recent upgrades include: Removal of the house by St Patrick; Heating at St Patrick church; heating and cooling at Sacred Heart School. Total: Approximately: $67,000. Thank you for your generosity!
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph | December 28, 2025
Please check the bulletin for daily Masses this week; Fr Joe will be on vacation and so only 2 daily masses will be offered.
High School Students: Are you interested in going to the Steubenville Conference for this coming Summer? It’s time to start thinking about it so we can get your tickets early on day one of registration. There will be a meeting on January 6 to learn more about Steubenville Conference at 6:30pm for parents and youth who are currently in 8th grade through Seniors in High School who are home schooled, attend public school or are at Sacred Heart School. Please plan to attend to learn more.
Maintenance expenses where we need help so as to not deplete our Maintenance/emergency fund: $15,000 for removing the house next to St Patrick; $21,000 for new HVAC system in one area of the new section of school; $31,000 for new heating system at St Patrick. Thank you for helping us with these costs.
Next weekend we will take up the Roses for Life collection and ask you to fill out your name on the slip of paper that will go to your congressmen in Washington DC.
Those who were married in December, please stand for the anniversary blessing.