Fr. Wilson, Fr. Chris, and the Parish Staff would like

to wish you and your families a blessed Christmas Season!

Christmas Masses

It's almost Christmas - believe!  We anticipate Christ's coming and His salvation, which promises a renewed spirit and freedom.  We hope you can join us at one of our Christmas Masses.  May God bless you and your families this holiday season!

Christmas Eve - December 24th, 2016

4PM Mass (English)

10:30PM Mass (Tri-lingual)

Christmas Day - December 25th, 2016

7AM Mass (English)

8:30AM Mass (Portuguese)

10:30AM Mass (English)

12PM Mass (Spanish)

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

**Monday, December 12 is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!**

Join us at 6AM for Mañanitas (little morning songs) to the Blessed Mother, followed by a Trilingual Mass at 6:30AM.

Refreshments to follow - all are welcome!

Immaculate Conception Mass Schedule

**The Feast of the Immacualte Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary IS a Holy Day of Obligation this year!**

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MASSES @ SVdP

Wednesday, December 7:  7PM Vigil Mass
Thursday, December 8 | Immaculate Conception:  9AM, 4:25PM, & 7PM (Spanish/Portuguese) Masses


MASSES @ SJE

Wednesday, December 7:  4:30PM Vigil Mass
Thursday, December 8 | Immaculate Conception:  7AM, 8AM (School), & 7PM Masses

Giving Tuesday - November 29, 2016

Friends,

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving.  Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday & Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season.  This year on Tuesday, November 29th, the Diocese of Fall River is participating in this global day dedicated to charity.  Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday.  We invite you to join the movement by donating this November 29th.  Remember to share your giving on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram with #GivingTuesday!

Yours in Christ,

+Bishop Edgar da Cunha

3 WAYS OF DONATING ON #GIVINGTUESDAY:

• #IGiveCCA - Donate to Catholic Charities!

Catholic Charities supports the many charitable ministries and programs sponsored by the Fall River Diocese.  Throughout the year these programs touch the lives of tens of thousands of persons, some young, others old; some sick in body, other in spirit; some broken, others confused with nowhere to turn.  Without regard to race, creed, nationality, gender, or economic status, the many ministries supported by this annual fundraising effort reach out to those in need, motivated by God's call to love one another.  To donate please click here.

• #IGiveFACE - Donate to the Foundation to Advance Catholic Education!

The goal of FACE is to ensure that no child is denied the opportunity of attending one of the Diocese's Catholic Schools due to financial hardship.  FACE provides need-based scholarships to the children of the Diocese.  To donate please click here.

• #IGiveSVdP - Donate to St. Vincent de Paul Parish!

We always appreciate when our parishioners make a donation to our parish, and we thank you for your generosity and support!  To donate please contact the parish office.

Fr. Wilson, Fr. Chris, and the Parish Staff would like

to wish you and your families a blessed Thanksgiving!

First Friday & Saturday Devotions

On Friday, December 2nd, we will have devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, beginning with confessions at 6:30PM.  At 7PM we will have Mass and then Eucharistic Adoration until 10PM, with the Rosary and other devotional prayers offered throughout the evening.  On Saturday, December 3rd, we will honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary with Eucharistic Adoration from 6-9AM, followed by Mass at 9AM.  Confessions will also be available during the time of adoration.  The Rosary and other prayers will be offered.  Please come for all or part of these hours with Our Lord!

Sorry for Our Appearance!

Parishioners - our website is currently being worked on so we can serve you better!  We apologize for any inconveniences - the update on our website should be finished soon.

Santa's elves merrily prepare for 

this weekend's Christmas Bazaar

at St. Vincent de Paul Parish

Friday, November 4th 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 5th 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The people of Haiti are in a desperate situation due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew.  

In response, the Diocese of Fall River has asked each parish take up a collection at Mass this weekend to help our Haitian brothers and sisters. 

Please give as generously as possibly in the 

second collection. 

May God bless and reward your generosity!

Massachusetts Bishops Urge Voters to Vote No on Question #4

HOLY GHOST FEAST

Saint Vincent de Paul Parish

May 27 - May 29, 2016

Come and enjoy 

our parish community celebration!

Friday, May 27

5:00 p.m. CATTLE AUCTION

FOOD (Portuguese & American) 

BAZAAR

FUN FOR KIDS

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday, May 28

2:00 p.m FOOD served all day!

5:00 p.m. PROCESSION

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT UNTIL 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 29

9:00 a.m Procession & MASS AT 11:00

FOOD, FUN, ENTERTAINMENT til 10PM

A DAILY REFLECTION

Gracious God,
Thank you for the gift of today.
Refresh me. Invite me to discover your presence
In each person that I meet
And every event that I encounter.

Teach me when to speak and when to listen
When to ponder and when to share.
In moments of challenge and decision
Attune my heart to the whisperings of your Wisdom.
As I undertake ordinary and unnoticed tasks,
Gift me with simple joy.

When my day goes well, may I rejoice.
When it grows difficult, surprise me with new possibilities.
When life is overwhelming, call me to Sabbath moments
To restore your Peace and Harmony.
May my living today reveal your Goodness.

Amen.

-Pat Bergen, C.S.J.

The Saint Vincent de Paul parish children, who had recently received their First Holy Communion, offered their flowers to the Blessed Mother and crowned Our Lady before the Offertory during the morning Mass on May 7th.

ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Masses: Vigil (Wed. Night) 7:00

9:00 a.m.

4:15 p.m.

7:00 p.m. (Spanish & Portuguese)

Seminarians Ryan Healy, Matt Gill and Juan Carlos Munoz surrounded by family and friends during a celebration of Admission to Candidacy for Ordination.  Please continue to pray for our seminarians! Congratulations!!

The Office for Pastoral Planning & the Parish Pastoral Task Force are gathering feedback on our parishes through an online survey.  The results of the survey will help inform the task Force's thinking as to how parishes can better minister to the needs of parishioners and the broader community. All Catholics are encouraged to complete the PARISHIONER SURVEY.  Please submit your response by Tuesday, May 31st.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL VIDEO 75th YEAR

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power
                of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and
                young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the
                Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like
                Eagles; they will run and not grow weary , they will walk
                and not be faint.”
                                                                                                Isaiah 40: 29 – 31

                                May you soar today!

CELEBRATION OF DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: To mark this important feast day today, April 3, we will have an afternoon of prayer and devotions to Jesus' Divine Mercy.  It will begin at 1 p.m., with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration. During the 3 p.m. hour we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary in the three languages of our parish.  Adoration will continue until 5:00 p.m., closing with Benediction.  Following this, there will be an opportunity to venerate a first class relic of St. Faustina.  During the time of prayer, the Sacrament of Confession will be available.

FIRST FRIDAY

&

FIRST SATURDAY

LA SALETTE SHRINE

MARCH 4 & 5, 2016

We are celebrating these devotions in conjunction with 

24 HOURS FOR THE LORD 

at La Salette this month.  

They will NOT be held at 

St. Vincent de Paul Parish. 

Mass & Ashes

5:30 p.m. (English)

7:00 p.m. (Spanish & Portuguese)

ST. VALENTINE DINNER DANCE

First Friday/First Saturday Devotion

First Friday/First Saturday Devotions

Healing the Hidden Wound

 

Friday, January 22, 2016

St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 71 Linden St, Attleboro

Created in the spirit of the New Evangelization and in this Year of Mercy, this prayer service is a healing opportunity for the entire local community to which everyone is invited. The hidden wounds of abortion affect each of us, not just those directly involved in the act of abortion itself. Many of our co-workers, neighbors, friends, and fellow parishioners suffer silently. As a community we have all been touched and we all have the opportunity to engage in the healing process. 

• 6:00 PM – Volunteers read testimonies written by survivors

• 7:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation

• 8:00 PM – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

This evening of intercession was developed by Theresa Bonopartis & The Sisters of Life and is sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry of St. Vincent de Paul and St. John the Evangelist Parishes. For more information, please email; AttleboroRespectLife@gmail.com