St. Vincent de Paul Conference Hosts Speaker

On Saturday, February 16th more than forty area leaders (Priests, Religious, Elected Officials and Lay Leaders) committed themselves to learning more about the issue of poverty and homelessness in our community.

Supported by a front page story in this week's Anchor available here; participants were encouraged to continue to put Christ's love into action by serving our brothers and sisters in need.

To read a statement by the Massachusetts Bishops addressing poverty, visit this link.

To learn how to join our Parish SVdP conference, visit this link.

Poverty, Homelessness and Justice

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society hosts Sister Linda Bessom, SND, Faith Into Action Together Coordinator for the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and member of the Social Policy Committee for the Massachusetts Catholic Conference on Saturday February 16th, following the 4:00 PM Mass.

Sr. Linda will provide a faith-based charity and justice response to the problems of poverty and homelessness in Attleboro and the larger community. Her goal is to create awareness about the ways people can advocate for vulnerable residents in our community, including unaccompanied homeless youth.

Saturday, February 16th

• 4:00 Mass
• 5:00 Pot Luck Dinner
• 5:30 Presentation

Saint Vincent de Paul Parish at Holy Ghost, 71 Linden St., Attleboro

Theology on Tap in the News!

The Sun Chronicle, Attleboro's local newspaper, wrote a story about the Theology on Tap series led by Fr. Riley Williams and held at Morin's. Learn more by visiting this page.

Join the next Theology on Tap meeting on Wednesday, February 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Morin's in Attleboro.

Pilgrims Return from DC with Renewed Commitment to Life

To view additional pictures from the Attleboro Area March for Life trip visit the newly created facebook page.

Prayerfully Supporting Life

A Pilgrimage for Life leaves Attleboro early on the morning of January 24 to join the Prayer Vigil in Washington, DC. Your prayerful support of this journey is appreciated.

• On Sunday, January 20 after the the 5:30 PM Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Parish there will be a Pot Luck dinner in the church hall for pilgrims to meet and finalize last minute details.
• On Wednesday, January 23 at 7 PM at St. Vincent de Paul Parish there will be a special Mass to officially begin the pilgrimage.

Your prayerful presence at both pre-trip events is welcomed.

Spring 2013 TriCat Youth Group Schedule

Here's the calendar for this Spring's activities in our youth group, along with meeting places (either here in the parish center basement, or at St. John's Parish Hospitality Center).

February

1^st – Friday – St. Vincent’s

15^th – Friday – Providence Bruins Game (meeting place tba)

 

March

1^st – Friday - St. Vincent’s

15^th – Friday – St. John’s

 

April

5^th – Friday – St. Vincent’s

26^th – Friday – St. John’s

May

10^th – Friday – St. Vincent’s

24^th – Friday – St. John’s

St. Vincent de Paul Parish in the News

   The Sun Chronicle, Attleboro's local newspaper, covered our opening Mass as a new parish, along with pictures of the ceremonies.  Check it out at this page.