Easter Joy!

The St. Vincent de Paul parish welcomed three Christians into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, March 30, 2013.

Below Fr. Wilson is pictured with the three new Catholics.

James Hamor, Edna Hamor, Fr. Wilson and Linda McCluskey

Below is a picture of each new Catholic and their individual sponsor.

Sandy Viens and Edna Hamor

James Hamor and Greg Viens

Madeline Adams and Linda McCluskey

For more information on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process where adults become members of the Catholic Church, please contact the parish office at 508-226-1115 or email saintvincentdpattleboro@gmail.com.

Holy Week Schedule

Holy Thursday, March 28

9 a.m. Office of Readings & Morning Prayer

7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Trilingual)

Adoration until 12 Midnight - Night Prayer at 11:45 p.m.

Good Friday, March 29

9 a.m. Office of Readings & Morning Prayer

10 a.m. Living Stations of The Cross at La Salette (Spanish)

3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion (English)

5:30 p.m. Stations of The Cross (English/Portuguese)

7 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion (Portuguese & Spanish)

Holy Saturday, March 30

9 a.m. Office of Readings & Morning Prayer

Confessions 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

>>NO 4 P.M. MASS<<

7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil (Trilingual)

Easter Sunday, March 31

7 a.m. Easter Mass (English)

8:30 a.m. Easter Mass (Portuguese)

10:30 a.m. Easter Mass (English)

12:00 Noon Easter Mass (Spanish)

>>NO 5:30 P.M. MASS<<

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.