We invite everyone to join in celebrating three significant milestones: 30 years since St. Vincent de Paul became a mission church, 20 years since our establishment as a parish, and 10 years since the completion of our new church building.
After each Mass this weekend, we will gather in the Family Life Center to enjoy appetizers and give thanks to God for our ongoing growth and success.
The Emmaus Ministry strives to create Men of Faith whose hearts are burning to share the Word of God. Our program is designed to develop the attributes of the Disciples by dealing with male issues in relation to their growing love for Jesus. Based on the story in Luke’s Gospel (Lk 24: 13-35), Men’s Emmaus starts with a one-time experience of walking on the road to Emmaus with Jesus, learning that He is our best friend. During this walk, He explains His Word to us and gives us His great love in the Eucharist, encouraging all to serve His people.
The retreat experience is reinforced with monthly activities that draw all closer to each other and to Christ. The annual retreat is conducted by a team of lay men. The retreat dates are published in the bulletin in advance to facilitate registration.
The next Emmaus Retreat for Men will take place from Tuesday, November 5 through Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Lake Yale Conference Center in Leesburg. Please click on this registration link to download an application:
We cordially invite you to participate in the ongoing Novena for the repose of the soul of Fr. Peter. The novena will be conducted via Zoom at 8:00 pm. Click here to join.
Meeting ID: 843 6782 8119
Passcode: 466155
With a planter's hand you created me, Lord
You designed my heart, molding it with strokes of purpose.
You sow hope and determination into my flesh.
You enlighten my senses with an awareness of things beyond myself.
Design your garden in me, Oh Lord.
With tender care you feed me, Lord
You renew my muscles with the soil of endurance and strength.
You pollinate me with the bold truth of your Word.
You water me with desire from heaven.
Design in your garden in me, Oh Lord.
With thanksgiving I praise you, Lord.
My garden flourishes with love that cannot be contained.
It renews and refreshes itself in your hand.
It sanctifies all that goes forth from me into the world.
Design your garden in me, Oh Lord.
With surrender, I trust you, Lord.
That as my garden wilts and fades and time goes passing by,
You'll call me on eagle's wings and place me in your open palm,
To view the love and work I'll leave behind.
Design your garden in me, Oh Lord.
