St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS, LOAVES & FISHES need donations of bottled water and bath towels-new or used. Please help if you can. For further information please, contact Lynn King lynnhking@forntiernet.net or 687-6442.

SACRAMENTO CATHOLIC FORUM: Teresa Tomeo, talk show host, motivational speaker, and media consultant will be the guest speaker at the Radisson Hotel on Friday, August 13 at 11:30am. Cost in advance is $25 and $30 at the door. Go to www.saccatholicforum.org for advance reservation. Payment must be received by Monday, August 9. She will be discussing NOISE in the Media, the culture and the Catholic Family. Flyers are located in Anderson Hall.  Read more »

BAPTIZED INTO OUR PARISH FAMILY: Let us welcome Jon Snyder, son of Lincoln and Agnieszka Snyder. As a community of Faith, we will continue to support his parents and Jon as he continues to grow in God’s love.

IF YOUR FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO BRING THE GIFTS UP TO THE ALTAR DURING MASS SOME SUNDAY, PLEASE MAKE IT KNOWN TO AN USHER.  Read more »

BAPTIZED INTO OUR PARISH FAMILY…Let us welcome Zachary Miles Pennington, son of Todd an Martha Pennington, and Dylan Brian Kershaw, son of Daniel and April Kershaw. As a community of Faith, we will continue to support the parents and their children as they grow in God’s love.

There is a Vacation Bible School "NEEDS" Pyramid display in Anderson Hall...Please take a “need brick” off of the pyramid of the need you would like to fill, and sign your name on the sign up sheet posted. For more information about VBS or to volunteer to help, please contact Janet Cann at (916) 354-1267 or cannfamily@sbcglobal.net. Put this fun week on your family’s calendar now.  Read more »

ALAMEIDA - MILOS NUPTIALS: Rebecca Alameida, daughter of Ed and Marybeth Alameida and Granddaughter of Gib and Helen Zimmerman was joined in Holy Matrimony on Saturday afternoon, June 26, here at St. Vincent De Paul Church to Isaac Milos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Milos of Bremerton, Washington. They were joined by family and friends as they spoke their vows before God in a beautiful ceremony.

BAPTIZED INTO OUR PARISH FAMILY: We welcomed Christina Clara Merino, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Merino, and the granddaughter of Deacon and Mrs. Dennis Merino into our Parish family during the 9am Mass on Sunday, June 27. As a community of Faith, we will continue to support Christina Clara and her family as she grows in God’s love.  Read more »

CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION NEWS: We would like to acknowledge and thank the catechists and assistants for their love and commitment to Christ’s teaching by serving our students during the 2009-10 session of our Faith Formation Classes: Kindergarten: Dianne Mitchell, Paula Fox; Pre-Eucharist: Susan Murphy, Sharon Dodson; Eucharist: Carolyn Samson, Barbara Munson; Third Grade: Melissa Trillo, Tammy Trapasso; Fourth Grade: Ed Dennison; Fifth Grade: Mary Beth Alameida; Sixth grade: Cecillo Felix; Confirmation Program: Ellen and Bill Moe, Tracy Phillips. A special thank you to all of the parents for supporting the program throughout the year.  Read more »

"SING TO THE LORD A NEW SONG": A summer Choir is forming, for everyone from High School age and older, here at SVDP. Only two Saturdays per month, July through September. Enthusiasm required, talent optional! Kick-off meeting and social will be Tuesday, June 22, at 6:30pm at St. Vincent de Paul Church. We really need your voices. Please call Ginger Peacock at (916) 354-2412 or Diane Larson at (916) 354-1423 for more information.  Read more »

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2010– EGYPT, JOSEPH’S JOURNEY FROM PRISON TO PALACE: SIGN UP NOW FOR VBS! All children from Pre-school through 6th grade are invited to take a journey back to ancient Egypt ...without leaving the neighborhood. Each day kids will experience new traditions, taste new foods, try new arts and crafts projects, and discover that God never leaves us alone through life’s trials and triumphs. Dates are July 26-30, Monday through Friday, from 8:45am to 12pm. The location is the Rancho Murieta Community Church across the street from SVDP Church.  Read more »

CHANGES IN SVDP PASTORAL ADVISORY COUNCIL: Four new members have been appointed to the Pastoral Council, with terms beginning July 2010. They are: Jim Beck, Ray Lammlein, Chris Lucchetti, and Mary Newman. They replace members concluding their terms: Ed Denison, Ray Guertin, Jerry Hathaway, and Meghan Kassel. Reappointed to an additional term of one year are: Ed Alameida, Marie Hanson, Ellen Moe and Rick Randall. Continuing incumbents are Denis Berg, Brenda Carmichael, Stacy Garza, and Dianne Larson. We are grateful for the service of those leaving the Council and extend a hearty welcome to our new members. Parishioners are encouraged to contact Council members to express ideas or issues of concern.  Read more »

CONGRATULATIONS TO GREG AND RYAN PROUTY... for the excellent presentation at both Masses explaining their Eagle Scout project of building a Memorial Garden at the St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. After Mass on Sunday a blessing of the memorial and reception was held at the cemetery. Everyone should be extremely proud of the beautiful job these boys have done. The memorial is now sacred ground and will be with us always.

THE VOCATION CROSS: A special thank you to Karen Mauro for taking the Vocations Cross for May. Let us pray for Gib and Helen Zimmerman as they take the cross in June. If you would like to receive the Vocation Cross into your home for prayer through the upcoming months, please notify Bob or Margie Coffman at 354-1744 or call the church office at 354-2403.  Read more »

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS: Congratulations to the Prouty brothers, Gregory and Ryan, for their Eagle Project selections to construct a STONE COURTYARD MEMORIAL to honor their father, Andrew Prouty, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery. These two Eagle Projects involved the construction of a peaceful stone courtyard in the cemetery. It is planned to have an entryway, stone benches, and a plaque memorial. Estimated material cost are thought to be about $15,000. They would like to respectfully request that any donations be made out to Boy Scout Troop 633 and can be mailed to: 6211 Cazador, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683. If you would like more information about the project, please call Gregory or Ryan at 916-354-3352.  Read more »

NEWLY RECEIVED IN OUR PARISH FAMILY IN BAPTISM: Welcome KLAIRE MADELINE and KATHARINE MARGARET HORTON, children of Craig and Kendall Horton who were baptized on Saturday, May 9. As a community of Faith, we welcome these children into God’s Family.

CONGRATULATIONS! TO FIRST COMMUNION RECIPIENTS... who received the Body and Blood of Christ on Sunday, May 16: Anna Merten, Gracyn Cann, Anna Posey, and Emelie Thomas.

MOTHER’S DAY ROSE SALE... a special THANK YOU to our Parish Community for your support with our Rose sale. We sold out!!!! The proceeds will benefit the Sacramento Life Center. GOD'S BLESSINGS TO YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR OTHERS.  Read more »

CONGRATULATIONS! FIRST COMMUNION RECIPIENTS... who received the Body and Blood of Christ on Saturday, May 1: Kylie Chacon, Blake Corsaut, Jason Dodson, Nathan Grimm, Lacey Harrigan, Nicholas Mattos, Olivia Meyer, Emily Pennington, Sarah Trapasso, Rylee Trillo, Lauren Werner, and Christina Williams.  Read more »

NEWLY RECEIVED IN OUR PARISH FAMILY IN BAPTISM: Let us welcome Jack Kenneth and Brooke Jean Thornton, children of Randy and Karen Thornton; and Anthony Murphy Boudreaux, son of Kristen and Christopher Boudreaux. As a community of Faith, we will continue to support the parents and their children.

THE VOCATION CROSS: A special thank you to Gene and Bonnie DeCrona for taking the Vocations Cross for April. Let us pray for Karen Mauro as she takes the cross in May. If you would like to receive the Vocation Cross into your home for prayer through the upcoming months, please notify Bob or Margie Coffman at 354-1744 or call the church office at 354-2403.  Read more »

ELECTRONIC OFFERING PROGRAM WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE: If you pay any of your bills or purchases on a monthly basis using a credit card or an automatic debit from your checking account then you know the benefits of electronic funds transfer (EFT). Our program, soon to be inaugurated, will be called Electronic Offering Program (EOP) and will be just one more monthly obligation you cover with either a credit card, debit card or electronic issued check from you.  Read more »

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
(SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER)

COMING SOON TO A CHURCH NEAR YOU -- ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Your Pastoral Council is very happy to announce a new program to make your Saturday and Sunday sacrificial offerings far easier. We will soon begin to provide you, our beloved parishioners, with the opportunity to make your giving far less stressful via an Electronic Offering Program. This is a Win-Win program that over the coming weeks we will begin to explain in more detail.  Read more »

CHRIST IS RISEN! HALLAUAH!

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE NEW MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY Stephanie Ashburn, Craig and Kendall Horton, Thomas Landwehr, and Jeanie LeBlanc.  Read more »

NOTICE TO ALL PARISHIONERS: The office hours for SVDP are from 9am-1p. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Any church business, please try and handle during business hours, or please call the office to make other arrangements. 916-354-2403. For emergencies, please call Deacon Dennis at 916-467-6632.

FLOWERS FOR EASTER: The Art and Environment Committee would appreciate donations of CALLA LILLIES, EASTER LILLIES or AZALEAS to help beautify our Church for the Easter Season. Flowers can be dropped off at the church on Good Friday. For further information, please call Connie Laxague at 916-867-8295.  Read more »

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Mass will be held every Wednesday and Friday at 8:30am here at SVDP church, during the Lenten Season. We are blessed to have Father Kinane with us on Fridays.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND ADORATION: There will be no Stations of the Cross nor Soup offered on FRIDAY, MARCH 19, here at SVDP Church. Please plan to join us at the celebration of The Feast of St. Joseph with our entire Parish Family.  Read more »

IMPORTANT NOTICE -  A CHANGE IN MASS PROCEDURE FOR LENT ONLY:  AS PART OF OUR LENTEN JOURNEY, THERE WILL BE NO CLOSING SONG OR RECESSIONAL AT THE END OF MASS DURING LENT. 
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LENT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER and as we prepare we need your help. We are inviting everyone to bring their palms that you received last year on Palm Sunday to SVDP so they may be burned for Ash Wednesday.

ALTAR SERVERS TRAINING will be held on Sundays Feb. 7th, and Feb. 28 immediately following the 9am Mass and Saturday Feb. 20  at 3:30pm before the 5pm Mass. All who are interested please call the Church office at 345-2403 on Tuesdays between 3-5pm. Involving your child in a Ministry of the church is one of the many ways to help them grow in their Faith.  Be sure to sign your child up, so we will know how many to plan for.    Read more »

Come and Celebrate Mardi Gras, California style, on Friday, Feb. 12th from 6-8:30 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Social Hall.  This event is free and open to all men and women of the community.  Child care will be available. 

Sip French Roast coffee and indulge in fabulous desserts, as you listen to our speaker, Bro. Kurt Wernert.  His topic is "Making our Fasting our Feasting."

Come enjoy this fun event and bring your neighbors!

For more information, contact the parish office at 354-2403 or Ginger Peacock at 354-2412.

CONVALESCENT HOME VISIT: Please come and sing with the patients at the convalescent homes on Sunday, January 17th,2010. Meet at Bruceville Terrace at 1:20pm and/or Elk Grove Care and Rehab (Windsor) at 2:20 pm. Any questions, please Lynn King at 687-6442; lynnhking@frontiernet.net.  Read more »

A group of "little ones" will perform a few Christmas songs on Christmas Eve at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church.  They have been practicing the last month. They will sing at 4:40 p.m., just prior to the 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass.  Everyone is invited to attend.

COAT DINNER/DANCE.....a huge success in spite of the foul weather.  Over 400 coats and sleeping bags were donated.  Kudos to the Mehrtens, Robert, Kathy, Charlie and Sue of Red Oak BBQ who sponsored the Dinner.  .  These items will be going to Loaves andf Fishes to warm those in need.  This is the 7th year that the Crew from Red Oak BBQ our favorite  Caters has have hosted this charity event. Thank you Robert and Charlie along with your families and crew for your generosity and outreach.  This is anothrt inspiration to our community of what this season is all about.
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THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON, GIVE THE GIFT OF INSPIRATION: Roger Crawford is coming to St. Vincent de Paul Church on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4pm to share his amazing life story of faith and authentic courage. Roger’s life was featured in the original ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’, and he has been called by Sports Illustrated one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in history for his accomplishments in the sport of tennis. He has been a featured guest on Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and CNBC. Please join us as we hear about Roger’s journey of faith and his living example that we all have the ability to achieve our possibilities despite our obstacles. Admission is free. Please bring a canned food to support local food lockers  Read more »

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE...... sponsored by SVDP Society for the children in need. These children are very much in need of basic items. The tree will be available to select your child starting the weekend of December 5th and 6th. The gifts need to be returned by Sunday, December 20th. On behalf of the children, thank you for your generous present, past and future support.  Read more »

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE...... sponsored by SVDP Society for the children in need. These children are very much in need of basic items. The tree will be available to select your child starting the weekend of December 5th and 6th. The gifts need to be returned by Sunday, December 20th. On behalf of the children, thank you for your generous present, past and future support.

THE HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS BEGIN THIS WEEKEND......Reserve Nov. 29th from 4 -5:00pm for an Advent "kickoff" of prayer, music, Scripture, and reflection  here at the church.   Ward off the hectic holiday madness and ease into the "REASON FOR THE SEASON".  You will be thrice blessed.  Read more »

CONGRATULATION .........to the students who partticipated in the Rite of Enrollment in preperation for receiving the Sacraments of Reconcilation and First Holy Communion.

CALLING ALL CHILD SINGERS!!! The St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Eve Children’s Musical is looking for you!  We will sing songs of Christmas on December 24th from 4:40 to 5:00, just prior to the Mass celebration. If you love to sing about Christmas and Jesus…we want you to join us! For more details and practice schedule, contact Janet Cann at 354-1267 or cannfamily@sbcglobal.net.  Read more »

BISHOP WILLIAM WEIGAND.....will co-celebrate at the 9:00 AM Mass,  on Sunday, Nov. 1,  All Saints' Day,  at  St. Vincent de Paul Church, After wards the Bishop will bless the  New Columbarium at the cemetery. The entire community is invited and those inside the gates can drive their golf carts over and enter the Cemetery WITHOUT going outside the gates and having to drive Jackson Hwy!! There will a reception in the Church Social Hall  immediately   following the blessing.  Read more »

INVITATION TO INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY….There will be an informational meeting, for all those interested in exploring this wonderful Catholic faith, on Monday, September 14th at 6:30 pm.  If you know of someone who has expressed an interest in learning about our Catholic Tradition or about becoming Catholic, please either invite them to come or let me know and I will invite them.  This meeting will be to gather and discuss the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.  This is the churches sojourn we make with those on a quest of self discovery and wanting to explore what it is to be Catholic.  There is no commitment necessary.  It is purely a journey of “Soul Searching” to discover how God might be calling them.  We will discuss at lengt  Read more »

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SIGN UP NOW…….    All children from Kinder through 6th grade are invited to a great time of Gator Games, Crawfish Crafts, Dockside Drive-In, singing and learning about God.  Each day you will  explore “Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.”  The dates are July 27-31, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.  The location is the Rancho Murieta Community Church directly across the street from SVDP.  To register, sign up on-line at the Rancho Murieta Community Church website www.rmchurch.org or pick up a registration form at SVDP in front of the Church after Mass starting the weekend of July 5.  There is no charge to attend VBS, all we ask is that you bring your kids  Read more »

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SIGN UP NOW…….    All children from Kinder through 6th grade are invited to a great time of Gator Games, Crawfish Crafts, Dockside Drive-In, singing and learning about God.  Each day you will  explore “Crocodile Dock: Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light.”  The dates are July 27-31, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.  The location is the Rancho Murieta Community Church directly across the street from SVDP.  To register, sign up on-line at the Rancho Murieta Community Church website www.rmchurch.org or pick up a registration form at SVDP in front of the Church after Mass starting the weekend of July 5.  There is no charge to attend VBS, all we ask is that you bring your kids  Read more »

PEW STUDY FINDS HIGH RETENTION RATE AMONG CATHOLICS, POINTS OUT CONCERN FOR DISAFFECTED YOUTH

A Pew Forum poll on Americans and their religious affiliation finds Catholics have one of the highest retention rates, 68 percent, among Christian churches when it comes to carrying the Catholic faith into adulthood.   It also found that a determining factor in whether or not one remains Catholic as an adult is whether or not the individual attended Mass as a child and teenager.  Read more »

CHURCH PICNIC …….A huge success with upwards of 200 people attending this year. It turned out to be a perfect day for socializing and getting to know your fellow parishioners.  This year’s event again featured a rock band, waterslide, great food and a special visit from our new Pastor Priest Fr. Rodolofo Llamas.  This year’s picnic was co-chaired by the Larson’s and the Cann’s’.  We are sorry that everyone who contributed cannot be mentioned we do thank you so very much for the delicious dishes that were prepared.  Read more »

ADULT FAITH FORMATION    "For those invited to the program planning meeting, it will be held in the classroom wing of the church building from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday night, June 8. Others interested are welcome to join as well."  Read more »

ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC…  IS THIS SUNDAY MAY 31st AT THE LAKE.  Mass will still be celebrated in our church Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 9am, prior to the PICNIC. Appetizers will be served at 11am with Lunch at 12 noon.   There will be water games and activities for the kids, socializing for the adults…..fun for all.   Come meet the new members, and visit with in our Parish Family.

DEVOTIONS... A “pro-life” rosary is recited every Friday at 8am before the service; all are invited to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary every Monday at 6:30pm.  If you have any questions please call Lynn King at lynnhking@frontiernet.net or (916) 687-6442.  Read more »