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Be An Active Member

You could be the smiling face and warm welcome that will greet our body in the first 10 minutes on any given Weekend Mass. Did you know that most visitors decide by the first 10 minutes if they will even return; this is an essential role for our body and simply requires availability, friendliness, and a desire to welcome people to our body.

Ushers

Ushers are asked to greet people as they come into the Nave or the church prior to each Mass. This is an important act of welcoming and also makes ushers available to people who might have questions. In the case of holidays where attendance can be extraordinary, ushers may be called upon to help people find seats In the church. Ideally, the usher should not stand in a vestibule or walkway during Mass when seats are available. Ushers take up the collection during the offertory and then secure the collection. At the conclusion of Mass, as people have left the worship area. Ushers can make sure that the pews are in order and books and bulletins returned to their holders.

Greeters

At St. Vincent we have a Information Center that acts as our “living bulletin”. When serving as a able Host you will open up the able 10 minutes before Mass and after Mass. This role will be equipped with information for upcoming events, helping people sign up for Membership or other parish ministries.

Liturgy

A vital part of our Parish is participating with our God as his Body. He calls us with unique gifts and talents. He has called us into the Church for the purpose of being the Body of Christ.

Learn More About Our Liturgy

Positions:

  • Holy Communion for Homebound & Hospitalized
  • Altar Servers
  • Lectors
  • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Sacred Music

There are several musical groups that assist at Mass.

  • Traditional Choir: The traditional choir typically sings at the 9:00 AM Mass on Sundays and uses a more traditional collection of hymns accompanied by the organ. Women and especially men are welcome and invited to participate. Practices are generally Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM.
  • Contemporary Choir: The contemporary choir typically sings at the 11AM Mass on Sundays and uses a more modern selection of music accompanied by guitar and piano. Practices are generally Thursday evenings at 7:00PM.
  • Cantors: Individual cantors are used on occasion, sometimes to lead the responsorial psalm at Mass or to sing for a wedding.
  • Other musicians: If you play an instrument, we would like to hear from you! We have sometimes incorporated other instruments into certain Masses, such as the flute, violin, and trumpet. Other pianists and organists are also needed, especially to fill in when one of other musicians are not available.

If you are interested in singing or playing an instrument in our liturgies, please contact Justin Lindsey at 691-3602, x253 or jlindsey@svdpvikings.com.

Organizations

Our parish members are talented and passionate about a variety of organizations, and we are blessed that they share those talents with us. Please read more about how you can become involved with organizations at the church, and please contact us with any questions.

The Elizabeth Ministry is designed to support women and their families during the joys, challenges and sorrows of the childbearing years. We offer prayer and blessings, direct service, peer support, mentoring, educational materials, spiritual nourishment and inspirational resources.

We are currently offering the following services to expectant mothers in our Parish:

  • Prayers offered up for you by your personal Prayer Partner.
  • A delicious home-cooked meal delivered to your home after your baby is born.
  • Email prayer support.
  • Support, reassurance and advice, as needed, by your Prayer Partner.
  • Resource information for families with special issues.

Elizabeth Ministry representatives will be present at all Blessings for Expectant Mothers offered after Masses every 3rd weekend of the month. You will have an opportunity to sign up for Elizabeth Ministry services at that time.

We are here for you throughout your journey. Our goal is to affirm, support, encourage, and assist women in response to their needs during the childbearing years.

For more information, please email us.

Volunteers help families who are grieving the loss of a loved one by assisting with a luncheon for the family. Funeral luncheons take place in the parish hall after a funeral Mass. Some volunteers help by preparing a dish for the luncheon which they drop off. Other volunteers help during the luncheon by setting up and serving the food.

If you are willing to occasionally prepare a dish for a funeral luncheon, please contact Angie Aeschliman at (309) 208-2916.

Important Documents

Funeral Luncheon Volunteer Form

The St. Vincent de Paul Men’s Club’s mission is to promote the spiritual, social and economic welfare of the St. Vincent’s de Paul Parish, School and Pre-School, while building a strong, Christian camaraderie among the Men’s Club’s members and the Parish and School community. We carry out this mission through volunteer activities, financial donations and social events.

The St. Vincent de Paul Men’s Club’s mission is to promote the spiritual, social and economic welfare of the St. Vincent’s de Paul Parish, School and Pre-School, while building a strong, Christian camaraderie among the Men’s Club’s members and the Parish and School community. We carry out this mission through volunteer activities, financial donations and social events.

Officers

President – Scott Smith

Vice President – Open

Secretary – Scott Frey

Treasurer – Trip James

Learn more about our faith by meeting monthly and discussing Catholic literature. Join us one Tuesday a month in the Teachers’ Lounge of the school at 7 pm. Bring a friend! Please call Terry Burroughs 309-691-6396 for more information.

Inspired by Gospel values and in the tradition of its patron saint, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul leads people to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are keenly aware that poverty, suffering and loneliness are present for many in our community. We strive to not only meet the immediate needs of those we serve, but also seek to collaborate with others to address poverty’s causes.

Our teams visit the needy in their homes to understand each situation. We provide referrals to community resources, pray with the family, and provide financial assistance in paying outstanding bills. We usually take food and household / personal products on each visit.

Our conference, representing both St Jude and St. Vincent de Paul parishes, has over 50 members. To get involved in this wonderful ministry of service, contact Deanne Short at 309-409-8953. short.deanne.m@gmail.com

You can donate to the Society through the “For the Poor in Our Community” envelope included in the monthly envelope package. 80% of this collection is given to the Society by the parish. We also collect household and personal care products look for our insert in the parish bulletin weekly for what we need and place your supply donations in our grey bin in the church lobby.

To request assistance from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, contact the Society’s Help Line at (309) 677-7696.

“…I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me…Truly, I say to you, as you did this to one of the least of my brethren, you did it to me.” (Matt. 25:34-40).

Important Information

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Website

Walking With Purpose – Enabling women to know Christ through Scripture.

Walking With Purpose is a Catholic women’s Bible study that aims to bring women into a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church. Please feel free to contact Therese Peck at 309-692-5460 or tlp1007@comcast.net with any questions you may have.

We are continuing the study this year withBeholding His Glory – Christ Revealed in the Old Testament. We offer two sessions, both with the same content. The Wednesday morning session will meet from 9:30 – 11 am. The Wednesday evening session will meet from 6 – 7:30 pm. Check the Bulletin for more information on our sessions.

Click here to download the registration form

The mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Women’s Guild is to provide spiritual, social, educational, and financial support to both the parish and school. We provide these opportunities through retreats, social activities, sponsorship, and fundraising events.

In addition to providing support, the Women’s Guild strives to foster a sense of community among the women of the parish and school. Our goal to create a source of friendship and fellowship for all women. All Guild activities are open, and attending events is an excellent opportunity to meet other women in the parish as well as to learn more about the Guild. Women’s Guild Board meetings are held in the school music room on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 pm.

Easy Giving Opportunities

Listed below are lots of different ways you can help give back to our church and school. Some of them are as simple as linking SVdP to your existing loyalty cards! Click on the items to learn more about each one.

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Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism

Have you ever been unable to explain why Catholics believe what they do? Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament sounds so different from the New Testament? God began building a plan and laying a foundation for the beautiful traditions of the Catholic Faith in the Old Testament. It was fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament. Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism is an apologetic approach to sharing the Catholic Faith using the Old Testament tabernacle as a blueprint for God’s plan.

We begin this study on Thursday, September 20th at 8:45am in the Parish Hall. Sessions are about 1 hour in length and will be offered on Thursday mornings thru October 11th. There is no cost to attend any session.

For more information, email Kevin Moss at mosskj@comcast.net.

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