Welcome to St Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church which has been a beacon in Holiday Florida for 47 years. We welcome all people to our community and we have been called one of the most welcoming parishes around. Come see what this special group of Christians are all about!
Our Parish in Action!
Mass Times
Sunday Mass
4:00 PM Saturday Vigil
7:30 AM
9:00 AM Family Mass
11:00 AM
5:00 PM Vietnamese Mass
Staff
- Father Bill Fickel,SSS, Pastor
- Father Mark Del Rosiro, SSS, Parocial Vicar
- Father Peter Tuong Nguyen, SSS, In residence
- Brother Peter Mahady, SSS, Religious Brother
- Deacon Frank Longo, Homebound Ministry
- Deacon Jim Keough, APA Coordinator
- Mr Mark Manko, Administrator
- Mrs Stephanie Puopolo, Music Director
- Mrs Jane Etzel, Director of Religious Education
- Mrs Lorraine Parsons, Youth Director
- Mrs Peggy Genalo, Receptionist
- Mr John Van Tassel, Maintenance
- Mr Robert Letsos, Maintenance
- Mr Alex Ferreira, Sacristan
- Mr Edward Grimes, Sacristan
- Mr William Brandt, Sacristan
Office Hours
01:00 PM - 4:00 PM Monday- Friday
Closed Saturday's, Sunday's and Holiday's
DOSP News
THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU On Thursday, March 12, 2015, every Catholic Church in the Diocese of St. Petersburg will turn on its lights and open its doors for the Sacrament of Reconciliation between 5 PM and 7 PM. This evening, there will not be Penance services; priests will simply be available for you to stop and make an individual confession on your way home from work or school or wherever you may be. The brochure “A Short Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation” is available in English and Spanish to read and download at www.dosp.org.
TAMPA BAY CELEBRATION OF LIFE RALLY Join with Christians across Tampa Bay. Friday, February 6; 7-9 PM. Saturday, February 7, 10 am until 1 PM. Friday Night: Free concert by “Sidewalk Prophets” and featured guest speaker Abby Johnson. Saturday speakers: Rev. Robert Schneider, Abby Johnson and Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “The Silver Ring Thing” presentation on purity for the youth. Calvary Chapel (8900 U.S. 19, Pinellas Park, 33782). Visit http://tampabayprolife.org or contact Sabrina at 813- 246-6916; sab@dosp.org
CATHOLIC DAYS AT THE CAPITOL, MARCH 3-5, 2015 MAKE THE TRIP MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Catholics from the Diocese of St. Petersburg are invited to join others from around the state for our annual lobbying days known as Catholic Days at the Capitol. Schedule includes a legislative briefing, meetings with elected officials, luncheon, and the Red Mass of the Holy Spirit. View schedule and registration form at life.dosp.org (under Upcoming Events). Group transportation is available. Deadline February 12th. Contact Sabrina: 727-344-1611*5325; sab@dosp.org
Welcome 2015!!
- Father Farrell Hall is now available for rent, call John at 727-359-4775. We can accommodate large and small parties and catering from our own kitchen is available!
- Help us update our parish records, we are trying to make sure our parish data base is up to date with all of our parishioners information. Please help us save money by making sure your information is up to date. Please fill out one of our census forms that you can pick up at Mass when you get your envelopes, pick one up from one of our hospitably ministers, or simply call the office during regular business hours. Please make sure we have your email address for future use as well, be assured we will always keep all information private and will not share it with any outside groups.
- Our Forward in Faith campaign is doing well, we are at 80% of our goal
- APA for the first time in our parish history we have made our goal and superseded it. A big THANK YOU for all that participated in our APA campaign in 2014 and we hope you will try to help us obtain of 2015 assessment of $88,000.00.
Blog Summary
Easter 2015
Posted in Events at St. Vincent de Paul on 01/14/15
Ash Wednesday is just around the corner February 18, and Easter right behind that on April 5th. What are ...Read More »
Upcoming Events!
COMMUNAL BABY SHOWER: Donations accepted for S.O.L.V.E (Pasco County’s resource center for the needs of families with young children) in the Social Hall of the Church. Items needed for Infants up to 5 year olds: diapers, baby items and furniture, clothing and shoes. Items can be new or gently used. Donations accepted up till February 8 for the shower on the 10th. Any questions please call Ann @939-9265.
RUMMAGE SALE, February 20/21, donations can be dropped off weekdays ONLY before noon in front of the Hall Garage. All items accepted, EXCEPT for large furniture. Volunteers also needed, please contact Ann for more information.
TEA PARTY/FASHION SHOW: March 4, tickets available ONLY by contacting Lorraine @967-3768. Get your tickets early for this sell out event. Fashions are being supplied by Macy’s.
ROSARY MAKERS NEEDED: free lessons are given to all those who want to learn the cord or the wire techniques. We meet every first Tuesday of the Month, next meet is February 3rd in the Education Bldg from 1-2:30pm. Kits are available for a small fee. Any questions please call Ann. Come help spread Our Mother’s message “Pray the rosary EVERYDAY for the salvation of souls”.
Our Annual NO BAKE SALE is NEXT weekend; look at the flyer that will be included in the bulletin next week for more information. All monies collected will go DIRECTLY to the parish for its needs. THANK YOU for your generosity.
*****************************************************************************************************************************************************Ash Wednesday is on February 18th this year. The parish is offering $5.00 to go fish meals. The meals will be available to pick up at Father Farrell Hall. We ask that you purchase tickets ahead of time so we can gauge how much fish to purchase.
Parish Breakfasts have begun along with other special events designed to be fundraisers for the parish. Keep looking here and in the parish bulletin for more information.