St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church - Holiday Florida

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Consecration to Saint Joseph by Saint Peter Julian Eymard

   I consecrate myself to you Saint Joseph as my spiritual father; I choose you to rule my soul and to teach me the interior life, the life hidden away with Jesus , Mary and yourself.

   Above all I want to imitate the humble silence with which you shrouded Jesus, Mary and yourself, and even your own happiness. For me everything lies in that – total self-abnegation like our Lord in His hidden life, making the world forget me by my silence and my practice of the common life.

   I consecrate myself to you as my guide and model in all my duties so that I may learn to fulfill them with meekness and humility: with meekness toward my brethren, my neighbor, and all with whom I come in contact; with humility toward myself and simplicity before God.

   I choose you good Saint, as my counselor, my confident, my protector in all my difficulties and trials, I do ask to be spared crosses and sufferings but only from self-love which might vitiate their value by making me vain over them.

   I choose you as protector for the Society of the Blessed Sacrament Father s, the little family of Jesus Eucharistic, and his mother, and his servant. Good Saint Joseph . I ask only that it serve with fidelity and devotedness its divine King. For myself, I shall honor, and love, and serve you, with Mary, my mother; never shall I separate her name from yours in my love.

   O Jesus give me Joseph for a father as you have given me Mary as a mother. Fill me with devotion, confidence and filial love. Listen to my prayer, please. I know that you will. Already I feel more devout, more full of hope and confidence in good Saint Joseph , your foster father and my adopted father. (E L; V.8. pgs. 60-63).

   Saint Joseph , first and most perfect of all Adorers, obtain for me the grace to love, adore, and serve Christ Eucharistic as you did. Amen

Our Call to Community “Make a House a Home”

      Finding affordable and available housing is not easy. If you see a house, mobile home or apartment with a FOR RENT sign on it send the contact information and address to Housing Locator- Kelly Miller-Funk at [email protected] If you have rental properties or know someone who does, please encourage them to support this effort.  We also have Catholic Charities who will be helping to house additional individuals.

      We have helped two individuals and a family so far.  They are happy to be able to pick out items they like to make their house feel like their home.  We have many items but are still in need of some specific things such as:  Hammer and nails, foam to repair hole in wall, broom and dust pan, step ladder, cleaning supplies, rubber shelf liners, rake and gas cards.  Our family could use 3 dressers and a small bookshelf for their daughter.  Please call the office and we can make arrangements for you to drop off the items, particularly any of the items listed above as they are for specific families.

      Please give a call to the office at 727-938-1974. Put your name and email or phone # on our “Helping Hands” list.Thank you in advance for your generous support of this project.  If you are interested in being a liaison with one of these families or individuals, please let us know.

     We appreciate all of the love and support you offer to those who are less fortunate in our community.  It is a call to our Catholic Social Teaching. What ever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, that you do for Me.”

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Joyful photos, first holy Communion

     Dear Parish Family this morning (5/2/2021) at the 10:00 AM Mass the children of our parish who have prepared, received their first Holy Communion. It was a glorious celebration, surely Heaven is rejoicing. Father Bill reminded us to remember our own first Eucharist. 

Welcome back photos

     Dear Parish Family, Sharing some photos, it is a blessing to see so many beautiful faces at Church. If you are still home live streaming please know you are greatly missed. 

     First Photo: Jeanne Jackson with her mother, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Vukmanic, Father Dominic, and Father Bill.

Denise Hammond

Nita Martell and Mary Brady

Joe Genalo, Rev. Matteo Rizzo, Peggy and Cloe Genalo, Raymond Worhacz in the background!

Mother’s Day Novena of Masses:

       To honor your loved one for Mother’s Day with a Novena of Masses, please pick up a card at the entrance of Church, the Gift Shop, or Parish Office. Place your donation envelope in the offertory basket. The Novena of Masses will be offered from May 9-May 17^th.

Altar Servers Awards (03/21/2021)

     How often do you take time to thank our altar servers for their ministry at Mass? Bishop Parkes signed certificates for all our servers. Special recognition of Altar Server of the year went to Catherine Bell and Malcom Nguyen. To all the youth in our parish, we thank you for the contribution you bring to the life of our parish. You have so much to offer.

Happy Easter.

Confirmation  

     This Easter holds a special event in the life those who have prepared to receive the sacrament of confirmation. This past Saturday on a day-long retreat, they spent time in prayer and reflection. We join our confirmandi in prayer—Dominic, Tony, Richie, Vy and Paige, as they request Bishop Parkes for the sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, May 7 at 7:00 pm. Holy Spirit fill their hearts with your love for our parish family.