In May of 2024 Saint Vincent Archabbey is sponsoring a Mission Trip to Jundiai, Brazil. Applications are available to young adults, ages 18 to 25, of our Benedictine parishes. A missionary will receive the opportunity to work alongside monks and other ministers as they interact with children at local schools, help the less fortunate, and spread the joy of the Gospel message.

          Saint Vincent Archabbey’s Mission Office goal is to fund about half of all the expenses for this wonderful experience. The Mission Fellow is expected to raise the remaining funds for the trip on their own. If you feel called to serve the poor in Brazil, please see Father Vincent to apply. Space is limited and applications will be evaluated in the order they are received. Please sign up soon if you are interested.

          Awards are contingent on the application of college age students (ages 18-25) who are members of a Benedictine parish staffed by a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey. Awards will be evaluated by order received and will be given on a case-by-case basis. A limited number of awards will be granted for flights and other related expenses to serve at Saint Vincent Archabbey’s foreign mission location.

          The awardee is expected to raise ($1,250.00) for the support of missionary activities while on the trip. Any funds raised above these amounts will continue to support the Archabbey Wimmer Fund which is the main source of the awards. The awardee is also required to: Participate in service activities throughout the mission trip, journal their experience via social media while on mission, be available and participate in follow-up activities including writing articles, making presentations, providing photos and other awareness activities. Applicants must have a letter from their pastor addressing their character. All applications are due by January 3, 2024. For any questions, comments, or concerns contact Br. Bosco Hough at bosco.hough@stvincent.edu or 724-532-6738.

2023 Increased Offertory Program

This Sunday’s Gospel is a continuation of the Gospel from last Sunday and is the hinge to next Sunday’s Gospel. The parable of the talents clearly illustrates Christian stewardship of using God’s gifts wisely and prudently. When we use our gifts well, God rewards us with additional blessings. This Gospel demonstrates that using our gifts does not exhaust what we have been given but offers us additional blessings. God cannot be outdone in his generosity.

          As good stewards of the Lord’s resources, do we use our time, talent, and treasure to further God’s mission here on earth? Are we reliable in our giving or are we more sporadic? Whether we are generous in large or small matters, the Lord blesses our efforts and multiplies our giving. It is only when we remain stagnant and bury our gifts without sharing them that we will lose out on receiving further gifts and talents. We are called not to be lazy in our stewardship.

          As you reflect on your own stewardship, consider your support of our parish and its many ministries. Those who are able to increase their financial support to the parish may choose to do so electronically. A QR Code for the parish is provided. To access the code, open the camera on your phone or tablet, point the camera at the QR code, tap the banner that appears on phone or tablet, and follow the instructions on the screen. Thank you for supporting our parish and the important work that we do.

2023 Increased Offertory Program

This Sunday’s Gospel is a continuation of the Gospel from last Sunday and is the hinge to next Sunday’s Gospel. The parable of the talents clearly illustrates Christian stewardship of using God’s gifts wisely and prudently. When we use our gifts well, God rewards us with additional blessings. This Gospel demonstrates that using our gifts does not exhaust what we have been given but offers us additional blessings. God cannot be outdone in his generosity.

          As good stewards of the Lord’s resources, do we use our time, talent, and treasure to further God’s mission here on earth? Are we reliable in our giving or are we more sporadic? Whether we are generous in large or small matters, the Lord blesses our efforts and multiplies our giving. It is only when we remain stagnant and bury our gifts without sharing them that we will lose out on receiving further gifts and talents. We are called not to be lazy in our stewardship.

          As you reflect on your own stewardship, consider your support of our parish and its many ministries. Those who are able to increase their financial support to the parish may choose to do so electronically. A QR Code for our parish is provided. To access the code, open the camera on your phone or tablet, point the camera at the QR code, tap the banner that appears on phone or tablet, and follow the instructions on the screen. Thank you for supporting our parish and the work that we do.

Throughout 2023, Bishop Kulick has challenged the faithful to embrace Eucharistic Revival in our prayers and in our actions. This week, accept his challenge and put an Advent wreath in the center of your home in anticipation of the birth of Christ. #eucharisticrevival

Happy Thanksgiving! Our parish is thankful for you! Be on the lookout for a letter from our pastor, personally inviting you to share your gifts in thanksGIVING for God’s Blessings. Prayerfully consider a year-end gift to the parish to support the work that we do in our community. Please know that your gift is truly a blessing to others!