St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church

If you are interested in becoming a member of our parish family, you may download the Registration Form and return it to us or you may stop by the Parish Office to complete it.

Prayer, Participation, Generosity: Making Commitments to the Lord Stewardship is a commitment of mind and heart to the Lord; a way of life that needs constant renewal and transformation. Perhaps those who seek to make resolutions to be better stewards might find inspiration in one or more of the following examples: Stewardship of Prayer: Resolve to strengthen your relationship with the Lord through prayer. Notice how often you pray and what hinders you from praying. If you are a beginner, commit to short, daily prayer times. Prayer form Stewardship of Participation: Resolve to be a person of hospitality and mercy. Challenge yourself to perform two spiritual or corporal acts of mercy each month . Make time and space for others who enter your life. Be more aware of those times when a neighbor, co-worker, fellow parishioner or stranger, needs a moment of kindness, a little attention or an affirming gesture on your part. Resolve to serve your faith community in some way this year such as at liturgy, in the parish’s outreach or education and formation efforts Stewardship of Generosity: Resolve to be generous with all our gifts (prayer, participation and generosity), not just the ones we choose. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus challenged us to give as it has been given to us. Aware of our tremendous blessings, we strive to give generously to support the building up of God’s kingdom. One way to do this is to reprioritize your financial goals to ensure that the Lord comes first in your spending.

The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) offers an opportunity for adults to come together to learn more about the Catholic faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare adults for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, & Confirmation). You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm, accepting setting. If you are interested in the OCIA, you know someone who might be interested in the OCIA, or have questions, please contact Steve Valentine.

Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sunday of each month after the 9:00 AM Mass. To present a child for baptism at St. Vincent de Paul, at least one parent is required to be a registered member of the parish community. Parish registration is required prior to scheduling the baptism. Both parents are encouraged to attend a Pre-Baptism session, and required for first babies and if it has been more than 5 years since they last attended. Pre-Baptism classes are typically held the first Monday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Community room. Please call the Parish Office at 763-425-2210 to register for a class. After both parents attend the Pre-Baptism session, baptisms can be scheduled by calling the Parish Office at 763-425-2210.

To enroll your child to receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation in January 2025, you must attend one of the following First Reconciliation Parent Enrollment Meetings. You will also indicate your preference for your First Eucharist (Communion) date and time at this meeting. The U.S. Bishops require that children be prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to being prepared for First Eucharist (Communion). Children must be in Grade 2 or above and enrolled in Faith Formation, St. Vincent de Paul School, or another Catholic school and have completed Grade 1 in Faith Formation or a Catholic school. These meetings are for parents only. Attendance at one of these meetings is required in order to enroll your child for the sacrament even if you have attended these meetings in the past for another child.

As Catholics, we believe in the power of prayer. Here at St. Vincent's we are blessed to have a prayer line that is sent out to hundreds of parishioners a few times a week! If you have a prayer request please email it to prayerrequests@saintvdp.org or call the parish prayer request line at 763-762-7400 (calls forward to Margaret Schauer) or call Margaret Schauer directly at the parish office 763-425-2210 Please note that if your submittal includes a name, we only pass along first names to the members of the parish prayer line. We would love to have you praying with us! If you would like to be part of the parish prayer line, and have not previously signed up, please sign up

The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) offers an opportunity for adults to come together to learn more about the Catholic faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare adults for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, & Confirmation). You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm, accepting setting.

We require arrangements to be made a minimum of 6 months before the wedding. For further deatils on Wedding's at St. Vincent's and to begin making arrangements, please call the Parish Office at 763-425-2210.

Pastoral Care staff assist bereaved families in planning the funeral liturgy for their deceased loved ones. Pastoral care ministers follow a family through the funeral Mass, prayers and funeral luncheon. Pre-Planning Folders are available upon request.