Monday through Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Vincent’s Sandwich Kitchen is always in need of volunteers for our morning food service, which serves meals (sandwiches, muffins, soup, and coffee) Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Seton Kitchen.

We especially need volunteers during the summer months through August, particularly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

If you can spare two hours of your time this summer, once a day, once a week, or even once a month, please consider volunteering. If interested, please email Jackie Lorens at jacqueline.lorens@gmail.com.

"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
"Service to others is the payment you make for your space here on earth." -- Mohammed Ali

We need additional Usher/Greeters to complement our current volunteers here at St. Vincent’s. This would be a simple way for you to make an important contribution to the mass. If you are already trained as a Lector or Eucharistic Minister, we could really use your help as ushers as well.

If you would like to learn more, please email Kara Skean at kskean27@msn.com to arrange a time to be trained.

Sunday, Aug. 22nd
11:00 a.m.
In the Parish Center

Our SPRED group is going strong and we’re thinking about starting a second one. If you would like to learn more about our faith-sharing group that helps children with special needs, email Tracy at stvdepspred@yahoo.com or attend our information session.

As always, if you know anyone with special needs who could benefit from SPRED, please let us know. Thanks.

Friday: Aug. 27th
6:30 p.m. -- Lawn Opens
7:30 p.m. -- Movie Introduction
St. Michael In Old Town
1633 N. Cleveland Ave.

Come enjoy a movie under the stars. This outdoor summer film festival is a free community event and all are invited to attend. Bring a blanket, a comfy chair, and a picnic dinner. A wide selection of gourmet food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Free parking is available at St. Mike’s. For more information please visit St. Michael Film Festival. An RSVP would be appreciated at smffest1@gmail.com.

Friday, Aug. 27th Bella (2006) (PG-13)

How one day changed the lives of three people forever. Based on a true story.

What is Charis Ministries?
You’ve heard of the fine work of the Jesuits at Loyola University, St. Ignatius Prep, Georgetown and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. In 2000, the Jesuits launched Charis Ministries, an outreach to men and women in their 20s and 30s. Charis Ministries offers days of reflection, retreats, and service projects in the Ignatian tradition that are uniquely tailored to the challenges and opportunities faced by adults in their 20s and 30s today.

For more info about any event, please visit www.charisministries.org

What Next? The Transitions Retreat Friday – Sunday, Aug. 27th – 29th Camp Quarryledge Oswego, IL

Eric just got a new job, Rachel is moving into a new apartment, and Mark & Laura just broke up. As 20- & 30-somethings, transitions are endless. Join other young adults for a weekend of exploring the transitions that define our past, present, and future. Take time away to enjoy the beautiful nature at Camp Quarryledge, reflect on your own and with others, share meals, and celebrate Mass. Don’t ever let finances keep you from coming — payment plans and scholarships are available.

Are you being called to serve? September – December Chicago

Recently, Charis launched a partnership with Port Ministries, an organization that serves the Chicago community by focusing on the mind, body, and spirit of those in need. Port Ministries offers a wide variety of services including after-school tutoring, a bread truck that feeds those living on the streets, a free clinic, and ESL classes. Register through Charis to be part of this partnership which will include a commitment of 20 - 25 hours of service over the course of Sept. – Dec., an orientation, and two days of reflection.

On Summer Hiatus
Resumes in September

Taizé Prayer combines simple repetitive songs, scripture, and silence to create a meditative time of peace, and lasts about half an hour. Everyone is welcome.

For more information about Taizé at DePaul, please contact Matt Merkt at mmerkt@depaul.edu. For further information about the Taizé Community, please see www.taize.fr/en.

Next meeting, Saturday: Aug. 21st
9:00 a.m.
In the Parish Center

The General Council is the leadership committee of the church. They oversee the activity of all the committees in the parish and assist with shaping and leading the St. Vincent de Paul Parish community.

The Council meets regularly at the parish center about once every 6 weeks. Everyone is invited to attend to hear about current events, projects in the parish, and future plans for our church. Please feel free to come and participate, meet new people, and bring your input to the parish.

On Summer Hiatus
Resumes in September

"Will you not watch one hour with me?" -- Mt. 27:40

The Holy Hour begins with the rosary, followed by silent, personal meditation, and ends with Benediction and prayers for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Afterwards, there is an opportunity to gather and enjoy each other's company at a local eatery.