3rd Sunday of Lent "He said to the gardener, "For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none." Luke 13:7 We can all be like the barren fig tree at times. Do you cling to what you have, or do you generously share with others? How will you respond when God asks you what you have done with all the gifts, He has given you? remember, not only are we called to be generous; we are called to develop and nurture our gifts; and return them with increase. We are called to be generous with all of gifts; especially the one that means the most of you.

Rosary Society Communion Breakfast - Mass at 10:30am will be commemorated at Blessed Miriam Teresa. Followed by a buffet breakfast at the Chandelier Restaurant. Tickets are $55.00 and can be purchased at the rectory office. The deadline to purchase a ticket is March 26, 2025.

The Living Stations will be on Good Friday at 7pm. If you would like to participate in this event as a performer, the first rehearsal is this Sunday, March 23, at 2pm in Church. High School students can receive service hours for practices and performance.

For more than 35 years Saint Vincents has had the Giving Tree during the Christmas season. Now Saint Vincent's is in need of new volunteers to work on this project since Claire Konopka is stepping down as chairperson of this event. If anyone is interested in taking on this worthwhile project, please leave your name at the rectory. Thank you for supporting this Ministry each year and I pray that this ministry continues for another 35 years. --Claire Konopka

Our Fall Home Goods Sale two weeks ago had a huge turnout! I would like to thank all the parishioners, friends of Saint Vincent's, families from the community and surrounding Hudson County for making this sale a success. Thank you to Father Alfie and his team for rolling up their sleeves on Friday and working with us, and Maria and her daughter. Also, my Gracie Gal Joan McGinn. Thank you to Maryann and Vincent Angrosina, Ralph and Kim Spiniello, Jocelyn Marte, Eileen D’Alessio, Zofia, & Rita Cortese Valentino, for their tireless volunteer efforts, Friday thru Sunday. I would be remiss, if I did not thank Rose Finnegan, for transitioning the CCD students from Robinson Hall to the Church. Greatly appreciated. Thanks to our new Custodian Teddy, for helping with the table setup, and Zophia for keeping us on our toes with her homemade baked goods, and Kim’s Brownies. Absolutely delicious! Thank you to Tom D'Alessio for working in the shadows. He always manages to make it all come together. Let’s not forget Vincent Angrosina for supervising “Layaway”, and the kickoff selling of our 50/50 raffle tickets. Most and foremost, Saint Vincent’s friend Ken Poesl. Many thanks to you all.

On October 8, our parish celebrated the installation of our newly appointed Rosary Society Officers! Join us in Congratulating Maryann Angrosina, Eileen D’Allesio, Kim Spiniello, and Celeste Tomate on their newly appointed positions! The Rosary Society meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month directly after the 10:00 am mass. All are welcome.

Holy Week is a celebration of the mass, institution of the priesthood and the cornerstone of our faith. All are encouraged to participate in these special liturgical events which include Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter vigil. The feast of the Resurrection is celebrated each Sunday, and most especially on Easter. Anyone who is homebound and wishes to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and/or Anointing of the Sick, please call the rectory to schedule a convenient time. Living Stations: Come join us on Good Friday evening for an instrumental music and reenactment of the Stations of the Cross. It is unique opportunity to come together to experience this tradition. Parish Covered Dish Easter Celebration: On April 29, 2023 we will once again share in a banquet and celebrate. While the event is free and open to all, we rely on donations of food, beverages, paper products and service to have this happen. More information will follow.

Our Parish will be collecting filled Easter Eggs for the Egg hunt on the front lawn on Easter Sunday after the 10am Mass. Please drop off your plastic eggs filled with wrapped candy at the rectory or leave in the food bins in the church. Let's continue this tradition of our Easter Egg hunt on our church lawn on Easter Sunday!

Our parish men’s group is asking for our parishioners and friends of Saint Vincent’s to provide baked goods. This is an opportune time to take advantage of the baking talent that God has blessed you with. Everyone is invited to join us in Robinson Hall for this parish get together after the 10am mass on March 26th. Complimentary coffee, baked goods and juices will be available.

All Souls Day is Wednesday, November 2, this year. St. Vincent's is offering candles that will be set up in the church and lit in a special ceremony. If you would like to purchase a candle for $15 to remember your loved ones, click here to fill in the attached form and drop it off at the rectory by Friday, October 21.