St. Vincent de Paul

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders, or Ordination, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.

Please make initial arrangement with the Pastor a t least 4-months prior to the projected date of Marriage. All couples share in Pre-Cana three months prior to their Marriage. Catholics must be regularly attending Mass here.

Confirmation is a Catholic sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. Like Baptism and Eucharist, it is a Sacrament of Initiation for Catholics and a Sacrament of faith in God's fidelity to us.

The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as the Sacrament of Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.

The Sacrament of Penance is offered at St. Vincent each Saturday at 3:30pm or by appointment.

Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.

24-HOUR ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT is every Thursday at 5pm through the night until 5pm Friday followed by 5:30 mass. Contact Greg Henkel This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 397-4711 to sign-up for your time with the Lord.

For Catholics, the Sacrament of Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship. Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating and enacting the embrace of God.

In preparation for infant baptism, parents are required to attend one meeting, held the third Sunday of the month at 9:00am in the Recotry, immediately after the 8:00am Mass. Parents are encouraged to fullfill thuis obligation prior to the birth of the baby. Reservations are required, please phone Greg Henkel, 392-4711 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which interested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life.

Please phone Greg Henkel for more information about RCIA at St. Vincent. He can be reached at 740-392-4711 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .