Dear Parishioners, "Come and See" is a program for everyone--Catholics and St Vincent de Paul My dear brothers and sisters in Christ., Pope non-Catholics who would like to discuss questions about their Francis invites us to be a poor church for the poor, to Faith or maybe just listen to people discuss the questions PO Box 585, 123 South Ninth Street, McLoud, Oklahoma 74851 (405) 454-2819 build community, to become a church on the margins. presented. We will begin our "Come and See" program on Email: [email protected] Tuesday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall and Facebook: Harrah Mcloud Parish To do this, we need help from the saints, both as meet weekly for several sessions. We will be practicing intercessors and as examples. Rev. Deva Sahayam Undralla – Pastor social distancing and wearing masks. This is an excellent Today, we celebrate the feast if St. Vincent de Paul, a [email protected] opportunity for you to involve someone you might know who French priest who dedicated himself to serving the has even a slight interest in Catholicism or maybe re-engage Secretary Maria Baltazor (405) 208-1991 poor. Renowned for his compassion, humility, and a fallen away Cath olic. No enrollment required and no St. Vincent de Paul Society: (405) 343-2938 generosity and known as the “Great Apostle of commitment of any kind required. Charity,” he was canonized in 1737. Vincent’s life Weekend Mass Daily Mass was full of dramatic moments. At 24 years of age, The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the Saturday 4:00pm Thursday 8:30am Vincent was taken captive by Barbary pirates and process for non-Catholics to enter the Church and for adult Catholics who are seeking . This process will spent two years in bondage as a slave. As a young Confessions: Saturday 3:00pm to 3:45pm begin Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. priest, rising quickly among the ranks of the clergy, he First Friday: 2:00pm to 3:00pm Once again--social distancing and masks are required. To First Friday Mass at 10:00am followed by abandoned the path for advancement when he sign up for this contact Doug Kretchmar at 405-640-0745. Adoration to 3pm experienced a call to serve the poor, a call that changed by Appointment his life. A tireless apostle, St. Vincent de Paul founded : See pastor six months prior to wedding an order of priests, the Congregation of the Missions,

to work with peasants in villages. Callee the Prayer to Saint Michael Vincentians, today there are almost 4,000 members of September 27, 2020 Feast of St. Vincent de Paul Saint Michael the Archangel defend us in Thank you for your generous contributions for maintaining the church during this difficult time. May almighty this religious order. Vincent also assisted Saint Louise God bless you and your family. For tithing you can mail your contributions to PO Box 585, Mcloud, 74851. de Marillac in founding the Daughters of Charity, an battle. Be our defense against the Fr Deva Total offering for Sept. 19 $1247.00 order of women religious who served the poor in the wickedness and snares of the . May Mass Intentions world, rather tha n living a cloistered life. As well, his examples are imitated by the society of St. Vincent de God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thursday, October 1, 2020 8:30am ♥Kathy Pierce/Jenny Burrell Paul and its many councils in parishes around the thou, O Prince of Heavenly Host, by the Friday, October 2, 2020 10:00am †Joseph Dinh Nguyen/James world and in numerous thrift stores that bear his name Saturday, October 3, 2020 (Livestreamed) 4:00pm People of the Parish power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all which are all dedicated to helping the poor. So

today let us remember our own parish named after St. the evil spirits, who prowl about the world

Vincent de Paul, let us not focus on wealth and fame as Mass Attendance seeking the ruin of souls. Amen Saturday. Sept. 19 37 Vincent did in his younger life instead let us devote Catholic Charities 2020 annual appeal our lives to the spiritual and material needs of the poor In today’s second reading, we are called to have through our works of charity to all. Jesus asked, “Could not GOLD “Funraiser” encouragement in Christ and be one in the Holy you men keep watch with Let us continue to pray for each other.

Spirit. Help Catholic Charities help those with me for one hour” (Matt. May God Bless you, The of Life Disciples first Saturday “funraiser” for 26:40) Oct. 3 is an outdoor movie and bonfire in honor of the Feast greatest needs feel Christ’s love and blessings by On Friday, October 2 you Fr. Deva donating to Catholic Charities at givetocc.org or have that opportunity. A of St. Francis of Assisi at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 you can text “providing” to 41444 to support the signup sheet is in the back It is not sufficient for me to love God S. Eastern Ave. in Moore. The evening will be 4 p.m. Mass; 5 of the church. Begins with p.m. cook-out; 7 p.m. Sign of Contradiction movie and 8 p.m. Annual Appeal as you are able. We are grateful Mass at 10:00am followed if I do not love my neighbor. I bonfire and songs. Take lawn chair and mask. Donations of your support to Catholic Charities. by adoration to 3:00pm. belong to God and to the poor Confessions from 2:00pm --St. Vincent de Paul appreciated. to 3:00pm