St. Vincent de Paul Parish

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St. Vincent de Paul Parish

The Parish of St. Vincent de Paul stands as the direct descendant of numerous, albeit frequently disrupted, missionary efforts in the Niagara region dating back to 1626. It serves as a testament to early Canadian church architecture and is distinguished as the oldest Catholic Church in continuous use for regular worship in Ontario. more
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Mass

Mass Schedule

Monday to Friday
8:30 AM

First Saturday
8:30 AM

Saturday
5:00 PM (Anticipated Sunday)

Sunday
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM

6:30 PM (en Español)


Sacrament of Reconciliation

Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

First Saturday
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Mass Intentions

Mass Intentions

To request for a Mass to be celebrated for a living or deceased loved one, particularly if a Mass card is needed, please visit us in person during normal parish office hours. An offering of $10 is suggested for each Mass intention. You may choose to leave the date of the Mass open or select a specific date.

NOTE: To ensure availability for specific dates, such as birthdays or anniversaries, it is advisable to submit requests several months in advance. This helps to avoid disappointment and is dependent on the availability of a priest.
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Peach Festival 2025

August 10, 2025
10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

We extend our to everyone for support and participation in last Peach Festival. This year, we face an even greater challenge as we concentrate on presenting a more diverse selection of unique treasures, designed to appeal to individuals seeking unparalleled items they would cherish.

Click this link for more information.
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Cremation Garden

The first Cremation Garden of the Diocese of St. Catharines, blessed by the Most Reverend Gerard P. Bergie on August 31, 2024, is now open. The initial phase offers 622 niches across various Columbaria. 

Pricing

Pricing for niche spaces has been established, and parishioners who have pre-registered will be contacted accordingly.

Click this link for pricing details and further inquiries.

Parish Bicentennial

The Heritage Council has initiated detailed planning for the 2026 bicentennial celebration of our Parish, particularly for September 27 and the preceding days. Six subcommittees have been established to oversee the preparations.

  • Bicentennial History Book

    Our church needs your photos and memories of the parish for our Bicentennial History Book.

    Please click this link to download the form, complete it, and submit your responses along with photos you would like to share via email to historysc@dpparishnotl.ca or place them in the secure box located at the back of the church by June 22, 2025.

    Consider how grateful future generations of our parish will be for your actions.

Announcements

  • Parish Vacation School

    We're looking ahead to hosting another edition of Parish Vacation School (PVS) in August, this year's theme being True North. Plan on registering your child but we'll also looking for youth and adult volunteers -- also, a donation bowl is located at the back of the church, with our thanks.

  • Parish Office Manager and Bulletin Editor

    Just a reminder that the positions of Parish Office Manager and Bulletin Editor are still open and looking for candidates. If you're interested, don't wait too long, as we'd like to wrap up the exploratory process soon!

  • Photo Directory

    We're getting sign-ups already for the photo directory, especially for families with young people home for the summer -- to schedule a photo time, in August, call the office.

  • Offertory Payment

    We are accepting offertory payments electronically, credit or debit, via TipTapPay - look for a green stand at the door of the church where you can "tap" to give a donation, and thanks for supporting the parish.

  • Bulletin Advertising Space

    Regarding the bulletin, you may have noticed that there is ample space on the back for advertising. We hope to fill this space with local businesses. Please consider this opportunity and the word so others promote their companies as well. For pricing, consult the parish office.