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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
Mass

Mass Schedule

Monday to Friday
8:30 AM 

First Saturday8:30 AM

Saturday5:00 PM
(Anticipated Sunday)

Sunday
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM


Sacrament of Reconciliation

Friday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

First Saturday
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM


Ash Wednesday

March 05, 2025
8:30 AM | 6:30 PM
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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.

Pilgrims of Hope

The Meuse to The Seine

Embark on a pilgrimage with Fr. Peter to explore the Catholic and cultural heritage sites in the North of France, Benelux, and Germany, scheduled from May 12 to May 23, 2025.

This pilgrimage echoes Pope Francis' recent journey to Belgium and Luxembourg, while also recalling St. John Paul's visit to the Benelux countries four decades ago.

Pilgrims of Hope, an extraordinary Jubilee Year pilgrimage awaits you!

Click this link for more details.

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.

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.

  • Call to Action

    As we prepare for our Parish Bicentennial celebration in 2026, the History and Memorabilia Subcommittee is seeking individuals with information or artifacts to help update our parish history, particularly for the period after 1960. Please contact the Parish Office at (905) 468-7272 or email historysc@svdpparishnotl.ca.

    Your contributions will be invaluable in preserving the heritage of our faith community.

Announcements

  • Alpha - In a Catholic Context

    The highly effective parish program called Alpha is coming to the parish later this month and into Lent, as part of our Jubilee Year journey together (read the bulletin for a fuller description of Alpha). We're already gathering the names of participants: visit the sign-in sheet near the church main entrance.

  • Old Palms

    As Ash Wednesday approaches, you are invited to returnyour old palm branches to church -- they are what will give us the ashes for that day. A wicker basket has been placed at the rear of the church for these.

  • Bulletin Advertising Space

    Regarding the bulletin, as you may have noticed there is plenty of space on the back for advertising -- and we hope to fill it up with local businesses: consider this and also spread the word so others can promote their companies (consult the parish office for prices).

  • Livestreamers Needed

    We are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with livestreaming one or two of our weekend Masses. Your support will ensure that parishioners who cannot be physically present at the church can still participate in our Liturgical services. A laptop required, and training on the use of the livestreaming equipment will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please email livestream@svdpparishnotl.ca or sign up at the Parish Office.