St. Vincent de Paul Church Elyria

09/08/2026

Today is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, we honor the birth of Mary and her special role in salvation history.
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Mary is closely linked with Christ because of her role as the “Theotokos” or “God-bearer.” Through her, God’s grace entered the world in the person of Jesus.
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Take some time today to ask for Mary’s intercession or pray a rosary in honor of this feast.

09/05/2026

Check out the Diocese of Cleveland's Ohio Catholic magazine For a featured article about the Mother Cabrini food pantry and Papi!

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09/05/2026

Today is the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta, also known as Mother Teresa.
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Teresa was born in 1910 and at that age of 18, left home to join the Sisters of Loreto in Ireland. She took the name Teresa after St. Therese of Lisieux and professed her final vows in 1937.
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In 1946, she found her “call within a call.” She experienced visions and an interior call to “radiate Jesus’ love on souls” and “be His light” revealing to her his pain for the neglected poor. His love for them became her own.
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Her legacy started with the establishment the Missionaries of Charity and the beginnings of her work in Calcutta. She worked with many other religious groups, formed various organizations, and influenced movements. She gained worldwide recognition for her work and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
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Mother Teresa died September 5 and was canonized by Pope Franics in 2016. She is the patron of World Youth Day, Missionaries of Charity and a co-patron of the Archdiocese of Calcutta.
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St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

The First Sorrow: Simeon’s Prophecy
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Mary’s sorrows begin with a prophecy.
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When Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to the Temple, Simeon recognizes Him as the promised Messiah. But his words to Mary contain a warning: “And you yourself a sword will pierce.” (Luke 2:35)
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Mary receives this prophecy knowing that the Son she loves is destined to suffer.
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She does not turn away.
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From the very beginning, Mary says yes, not only to the joy of motherhood, but to the suffering that will come with being the Mother of Christ.
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Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

08/31/2026

Sign up for our Fall Adult Faith study on David The King online!

Free to participants.

Wednesday Evenings at 6:30PM
or
Thursday Mornings at 9:30AM
Where: St. Vincent de Paul Church Elyria - Social Hall

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Enroll by October 10th

Wednesday Class - 6:30PM beginning October 14th OR Thursday Class - 9:30AM beginning October 15th Where: St. Vincent de Paul Church Social Hall Cost: No Cost but can donate towards hospitality ABOUT : Explore the compelling stories of King David and understand his foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the....

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

St. Augustine of Hippo, son of St. Monica, was a bishop and a prolific Catholic writer.
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In his early life, Augustine lived recklessly and loved worldly sensualities and partying. His mother prayed for his conversion, and he eventually accepted Christianity as the one, true religion.
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After finding conviction through scripture, he was baptized by St. Ambrose in 387 and was ordained a priest in 391. He became the Bishop of Hippo in 396 and spent the rest of his life preaching the Gospel, writing against heresy, and converting people to Christianity. He is recognized as a Doctor of the Church.
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St. Augustine is the patron of theologians, brewers, and printers.
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St. Augustine, pray for uu!