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We are a Roman Catholic Parish in Shepherd, MI. Weekend Masses are 4:30pm Saturday & 10:00am Sunday

10/28/2026

A quick picture with Bishop Gruss’s photo on the wall of Bishop’s who have seminarians at Saint Meinrad, and couple of pictures at Monte Cassino Shrine where we prayed a Rosary of Life for Respect Life Month.

10/27/2026

Pilgrims heading over to the icon studio for a short tour and time with Sister Jeana. It’s been a great first day here at Saint Meinrad.

10/26/2026

We were so very thankful to connect with Anna Kenny when we arrived. Anna helped shepherd us (see what I did there) from the Grotto to the Basilica and met up with us again after our tour.

We could see how she is a valuable asset to the university, as people were always walking up to her to talk, in the church and on the quad. Thank you, Anna.

10/26/2026

Our pilgrims had a prayerful time visiting the Grotto at Notre Dame along with Mass and a tour at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

10/26/2026

Morning prayer is done and our Pilgrimage of the Holy Spirit is underway.

10/22/2026

Happening Tomorrow!

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 168 E. Wright Avenue in Shepherd, on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Please carve out time to give blood and help support patients who rely on lifesaving donations. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code STVINCENT, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Save up to 15 minutes on donation day by completing your pre-donation reading and health-history questions through RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass.

As an added thank-you, donors who give blood between October 19 and November 22 will receive a $10 gift card by email.

Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of patients in need!

10/15/2026

I Heard it in the Homily
10-11-26 Fr Loren

All three readings, including the psalm, talk about God’s eternal banquet. First, Isaiah says on this mountain the Lord will provide for all people. Come! In the psalm we heard, “I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.“ Paul says the Lord our God will provide whatever we need. In Matthew’s gospel, Jesus tells the parable of three different guests invited to a celebration. The first ones are chosen people of the house of Israel. Some accepted the invitation but many did not go and the king wanted the house filled. Next the marginalized people were invited, the outcasts of society. They accepted the invitation, but still many did not go. The servants were then sent out to the street to invite anyone, bad or good. This is you and me. God wants all his people to come to the eternal banquet!

Jesus says “I do not want the sinner to die, but to live.” He has hope and trust in all of us. Jesus says we are asked to show one another all the qualities of Christ. “Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, you do to me.”How are we showing the qualities of Christ to others?

10/13/2026

Bishop Gruss calls for prayers for Pope Leo XIV on his upcoming surgery

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital “late in the morning” on Tuesday, October 13, for surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung. He will remain in the hospital for a number of days following the surgery. Please pray for him this week for a speedy recovery.

May Jesus, the Divine Physician, cover Pope Leo with His protecting aid. And may Our Blessed Mother nurse him back to health.

10/08/2026

Another great message from Steve leaves us with a question to ask ourselves. Is how I am living in alignment with what I profess to believe? Am I living a life that speaks of a desire to live eternally with God?

10/08/2026

I Heard it From Steve Angrisano

Those of us who had the privilege of worshiping with Steve Angrisano during the Parish Mission left with a fire in us, joy, & several things to think about. The following are a few points from Steve’s message.

- incline the ear of your heart to the Lord.

- Saint Bernard says to be a reservoir of grace. Those around you will experience it because it is overflowing.

- Empty yourself of one thing filling space in your heart that was meant for God. Good things can be bad too like sports, work, etc. if they are taking up space meant for God.

- listen to who God is calling us to be.

- cup your hands over your mouth and breathe out. Feel the breath bouncing around your hands and face. As close as your breath is to you, God is to you. Maybe practice this and as you breathe out into your cupped hands also say “thank you.”

- what are your priorities and what has slipped? Think of a pyramid with the top being the most important. This should be God.

- holiness is for all of us! Allow God to be a part of our lives every day. Let God be God in our lives.

- be a reflection of God‘s goodness in the world. Treat all visitors as Christ. What would you do if that person were Jesus? In all situations ask yourself “what would I do if this were Jesus?”

- instead of asking someone “are you OK?”consider asking them “what can I do for you?”

- I know the source of joy and hope!

“Just plough your row. Whatever row you were given the seed is yours to sow. It’s not yours to worry if your land seems great or small. It’s God who counts the harvest so you just plough your row.”

Address

168 E Wright Avenue
Shepherd, MI
48883

Telephone

+19898285720

Website

http://stvincentdp.com/

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