Father Flanigan became a resident pastor when, during the second week of May, he moved into a home at 3409 W. 130th Street. Fr. Flanigan was ever on the lookout for a suitable place to use as a temporary church. He had been particularly attracted to a large business building on Lorain Avenue at West 120th Street. It was a combination garage and paint shop, popularly called, "the garage". The shop was a large open room into which a goodly number of people could be gathered. Father Flanigan contracted to rent this space for one hundred dollars per month. The owners, glad to co-operate in such a laudable cause, agreed to clear this room so that it could be used for Mass on Sundays.

   On Saturday, May 27th, the "garage" was the scene of joyous activity. The parish was preparing for the first parochial Mass. The room that had been rented must be cleaned thoroughly; tomorrow it would become the tabernacle of God. Father Flanigan was assisted in this labor by a few of the pioneers and by Sisters Mildred and Hildegard of the Sisters of the Holy Humility of Mary. The portable altar had been borrowed from the convent of Our Lady of Lourdes and a chalice had been obtained from the Cathedral. Chairs rented from the Flood Chair Co. were set up for the convenience of the people. Messers, C. Sisson, J Pierce, M Lawless, and E. Gedeon made kneeling benches and a temporary communion railing.

   On Sunday, May 28th, 1922, the first Masses in the new parish were offered by Father Flanigan at eight and ten o'clock. Mrs. Hannon played the organ and the children sang, raising their voices in hymns of love and praise to God. It is a memorable day in the history of the parish. It is a memorable day in the life of Father Flanigan, his first Mass as a pastor having been offered for the welfare of the people. . It was also a notable day in the lives of those four boys who had the honor of being the first servers of the parish: George Krock (now Father Krock, MM), Edward Krock, and Ray and William Lyons. 
                                     Taken from the 25th Anniversary Booklet of the Parish

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL  MISSION STATEMENT

Saint Vincent de Paul Parish is a Catholic Community under the leadership of the Catholic Bishop of Cleveland. It is a parish community centered on prayer and the Lordship of Jesus Christ through the celebration of the Liturgy. It is a community dedicated to the example of Saint Vincent de Paul, our patron, to be of service to our parish family and the wider community. It is a community that has in its 85 years been known for its dedication to Education of its children, service through financial aid and food to the needy and support for those faced with overwhelming challenges.