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Vincentians Gather for North Central Region Meeting in Mundelein, IL 2048 1536 SVDP USA
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Vincentians Gather for North Central Region Meeting in Mundelein, IL

On June 15-17, 2023, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago Council welcomed just under 400 Vincentians to the North Central Region’s annual meeting at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. The USML campus occupies over 600 acres of beautifully wooded property, a lake, wildlife, and peacefulness. Its buildings…

06-28-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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06-28-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Dear Vincentian Friends, Last week I was able to experience the reality of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam’s vision of a network of charity embracing the world. For six days I attended the International General Assembly of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Rome with about 100 other presidents of national councils. Our business meetings…

SVdP News Roundup June 17 – June 23 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup June 17 – June 23

With 100,000 Vincentians across the United States and nearly 800,000 around the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA: St Vincent de Paul welcomes passing of Indigenous Voice legislation AUSTRALIA: Vinnies use Refugee Week to call for end to…

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A Week in Prayers June 19 – June 23

Monday, June 19 Heavenly Father, Author of life and source of all good, You are my consolation and my hope. You are the beginning and the end. May I share Your love in every encounter, Like a pebble dropped in a pond, Whose waves grow and spread, That remains in its depths when they calm.…

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Contemplation — A Culture of Love

In 2018, a set of seven “Cultural Beliefs” was incorporated as Statute 2 in Part III of our Rule. Because the Society has always been governed by both the Rule and tradition, the Cultural Beliefs were not really new, but by articulating and adopting them as part of our Rule, we solidified their place as…

06-22-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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06-22-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

At some point we lamented the loss of our local Sears, Montgomery Ward, at least one major family-owned downtown department store, Blockbuster, Circuit City, Tandy Leather, Burger Chef, Lums, Howard Johnson’s, K Mart, Toys R Us, and currently Bed Bath & Beyond and Party City. Add to these national players the restaurant we loved and…

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National Council Welcomes International Twinning Coordinator

The National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to welcome the new International Twinning Coordinator, Valeria Vlasich. Valeria will focus on managing the International Twinning program. She will continue to connect Conferences and Councils across the United States with Conferences in need in other countries. Valeria is from…

Contemplation — Dropping Pebbles 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Dropping Pebbles

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s,” Christ said, “and to God the things that are God’s.” With these words, Jesus answered His doubters’ attempt to find contradiction in His teachings, but also gives us some wisdom to carry with us on our home visits. After all, the neighbor we serve is made in…

SVdP News Roundup June 10 – June 16 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup June 10 – June 16

With 100,000 Vincentians across the United States and nearly 800,000 around the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Read some of their stories here: INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA: New CEO sleeps rough to raise awareness of homelessness AUSTRALIA: St Vincent de Paul Society in Sutherland Shire join in…

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A Week in Prayers June 12 – June 16

Monday, June 12 Place Your hands upon me, Lord, Heal me with Your touch, Steady me when I falter, Or my troubles are too much. Give me strength to share, O Lord, For all of life’s demands, And for my friends and neighbors, Lord, let me be Your hands. Amen Tuesday, June 13 I love…

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SVdP Stores Corner — Promoting Clothing Drives

Written by: Joe Lazarich, Council of Rockville Centre,  Northeast Region A good opportunity to increase clothing donations and promote awareness of the Society and the mission is to collaboratively work together with our stores and Conferences to promote and execute clothing drives. Below are some suggestions to help your drive be successful: Select a date and…

06-15-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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06-15-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Is it possible to be too kind? A group of volunteers comes in every Tuesday to pack food boxes for the pantry. They are all such good friends that they spend a lot of time catching up, sharing jokes and stories. The other volunteers need to pick up the slack for them. A Society store…

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