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05-04-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 900 900 SVDP USA
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05-04-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Good Shepherd….Good Plumber “The Lord is my plumber. That is not what you expected me to say, right?” Fr. Thomas, well known for his short Homilies, had his flock captivated. He went on to explain that since he had not seen any shepherds out and about, it goes without saying that we need to find…

Thank You for Being a Friend to Those in Need 1152 659 SVDP USA
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Thank You for Being a Friend to Those in Need

In 2019, Peggy Veltri joined the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at her St. Catherine of Siena parish Conference in West Dundee, Illinois. She and fellow volunteers struggled through the pandemic as requests for help came from more neighbors in need. The National Council awarded two Friends of the Poor® Grants to Peggy’s Conference…

Contemplation — Cheerful Givers 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Cheerful Givers

“God loves a cheerful giver,” the Apostle reminds us, and so, we might observe, does every person made in His image. Who wants a guest at their birthday party to grudgingly hand over a gift, sighing under the weight of all the stress of shopping for it? Thankfully, there are few such guests. Instead, the…

Immersing Neighbors in Love and Mercy 2560 1490 SVDP USA
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Immersing Neighbors in Love and Mercy

You might imagine that the day someone is released from prison would be the best and happiest day of their incarceration. But that’s not always the case. Many agonize over leaving. Why? Because they’ll walk out to freedom with no more than that. No clothes, money, phone minutes, or even a valid ID. No job…

SVdP News Roundup April 22 – April 28 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup April 22 – April 28

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 helping desperate renters leave Noosa as expensive rents climb higher CANADA: Alberta parish repurposes grocery store…

A Week in Prayers April 24 – April 28 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers April 24 – April 28

Monday, April 24 Heavenly Father, hear my prayer, Offered to You in faith. Holy Spirit, live within me, Strengthen me with hope. Show me, Jesus, the Way and Truth, Fill my heart with love. Amen Tuesday, April 25 Dear Lord Jesus, Risen and scarred, Light of eternal life. Show me Your hands, O Lord. Not…

04-27-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 900 900 SVDP USA
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04-27-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

At the recent Vincentian Family conference hosted by DePaul University, we learned about how the Vincentian charism has grown in both size and impact around the world. From Vincent and Louise, through Frédéric and Rosalie, and so many others, to the Saints-in-training working alongside us today, we are a global force for good and charity.…

Friends of the Poor Grant Awardees — April 2023 150 150 SVDP USA
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Friends of the Poor Grant Awardees — April 2023

We received 57 grant applications totaling $285,000. Grant awards for this round total $75,000. Through simple application process, SVdP Conferences and District Councils can apply for up to $5,000 from the National Council’s Friends of the Poor® Fund. The Friends of the Poor® funds available to grant is normally limited to the amount raised and/or…

SVdP Pharmacies Help Patients Afford Urgently Needed Medications 2560 1707 SVDP USA
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SVdP Pharmacies Help Patients Afford Urgently Needed Medications

“Seeing their renewed hope makes every day worth it.” Low-income neighbors face difficult choices daily. Some have to decide between necessities like paying rent and feeding their families. Others forego important medications so they can afford that month’s transportation costs or utilities. Raul, a married father of four, supports his family by working at a…

SVdP Donors Help Hurricane Survivors With Long-Term Recovery 1336 678 SVDP USA
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SVdP Donors Help Hurricane Survivors With Long-Term Recovery

Floridian Kelly Knopf survived last September’s Hurricane Ian, the state’s deadliest storm in nearly 90 years. “It was quite traumatic,” she told a reporter about those earliest hours and days. “I don’t think our community was quite prepared [because forecasters] said it would go more over Tampa; but it ended up hovering over Fort Myers…

Your Generosity Funds Friends of the Poor Grants 640 480 SVDP USA
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Your Generosity Funds Friends of the Poor Grants

Right now, in every corner of the country, a vast army of Good Samaritans is at work caring for the poor in their communities. These “troops” — known as lay Vincentians — are volunteer members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Organized into local Conferences, they number nearly 90,000 and annually provide material…

Local and National Stores Committee Team Up With Great Results in Richmond 320 240 SVDP USA
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Local and National Stores Committee Team Up With Great Results in Richmond

Written by: Ed Markiewicz — Eastern Region, Council of Greensburg The Council of Richmond initiated a new endeavor to support the mission and invigorate efforts to serve those in need. When faced with the question of how to meet the increasing need for help, the Richmond Council discussed the idea of opening a SVdP Thrift…

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