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Daily Prayers June 27 – July 1 940 788 SVDP USA
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Daily Prayers June 27 – July 1

Monday, June 20: Lord, Your words of love, Not shouted once, but whispered constantly, Settle within my open heart. They strengthen and comfort me. Help me to serve You. Help me to share You. Amen Tuesday, June 21: Lord Jesus, the calm in the storm Lord Jesus, the peace in my heart In crashing storms…

News Roundup June 25 – July 1 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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News Roundup June 25 – July 1

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: Ukrainian child’s solo journey to seek safe haven in Australia AUSTRALIA: Finance leaders help raise over $9 million for charity…

Disaster Services Update 940 788 SVDP USA
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Disaster Services Update

Besides responding to natural and manmade disasters, the role of Disaster Services Corporation (DSC) is to educate SVdP Councils and Conferences about different types of severe weather. Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high temperatures kill hundreds of people every year. Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people…

SVdP Heads to USCCB’s Journeying Together 2016 1512 SVDP USA
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SVdP Heads to USCCB’s Journeying Together

Last week, a delegation of Vincentians from across the country traveled to Chicago, IL. to participate in the Journeying Together national gathering. The theme of this year’s event was “Alive in Christ: Young, Diverse, Prophetic Voices Journeying Together.” SVdP’s participation in this event was the culmination of a recent push to target new and diverse…

06-30-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1363 1363 SVDP USA
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06-30-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

The Society has survived, and even in some cases remarkably thrived, during the pandemic period. Yet we have not been immune to the several major trends that affect our ability to grow or even maintain our membership. It is worse than we thought. Let’s look briefly at what we already know, the reasons why we…

Stores Corner: Getting Store Donations – It’s All About Convenience 738 416 SVDP USA
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Stores Corner: Getting Store Donations – It’s All About Convenience

Have You Heard?! SVdP Stores has a webpage on the National Website! The webpage offers tons of great information regarding all things stores!?  The National Stores Committee is a group of SVdP stores folks that represent each SVdP Region and are committed to sharing best practices in support of SVdP Thrift Stores for success across…

Contemplation – Ambitious Dreams 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation – Ambitious Dreams

Our Vincentian vocation, the Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul reminds us, is “a vocation for every moment of our lives”. [Rule, Part I, 2.6] Our call to serve is more than a call to serve the neighbor, more than a call to attend meetings, but a call to live our faith…

News Roundup June 18 – June 24 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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News Roundup June 18 – June 24

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: Mirko Milic, Nick Georgalis among top earners in Canberra Vinnies CEO Sleepout fundraiser AUSTRALIA: As a kid I was homeless,…

Daily Prayers June 20 – June 24 940 788 SVDP USA
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Daily Prayers June 20 – June 24

Monday, June 20: Lord, You alone know my whole story. In Your great mercy, forgive me Help me to serve the neighbor Without judgment As an instrument of Your mercy Amen Tuesday, June 21: Lead me, Lord, down the narrow path Help me to grow in faith Show me, Lord, the narrow gate Help me…

06-23-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1363 1363 SVDP USA
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06-23-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Sir Paul McCartney is touring again this year. In a few days he will turn 80 years old, but he still takes on  the grind of travel to different cities and several hours of concert performing almost nightly. I saw him in the late 1980s, when he played RFK Stadium in DC for two consecutive…

Disaster Services Update 940 788 SVDP USA
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Disaster Services Update

Besides responding to natural and man-made disasters, the role of DSC is to educate SVdP’ Councils and Conferences about different types of severe weather.  Since we are in the hurricane season, we wanted to share some tips. The best time to prepare for a hurricane is now. It is vital to understand your home’s vulnerability…

Daily Prayers June 13 – June 17 940 788 SVDP USA
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Daily Prayers June 13 – June 17

Monday, June 13: Jesus, my Lord and my salvation, Help me turn my other cheek, Help me walk the extra mile, Help me proclaim the living Word In all my actions. Amen Tuesday, June 14: Give me the love, O Lord, To serve and not to be served To seek out those in need of…

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