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SVdP News Roundup April 29 – May 5 1080 1080 SVDP USA

SVdP News Roundup April 29 – May 5

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: Old Edgeworth library to be repurposed as home base for Vinnies AUSTRALIA: Vinnies’ Winter Appeal to Aid Homeless Elderly Women…

A Week in Prayers May 1 — May 5 1080 1080 SVDP USA

A Week in Prayers May 1 — May 5

Monday, May 1 Open my heart, Lord Jesus, Empty me of myself. Take away all that worries me, And all that troubles my mind. Take away all of my triumphs, And all victories of this world. Empty me of myself, O Lord, That You may live in me, And I may live in You. Amen…

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SVdP Bremerton Supersizes Their Thrift Store

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Bremerton WA has proudly opened the doors to its new and improved thrift store. With 27,000 square feet, 50% more than the previous store, new fixtures and mannequins donated by JC Penney, Silverdale and lots of unique treasures, the Conference has proudly named its newest iteration the…

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Dedicated Vincentians Assist Those Affected by Recent Tornadoes

SVdP Disaster Services Corporation is proud to announce that Vincentians Tom and Kathy Williams, both highly-trained DSC representatives, have successfully completed their deployment in Mississippi, where they spent six days tirelessly working to support disaster survivors in Rolling Fork and Silver City after the devastating tornadoes that hit in March 2023. DSC sends trained volunteers…

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

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…

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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

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…

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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

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

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

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

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…

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