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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…

Contemplation — From Day to Day 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — From Day to Day

One of the most treasured tenets of our Vincentian spirituality is trust in Providence. When our treasuries run low, we trust in Providence to refill them. When we are not sure of the path to take, we trust in Providence to guide us. But Providence is more than simply a generous donor, or a wise…

SVdP News Roundup April 15 – April 21 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup April 15 – April 21

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: Vinnies backs experts’ call to raise income support AUSTRALIA: Bosses caught napping on sleepout AUSTRALIA: Vinnies provides shower and laundry…

A Week in Prayers April 17 – April 21 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers April 17 – April 21

Monday, April 17 Lord when I see Your face How can I help but smile? The face of hunger, the face of joy, The face of need, the face of love, The face of the neighbor, Unique and unrepeatable. Open my eyes to see You, Lord, Open my heart to smile. Amen Tuesday, April 18…

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DSC Update — Tornado Relief Efforts

Elizabeth Disco-Shearer, CEO of DSC, recently visited the tornado-ravaged areas of Rolling Fork and Silver Springs, MS and McEwen, TN, where she witnessed the ongoing recovery efforts of Vincentians in response to the devastating floods that had hit the area. She was struck by the extent of the damage in these towns, which left many…

04-20-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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04-20-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Dear Vincentian Friends, This Sunday we celebrate the 210th birthday of our principal founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam. We continue to hope and pray that he may be recognized by the Church as a saint. Those of us who know him have no doubt that he is in heaven and worthy of being known as Saint…

Contemplation — There Is Truly Nothing Better 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — There Is Truly Nothing Better

What does it mean to serve in hope — serviens in spe, as our international logo says? Surely, when we visit a neighbor whose lights have been shut off, who faces eviction, whose cupboards are bare, we (and they) hope for relief from these needs. Thankfully, more often than not, we are able to provide…

SVdP News Roundup April 8 – April 14 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup April 8 – April 14

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: Premier to sleep rough in support of homelessness services AUSTRALIA: Vinnies fundraiser launches with business leaders sleeping rough to raise awareness…

A Week in Prayers April 10 – April 14 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers April 10 – April 14

Monday, April 10 Help me to see the neighbor, Lord, Help me to see the friend. Help me to see the face of Christ. Make me the one You send. Help me to serve the neighbor, Lord, Help me to serve the friend. Let me bear wordless witness Through the love that I extend. Help…

04-13-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 900 900 SVDP USA
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04-13-2023 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Back in 1985, the song “We are the World” was created using the vocal talents of more than 40 American music artists including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Michael Jackson, and Paul Simon. In other words, artists who were unlikely to team up otherwise but who…

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