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Disaster Services Update 11-23-2022 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Disaster Services Update 11-23-2022

Elizabeth Disco-Shearer, CEO of Disaster Services Corporation, journeyed across Florida this past week to assess the widespread devastation left behind by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The groundwork has been laid to provide both Rapid Response and Long-Term Recovery Grants to the affected Councils that have established a plan for the next phase of recovery. The…

11-23-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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11-23-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Dear Vincentian Friends, Almost 40 years ago, I was part of a group that started a free community meal program. In the beginning, many of our guests were homeless and living on the streets. On one occasion, one of my fellow organizers pulled a man aside to address some behavior issues and concluded by telling…

Contemplation — Our Long-Term Vision 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Our Long-Term Vision

Our Manual explains that Vincentians “trust in Providence” in our works and in our lives. [Manual, p. 63] We understand this to mean, as Christ taught in the Sermon on the Mount, that we should not worry about tomorrow, that we should let the day’s own troubles be enough. [Matthew 6:25-34] But how do we…

SVdP News Roundup November 12 – November 18 3600 3600 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup November 12 – November 18

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 IRELAND: SVP receiving 800 requests for assistance on a daily basis ITALY: Pope blesses ‘begging statue’ that will help Vincentians build homes…

A Week in Prayers November 14 – November 18 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers November 14 – November 18

Monday, November 14 Lord Jesus, You are the light of the world. Lead me from darkness, Fill me with the light of Your love Let it shine forth from me In all that I do in Your name. Amen Tuesday, November 15 Light of the World, fall upon me, Awaken me from my slumber. As…

Contemplation — Practice Makes Perfect 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Practice Makes Perfect

When we become Vincentians, whether as active or associate members, one of the things we promise is to live our Rule. This is, of course, a promise we should make only after reading it! Although our Rule is relatively brief, it’s still a little long to memorize. So, in order to live it, we need…

SVdP News Roundup Nov. 5 – Nov. 11 3600 3600 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup Nov. 5 – Nov. 11

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: The Vinnie’s Somerset Community Hub are calling out for Vinnie’s Van volunteers AUSTRALIA: St Vincent de Paul Society chooses its…

A Week in Prayers November 7 – November 11 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers November 7 – November 11

Monday, November 7 This is the day You have made, O Lord, No greater joy could I have! All that I see, each person I meet, Is a gift from Your loving hands. Amen Tuesday, November 8 My Lord and my God, Creator of all, Thank you all Your gifts: My talents, my successes, My…

2022 World Day of the Poor 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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2022 World Day of the Poor

“May this 2022 World Day of the Poor be for us a moment of grace. May it enable us to make a personal and communal examination of conscience and to ask ourselves whether the poverty of Jesus Christ is our faithful companion in life.” – Pope Francis This Sunday, November 13, 2022, the Catholic Church…

11-10-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1080 1080 SVDP USA
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11-10-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

On occasion we will be asked by the media, or by Catholic interest groups, to show the impact of the Society on the community and how we measure our success.  I love to be asked about this, but I also hate it. How do we measure our success as the Society? This is more difficult…

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SVdP National Council Welcomes National Director of Poverty Programs

The National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to welcome the new National Director of Poverty Programs, Steve Uram. Steve will be work as the Society’s representative among Catholic groups including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and other national nonprofit groups regarding public policy. He will serve…

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11-17-22 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Television watchers are used to mid-season breaks, long gaps between seasons, and mid-season replacements that all make it difficult to get into a viewing routine for their favorite shows. I’m not sure if the DVR was the answer, or part of the cause, for this programming chaos! Add in a pandemic that severely affected production…

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