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A Week in Prayers September 19 – September 23 940 788 SVDP USA
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A Week in Prayers September 19 – September 23

Monday, September 19 Who do You say that I am, Lord? A servant, a neighbor, a friend? Have I stopped for the victims At the side of the road? Have I offered food to the hungry? Have I offered Your love With the works of my hands? Have I comforted all those in sorrow? Have…

SVdP News Roundup September 17 – September 23 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup September 17 – September 23

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: 8 billion containers turn from trash to treasure IRELAND: Castlebar SVP launches education and training bursary UNITED KINGDOM: Anti-poverty organisations…

09-22-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 400 400 SVDP USA
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09-22-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

Editor’s note: The following is a shortened version of the letter from Rev. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and leader of our Vincentian Family. Links to the compete letter in multiple languages are found later in this edition of the E-Gazette. To the members of the Vincentian Family throughout…

Contemplation — Saints Among Us 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Saints Among Us

After the death of St. Louise de Marillac, St. Vincent de Paul gathered the Daughters of Charity together for two conferences in remembrance of their “dear mother.” He asked them to share their memories of the virtues they had observed in St. Louise, and that they would choose to imitate. Among the virtues they recalled…

SVdP News Roundup September 10 – September 16 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup September 10 – September 16

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: Calls For Targeting Of Most Vulnerable In Budget As SVP Records 30% Increase In Demand IRELAND: When it comes to…

09-15-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1363 1363 SVDP USA
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09-15-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

In a recent e-Gazette Q and A column, I screwed up. A member asked about how they might change the national logo for local use. Attempting to keep things simple, I ignored (actually, I just forgot) a relevant National Resolution. This column will re-visit and clarify the rules for everyone – I hope! – as…

September is National Preparedness Month 940 788 SVDP USA
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September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month Information From Disaster Services Corporation Recently, it was reported that 246 people lost their lives from the ice storms that hit Texas last year.  The United States census bureau also released that at least 1,400 people lost their lives last year due to the fact they were not prepared for extreme cold…

Contemplation — Working for God’s Sake 940 788 SVDP USA
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Contemplation — Working for God’s Sake

Studying the words of our Vincentian predecessors helps to remind us of the challenges we share, and the spirituality, traditions, and friendship that bind us to them and to the poor. For example, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, some members of the Society in the United States began to adopt a term…

SVdP News Roundup Sept. 3 – Sept. 9 1200 1200 SVDP USA
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SVdP News Roundup Sept. 3 – Sept. 9

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: Getting homeless help where it’s needed IRELAND: St Vincent de Paul expecting winter surge over rising energy costs NATIONAL BALTIMORE,…

Daily Prayers September 6 – September 10 940 788 SVDP USA
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Daily Prayers September 6 – September 10

Tuesday, September 6 Heavenly Father, Lord of All, Hold me in Your hand Give me the faith That moves mountains The hope that Turns night into day The love that multiplies Only when given away Amen Wednesday, September 7 Heavenly Father, May neither my blessings Nor my woes Separate me from You Make me Your…

Vincentians Gather in Baltimore for 2022 SVdP National Assembly 1171 862 SVDP USA
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Vincentians Gather in Baltimore for 2022 SVdP National Assembly

Last week, the halls of the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront were abuzz with Vincentian camaraderie. More than 700 attendees gathered in Baltimore for the 2022 SVdP National Assembly. It was a wonderful four days full of shared knowledge, experience, and the Vincentian charism. “Hosting the National Assembly for over 700+ Vincentians was wonderful and inspiring working…

09-08-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders 1367 1520 SVDP USA
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09-08-2022 A Letter From Our Servant Leaders

A wonderful Annual Assembly of the National Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society wrapped up last Saturday evening in Baltimore. I want to warn our members who did not attend that we who were there are returning home with many new ideas and zeal for the renewal of our Society. I hope you…

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