August 26, 2022

Vincentian Community News

“You must expect everything from his infinite goodness.” (CCD 11:64)

-St. Vincent de Paul

Friends of the Poor Grant!

The Friends of the Poor^® Grant Program is NOW OPEN!

South Central Region Conferences and District Councils Grants up to $5,000 are available! APPLY TODAY!

All applications must be turned in to grants@svdpusa.org by August 31.

Grants are targeted to specific areas of need, above and beyond available Conference resources: assistance for rent/housing, utilities, food, clothing, medical, transportation, and baby/children needs.

Applying is now even easier with one form for Conferences and Councils! Click here to download the application. For FOP Grant application guidelines and schedule, click here.

Questions Regarding FOP Grants?

Contact Elizabeth Martinez

International Twinning Coordinator

314-576-3993, ext. 225

emartinez@svdpusa.org

Friends of the Poor Walk

Save the date! The Diocesan Council and the St. Vincent de Paul St. Louis Conference will host a Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St. Louis Catholic Church. The walk is meant to raise awareness and funds for Conferences and the Council to provide services to our neighbors in need. Registration is at 8:00am and the walk starts at 9:00am. Sign up to walk or create a team here.

The San Jose Conference is hosting a Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at San Jose Catholic Church. Registration is at 8:00am and the walk starts at 9:00am. Sign up to walk or create a team here.

The St. John the Evangelist Conference in San Marcos is hosting their River Walk for the Poor on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Sign up to walk or create a team here.

St. John/St. Paul Conference in Horseshoe Bay is hosting a Friends of the Walk Fundraiser on September 30, 2022. For more details, click here.

Ozanam Orientation

Registration is now closed for the Ozanam Orientation at St. Anthony Marie de Claret in Klye on Saturday, August 27 from 9:00am - 2:30pm.

Don't forget registration is open for the Ozanam Orientation at St. Paul in Smithville on October 22.

Ozanam Orientations are designed to set up our new Vincentians for success and re-energize those Vincentians who have already served. All new Vincentians are asked to attend an Ozanam Orientation within their first year in ministry; current Vincentians should attend an Ozanam refresher every 3-5 years.

2022 National Assembly

Registration will is now open for the 2022 National Assembly! It will be held in Baltimore, Maryland at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront from August 30 – September 3. You are invited to gather with other Vincentian family and friends and participate in this wonderful event. Click here for more information and to register.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00am - 5:00pm! Ask about our Loyalty Rewards Program and gift cards.

National Gazette Questions and Answers

Q: When two meetings are held in the month — can the Reflection be omitted from one of the meetings to shorten the length of the meeting? I always believed having a Reflection item on the agenda was a necessary item in all meetings.

A: All meetings must incorporate spirituality, fellowship, and service. While it could take several forms of varying lengths, some element of Spirituality must be included in every meeting agenda.

Preguntas y Respuestas de la

Oficina Nacional

P: Cuando se llevan a cabo dos reuniones en el mes, ¿se puede omitir la Reflexión de una de las reuniones para acortar la duración de la reunión? Siempre creí que tener un tema de Reflexión en la agenda era un tema necesario en todas las reuniones.

R: Todas las reuniones deben incorporar espiritualidad, compañerismo y servicio. Si bien podría tomar varias formas de duración variable, se debe incluir algún elemento de espiritualidad en la agenda de cada reunión.

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you seeking a volunteer opportunity for a few hours each week with a true purpose? The SVdP Thrift Store can use your skills. If you have a heart that wants to touch others and help people, the SVdP Thrift Store is for you. Your experience and skills can be utilized as greeter, a cashier, a product sorter in the processing area or even a jewelry salesperson.

Other volunteer opportunities include Client Services and the Council Office. Visit the volunteer page on ssvdp.org/volunteer, complete the form, and submit it. You will be contacted by a Council staff member.

Prayer Requests

Do you have a prayer request? Send us your prayers at prayerrequest@ssvdp.org.

We will offer them up in prayer weekly.

Connect with us:

Donate your vehicle to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We make donating your car, truck, motorcycle, or boat easy. Call 1-800-317-SVDP (7837) or visit www.ssvdp.org/vehicle-donation. The process is free and easy!

Thank you to our Sponsor

Partner Programs

An easy and free way to support the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to join our partner programs. Sign up for one or both of the programs, and our partner agencies will donate a portion of their proceeds from your purchases to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. You can find more information by clicking this link.