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“It may come to your mind that you have not enough intelligence to conduct so large and difficult a house. To this I shall reply that there will be two of you to do it: Our Lord and yourself, and with him, all is possible.” (CCD 1:369)
-St. Vincent de Paul
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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 a Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:00am - 12:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. More details are coming soon.
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The next Ozanam Orientation is scheduled for Saturday, August 27 from 9:00am - 2:30pm at St. Anthony Marie de Claret in Kyle.
Registration is also now open for the upcoming Ozanam Orientations:
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.
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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.
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COVID-19 Community Level: Medium |
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The COVID-19 community level for Austin-Travis County is currently medium.
The policy in the SVdP Thrift Store and the Council Offices is now "Wearing a mask is optional."
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In Fréderic Ozanam’s original vision for the Society, he expressed a desire that Vincentians use their meetings as an opportunity to serve neighbors in need and personal spiritual growth. When Vincentians gather together at traditional meetings and innovative webinars, they can share their talents and resources in service of our neighbors in need.
Please check out these great opportunities for the Fred Talks - great 4 - 5 minute videos that can be used for reflection at your Conference meetings!
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store |
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The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is NOW open Tuesday - Saturday from
10:00am - 5:00pm! Make sure you take advantage of the great sales on amazing items throughout the store.
Customers can now purchase SVdP Gift Cards from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. The gift cards can be purchased during store hours Wednesday - Saturday from
10:00am - 5:00pm. Also, make sure you ask about the Loyalty Rewards Program!
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. You can sign up by clicking on the link.
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Spiritual Reflection
Contemplation — Let Us Go to the Poor
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After a year of debate with the Saint-Simonians in the Conference of History, defending the Catholic faith, Frédéric Ozanam and his friends were confronted with this challenge: “Even you, who pride yourself on your Catholicity, what are you doing to show the vitality and efficacy, to prove the truth of your faith?” [Baunard, 64]
It was a challenge Frédéric took to heart; it affected him deeply. After all, he said to his friends, having spent an entire year in vigorous debate, proclaiming the truth, defending the church; for all the educated arguments, for all the passion, “have we made one single conquest for Jesus Christ?” [Ibid, 65] Read more...
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We will offer them up in prayer weekly.
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National Gazette Questions and Answers
Q: Am I correct, that we should not use a friend in need’s name and picture in our advertising — even with their permission?
A: Using our friends in need name and photograph on advertisement is not a violation, so long as written authorization has been given to do so. Many SVdP Councils/Conferences have case record forms that have a disclaimer on it that may work for this purpose; others have a separate release of information and photo usage form for our friends in need to sign. Be sure you are consistent with your Council’s and Diocese Safeguarding policies in this regard. We recommend not using photos of children in need; “stock” photos are acceptable and help with safeguarding protections.
Preguntas y Respuestas de la
Oficina Nacional
P: ¿Estoy correcto que no debemos usar el nombre y la imagen de un amigo con necesidades en nuestra publicidad, incluso con su permiso?
R: Usar el nombre y la fotografía de nuestros amigos con necesidades en un anuncio no es una infracción, siempre que se haya otorgado una autorización por escrito para hacerlo. Muchos Consejos/Conferencias SVdP tienen formularios de registro de casos que tienen un descargo de responsabilidad que puede funcionar para este propósito; otros tienen un formulario separado de divulgación de información y uso de fotos que nuestros amigos necesitan firmar. Asegúrese de ser consistente con las Políticas de Salvaguardia de su Consejo y Diócesis. Recomendamos no usar fotos de niños; las fotos de “stock” son aceptables y ayudan a protegerlos.
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You can make a difference by sharing your time and talents. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Austin has new volunteer opportunities available in the Thrift Store, Client Services, and Council Office. We now have a new and easy way for you to sign up. Visit the volunteer page on ssvdp.org/volunteer, complete the form, and submit it. You will be contacted by a Council staff member.
Ready to volunteer? Click on this link to sign up!
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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!
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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.
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Q3 Presidents Meeting
July 30, 2022
Virtual
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August 27, 2022
9:00am - 2:30pm
St. Anthony Marie de Claret
Kyle
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August 30 - September 3
Baltimore, Maryland
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October 1, 2022
9:00am - 12:00pm
St. Louis Parish
Austin
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October 15, 2022
9:00am - 12:00pm
San Jose Catholic Church
Austin
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October 22, 2022
9:00am - 2:30pm
St. Paul
Smithville
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Council Office:
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Client Services:
Tuesday - Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Food Pantry:
Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Wednesday - Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Contact Us:
Rick Bologna, Stores Director, rick.bologna@ssvdp.org
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