Vincentian Community News
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"We must never be surprised when those upon whom we relied fail us; it is then that God steps in to do his work."
-St. Vincent de Paul
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COVID-19 RISE Funding Program
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul's RISE Funding Program is underway! The funds are to provide immediate services to Austin/Travis County residents impacted by COVID-19.
Individuals are required to call the phone number that corresponds with the first letter of their last name. So far, we have received over 600 calls and our four case managers and volunteers are working hard to assist each neighbor through the intake process.
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New Diocesan Council Board President!
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Congratulations to Janie Alonzo, the President-Elect of the Diocesan Council of Austin Board of Directors. A member of the St. Christopher Conference, she currently serves as Conference President after having served in other offices within her Conference.
Janie will be installed after the Annual Feast Day Mass on September 30th at St. Mary Cathedral. During the Mass, we will also commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the founding of the Society in the United States. More details about the event will be released soon.
Join us in congratulating Janie and in sending her prayers and best wishes!
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The third quarter President's Meeting will take place Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10:00am. Due to COVID-19, this will be a ZOOM meeting. The President of each District and Conference is expected to attend or designate a representative. The login information was emailed to each president. If you did not receive this information, contact Roz Gutierrez, the Executive Director.
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store News
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The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store will open this Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. You are invited to come out and shop for bargains and deals! Proceeds from sales will support programs that help our neighbors in need.
For the health and safety of everyone in the store, shoppers are required to wear a face covering that covers the mouth and nose. Our staff and volunteers are also required to wear face coverings. Shoppers are also asked to practice social distancing while enjoying their shopping experience.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
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Thrift Store Volunteers Needed!
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The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is in need of volunteers to assist with many tasks including: sorters, organizers, and pricers. This is a great way to give back to your community. To volunteer, you must first sign up and then sign up for a shift. You can find more details in the link below.
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Interested in volunteering?
You can sign up by clicking on this
link
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The 2020 National Assembly, "Where it All Began," will be held online September 3 - 5, 2020. The Virtual Meeting will include programs and workshops for you to experience. There is no fee to participate in the National Assembly, but you do have to register.
For more information and to register, click on this
link
. To see the agenda, click
here
.
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COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Texas and health, state, and local officials are urging people to take the necessary steps to stay safe. To slow the spread of the virus, wear your face covering and practice social distancing.
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Gospel: (Matthew 14: 13-21)
When Jesus saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them…When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said, “This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said: “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves. But they said, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.” Then he said, “Bring them here to me,” …Taking the five loaves and two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied…when they picked up the fragments left over they had twelve baskets full. Those who ate were about five thousand..."
Vincentian Reflection:
This gospel helps us move all the talk about God’s kingdom out of the scripture and into our daily lives. We can’t make the kingdom present by ourselves. At first, Jesus tells the disciples to “give them some food yourselves.” They can’t; human resources are not sufficient to make present what God’s kingdom promises. Jesus then takes the meager human resources- “five loaves and two fish”- and
blesses
them and gives them to disciples to distribute to the crowds. What the disciples cannot do alone they can do with Jesus’ blessing.
(Living Liturgy, p.208)
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National Gazette Questions and Answers
Q: Who makes up the executive board of a Conference?
A: The far majority of all Conferences use Bylaws document 1. There normally is no executive board for Conferences. The Manual and Rule speak of a Conference board. This is not a formal board of directors. It is also not an executive board which has specific authority granted to it. The Conference board is simply the slate of officers (President, Vice President(s), Secretary, and Treasurer). They have no specific authority other than representation of the Conference and requirement to fulfill specific tasks. All decisions are made by the Active Members of the Conference as a whole. However, if the Conference is incorporated separately (using Bylaws document 2), there may be legal requirements for a formal board of directors, and the word “Executive” is used for an Executive Committee, a governance subset of the Board. This board membership should be in the same manner as the non-incorporated Conference board unless specifically required otherwise by state nonprofit etc., laws.
Preguntas y Respuestas de la
Oficina Nacional
P: ¿Quién forma la junta ejecutiva de una Conferencia?
R: La gran mayoría de todas las Conferencias utilizan el documento 1 de los Estatutos. Normalmente no hay una junta ejecutiva para las Conferencias. El Manual y la Regla hablan de una junta de Conferencia. Esta no es una junta directiva formal. Tampoco es una junta ejecutiva que tiene autoridad específica otorgada. La junta de la Conferencia es simplemente la lista de oficiales (Presidente, Vicepresidente(s), Secretario y Tesorero). No tienen autoridad específica más que la representación de la Conferencia y el requisito de cumplir tareas específicas. Todas las decisiones son tomadas por los Miembros Activos de la Conferencia en su conjunto. Sin embargo, si la Conferencia se incorpora por separado (utilizando el documento 2 de los Estatutos), puede haber requisitos legales para una junta directiva formal, y la palabra "Ejecutivo" se usa para un Comité Ejecutivo, un subconjunto de gobierno de la Junta. Esta membresía de la junta debe ser de la misma manera que la junta de la Conferencia no incorporada, a menos que las leyes estatales, sin fines de lucro, etc., exijan específicamente lo contrario.
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Call 1.888.317.SVDP
visit www.ssvdp.org
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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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Council Office:
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Client Services:
Tuesday - Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Food Pantry:
Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm
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