September 9, 2022

Vincentian Community News

Today is the Feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

“May God preserve the simplicity which characterized our first efforts, and by that sign St. Vincent de Paul will acknowledge us for his disciples."

-Blessed Frederic Ozanam

Courtesy of the National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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.

SVdP Executive Director Position

The Diocesan Council of Austin is seeking a motivated, dynamic leader and strategic thinker to support its organizational growth. The candidate will have nonprofit experience, be a persuasive leader and excellent communicator able to develop and communicate a vision for the Council’s future, set priorities and produce measurable short and long-term results; head successful fundraising efforts and maintain beneficial relationships with major donors, community leaders....read more. Share with your network!

Ozanam Orientation

The next Ozanam Orientation is scheduled for October 22 at St. Paul in Smithville. You can register now by clicking on this link: Ozanam Orientation.

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.

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: What is national’s official position on having co-presidents within a Conference?

A: The National Council’s official stand is that co-presidents in a Conference are not recommended. Too many problems occur with co-presidencies and it is difficult for Vincentian members and the National Council to know who to go to for issues and/or concerns that may arise. This is why we have vice-presidents. One president per Conference is sufficient.

Preguntas y Respuestas de la

Oficina Nacional

P: ¿Cuál es la posición oficial de National sobre tener copresidentes dentro de una Conferencia?

R: La posición oficial del Consejo Nacional es que no se recomiendan copresidentes en una Conferencia. Ocurren demasiados problemas con las copresidencias y es difícil para los miembros Vicentinos y el Consejo Nacional saber a quién acudir para los problemas y/o inquietudes que puedan surgir. Por eso tenemos vicepresidentes. Un presidente por Conferencia es suficiente.

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.

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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 800-322-8284 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.