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Frederic's E-Gazette
An e-newsletter from the National Council of
the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul®
July 14, 2016
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What's New in this Issue
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Campaign to fund Friends of the Poor Grant Program
SVdP on CatholicTV July 19
World Premiere of SVdP Special on EWTN Aug. 16
Download the Free SVdPUSA Mobile APP Now
Early Bird Registration for National Assembly ends Friday, July 15
New SVdP Partnership: PickUpMyDonation
July VOP Webinar: Immigration Reform July 21 @ 3 p.m. EDT
DSD Update
National Assembly Host City Event Details
Youth Programming at SVdP National Assembly in Columbus
National Stores Committee Workshop
New Videos Available on the Extension Web Portal
Knights of Columbus urges Prayers for Healing
In Every Issue
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Letter from your Servant Leader
Q&A and Q&A Index
Vincentian Formation
Extension News
Development Department News
Connect with SVdP on Social Media and Mobile Network
In the News
Don't Miss
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Circle of Protection and the 2016 Presidential Campaign
Disclaimer:
(NOTE: The links in some of the articles are intended to take you to websites for a specific story, page,
function or program approved for your use by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Society does not
accept responsibility for, or grant approval of, peripheral advertising or stories that may reside on those
websites.)
From your Servant Leader:
July 14, 2016
There is "new" and then there is "new to me" in so many areas of our
lives.
I recently bought a home in St. Louis that was originally built during the
St. Louis World's Fair more than 100 years ago. I love that the home has a
good foundation, beautiful inlaid woodworking, classic designs and overall
a very good infrastructure. I also appreciate that owners over the years
made some changes. When this home was built the owners had a carriage
house for the horse and not a garage. Heating was by coal and fireplaces,
and lighting was by gas or lamp oil. Air conditioning? Open a
window. I'm not really sure there was indoor plumbing! Needless to say,
David W. Barringer, CEO
such a home today wouldn't sell very well, and so the updates and
improvements were more than desired, they became necessary. Have you tried ordering a home coal
delivery lately?
When we enter into a new organization, we face the similar challenges of wanting to be part of an
established, well-run operation but also one that keeps up with the times. Many a nonprofit and religious
organization has struggled with change. There are always both those who want nothing to change, and
others who seem to want things changed so much we would wonder if the resulting organization even
resembles the original one.
Read more
Yours in Christ,
Dave
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Campaign to fund Friends of the Poor® Grant Program
Your compassion today helps show God's love to those in need.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is in need of additional funding for our Friends of the Poor Grant
Program to help the millions of women, men and children who need assistance this summer.
Will you give now -- whatever you can share -- to help us reach our goal of $80,000?
In the summer months, families in poverty or difficult circumstances across our nation will need
electricity for air conditioning. Children who are home from school will need meals at lunchtime. And
when emergencies arise - medical or otherwise - we need to be ready to care for each suffering individual,
no matter their faith, ethnic background, gender, or political opinions.
Through our Friends of the Poor Grant Program, the National Council provides direct support to local
communities from 4,400 Conferences throughout America. In fact, just last year, grant dollars were
awarded to:
* Provide housing assistance to families that can't afford to pay their rent, due to a lack of jobs in a
town where unemployment has increased by 100% in only one year.
* Assist with utility bills for individuals who struggle to make ends meet in an area where over 24% of
the households fall beneath the poverty line.
* Deliver food to the homes of some of the poorest families in the United States, including one town
where over 50% of the people are currently unemployed.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has changed hundreds of people's lives in these communities and
many more, but the demand for similar services in areas across the United States continues to grow. Only
with your support can the Friends of the Poor Grant Program be there this summer to make a
difference. Your donation can keep the air conditioning on for an elderly person, help an individual who
can't afford a place to sleep, or provide food for a family in their time of need. You can change the lives
of these people today by making a donation.
Please give your generous gift now, and thank you for joining with us in meeting this urgent need. You
are seeing the face of Christ in those we serve.
Help people in need this summer by clicking here.
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Q: In continuation to the answer provided in last week's question #2, are there any general
guidelines on interviewing our friends in need? Is there a guide for interviewers on do's or
questions not to ask?
A: Guidance for home visits and interviews can be found in two new books on the Extension Portal
website under the category of Training: Vincentian Life: Conference, and Vincentian Life: Member.
Q: Conference associate members typically do not attend most meetings. Can associate
members who are Catholic vote?
A: An associate member is someone who helps us with our works of service. He/she may or may not be
Catholic. While not expected, he/she may attend meetings regularly if they choose to. An associate
member cannot vote and cannot be an officer of the Conference. Many Conferences throughout the
country have associate members. A couple of common examples are: 1) a non-Catholic spouse of an
active member who helps out, and 2) someone who wants to help by maintaining the food in the pantry
but doesn't want to take part in meetings or other activities of the Conference.
Click here to download this week's Spanish version of the Q&A
Click here to download this week's Q&A
Q&A Index
Submit your questions to:
Pam Hudson
National Director of Governance & Membership Services
phudson@svdpusa.org
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SVdP to be featured on CatholicTV
Tuesday, July 19 - 10:30 a.m. Eastern
The Society and National CEO Dave Barringer will be featured on "This Is The Day" on CatholicTV on
Tuesday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern with several rebroadcasts. Click here for the complete schedule.
About "This Is The Day"
Bishop-elect Robert Reed and Jay Fadden talk about faith, pray for your intentions and chat about what's
going on in the local Church and beyond. Catholic authors, artists, musicians, organizers and ministers
join us to talk about the exciting things they are doing to spread the faith and touch hearts. For more
information - http://www.catholictv.com/
Watch Live:
http://www.catholictv.com/watch-live
Channel Finder for Catholic TV in your area:
http://www.catholictv.com/get-catholictv
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World Premiere of SVdP Special on EWTN Aug. 16
"Our Faith in Action: Today's Society of St. Vincent de Paul" - a half-hour special about the Society will
air on EWTN on Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
"Join Society of St. Vincent de Paul members on their spiritual growth journey through service to people
in need. In this special presentation, join Vincentians in a home visit with a family in need, helping the
homeless in a downtown shelter and working with returning citizens through prison ministry. See our
Catholic faith in action through the volunteers of this unique lay vocation and Christ's face in those they
serve."
"I like it and I love it and so, if possible, I want to do this mission until I die."
Joseph says he'll be a Vincentian for the rest of his life. When you tune in to EWTN's world premiere of
"Our Faith in Action: Today's Society of St. Vincent de Paul," you will see why he's called to service. The
special will air on Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. EDT on EWTN.
Click here to learn more.
Click here to find the EWTN station in your zip code: http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/
To watch live, click:
http://www.ewtn.com/live/ewtnplayer/jwplayer.asp?bottom=false&feed=domeng
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Download the Free SVdPUSA Mobile App Now!
The National Council Society of St. Vincent de Paul now has a mobile app available that you can
download. This app allows you to receive instant alerts, stay current with district calendar events, take
and share photos, connect with resources, and more. Just search "SVDPUSA" on your mobile phone's
app store and click install - it's FREE! You can even download recent issues of this E-Gazette newsletter,
right from the app.
Give it a try - download it today!
For instructions on downloading the mobile app, CLICK HERE!
For more information on Development, contact:
Steve Martinez
314-576-3993 ext. 213
smartinez@svdpusa.org
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Vincentian Formation
The Jubilee Year of Mercy
A Vincentian Question:
Do I actively seek and welcome all to the table?
How do we ask forgiveness from those we offend because we haven't invited them to the table?
Pope Francis recently made a groundbreaking statement about mercy. "I believe that the church not only
must say it's sorry ... to this person that is gay that it has offended," (June 26, 2016, Returning from
Armenia).
The Pope didn't say to simply tolerate people who don't look like us, act like us, or worship like us. He
didn't say for us to just stop scowling at a same sex couple walking down the street. He didn't suggest
that we forgive people for being homosexual. He said we should apologize to them for our sins of
judgement. Francis suggests that we have sinned by not reaching out; by not being a more welcoming
and diverse Church. This reaffirms his previously stated view reflecting the Church's position that
homosexual acts are sinful, but homosexual orientation is not, in his famous "Who am I to judge" quote
in 2013.
The Bylaws of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul state that we "actively seeks to recruit and retain
volunteers without regard to race, creed (with exception to active members), color, gender, sexual
orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age or physical handicap." Actively
seek...not just wait for diversity to come to us.
Our sins often involve something we've done to offend another. Pope Francis is reminding us, in this
year of Mercy, that we also sin when we don't do something we should be doing; when we don't welcome
all to the table. (Jack Murphy, Goal 4 Leader)
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During this Jubilee of Mercy, all Conferences are invited to pray and reflect together on: Serving in
Hope-Module IV: Our Vincentian Mission. This module will be offered at a 50% discount as a
Jubilee Year of Mercy Special: Formation Guide IV for $1.00 (regular cost $2.00) and DVD for $5.00
(regular cost $10.00).
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL
Serving in Hope-Module IV: Our Vincentian Mission
To order:
Online at www.svdpusa.org or Email: materials@svdpusa.org
Formation Guide #1040-English: $1.00 each (one for each member)
DVD #1042-English: $5.00 (one for each Conference)
Formation Guide #1044-Spanish: $1.00 each (one for each member)
DVD #1046-Spanish: $5.00 (one for each Conference)
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INVITATION
The Vincentian Formation Day
Spiritual Advisors and Formators
SVdP Annual Meeting - Columbus, Ohio
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Lunch provided)
Vincentian formation can be accomplished only through the collaboration of the president, spiritual
advisor and formators. Therefore, it is important for Council and Conference presidents, spiritual
advisors, formators and Conference support personnel to attend the Vincentian Formation Day.
Goals:
To discern the heart of our Vincentian formation
To deepen the spirituality of our home visit
To develop the Vincentian pathway and our servant leadership
To discover the 2016 Ozanam Orientation Formator Training
The Rule:
"Following Christ's example, the presidents at all levels of the Society endeavor to be servant
leaders...The president of the Conference or Council will have special responsibility for promoting
Vincentian spirituality." (Part 1:3.11)
"It is essential that the Society continually promote the formation and training of its members and
officers, in order to deepen their knowledge of the Society and their spirituality..." (Part 1:3.12)
"Members of the Society ...encourage one another to live a profound spiritual life and spirit of prayer.
For this purpose, the role of the spiritual advisor is very important." (Part 1:3.13)
For further information contact:
Ray Sickinger
rsicking@providence.edu
Goal 1 Leader
Sister Kieran Kneaves, DC
kkneaves@svdpusa.org
National Formation Director
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Early Bird Registration Deadline this Friday, July 15
Do not miss your opportunity to attend the 2016 SVdP National Assembly in Columbus, Ohio for the
early bird discounted price of $345.
To receive this discount, you must register by this coming Friday, July 15. After that, the registration
price increases to $385.
To register now and received the early bird discount, click here.
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Host City Event
Friday, September 2
On Friday, September 2, join your fellow Vincentians for an evening of fun, food, drinks and beautiful
scenery at Columbus' Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for the Host City Event.
While there, you will have the opportunity to walk through the beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens and
peruse dynamic exhibitions and world-renowned artwork. This is the only botanical garden in the world
with a permanent collection of glass artwork by artist, Dale Chichuly.
For more information about the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, click here.
Buses will begin leaving the hotel for the event at 5 p.m.
The event will run from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Do not miss this amazing opportunity for friendship and camaraderie with your fellow national assembly
attendees.
*Food will be provided by the SVdP Mideast Region. Cash bars will be available throughout the facility.
For more information or if you have any questions, contact:
Michele Schurk
Events Coordinator
314-576-3993 ext.223
mschurk@svdpusa.org
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Development Department News
Society of St. Vincent de Paul National Partner
"SVdP Arizona was able to get in early with PickUpMyDonation.com, locking down key zip codes. It has
been good, worth the monthly cost." Ed Dubiel, director of retail operations, SVdP Arizona.
"SVdP Waukesha, Wisconsin added ten thrift store donations the first month we used
PickUpMyDonation.com." Rob Colburn, director of business operations, SVdP Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Enhance Donor Convenience
How many times do you make a call and get an answering machine & forget to follow up?
Don't lose thrift store donations from lack of online scheduling.
Consider Pick Up My Donation!
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Click here for more Development Department news!
For more information on Development, contact:
Steve Martinez
314-576-3993 ext. 213
smartinez@svdpusa.org
or
Gerri Sample
314-576-3993 ext. 211
gsample@svdpusa.org
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July Voice of the Poor Webinar
Pushing Immigration Reform Forward in Uncertain Times
Our immigration system, by widespread consensus, remains broken and unrepaired, as evidenced
most recently by the U.S. Supreme Court's deadlocked, non-decision in United States v. Texas
regarding the President's Executive orders on deferred action for immigrant children and parents
and by the continuing gridlock in Congress. Moreover, campaign rhetoric is not helping to
illuminate the real issues. The passage of immigration reform legislation by the U.S. Congress
will only happen if ordinary citizens such as us get involved.
Join the SVdP webinar Thursday, July 21 at 3:00 p.m. (EDT) as we discuss how we can move
immigration reform to the top of the national agenda. Learn more about the Society's recently
updated Immigration Position Paper, the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on immigration
families, the prospects for reform, the Church's teaching on welcoming the stranger and
constructive actions we can take as Vincentians.
The Webinar is Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern
To join the webinar use the following link by double clicking the link below:
https://societyofsaintvincent.adobeconnect.com/vop
Audio Conference Details (You must dial in for Audio):
Conference Call Number:
U.S. (Toll Free): 1-800-326-0013
Participant Code: 5707584
Click here for tips for a successful webinar experience.
Questions: Contact National VOP Chair Tom Dwyer at tdwyerma@comcast.net
Click here to read more about the Voice of the Poor Committee and connect with the
National Voice of the Poor Committee on social media.
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Creating Neighborhoods of Hope
Are you a Council or District leader who has some type of systemic change effort underway, or
who is interested in getting an effort started at the community level? Did you miss the latest
Hope in Action webinar, Creating Neighborhoods of Hope: Systemic Change for Councils,
Districts, & Isolated Conferences? Fear not! The webinar was recorded and is archived on the
Systemic Change website (http://www.svdpusa.org/systemicchange/Materials/Online-Meetingsand-Training).
Thanks,
Jack Murphy
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National Board of Directors
Diversity, Systemic Change, Advocacy Goal Leader
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To learn more or see examples of Systemic Change within the Society, visit the National
Systemic Change Web page by clicking here.
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Disaster Services Division Update
Why helping West Virginia with Disaster Recovery is
Critical to Systemic Change in the State
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Disaster Services Division works to support our Regions,
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Councils and Conferences in helping families to recovery from major disasters. As part of the
many programs that we offer, disaster case management is the most critical. We train Vincentians
on how to help families navigate the various federal, state and local programs. We also provide a
national tracking system through the Coordinated Assistance Network and we help our
Vincentians with understanding the role of the local long term recovery committees. Vincentians
can then advocate for those they serve to local community leaders, FEMA and state officials. For
example, in a case of major floods, is it better to advocate for the family to get a buyout of their
property by the county/state rather than to stay in a floodplain? Will there be living wage jobs
available, once the community is rebuilt? These and many other questions must be answered and
our Vincentians work with families up to a two year period, helping as a life coach for recovery.
The state of W.V. was hit with a thousand year flood on June 23, 2016. Before the flood, many
families in the state were living at or below the federal poverty level and the disaster has now put
them in dire straits. The quote below from the governor of West Virginia details the extent of the
flooding.
"The flooding we experienced Thursday and into [Friday] (referencing the June 23 Floods) is
among the worst in a century for some parts of the state," said Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D), who
declared a state of emergency in 44 of West Virginia's 55 counties Friday.
SVdP-DSD is working with the Council of Wheeling, the Eastern Region, W.V. VOAD and
state and federal officials to develop a strategic long term recovery Plan that will address some of
the critical issues for the state's recovery.
Elizabeth Disco-Shearer and W.V. VOAD President, Jenny Gannaway, Discuss a
plan for long term recovery with W.V. VOAD members, community leaders,
state and federal representatives at a W.V. long term recovery meeting in
Charleston, W.V.
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SVdP-DSD receives Grant from Red Cross for the South
Carolina Floods
The American Red Cross recently awarded SVdPDSD a grant for $49,743 to help supplement Disaster
Case Management and purchase 23 House in a Box® setups for the Diocesan Council of Charleston,
S.C. Currently the Council is operating a House in a Box warehouse in Columbia, S.C.
SVdP-DSD has been providing technical expertise and staff support to the Council of Charleston since
the major flooding that occurred in October of 2015.
For questions or more information about the SVdP DSD, contact:
Elizabeth Disco-Shearer
SVdPUSA Disaster Services Division
ldisco@svdpdisaster.org
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Calling all Youth!
Special Youth Programming at the 2016 SVdP National
Assembly in Columbus
Don't miss the 2016 National Youth Assembly this summer! It will be jam packed with events for all
young people.
This will be a great opportunity to see and experience Vincentians in action through workshops and
social outings. You will have the chance to experience spiritual growth with a retreat featuring Bishop
John Quinn.
A number of outings have been planned for those who attend. You will get the chance to take a trip to a
Columbus food pantry and serve those in need. An excursion has been planned to the world famous
Columbus Zoo.
This is a great opportunity for young people to further explore their vocation through friendship and
service to the poor.
Council and Conference leaders please support the participation of Youth at the National Assembly this
August 30- Sept. 3 register soon.
To register to be a part of the youth programming for this year's SVdP National Assembly, click here.
For more information or if you have any questions, contact:
Suzanne Markiewicz
National Youth Committee Chairperson
suzannemarkiewicz@gmail.com
or
Michele Schurk
Events Coordinator
314-576-3993 ext.223
mschurk@svdpusa.org
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National Stores Committee
National Assembly, Columbus
August 31 Workshop Agenda
As you ponder registering for the National Assembly in Columbus, OH, we would like to call
your notice to the day of workshops sponsored by the National Stores Committee.
The National Stores Committee sponsors a day of workshops specifically for the attendees that
are associated with running thrift stores. We are very excited this year.
To view the full agenda for the National Stores Committee Workshop, click here.
For more information about the National Stores Committee Workshop, contact:
Ray Dupont
National Stores Committee Chairperson
rdupont78703@yahoo.com
or
Michele Schurk
Events Coordinator
314-576-3993 ext.223
mschurk@svdpusa.org
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New Videos Now Available on the
SVdP Extension Web Portal
New materials have been uploaded to the SVdP Extension Web Portal to help draw new members
to the Society.
Under the "General Information/Introduction" tab, you will find a variety of videos that you can
show when introducing the Society to people who may not be familiar with SVdP and its works.
The new videos in the "General Information/Introduction" section are:
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SVdP National President Sheila Gilbert describes what makes the Society Unique
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SVdP National CEO Dave Barringer on Background of the Society
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What does the Society of St. Vincent de Paul do?
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What does the Society mean to you?
Under the "Clergy Relations" tab, you will find videos that will help you when speaking with your
pastor or bishop about bringing a Conference into your parish or starting a SVdP Council in your
diocese.
The new videos in the "Clergy Relations" section are:
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SVdP National CEO Dave Barringer on the Background of the Society
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How does the Society help parishioners and the parishes?
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What is 'The Rule' and what does it mean?
Click here to visit the SVdP Extension Web Portal to view the videos above and browse more
helpful extension materials.
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Tell us about your extension success!
Extension is a big part of Goal #3 of the Society. We want to recognize the good work with
extension going on in the Society. If you or someone you know has started a new Conference or
Council, we want to know about it!
Contact Michelle Boyer:
mboyer@svdpusa.org
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SVdP and the Circle of Protection
Raising the Issue of Hunger & Poverty for 2016 Presidential Campaign
Last year, SVdP signed on to the Circle of Protection (COP) letters asking presidential candidates to
focus on ending hunger and poverty. The letter requested that candidates produce a three minute video
describing what they would do as president to "offer help and opportunity to the hungry and those in
need in the U.S. and around the world."
The COP is a coalition composed of more than 65 heads of denominations, relief and development
agencies, and other Christian organizations.
Click here to read more.
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Knights of Columbus Urges Prayers for Healing
Following a week of violence across the United States, the Knights of Columbus has called for a novena
of prayer to heal the wounds and divisions afflicting this country.
Knights, their families and all people of good will are encouraged to join in the novena (nine days of
prayer) that will run from July 14-22 by praying St. Francis of Assisi's Prayer for Peace:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
"The violent episodes of the past week have shocked the conscience of our country," said Supreme
Knight Carl Anderson. "Through this prayer, each of us has the opportunity to help transcend hatred and
violence by personally committing to the concepts of love of neighbor, peace and forgiveness that are
central to an authentic embrace of Christianity. It is our hope that, from coast to coast, those who pray
this prayer will become true instruments of peace."
Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore also urged people to join this prayer campaign:
"During this Year of Mercy, let us pray for an end to violence and senseless killings," he said. "Through
our prayers and good works, may we help build a society that is merciful, just and peaceful."
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SVdP Social Media
Click here to keep up with SVdP on social media and join our mobile network!
Click here to connect with Voice of the Poor on social media!
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SVdP in the News
International News
Work nears completion at Rosalie's Village
CANADA:
Completion is nearing for the 41-unit Rosalie's
Village and Mary's Place daycare dedicated to
single mothers and at-risk women at 4351 West
Saanich Rd.
Construction of the multiplex facility on the
grounds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
started in the fall of 2015 and executive director
Angela Hudson says the keys should be handed
out to Rosalie's first tenants by Sept. 17.
All levels of government kicked in for Rosalie's
Village, with almost $14 million announced for
the $12.5 million construction as well as ongoing
management.
Saanich contributed $172,262, the Capital
Regional District board $630,000 through the
Regional Housing Trust Fund, and the province
$10 million.
Executive director Angela Hudson of St. Vincent de Paul
Vancouver Island stands in front of Rosalie's Village and
Mary's Place daycare (bottom left) which will house
single mothers with children and women at-risk of
homelessness aged 40 to 55. Hudson expects the facility
to be complete by mid-September. Image Credit: Travis
Paterson / Saanich News Staff
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MORE INTERNATIONAL SVdP NEWS
ERITREA: News from Eritrea
National News
What Teens see after spending a Week amid Poverty
CINCINNATI, OH:
Hearing the personal stories of people struggling with
poverty can help foster understanding and compassion
from those who lead more fortunate lives. That is the
concept behind Rooted in the Vine, a weeklong, innercity immersion experience for high school students.
Eleven students from local high schools spent last week
seeing a different side of their city by hearing directly
from the people who are dealing with challenges of
social injustice and inequality in Cincinnati.
"Our goal is that the students walk away from the
experience more aware of people's struggles, more
As part of the Rooted in the Vine program for
concerned, and inspired to do what they can in their
high schoolers, Moeller High sophomore Peyton
Bambauer (right) shares a meal with visitors to
communities to live charitably, but also to act justly and
Our Daily Bread in Over-the-Rhine. Photo:
to think about the systems and structures that often
Anya Rao / WCPO Contributor
perpetuate inequality in our community," said Nick
Hosmer, program director at Ozanam Center for Service Learning at St. Vincent de Paul, which leads
Rooted in the Vine.
Read more.
MORE NATIONAL SVdP NEWS
BUFFALO, NY: St. Vincent de Paul making Programming Changes
ATTLEBORO, MA: Attleboro District Council graduates Six Getting Ahead Investigators
For more national SVdP news, click here.
Calendar of Events
Deadline for Frederic's E-Gazette articles
submission: Every Wednesday by 12 noon for Dates for 2017:
article to be included in current week's edition
2017 Midyear Meeting
St. Louis, MO
Dates for 2016:
March 23-25
National Assembly
Columbus, OH
North American Vincentian Family Gathering
San Antonio, TX
August 30-September 3
Click here to register
Invitation for Renewal
Indianapolis, IN
November 9-13
June 9-11
Invitation for Renewal
Indianapolis, IN
July 26-30
National Assembly
Tampa, FL
August 29-September 2
Invitation for Renewal
Indianapolis, IN
November 8-12
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