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"By drawing closer to the poor, we draw closer to God. And we students must draw closer to God a little more every day, or we'll find ourselves falling away from him."
-Blessed Frederic Ozanam
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The Solemnity of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Gospel Reading: (Luke 1: 39-56)
Then Mary said: “My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit finds joy in God my savior, for he has looked upon his servant in her lowliness; all ages to come shall call me blessed. God who is mighty has done great things for me, holy is his name…He has deposed the mighty from their thrones and raised the lowly to high places. The hungry he has given every good thing, while the rich he has sent empty away…
Vincentian Meditation:
On the feast of the Assumption, Frederic, three weeks away from death’s door, insisted
on walking to church. There he attended Mass and received Holy Communion. “It may
be my last walk in this world, and I desire that it shall be to pay a visit to my God and His
Blessed Mother.”-Bl.Frederic Ozanam-
(Ramson, Praying with Frederic, p. 70)
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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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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store News |
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The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store will open this weekend! Stop by Saturday, August 15, 2020, from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Next week, the Thrift Store will be open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!
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.
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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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International SSVP Women's Day |
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The International President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Renato Lima de Oliveira, has declared today as International SSVP Women's Day. In addition, today marks the bicentenary of the birth of Amelie Soulacroix Ozanam, the wife of Frederic Ozanam.
To read the message from the International President and to read Ameilie Ozanam's biography, click on this link.
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Life, Charity, and Justice Gathering |
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The Secretariat of Life, Charity, and Justice of the Diocese of Austin will host a gathering that will bring together parish leaders and volunteers whose faith inspires them to respond to current challenges relating to evangelization in contemporary society, lay leadership, poverty, injustice, and the promotion of human life and dignity.
Join us on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. online. All are welcome! For more information and to register, click on this link.
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During this COVID-19 pandemic, 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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National Gazette Questions and Answers
Q: I was told by my Conference that we do not help people with rent if they are on Section 8. Is this true and if so, why not?
A: It has always been a part of the Rule that no form of charity is foreign to the Society. So, limiting the types of service we provide does not correspond with the Rule. There is no authorization that prevents us from providing rental assistance to people living in Section 8 housing.
Preguntas y Respuestas de la
Oficina Nacional
P: Mi Conferencia me dijo que no ayudamos a las personas con el alquiler si están en la Sección 8. ¿Es esto cierto y, de ser así, por qué no?
R: Siempre ha sido parte de la Regla que ninguna forma de caridad es ajena a la Sociedad. Por lo tanto, limitar los tipos de servicio que brindamos no se corresponde con la Regla. No existe otra autorización que nos impida brindar asistencia de alquiler a las personas que viven en viviendas de la Sección 8.
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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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