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May 8, 2020

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"To give of one's means is nothing if one does not give oneself, and employ every moment of one's life, and even expose it to danger for the love of God, in serving the poor."

-St. Louise de Marillac

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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Service Day

The inaugural St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Service Day at the Vincentian Family Center will take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. We are grateful to the volunteers who have signed up to to help us reset the Thrift Store floor as we prepare for our Grand Re-Opening!

During this time, we will adhere to current Austin and Travis County guidelines. Volunteers will be asked to wear face masks and gloves. We will have some available for those who need them.

On this Mother’s Day weekend, let us pray for our mothers and thank them for their loving

service to our families and communities. This Mother's Day prayer is from the Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, Revised Edition.

Loving God,

as a mother gives life and nourishment

to her children,

so you watch over your Church.

Bless our mother.

Let the example of her faith and love

shine forth.

Grant that we, her family,

may honor her always

with a spirit of profound respect.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

R/. Amen.

Feast of Saint Louise De Marillac

May 9

Gospel: (Matthew 25: 31-46)

The King will say to those on his right hand, “ Come, you whom my Father has blessed,

take for your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you made me welcome; naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me…I tell you solemnly, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.”

Vincentian Reflection:

Louise de Marillac, (1591-1660), married Antoine LeGras and they had a son whom they named Michel, but at the age of 34 she became a widow. Vincent de Paul became her spiritual director and under his guidance she began caring for the poor and visiting the Confraternities of Charity. Vincent and Louise co-founded the Company of the Daughters of Charity, and dedicated them to serve the poor with humility, simplicity and charity. In 1960, Pope John XXIII proclaimed Louise the patron saint of all Christian social workers.

Vincentian Meditation:

“Above all, be very gentle and courteous toward your poor. You know that they are our masters and that we much love them tenderly and respect them deeply. It is not enough for these maxims to be in our minds; we must bear witness to them by our gentle and charitable care.” -St. Louise de Marillac-

(Gibson and Kneaves, Praying with Louise, p. 72)

Share the ways that you see the poor being served today in the spirit of Louise-in gentleness… loving them tenderly and respecting them deeply?

National Gazette Questions and Answers

Q: Can SVdP funds be used to purchase gifts for children?

A: Part I of Rule, 3.14 - decisions regarding money and property should be made in light of the Gospel and Vincentian Values. In the Manual page 24 it states, “The Conference determines what charitable works and services it will undertake.” Also refer to the Manual page 26 entitled ‘Funds of the Conference’ and also review Conference Bylaws Article 12. This is a matter for the conference to decide. Once decided, all members must comply with the decision.

Preguntas y Respuestas de la

Oficina Nacional

P: ¿Podemos usar los fondos SVdP para comprar regalos para niños?

R: Parte I de la Regla 3.14 - Las decisiones sobre el uso del dinero y de la propiedad deben ser hechas después de reflexión en la luz de los Evangelios y los Principios Vicentinos. En la página 24 del Manual dice: "cada conferencia determina autónomamente que trabajo de caridad y servicio ellos hacen.” Consulte también la página 26 del Manual titulada "Fondos de la Conferencia" y también revise el Artículo 12 de los Estatutos de la Conferencia. Es un asunto que la conferencia debe decidir. Una vez decidido, todos los miembros deben cumplir con la decisión.

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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 .