Vincentian Community News
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"If one follows Jesus, happy to be attracted by Him, others will take notice. They may even be astonished. The joy that radiates from those attracted by Christ and by his Spirit is what can make any missionary initiative fruitful."
-Pope Francis
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Austin, in partnership with the City of Austin and the Diocese of Austin, received 10,000 face masks from the Austin Emergency Supply Foundation to be distributed to construction workers, their families, and our neighbors in need. Kanobia Russell-Blackmon, Director of Development and Marketing, and Father James Misko, Vicar General of the Diocese of Austin, participated in a Monday press conference at the Consulate General of Mexico where the masks were distributed to the Society as well as several other agencies. This is part of a continued effort to protect communities from COVID-19. "The Society is grateful to Mayor Adler, for inviting the Diocese of Austin to partner in this initiative. We are incredibly grateful that Bishop Vásquez has entrusted us with the distribution of these masks,” said Russell-Blackmon.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, construction workers account for more than 70,000 jobs in the Austin metropolitan area and a significant portion of the construction workforce comes from the Hispanic Community. Austin Emergency Supply Foundation donated the masks to raise awareness about the importance of wearing masks for essential workers, construction workers and their families.
Face masks will be distributed at the Vincentian Family Center Tuesday – Friday from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Outside those hours, please call 512-251-6995.
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Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits to help slow the spread of #COVID19.
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
- Clean and then disinfect frequently used surfaces
- Stay home if you’re sick
- Avoid touching your face
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Holy Family 7th Grade Class
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The 7th grade class at Holy Family Catholic School donated food to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry . 7th grader Wesley Holub, along with his mother, Olivette Garcia-Holub, and fellow Holy Family parent David Kettler, dropped off the donation Thursday. The 7th grade class hosted a canned food drive Wednesday in lieu of having an end of year party. This was there way of giving back to the community.
Special thank you to Holy Family for their donation and their support of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Service Day
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Volunteers are working hard to prepare the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store for its Grand Re-opening. The 2nd SVDP Thrift Store Service Day took place last Saturday and much was accomplished. However, we are not finished yet. So, we are having a 3rd SVDP Thrift Store Service Day tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Volunteers are asked to wear their face coverings and gloves. We will have some available for those who need them. This will be a "brown bag lunch" service day. The 2N1 Salad Bar and Grill will be open and available as well.
Below are highlights from the last service day.
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Thrift Store Volunteers Needed!
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Interested in volunteering?
You can sign up by clicking on this
link
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Texas A&M Free Nutrition Class
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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program at Texas A&M is offering free nutrition classes via phone, online, or through the Microsoft Teams app. EFNEP has several options available for both adults and youth. For more information on the program and to register for a class, click
here
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The Ascension of the Lord
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Gospel: (Matthew 28: 16-20)
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. Then they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “
All power in heaven and earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of time.”
Vincentian Reflection:
Jesus knew that his mission was not to be continued by mere humans; on our own authority and power we could not give true witness and our doubts and misunderstandings could never be overcome. Jesus knew that his mission could be entrusted to his disciples because they “will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon” them. It is the Spirit who resolves doubt, clears up misunderstanding about the mission, gives wisdom, revelation, and knowledge. Thus, being disciples of Jesus is not something we are alone. We are disciples by letting the Spirit work through us as we live our everyday life.
(Living Liturgy, p.142)
Recall a time when you felt the presence of the Spirit in your life making you an instrument of God.
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National Gazette Questions and Answers
Q:
We have eight active members but no associate members. What is the minimum and maximum number of active and associate members allowed in a Conference?
A:
The absolute minimum number of members needed in a Conference is four, which are the officers; or five members if a spiritual advisor is appointed. A minimum of six or seven members is recommended to have an effective Conference. The maximum number depends on the number of activities and what the Conference wants to accomplish in terms of the needs of the community that is being served. No more than 20 is recommended.
Preguntas y Respuestas de la
Oficina Nacional
P: Tenemos ocho miembros activos pero no miembros asociados. ¿Cuál es el número mínimo y máximo de miembros activos y asociados permitidos en una conferencia?
R: El número mínimo absoluto de miembros necesarios en una Conferencia es cuatro, que son los oficiales; o cinco miembros si se nombra un consejero espiritual. Se recomienda un mínimo de seis o siete miembros para tener una Conferencia efectiva. El número máximo depende del número de actividades y de lo que la Conferencia quiera lograr por las necesidades de la comunidad en que sirva. No se recomiendan más de 20.
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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 - 3:00pm
Client Services:
Tuesday - Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Food Pantry:
Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm
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