Vincentian Community News
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"He (God) is here when the seas are calm, and He is here during every moment of uncertainty, anger, fear, and shame. He invites us to place our trust in Him – not in trite and easy answers or programs – but in Him and Him alone."
Cardinal-designate Wilton Gregory
Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.
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33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time
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Gospel Reading: (Matthew 25:14-30)
Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third one—each according to his ability. Then he went away. Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them, and made another five. Likewise, the one who received two made another two. But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master’s money.”
Vincentian Reflection:
The wealth of God has no limits; neither are there limits to what God shares with us. What a remarkable God! What kind of master entrusts his slaves with this kind of wealth? What kind of God shares divine life with adopted children? Ultimately this is what Jesus has been trying to tell us all these Sundays in these parable about the kingdom. God lavishes on us divine Life. God Life isn’t a quantity to be measured, however, like talents. God’s Life is a relationship that can never be exhausted. The curious thing about God’s generosity with God’s Life is that the richer in it we become, the more likely we are to be faithful in the small matters so we can grow in what we already have. The shock of this gospel is the extravagance of what is being given us. All we need do is be faithful in “small matters.” The cost of fidelity has no comparison to the reward given.
(Living Liturgy, p.276)
Vincentian Mediation:
A man appeared before Saint Peter, who asked him, “Where are your wounds?” The man replied, “I have no wounds.” To which Peter rejoined, “Was there no passion in your life, no cause in which you spent and risked yourself that would invite scars?” Frederic had a passion in his life—the passion for truth. He had the scars to prove it—scars sustained because of the promise he had made to God to give his life to the service of the truth. Frederic’s passion for truth manifested itself in his loving adherence to the Catholic faith; in his professional work of study, writing, and teaching; and in his ministry with other Vincentians to the needs of poor people. Frederic’s passion and mission was for truth and the service of the poor. He believed the truths of his faith were absolutes, made clearer through prayer and study. Frederic wrote, “Truth has no need of me; but I have need of it.”
(Ramson, Praying with Frederic, p.43,46)
What is the "passion in you life"?
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Introduction for a New Member
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The Introduction for New Member meeting will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the present need to isolate and social distance, it is not possible to hold our regular Ozanam Orientation sessions.
The National Office has provided us with a presentation that can be used for new members until we can all meet together again in Ozanam Orientation. This is an alternative (not a replacement for) Ozanam Orientation.
New Members are still expected to attend Ozanam Orientation whenever in-person meetings resume. Until then, this will satisfy the need for new Conference members to attend Ozanam Orientation before going on home visits.
Please use this link to register in advance of this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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RENT 2.0 Community Outreach
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The City of Austin's Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) Program is available for eligible tenants in the city of Austin. Neighbors must apply for the program online at AustinTexas.gov/RENT.
Neighbors who wish to apply are welcome to use the computer lab at the Vincentian Family Center during Client Services hours Tuesday - Friday from 9:00am - 12:00pm. During this time, help will be available for those who need assistance with the application process.
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
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The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is open three days a week; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. With new donations coming in weekly, you never know what treasures you will find.
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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Become a Thrift Store Volunteer!
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You can make a difference in the community by volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. The Thrift Store is in need of volunteers to assist with many tasks including: sorters, organizers, and pricers. To keep everyone safe and healthy, volunteers are required to wear masks and practice social distancing.
It easy to sign up! Just click on the link below.
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Interested in volunteering?
You can sign up by clicking on this link.
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Townhall for People with Disabilities
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The City of Austin Equity Office, in partnership with the Office of Police Oversight and Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, are hosting a townhall that will amplify the voices of People with Disabilities to share their experience with public safety in Austin. The event will be held virtually December 2, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:30pm.
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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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November 14, 2020
Introduction for a New Member
9:00am - 11:00pm
#IGiveCatholic
December 1, 2020
Save the Date!
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National Gazette Questions and Answers
Q: During this Coronavirus pandemic we are not doing any Home Visits with our friends in need. How do we keep track of our phone interviews? Where should we enter the hours we spend and the number of people we help over the phone, sometimes it is a referral, counseling or sometimes we are paying a bill?
A: Phone interviews in place of Home Visits are now being done across the country due to the Coronavirus and should be reported in the same manner as you would a Home Visit, except phone interviews should be entered under Other In-Person Visits on the Conference Annual Report.
Preguntas y Respuestas de la
Oficina Nacional
P: Durante esta pandemia de coronavirus, no haremos visitas domiciliarias a nuestros amigos con necesidades. ¿Cómo hacemos un seguimiento de nuestras entrevistas telefónicas? ¿Dónde debemos ingresar las horas que pasamos y la cantidad de personas a las que ayudamos por teléfono, a veces es una referencia, asesoramiento o, a veces, estamos pagando una factura?
R: Las entrevistas telefónicas en lugar de las visitas domiciliarias ahora se están realizando en todo el país debido al coronavirus y deben informarse de la misma manera que lo haría con una visita domiciliaria, excepto que las entrevistas telefónicas deben ingresarse en Otras Visitas Personales en el informe anual de la Conferencia.
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Make a difference this holiday. Shop for gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/74-2763690 to generate donations for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Diocesan Council of Austin.
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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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