Vincentian Community News
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"Come now, let us engage ourselves with renewed love to serve the poor, and let us even seek out the poorest and most abandoned of all."
-St. Vincent de Paul
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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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COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Texas and 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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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store News
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The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store will open this Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. You are invited to come out and shop for bargains and deals! Proceeds from sales will support programs that help our neighbors in need.
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.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
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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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Effective Servant Leadership:
"Five Goals of a Conference President"
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The Five Goals of a Conference President webinar will take place Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6:00pm. The webinar is presented by the Leadership Task Force and it's designed for all Conference Presidents, new or experienced, as well as members who may be considering becoming Conference Presidents.
With references to guidelines and publications, such as the Conference President Handbook, this presentation will help you prepare to be a more effective Servant Leader, focusing on the Five Goals of a Conference President:
- Formation
- Work for your Conference as a servant leader
- Your Team
- Your Spiritual Advisor
- Your Members
You’ll have opportunities to interact and ask questions during this live session!
To register for this event, click
here
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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Gospel: (Matthew 13: 24-30)
Jesus proposed another parable: “
The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off. When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well.”
…His disciples said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field. He replied, “
He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil.… at the end of the age the Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery furnace… Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear.”
Vincentian Reflection:
To be sure, in our daily living there will be times when we fall short of the gospel and we
feel that we are only weeds that should be burned. But the paschal mystery reminds us that dying always leads to rising, and invites us to look beyond the immediate moment, see the possibilities for repentance in our lives, trust in God’s mercy, and be open to God’s loving kindness. The weeds will grow. But God is patient, knowing our love and good deeds, He will mercifully gather us into his kingdom.
(Living Liturgy, p.200)
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National Gazette Questions and Answers
Q:
Is it proper for a Conference to take some funds from a bequest and place them into Certificates of Deposit (CDs) with different maturity dates?
A:
It is okay to put money in CDs as long as there is a specific plan for reducing those funds to zero. Our purpose is not to build bank accounts or earn interest. The issue of hoarding comes into play when decisions are made to keep money in the bank instead of helping someone in need. Will the Conference readily cash in the CDs in order to help those in need rather than allow the CDs to go to maturity? Conference funds are not to be used for “endowments” unless the funds were specifically collected for that purpose with the donor’s direction.
Preguntas y Respuestas de la
Oficina Nacional
P:
¿Es apropiado que una Conferencia invierta algunos fondos de un legado en Certificados de Depósito (CD) con diferentes fechas de madurez?
R:
: Está bien poner dinero en CD siempre que haya un plan específico para reducir esos fondos a cero. Nuestro propósito no es crear cuentas bancarias ni ganar intereses. La cuestión del acaparamiento entra cuando se toman decisiones para mantener el dinero en el banco en lugar de ayudar a alguien que lo necesita. ¿La Conferencia sacará fácilmente los fondos en el CD para ayudar a las personas con necesidades en lugar de permitir que el CD llegue a la madurez? Los fondos de la Conferencia no se utilizarán para “dotaciones” a menos que los fondos se hayan recaudado específicamente para ese fin con la dirección del donante.
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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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