Vincentian Community News
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“It is well to suffer patiently and await the hour of God in the most trying affairs."
– St. Louise de Marillac
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City of Austin RENT Assistance Program
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is partnering with the City of Austin and the Housing Authority to assist eligible Austin residents, impacted by COVID-19, with applying for rental assistance through the Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program. The RENT Application Portal is now open and will remain open through December 2021 or until funds are spent.
Applicants are welcome to use our computer lab at the Vincentian Family Center
Tuesday - Friday from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Mondays are by appointment only. Email info@ssvdp.org. We will assist applicants with creating an account, completing the online application, and uploading the required documents.
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
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The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is open Thursday - Saturday from 10:00am - 5:00pm. You are invited to come, explore, and shop for great items at affordable prices. We receive new donations weekly, so you never know what treasures you will find.
We are taking every precaution to ensure your safety. Everyone is required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Hand sanitizer is also available when you enter the store. The Thrift Store is sprayed with disinfected spray weekly.
The Thrift Store is in need of volunteers to assist with many tasks including: sorting, organizing, and pricing. Are you interested in volunteering? You can sign up by clicking on this link.
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Attention Music Ministers!
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All music ministers are invited to this virtual presentation hosted by The NPM Austin Chapter with guest speaker Diana Macalintal on May 10 at 7PM. This presentation is open to members and non-members of the chapter!
This talk will allow us to explore the unique voice that women bring to the song of the People of God.
Registration is free for chapter members and $10 for non-members by May 6 at www.npmaustin.org. We hope everyone will join us.
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The National Council is excited to announce that they will be holding the 2021 National Assembly as a live event, with a hybrid component. More information will be coming soon, but please SAVE THE DATE: August 25- 29, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
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Effective Conference Meetings Webinar
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What makes effective Conference meetings? Balancing spiritual growth, friendship and service. Handling conflicts and making decisions.
You are invited to take part in the Effective Conference Meeting Webinar on May 18, 2021 at 7:00pm. The webinar will be presented in both English and Spanish. This is designed especially for Conference leaders, but all Vincentians are welcome to attend.
To register, click on this link.
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New Volunteer Opportunities
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You can make a difference by sharing your time and talents. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Austin has new volunteer opportunities available in the Thrift Store, Client Services, and Council Office. We now have a new and easy way for you to sign up. Visit the volunteer page on ssvdp.org/volunteer, complete the form, and submit it. You will be contacted by a Council staff member.
Ready to volunteer? Click on this link to sign up!
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Feast of St. Louise de Marillac
May 9, 2021
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Gospel Reading: (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:
Louise de Marillac said: “Above all, be very gentle and courteous toward your poor. You know that they are our masters and that we must 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.”
(Gibson and Kneaves, Praying with Louise, p.. 72)
In what ways do you see your Conference serving the poor today in the spirit of Louise: in gentleness… loving them tenderly and respecting them deeply?
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We will offer them up in prayer weekly.
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Your best protection from #COVID19 is a combination of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, and washing your hands often. No one tool alone is going to stop the pandemic. Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination: cdc.gov/coronavirus
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National Gazette Questions and Answers
Q: Is it acceptable for a Council President also to carry the office of Conference President?
A: It is not a problem from the Rule and Bylaws. It is, however, not recommended because of the responsibilities that go with each position. Also, when a Council President holds the position of Conference President as well, does he/she get two votes in the Council meeting - one as Conference President and one as Council President? Who represents the Conference in the Council meeting? These should be answered before he/she takes office. This is something that should be addressed by the Council.
Preguntas y Respuestas de la
Oficina Nacional
P: Una de las Conferencias en mi distrito tenía un fondo fiduciario creado cuando uno de sus miembros falleció y dejó una gran suma de dinero. ¿Dónde debe incluirse la información del fondo fiduciario en el informe anual? ¿Debería tratarse simplemente como otra fuente de ingresos con un saldo inicial y un saldo final?
R: Realmente depende de cómo se establezca el fondo fiduciario. Si la Conferencia es propietaria y la controla, entonces "sí," es como cualquier otra cuenta: refleja el saldo inicial y final y toda la actividad positiva y negativa. Si la Conferencia es solo el beneficiario de su interés, entonces solo refleja los ingresos a medida que los recibe.
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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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Make a difference this Mother's Day. 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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Council Office:
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Client Services:
Tuesday - Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm
Food Pantry:
Saturday
9:00am - 12:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Thursday - Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Contact Us:
Rick Bologna, Stores Director, rick.bologna@ssvdp.org
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