The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s report for March 2009

Everyday, we receive calls for assistance. In some cases, SVDP volunteers are able to help with referrals to other agencies. Sometimes we provide families much-needed food. Here’s how you helped us make a difference during March:
Total Number of Cases: 15
Total Number of Food Pantry Deliveries: 11 (in-kind value of $600.00)
Total Number of Cases [...]

Thursday Reflection

Thursday, April 30, 2009
“We should watch over the interests of others as well as do our own, and be careful to act on every occasion with uprightness and fidelity.”
-St. Vincent de Paul
Today, I will be careful to treat others as I myself want to be treated. Be with me, Lord, when I am tempted to [...]

Volunteer Opportunity

St. Vincent de Paul at All Souls supports SACSON, the Seminole Action Coalition Serving Our Needy.
SACSON is sponsoring the 1st IDignity event in Sanford on Thursday, May 14 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. We’ll be helping 150 homeless folks secure much-needed IDs. Volunteer orientation runs from 7-8 am. A light breakfast will be served. [...]

Wednesday Reflection

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
“May God be pleased to preserve you in perfect health and in that close union in which, by virtue of the Holy Spirit, you live together.”
-St. Louise de Marillac
Lord, peace and harmony are truly heavenly virtues. Grant me these blessings for my family and always be present in its midst.

In this weekend’s All Souls Bulletin …

News from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Food Pantry Need of the Week: Macaroni and cheese and Tuna Helper. Thanks to all who leave items in the SVDP basket!
Mother’s Day Carnations: SVDP volunteers will be outside the new Church before and after all Masses on Sunday, May 10 selling carnations for Mother’s Day.
Volunteer Opportunity: [...]

Vincentian Reflection – Feast of Saint Gianna Beretta Mola

FEAST OF SAINT GIANNA BERETTA MOLA
April 28
Gospel: (John 20: 19-31)
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he [...]

Tuesday Reflection

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
“I am asking Our Lord that he himself lead you by the hand.”
-St. Vincent de Paul
As a parent gently leads a child on the right path, so you, Lord, lead me. I am grateful for the care you take of me and of those in my charge.

Monday Reflection

Monday, April 27, 2009
“As only a great necessity would make us decide to give remedies to a sick person in a violent attack of fever, so we should not generally reprove anyone at the very time they commit a fault.”
-St. Vincent de Paul
Father, when I have been hurt, my first reaction is to retaliate. Teach [...]

Sunday Reflection

Sunday, April 26, 2009
“Look up: the highest there were the lowest here and coveted most the poverty and humility which accompanied them and our Master every step of his suffering life.”
-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
When I tend to take a narrow view of my situation and am overly concerned about success, I will remember that your [...]

Saturday Reflection

Saturday, April 25, 2009
“Why should your soul not be filled with confidence since, by the mercy of Our Lord, you are his beloved daughter/son?”
-St. Vincent de Paul
Sometimes I fail to pray with the confidence of one who is beloved of God. Help me to claim my inheritance, Lord.