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St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP)
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September 23, 2023
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The Feast of St. Vincent de Paul is on September 27
On Saturday, September 27, Vincentians the world over celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul. Please pray with and for Vincentians on our feast day.
The Society was started by a student - Frederic Ozanam - at the Sorbonne a few centuries after St. Vincent lived. Frederic was inspired by st. Vincent, and he was also taught how to serve by a Daughter of Charity - Sr. Rosalie Rendu. The Society is active around the world and has millions of members! -
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St. Vincent de Paul Prayer
Tender God, refuge of the poor, You filled Vincent de Paul with the strength of the apostles to work for the salvation of the poor and the instruction of the clergy. May we who follow the example of his life be driven by unceasing charity to continue the mission of Your Son in the world.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Source: Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, Founders Prayers
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Pictures from Serving in Hope Breakfast on September 13
The Serving in Hope Breakfast with Friends of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Central Texas was held September 13 at the Norris Conference Center. This annual event highlighted the mission of SVDP: to help our neighbors in need.
Attendees enjoyed testimonials and stories from some of our neighbors. St. Vincent de Paul involvement truly changes lives - both of our neighbors and of our SVDP members! Check out pictures from the event below. -
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Serving in Hope BreakfastImage Descriptions
SVDP of Central Texas Executive Director Michael Willard and St. Austin parishioner Bill Carson.
Father Paolo Puccini, 2 SVDP neighbors, Father Bruce Nieli, and St. Austin's SVDP President Huddie Murray.
St. Austin's SVDP Treasurer Elaine Stevens reading a letter from a neighbor.
Father Paolo Puccini leading us in prayer.
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September 16, 2023Join the Friends of the Poor Walk on October 21!
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Come support St. Austin's SVDP ministry at the Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, October 21st! Click on the image below to register.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: When you register, make sure to list "STAUSTIN" (all caps, no spaces) in the Conference box - above where you enter your name - so that funds go directly to our St. Austin SVDP ministry.**
Donations are greatly appreciated to support this vital ministry, but anyone can attend the walk. To sponsor a specific walker, see directions below the image. To be an event sponsor, please email Huddie. -
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Our neighbors at St. Louis are hosting, and it promises to be a fun morning....
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Eat a delicious pancake breakfast served by the St. Louis Knights of Columbus
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Take a nice stroll around the St. Louis school track
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Win door prizes
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Enjoy snacks
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And best of all - know that our SVDP conference is benefitting from the ful you'll have!
All donations made to our walkers come directly back to the St. Austin's SVDP conference.The good news is that ANYONE can walk! You don't have to be a member of SVDP. So, if you are interested in walking, let us know! Contact Huddie at [email protected]. We would especially like to see some of our parish children supporting us.
Can't attend the walk but want to support someone who is? (We hope to be adding many more names to this list of walkers!)
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Go to www.fopwalk.org
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Scroll down to “Walkers”
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Click on “Find a Walker”
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Enter Josie Barrett, Nancy Jones or Huddie Murray. Our pages should come up.
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Click “Donate to Walker”
**IMPORTANT NOTE: When you donate on behalf of a walker, make sure to list "STAUSTIN" (all caps, no spaces) in the Conference and/or Memorial Gift box - below where you enter your name - so that funds go directly to our St. Austin SVDP ministry.**
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September 3, 2023SVDP's August 2023 Update
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SVDP Saw Lots of Need in August
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society has been busier than ever. In August, we served 85 neighbors (including 25 children) with rent, electric bills, food, bus passes, and more. Your financial support has been absolutely crucial. Life in this city is expensive!
Sometimes helping a neighbor is pretty straightforward. Other times, our Vincentians walk with a neighbor for some time until their path becomes a little smoother. For instance, right now, we are supporting some neighbors not only with funds, but with trips to appointments, connections to other support services and daily phone calls. Another neighbor is moving (not by choice) and his beloved cat is not welcome at his new place. Our Vincentian team is doing everything we can to find a home for this kitty. While stories like this are not "the norm", we Vincentians feel that our call extends beyond providing just a check in trying to meet the needs of our neighbors.
Thanks to your generosity in the monthly Person's in Need collection, we were able to continue serving everyone in our geographic area who came to our SVDP with a need and who we haven't already served recently.
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August 2023SVDP Scorecard & Free Pharmacy Info
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SVDP of Central Texas' October to July 2023 Scorecard
Check out the 2023 scorecard highlighting the incredible collective work that the conferences of Central Texas are doing for neighbors in need.
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Did you know that SVDP has a Pharmacy??
Low-income neighbors with no insurance coverage can get medications delivered to their home for free. Program brochures are available in English and Spanish. There are household income requirements, but Austin residents who use a MAP card can qualify. The program is operated through the St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas.
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June 25, 2023St. Vincent de Paul Names Their President of the Diocesan Council
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Members of our St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Austin’s have taken on some great leadership roles at the Diocesan level recently.
The big announcement this week is that Mike Murphy, who has been a Vincentian since 2002, and was our conference President from 2011-17, has been named the President of the St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council. He will represent all of Central Texas in this role and will guide us with his wonderful leadership skills. Mike will begin his duties on October 1.
A few weeks ago, another member of the St. Austin’s SVDP conference, Michael Willard, was named the new Executive Director of the Vincentian Family Center on Braker Lane. Michael has extensive experience in the non-profit world and with his calm demeanor, he will provide support for all of the Conferences in the Diocese.
One of the hardest working employees at the Vincentian Family Center is Client Services Director, Mina Davis, who is also a St. Austin’s parishioner. She oversees the distribution of food to over 500 families every Saturday and also hands out bus passes, clothing vouchers and bags of food to neighbors Tuesday through Thursday mornings. Her vocation is truly developing relationships with the poor. If you are interested in helping Mina, please contact our St. Austin’s SVDP president, Huddie Murray, at [email protected], and she will put you in touch!
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March 12, 2023Our Vincentian Sister
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Catherine Nelson - truly lived the Gospel Message
Our Vincentian family lost a luminary this past week. The Ladies of Charity and St. Vincent de Paul Society both mourn the loss of Catherine Nelson, who, along with her husband Jim, lived a life dedicated to the Vincentian virtues. The years spent volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul Store, serving neighbors with home visits, and as Treasurer of our SVdP Society add up to hours and hours of a LIFE WELL LIVED! Jim and Catherine were worthy recipients of the Diocesan Lumen Gentium Award several years back. They lived lives of love and light. We send you home to God with love and respect, Catherine.
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