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06-13-2024 Weekly Questions and Answers 1200 628 admin
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06-13-2024 Weekly Questions and Answers

Q:  We are establishing an advisory board for a special project we are embarking on.  There are a lot of good people in the community who can help us, but not all are Catholic.  We heard that the advisory board must be all Catholics.  Is this true? A:  An advisory board is essentially a committee. …

Invitation For Renewal July 10-14, 2024 940 788 Pam Hudson
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Invitation For Renewal July 10-14, 2024

Space is still available for Invitation for Renewal #41, taking place July 10 – 14. Registration Fee is $425, and includes registration fee, meals and overnight accommodations. To register, go to:  https://meetingssvdpusa.regfox.com/invitation-for-renewal-41. Can’t attend in July, future dates are available, go to:  https://meetingssvdpusa.regfox.com/invitation-for-renewal. What is Invitation for Renewal?  It is a leadership formation program for…

2024 National Assembly Registration Is Now Open! 624 515 Pam Hudson
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2024 National Assembly Registration Is Now Open!

Registration is now open for the 2024 Phoenix National Assembly, taking place August 14 – 17 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Both Pre and Post Meeting activities are available, plan to arrive early or stay late. Join us for our Keynote Presenters, Donna Beegle, Ph.D., Steve Zabilski & Shannon Clancy, and two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner,…

Good Stewardship 150 150 Pam Hudson
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Good Stewardship

By Greg Pope, National Foundation Board A good definition of stewardship is ‘economic behavior influenced by spiritual direction.’ Economic behavior is simply a reflection of our deepest beliefs and commitments. If every check you’ve written and credit card transaction of the past year or two were to be scrolled like the ending credits on a…

DISASTER SERVICES UPDATE 150 150 Pam Hudson
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DISASTER SERVICES UPDATE

Dear Vincentians,   We are all familiar with the startling and isolating dread that can overwhelm us when the unthinkable happens, and our Vincentian principles call us to action. In the wake of a Midwestern tornado, Vincentian friendship, and service shines in the story of a neighbor in need of a place to rest.  …

Stores Corner: Donation Partnerships 1200 628 Pam Hudson
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Stores Corner: Donation Partnerships

Stores Corner: Donation Partnerships By Mike McClanahan, Mountain Region: Diocesan Council of Phoenix Every so often, we review donations coming into our thrift stores. We compare quantity and quality month by month, versus the previous year’s data. After a recent review, we noticed that we were trending in a negative way on thrift store donations,…

So, You’ve Been Elected President… 1198 1198 Pam Hudson
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So, You’ve Been Elected President…

Thank you for sharing your time and talents with fellow Conference and Council members as well as those in need.  As with all involvement in the Society, we hope your work as a Vincentian servant leader will lead you to greater faith, an increased desire to serve and stronger friendships. Do you feel some anxiety…

06-06-24 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 Pam Hudson
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06-06-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Q:  Does the newly elected Conference President need to be inducted into office by the Council President to make it official? A:  There is no formal requirement for the Council President to induct a newly elected Conference President.  There are liturgies/ceremonies that are available for newly elected Presidents that can be found in the book…

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God’s Call To Servant Leadership

Message From Bishop John Quinn I believe God has a special place in His heart and in His kingdom for those Vincentians who heed His call to servant leadership in our Society.  Such service is a consummate example of following in the footsteps of St. Vincent, Blessed Frederic and Jesus Christ Himself.  The spiritual rewards…

Donation Partnerships 1200 628 Pam Hudson
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Donation Partnerships

Every so often, we review donations coming into our thrift stores. We compare quantity and quality month by month, versus the previous year’s data. After a recent review, we noticed that we were trending in a negative way on thrift store donations, especially in furniture. Numbers were down versus last year’s collections. What’s causing this…

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