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DISASTER SERVICES UPDATE 150 150 Pam Hudson

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

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

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

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…

God’s Call To Servant Leadership 1198 1198 Pam Hudson

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

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…

REFLECTIONS ON NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF GAY PRIDE AND JUNETEENTH 156 148 Pam Hudson

REFLECTIONS ON NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF GAY PRIDE AND JUNETEENTH

In this month the nation celebrates Gay Pride Day and Juneteenth Day, the day the last enslaved Africans were emancipated. Let us take this moment to celebrate the openness of Pope Francis to begin the dialogue of welcoming all of God’s people at the table of God’s salvation and mercy. In the book of Genesis,…

05-30-24 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 Pam Hudson

05-30-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Correction to last week’s Q&A, use of member home address:  We have always discouraged the sharing of personal information of our members.  We do not share them with those we serve, and we should not share them with donors unless our official address is that of the President of the Council or Conference. Q: I…

Good Stewardship 1198 1198 Pam Hudson

Good Stewardship

By: The National Governance Committee What does stewardship look like in your life?  The National Governance Committee suggests you think of this through the prism of a Vincentian lens which should have a spiritual and biblical foundation. Then ask yourself what stewardship means to you, to members of the Society, and to your respective Councils…

05-23-24 Weekly Questions & Answers 1200 628 Pam Hudson

05-23-24 Weekly Questions & Answers

Q: We have always promoted the idea that the funds our Conference receives go to help the poor. How can we spend funds on any other purposes? A: Conference funds may be used for all legitimate expenses of the Society. Generally, this is a very small percentage of the overall funds. It is appropriate for…

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