Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 2012

"Love one another as I have loved you."
John 15:12

"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40

"Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words."
St. Francis of Assisi

"Extend mercy toward others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping.
For what hope is there for us if GOD should withdraw His mercy from us?"
St. Vincent de Paul

"[The goal of the Society] was not to help the poor. This was only a means. Our object was by the practice of Charity to strengthen ourselves in the Faith, and to win others for it...Personal perfection and not the eradication of poverty per se is the primary goal of the society."

Blessed Antoine-Frederic Ozanam

04 December 2012

JANUARY 2013 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 7 PM in the Rectory Basement.

SERVICE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2012

Client Calls - (08)
[Rent, Utilities, Food]

Food Vouchers - (02)

Food Baskets - (32)

FINANCE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2012

Donations Received - $ 1776.

Aid Provided - $1214.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

The annual delivery of Christmas flowers to the elderly and shut-ins is scheduled for Saturday,
December 15 at 10 AM.
Volunteers are needed.
Contact Phyllis Marshall for details.

FOOD DELIVERY

1. The monthly food basket delivery will take place on Saturday, December 8 from 3 - 5 PM.

Volunteers are needed to assist.

Contact David Pauley for details.

2. Christmas dinner delivery is TENTATIVELY scheduled for Saturday, December 22 from 8 AM - 3 PM.

Volunteers are need to assist.

Contact Jake Hoffman for details.

DUTY SCHEDULE

December 2012 - Jake and Mary Hoffman
[Backup - David Pauley and Anne Teele]

January 2013 - David Pauley and Phyllis Marshall
[Backup - Anne Teele]

06 November 2012

DECEMBER 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 3, 2012 in the Rectory basement at 7 PM.

SERVICE REPORT - OCTOBER 2012

Client Calls - (04)

Food Baskets - (32)

Food Vouchers - (04)

FINANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2012

Donations Received - $3505.

Aid Provided - $1770.

FOOD DELIVERY

1. Food baskets from the Chelmsford Food Pantry are scheduled for pickup and delivery on Saturday,
December 8. Volunteers are needed to drive to the pickup and volunteers are needed to sort and deliver the food.

Contact David Pauley for details.

2. Thanksgiving turkey dinners are scheduled for pickup and delivery on Monday, November 19. Volunteers are needed to drive to the pickup and volunteers are needed to sort and deliver the food.

Contact Jake Hoffman for details.

DUTY SCHEDULE

November - Jack Miniter & Anne Teele

December - Jake & Mary Hoffman
[Backup - Anne Teele]

January - David Pauley & Phyllis Marshall
[Backup - Anne Teele]

02 October 2012

NOVEMBER 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 5 at 7 PM in the Rectory Basement.

SERVICE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2012

Client Calls - (07)
[Food, Utilities, Rent]

Food Baskets - (31) Families

Food Vouchers - (07)
'
Chelmsford Food Pantry - $599.

SVDP Lawrence District 'Project Uplift' - $100.

FINANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2012

Aid Provided: $1997.

Donations Received: $1885.

FOOD DELIVERY

Food baskets from the Chelmsford Food Pantry are scheduled for pickup and delivery on Saturday, October 6. Volunteers are needed to drive to the pickup and volunteers are needed to sort and deliver the food.

Contact David Pauley for details.

DUTY SCHEDULE

NOVEMBER - Ann Teele and Jack Miniter
[Backup: Phyllis Marshall and Nancy Tougas]

11 September 2012

OCTOBER 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 1 @ 7 PM in the Rectory Basement.

SERVICE REPORT - AUGUST 2012

CLIENT CALLS - (05)
[Clothing, Rent, Utilities, Food]

FOOD BASKETS - (34)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (10)

FINANCE REPORT - AUGUST 2012

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1653.

AID PROVIDED - - $1984.
[Includes $250. to the Chelmsford Food Pantry and $100. to the
SVDP Lawrence District Project Uplift.]

FOOD DELIVERY

Food baskets from the Chelmsford Food Pantry are scheduled for pickup and delivery on Saturday, September 29. Volunteers are needed to drive to the pickup and volunteers are needed to sort and deliver the food. Contact David Pauley for details.

DUTY SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER - Jane Howard and Terri Shelzi
[Backup - Mike and Ann Nolan]

OCTOBER - Mike and Ann Nolan
[Backup - Jane Howard and Jack Miniter]

NOVEMBER - Ann Teele and Jack Miniter

08 August 2012

SEPTEMBER 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 10 at 7 PM in the Rectory Basement.
The meeting is postponed one week from the usual first Monday of the month due to the Labor Day Holiday.

SERVICE REPORT - AUGUST 2012

Client Calls - (10)
[Rent, Utilites, Clothing, Furniture, Bed Linens, Auto]

Food Baskets - (30)

Food Vouchers - (06)

Chelmsford Food Pantry - $500.

Lawrence District Project Uplift - $200.

FINANCE REPORT - AUGUST 2012

Donations - $2083.

Aid Provided - $4763.

DUTY SCHEDULE

August - Jack Beagan, Mary Hoffman
[Backup - Jane Howard and Anne Teele]

September - Jane Howard and Terri Sheltzi
[Backup - Roberta Whalen and Maureen Gagnon]

10 July 2012

AUGUST 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 7 PM in the Rectory Basement.

SERVICE REPORT - JUNE 2012

Client Calls - (09)
[Rent, Utilities, Food, Furniture]

Food Baskets - (30)

Food Vouchers - (05)

Chelmsford Food Pantry - $500.

PROJECT UPLIFT
SVDP Lawrence District - $1100. *
[* Commencing in July, amount will be $100/month]

FINANCE REPORT - JUNE 2012

Donations Received - $3259.

Aid Provided - $3536.

DUTY SCHEDULE

JULY - Dianne Fitzgerald and Roberta Whalen
[Backup - Terri Shelzi and Anne Peters]

AUGUST - Jack Beagan and Mary Hoffman
[Backup - Jane Howard and Anne Peters]

05 June 2012

JULY 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 9 at 7 PM in the Rectory Basement. The meeting is being held on the second Monday of the month due to the Independence Day holiday weekend.

SERVICE REPORT - MAY 2012

Client Calls - (05)
   [Utilities, Rent, Furniture, Household Items, Food]

Food Baskets -
         Monthly Distribution - (28)
         Emergency Distribution - (03)

Food Vouchers - (11)

Chelmsford Food Pantry - $500.

FINANCE REPORT - MAY 2012

Donations Received - $1423.
Aid Provided - $3399.
[Includes stipend to the Chelmsford Food Pantry]

DUTY SCHEDULE

JUNE - Jack Miniter and Roberta Whalen
[Backup - Phyllis Marshall and Anne Teele]

JULY - Dianne Fitzgerald and Roberta Whalen
[Backup - Terri Shelzi and Anne Peters]

AUGUST - Jack Beagan

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Volunteers are needed to pickup the food at the Chelmsford Food Pantry and to unpack the truck at OLOH on Saturday, June 30. The truck will arrive at OLOH at approximately 3 PM. Interested individuals should contact David Pauley for more information.

08 May 2012

JUNE 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 4 @ 7 PM in the Rectory Basement.

SERVICE REPORT - APRIL 2012

Client Calls - (03)
[Utilities, Rent, Moving Expenses, Food]

Food Baskets - (34 for 29 families)

Food Vouchers - (00)

Chelmsford Food Pantry - $500.
[NOTE: The Chelmsford Food Pantry has been the primary provider of food and funding for the SVDP Food Program for many years. Recently the Pantry has suffered a decline in donations and is in danger of limiting its' services. SVDP has received tens of thousands of dollars in food donations from this organization. Members voted this month to provide a donation every month to help continue the mission of the pantry, which will in turn help SVDP continue to provide needed food support to needy families in Ipswich and Rowley.]

FINANCE REPORT - APRIL 2012

Donations Received - $2562.

Aid Provided - $ 2291.

DUTY SCHEDULE

MAY - Jake and Mary Hoffman
[Backup - Jane Howard and Jack Miniter]

JUNE - Jack Miniter and Roberta Whalen
[Backup - Phyllis Marshall and Ann Teele]

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Due to some scheduling conflicts, TWO food distributions will be conducted next month:

June 2 (Saturday)

June 30 (Saturday)

Volunteers are needed to pickup the food at the Chelmsford Food Pantry and to unpack the truck at OLOH. Interested individuals should contact David Pauley for more information.

03 April 2012

MAY 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held Monday, May 7 at 7PM in the Rectory Basement.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Food pickup at the donation center in Lawrence will be held on Saturday, April 28.

Members are needed to help unload the van and stack the food baskets at the Rectory at 3 PM.

SERVICE REPORT - MARCH 2012

Client Calls - (06)
[Rent, Car Insurance, Medication, Utilities]

Food Baskets - (25) Families

Food Vouchers - (03)

FINANCE REPORT - MARCH 2012

Aid Provided - $2641.

Donations - $2010.

DUTY SCHEDULE

April - David Pauley/NancyTougas
[Backup - Mary Hoffman/Jack Miniter]

May - Jake & Mary Hoffman
[Backup - Jack Miniter]

05 March 2012

APRIL 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held Monday, April 2 @ 7 PM in the Rectory basement.

FOOD PICKUP

Food for the food baskets is scheduled to be picked up on Saturday, March 31. Transportation and volunteers are needed to get the food from the provided, stock the baskets and deliver those that cannot be picked up by clients.