The members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of Hope Conference, wish all of our clients, supporters, and associates a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
"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
The members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of Hope Conference, wish all of our clients, supporters, and associates a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 9 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the New Year's Holiday, the meeting is scheduled for the second Monday of the month instead of the first.
As is tradition, Christmas poinsettias will be provided to our parish "shut-ins". Also, a CVS Gift Card will be provided to our monthly food card clients for Christmas.
DECEMBER - Roberta Whelan & Diane Fitzgerald
[Backup - Bill O'Neill]
JANUARY - Maureen Hayes & Jane Howard
[Backup - Bill O'Neill]
The next meeting will be held on Monday,
December 5 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.
DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1537
AID PROVIDED - $1260
[Rent, Clothing, Food Vouchers, Annual Dues to SVDP,
Project UPLIFT]
NOVEMBER - Alicia Frick Laguarda & Phyllis Marshall
DECEMBER - Diane Fitzgerald & Bill O'Neill
[Backup for both months will be Jim McCarthy & Maureen Hayes]
The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 7 at 7 PM
in the Parish Hall.
DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1527.
AID PROVIDED - $ 844.
[Utilities, Clothing, Food, Project Uplift]
OCTOBER - Maureen Hayes & Jack Miniter
NOVEMBER - Phyllis Marshall & Alicia Frick Laguarda
DONATIONS - $1852
AID PROVIDED - $1937
[Rent, Utilities, Food, Communion Breakfast, Project UPLIFT]
SEPTEMBER - Bill O'Neill & Anne Teele
OCTOBER - Maureen Hayes & Jack Miniter
[Phyllis Marshall as backup]
On Sunday, October 9, St. Augustine Church Andover will be hosting a communion breakfast.
Holy Mass will be held at 8 AM followed by breakfast at 9 AM.
All SVDP members are invited.
If interested contact Jim McCarthy.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 12 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.
PLEASE NOTE: This is the SECOND Monday of the month rather than the first due to the Labor Day Holiday weekend.
DONATIONS RECEIVED - $ 977
AIR PROVIDED - $1040
[Utilities, Clothing, Food, Project UPLIFT]
AUGUST - Diane Fitzgerald & Roberta Whelan
SEPTEMBER - Bill O'Neill & Ann Teele
OCTOBER - Jack Miniter & Jane Howard
The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 11 at 7 PM
in the Parish Hall.
PLEASE NOTE: This is the second Monday of the month due to the Independence Day Holiday on July 4.
JUNE - Janice & Mike Nelligan with Bill O'Neill.
JULY - Jim McCarthy & Maureen Hayes.
AUGUST - Diane Fitzgerald & Roberta Whalen.
SVDP Our Lady of Hope Conference will sponsor a Communion Breakfast for the Lawrence District on Sunday, June 26 after the 9 AM Mass. The topic to be discussed will be addiction among clients and programs available to assist in their recovery.
DONATIONS RECEIVED - $ 777.
AID PROVIDED - $3119.
[Utilities, Easter Dinners, Food Vouchers, Project UPLIFT]
APRIL - Jim McCarthy, Jack Miniter and Alicia Frick
MAY - Diane Fitzgerald, Bill O'Neill and Maureen Hayes
DONATIONS - $746.
AID PROVIDED - $986.
[Food Vouchers, Shelter, Postage & Project UPLIFT]
MARCH - Phyllis Marshall & Janice and Mike Nelligan.
APRIL - Jim McCarthy, Jack Miniter, & Alicia Frick
March 21 - Ipswich Dinner Bell - Volunteers needed for setup, service and cleanup. If interested, meet at the Masonic Hall, Topsfield Road between 4 - 4:30 PM.
April 9 - Easter Dinners - Members are needed on Saturday morning to organize and deliver approximately 20 Easter dinners for existing clients.
FEBRUARY - Ann Teele, Bill O'Neill & Maureen
MARCH - Phyllis Marshall, Mike & Janice Nelligan
The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 7 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.