"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


08 February 2015

MARCH 2015 MEETING

The February meeting originally scheduled for Monday, February 2, rescheduled for Monday, February 9, has been cancelled to yet another blizzard.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 2 at 7 PM in the Church Hall.

FEBRUARY FUND RAISER

SVDP will be hosting a fundraiser at SPUD's, RT 1, Rowley on Monday, February 9 between 11 AM - 9 PM.  15% of every check will be donated to SVDP.  Participants are reminded that the promotional coupon MUST be presented to the server prior to seating in order to qualify.

06 January 2015

FEBRUARY 2015 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 2 @ 7 PM 
in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - DECEMBER 2014

CLIENT CALLS -        (07)

FOOD BASKETS -      (30)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (00)

FINANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2015

DONATIONS -      $3304.

AID PROVIDED - $1214.
[Rent, Chelmsford Food Pantry, Project Uplift, Solstice School, 
Christmas Flowers for elderly parishioners.]

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

The monthly food pickup and distribution is scheduled for Saturday, JAN 24.

DRIVERS:  Jack Miniter & Mike Nolan

DISTRIBUTION:  John & Kristine Strik, Elaine & Jim Twitchell, Ann Teele, David Pauley, Mary & Jake Hoffman, Phyllis Marshall, Jane Howard.

FUND RAISER

The next fundraiser will be held at:


 SPUD's Restaurant & Pub, 

255 Newburyport Turnpike (US RT 1), 
Rowley, MA 01969.

Monday, February 9
11 AM to 9 PM

A copy of promotional flyer MUST be presented to the server prior to ordering.
Flyers will be available in the weekly parish bulletin.


DUTY SCHEDULE

JANUARY - Diane Fitzgerald & Claire Phillips
      [Backup - Kristine Strik & Jack Miniter]

FEBRUARY - Jane Howard & Kristine Strik
      [Backup - Ann & Mike Nolan]

02 December 2014

JANUARY 2015 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 
in the Parish Hall at 7 PM.

SERVICE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2014

CLIENT CALLS -        (06)

FOOD BASKETS -      (34)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (08)

FINANCE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2014

DONATIONS -      $3245.

AID PROVIDED - $2061.
      [Rent, Utilities, Medical Supplies, Medicine, Insurance, Project UPLIFT,
       Chelmsford Food Pantry
]

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

The annual delivery of Christmas Poinsettias to elderly and shut-in parishioners will be held on Saturday, DEC 13 at 10 AM.

Contact Phyllis Marshall for details.

FOOD DELIVERY

December Monthly Delivery
Scheduled for Saturday, DEC 13.

Drivers:  John Strik and Jack Miniter

Distribution:  David Pauley, Jake & Mary Hoffman, Kristine Strik, Jane Howard, Jim & Elaine Twitchell.

Christmas Dinners
Scheduled for Saturday, DEC 20 @ 9 AM.

Volunteers are needed for both events.
Contact David Pauley for details.

FUND RAISER

The monthly fundraiser will be held again at Bertucci's, RT 1A, North Beverly on Thursday, DEC 4 between 5 - 7 PM.

Mention to your server that you represent SVDP Our Lady of Hope Conference and 5% of the bill will be donated to SVDP.  

The November fundraiser netted $168.

DUTY SCHEDULE

DEC 2014 - Roberta Whelan & Mary Hoffman
      [Backup - Jake Hoffman & Jane Howard]

JAN 2015 - Diane Fitzgerald & Claire Phillips
      [Kristine Sprik & Jack Miniter]

04 November 2014

DECEMBER 2014 MEETING

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

SVDP FUNDRAISERS

Two fundraisers have been scheduled due to the critical nature of the conference budget.

Bertucci's, RT 1A, North Beverly has agreed to host fundraisers on 

       - Thursday, NOV 6
       - Thursday, DEC 4

With 15% of proceeds donated to SVDP.  To participate, dine at Bertucci's on Thursday evening and mention Our Lady of Hope SVDP.

SERVICE REPORT - OCTOBER 2014

CLIENT CALLS -       (05)

FOOD BASKETS -     (34)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (05)

FINANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2014

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $2297.

AID PROVIDED -               - $2406.
      [Utilities, Food, Rent, Medical Supplies, Chelmsford Food Pantry, 
       Project UPLIFT]

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Christmas Poinsettias to elderly and shut-in parishioners are TENTATIVELY scheduled for delivery on Saturday, DEC 13.

Volunteers are needed.
Contact Phyllis Marshall for details.