"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 August 2012

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.

SERVICE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2012

Client Calls - (12)


Food Vouchers - (07)


Food Baskets - (26)

FINANCE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2012

Donations Received - $2278.


Aid Provided - $3106.
    [Rent, Baby Supplies, Utilities, Insurance, Baby Formula, Tires, Furniture, Heating Oil]

DUTY SCHEDULE

March - Mike & Ann Nolan
   [Backup - Phyllis Marshall, Jack Miniter, Boyd Obenshein]


April - David Pauley, Boyd Obenshein
    [Backup - Mary Hoffman]

06 February 2012

MARCH 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 7 PM in the Rectory Library.

SERVICE REPORT - JANUARY 2012

Client Calls - (08)


Food Baskets - (27)


Food Vouchers - (10)

FINANCE REPORT - JANUARY 2012

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $4874.
[Includes $2000. grant earmarked for a specific family]


ASSISTANCE PROVIDED - $2086.
[Rent, Insurance, Utilities, Baby Items]

DUTY SCHEDULE

FEB - Jane Howard & Ann Teele
[Backup - Dave Pauley & Jack Miniter]


MAR - Ann & Mike Nolan
[Backup - Phyllis Marshall & Jack Miniter]

09 January 2012

FEBRUARY 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7 PM in the Rectory Library.

SERVICE REPORT - DECEMBER 2011

Client Calls - (09)


Food Baskets - (23)


Food Bags - (01)


Food Vouchers - (08)

FINANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2011

Aid Provided - $2935.
      [Utlilties, Rent, Food Vouchers]


Donations Received - $3313.

DUTY SCHEDULE

January - Ann Teele, Dianne Fitzgerald


February - Jane Howard, Anne Teele
      [Backup - David Pauley, Jack Miniter]

13 December 2011

JANUARY 2012 MEETING

The next meeting will be held Monday, January 9, 2012 at 7 PM in the Rectory Library.

SERVICE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2011

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

Food Baskets - (25)

Food Vouchers - (07)

FINANCE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2011

Aid Provided - $4449.

Donations Received - $2877.

DUTY SCHEDULE

December - Mary & Jack Hoffman
     [Backup - Jane Howard, Jack Miniter]

January - Ann Teele, Dianne Fitzgerald
     [Backup - Jane Howard, Jack Miniter]

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The following officers were elected for three year terms by SVDP Members at the December 12 meeting:

President - David Pauley

1st Vice President - Mike Nolan

2nd Vice President - Jake Hoffman

Treasurer - John Gahan

Secretary - Dianne Fitzgerald

08 November 2011

DECEMBER 2011 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - OCTOBER 2011

Client Calls -       ( 11)
Food Baskets -    (23)
  [Represents # of families.  Some families receive more than  one basket due to circumstances.]
Food Vouchers - (02)

FINANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2011

Aid Provided - $1311.
  [Utilities, Food, Car Repairs, Tools]


Donations Received - $5977.*
  [* Includes a one-time parish gift of $4000.]

DUTY SCHEDULE

NOV - Phyllis Marshall, Boyd Obenshain
  [Backup]  Ann Teele, Nancy Tougas


DEC - Jake & Mary Hoffman
  [Backup]  Jane Howard/Elaine Twitchell, Jack Miniter

25 October 2011

NOVEMBER 2011 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2011

Client Calls -       ( 8)
Food Baskets -    (23)
Food Vouchers - (23)

FINANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2011

Assistance Provided - $3386.
Donations Received - $  899.

DUTY SCHEDULE

October - Mike & Ann Nolan

12 September 2011

OCTOBER 2011 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 3 at 7 PM in the Rectory Library.

SERVICE REPORT - AUGUST 2011

CLIENT CALLS - (10)
FOOD BASKETS - (23)
FOOD VOUCHERS - (14)

FINANCE REPORT - AUGUST 2011

AID PROVIDED - $5249.*
[CLOTHING, RENT, UTILITES]

DONATIONS - $2745.*

NOTE: Due to the lack of a Treasurer's Report in July, these figures reflect both July and August 2011.

DUTY SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER - Jane Howard, Dianne Fitzgerald
[Backup] - Jack Beagan, Roberta Whalen

OCTOBER - Mike & Ann Nolan

03 August 2011

SERVICE REPORT - JULY 2011

Client Calls - (14)

Food Baskets - (23 Families)
[Includes a $25. Food Voucher]
{NOTE: An additional delivery was made this month due to the unavailabilty of the food coordinator in August due to surgery. The additional delivery will be reflected in the August report.}

Food Vouchers - (7)
[Provided through the Rectory]

FINANCE REPORT - JULY 2011

[NOTE: All full finance report is note available at this time due to the Treasurer's vacation. Sorry for any inconvenience.]

Aid Provided: $2940. {Figure is approximate}
[Rent, Utilities, Fuel, License]

DUTY SCHEDULE

August - Jane Howard, Roberta Whalen
[Backup] Ann Teele, Jack Miniter

September - Dianne Fitzgerald, Terri Shelzi
[Backup] Jack Beagan

SEPTEMBER 2011 MEETING

The next meeting will be held in the Rectory Library on Monday, September 12 at 7PM. The meeting is delayed one week due to the Labor Day Holiday.

11 July 2011

SERVICE REPORT - JUNE 2011

CLIENT CALLS - (14)

FOOD BASKETS - (23) Families
[Includes a $25. food voucher]

FOOD VOUCHERS - (17)
[Distributed through the Rectory]

FOOD BAGS - (2)
[Distributed through the Rectory]

FINANCE REPORT - JUNE 2011

Aid Provided - $6619.
[Food Vouchers, Rent, Utilities, Insurance, Misc.]

Donations Received - $1131.

DUTY SCHEDULE

JULY - Jack Beagan, Mary Hoffman
Terri Shalzi, Dianne Fitzgerald [backup]

AUGUST - Jane Howard, Roberta Whalen
Anne Teele, Jack Miniter [backup]

AUGUST 2011 MEETING

The August meeting will be held on Monday, August 1 at 7 PM in the Rectory Library.

07 June 2011

MAY 2011 SERVICE REPORT

Client Calls - (15)
[Utilities, Rent, Misc]

Food Baskets - (22)
[Includes a $25 Food Voucher]

Food Distributed Through the Rectory -
(19) Vouchers
(08) Bags of Food

MAY 2011 FINANCE REPORT

Aid Provided - $3134.

Donations Received - $3953.

DUTY SCHEDULE

June - Roberta Whalen & David Pauley
Backup - Nancy Tougas & Diane Fitzgerald

July - Jack Beagan & Diane Fitzgerald
Backup - Mary Hoffman & Terri Shelzi

JULY 2011 Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 11 at 7PM in the Rectory Library. The meeting will be delayed for one week due to the Independence Day (July 4) Holiday.

03 May 2011

SERVICE REPORT - APRIL 2011

Client Calls - (8)

Food Baskets - (20) Families
[$50. Marketbasket vouchers in lieu of food]

Food Vouchers - (13)
[Distributed through the Rectory]

Food Bags - (3)
[Distributed through the Rectory]

FINANCE REPORT - APRIL 2011

Donations Received - $1732.

Aid Provided - $3334.
[Utilities, Fuel Oil, Insurance, Clothing, Project Uplift, Food Vouchers]

DUTY SCHEDULE

May - Jane HOWARD/Debbie TREMBLAY
[Backup: Jack MINITER/Phyllis MARSHALL]

June - Roberta WHALEN/David PAULEY
[Backup: Dianne FITZFERALD/Nancy TOUGAS]

JUNE 2011 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 6 2011 at 7 PM in the Rectory Library.

07 April 2011

MAY 2011 MEETING

The next meeting will be held at 7 PM on May 2 in the Rectory Library.

MARCH 2011 - SERVICE REPORT

Client Calls - (2)

Food Baskets - (20)
[Food Vouchers of $50/basket provided in lieu of food]

Food Provided Through the Rectory -
Food Vouchers - (17)
Food Bags - (07)

MARCH 2011 - FINANCE REPORT

Donations Received - $4789.
Aid Provided - $1844.
[Utilites, Insurance, Food Vouchers]

DUTY SCHEDULE

April - Jake & Mary Hoffman
[Backup - Dianne Fitzgerald, David Pauley]

May - Jane Howard, Debbie Tremblay
[Backup - Jack Miniter, Phyllis Marshall]

07 March 2011

SERVICE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2011

CLIENT CALLS - (10)
[Rent, Furniture, Utilities]

FOOD BASKETS - (21) $50. ea.
[Gift vouchers provided in lieu of baskets]

FOOD VOUCHERS - (13) $25. ea.
[Distributed through the Rectory]

FINANCE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2011

Donations Received - $2192.00

Aid Provided - $5143.18

DUTY SCHEDULE

March - Mike & Ann Nolan
[David Pauley and Jane Howard (Backup)]

April - Jake & Mary Hoffman
[Debbie Tremblay (Backup)]

09 February 2011

JANUARY 2011 - SERVICE REPORT

Client Calls - (5)
[Rent, Fuel, Medical]

Food Vouchers - (19) in lieu of food baskets

(18) Rectory

Food Bag - (01)

FINANCE REPORT - JANUARY 2011

Donations Received - $ 1277.

Client Assistance - $ 3180.

DUTY SCHEDULE

FEB - Ann Teele and Jane Howard

MAR - Mike & Ann Nolan, David Pauley (Backup)

SPECIAL FEBRUARY 2011 MEETING

A special meeting will be held Monday, February 21 at 7 PM in the Rectory Library.

04 January 2011

DECEMBER 2010 - SERVICE REPORT

Client Calls - (6)
[Rent, Utilities, Clothing, Furniture, Medical, Fuel]

Food Baskets - (19)
[Food vouchers provided in lieu of baskets due to the illness of the food coordinators]

Food Vouchers and Food Bags - (24)
[Distributed through the rectory]

Christmas Dinners - (25)

Christmas flowers to shut-ins - (79)

DECEMBER 2010 - FINANCE REPORT

Donations Received - $7065.
Aid Provided - $4812. [Includes the purchase of food vouchers]

DUTY SCHEDULE

JAN - Phyllis Marshall, Dianne Fitzgerald, (Backup) Jane Howard
FEB - Ann Teele, Jane Howard

FEBRUARY 2011 MEETING

The monthly meeting will be held Monday, February 7, 2011 at 7 PM in the Rectory Library.

07 December 2010

NOVEMBER 2010 - SERVICE REPORT

CLIENT CALLS - (06) [Rent, Utlilities, Project Uplift]
FOOD BASKETS - (19)
FOOD VOUCHERS - (16) [Provided through the rectory]
FOOD BAGS - (06) [Provided through the rectory]

NOVEMBER 2010 - FINANCE REPORT

AID PROVIDED - $ 4133.
DONATIONS RECEIVED - $ 2723.

DUTY SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 2010 - Jack Miniter, Jane Howard (Backup) Ann Teele
JANUARY 2011 - Dianne Fitzgerald, Phyllis Marshall (Backup) Jane Howard

JANUARY 2011 - MEETING

The next meeting will be held in the Rectory Library on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 7 PM.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

The organizers of the OLOH parish Christmas Bazaar gractiously provided space for SVDP to great visitors and educate interested people about the mission of SVDP. Bazaar attendees generously donated $525. to SVDP during the event. THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE!

02 November 2010

OCTOBER 2010 - SERVICE REPORT

Client Calls -        (3)  [Utilities]
Food Baskets -    (4)  [Distributed through the Rectory]
Food Vouchers -  (7) @ $25./ea

OCTOBER 2010 - FINANCE REPORT

Aid Provided -              $1220
Donations Received -    $1068.

DUTY SCHEDULE

November - David Pauley, Roberta Whalen (Primary)
                    Dianne Fitzgerald, Nancy Tougas (Backup)

December - Jane Howard, Jack Miniter (Primary)
                   Ann Teele (Backup)

05 October 2010

THANK YOU!

We would like to acknowledge the following significant contributions:

    AUGUST -       $2000. from an anonymous donor.
    SEPTEMBER - $5000. from an anonymous donor.
                             $8000. from OLOH.

We would especially like to thank Fr. John Kiley, the OLOH Pastoral Council, and the OLOH Finance Council for providing the $8000. grant.  The SVDP Society had been experiencing an unhealthy lack of funds and was on the verge of cutting back services to those in need in our community.  These grants allow us to continue our Corporal Works of Mercy.

Thank You!

SEPTEMBER 2010 - SERVICE REPORT

Client Calls -        (9)
Food Baskets -   (24)
        *Includes those provided through the Rectory
Food Vouchers - (5) @ $25/ea.

SEPTEMBER 2010 - FINANCE REPORT

Aid Provided -             $2300. [Rent, Utilities, Furniture]
Donations Received - $14300.

DUTY SCHEDULE

OCT -   Ann & Mike NOLAN, Jane HOWARD
NOV -  David PAULEY, Roberta WHALEN,
             Nancy TOUGAS, Dianne FITZGERALD

NOVEMBER 2010 MEETING

The November meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 1 at
    7 PM in the Rectory Library.

13 September 2010

AUGUST 2010 - SERVICE REPORT

CLIENT CALLS -         (4)
FOOD BASKETS -     (19) Families
FOOD VOUCHERS - (32) @ $25/ea.

AUGUST 2010 - FINANCE REPORT

AID PROVIDED -                 $3373.
            [Bed, Food, Utilities, Auto repair]

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $4033

DUTY SCHEDULE

OCTOBER -     Ann & Mike NOLAN, Jane HOWARD
NOVEMBER -  David PAULEY, Roberta WHALEN

OCTOBER 2010 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4 at 7 PM in the Rectory Library.