"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


11 November 2020

SERVICE REPORT - MARCH 2021

CLIENT CALLS -        (01)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (04)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (00)

FINANCE REPORT - MARCH 2021

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $2682.

AID PROVIDED -                 $4764.
  [Food Pantries, Utilities, Food & Gas Vouchers, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

Due to the on-going health emergency,
all calls for service will be handled by 
Kristina Sprik & 
Diane Fitzgerald via telephone contact only.

21 October 2020

MEETINGS

 Per the Emergency Order from the Governor and Ipswich Board of Health, no SVDP meetings are currently planned.  


Volunteers continue to support local need as best possible remotely via telephone.

SERVICE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2020

 CLIENT CALLS -      (03)


FOOD VOUCHERS - (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -    (02)

FINANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2020

 DONATIONS  -     $ 735.00


AID PROVIDED - $ 790.00
  [Food Vouchers, Utilities, 
SVDP Annual Dues, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 Due to the on-going health emergency, all calls for service will be handled by Kristina Sprik & Diane Fitzgerald via telephone contact only.

05 September 2020

MEETINGS

 Per the Emergency Order from the Governor and Ipswich Board of Health, no SVDP meetings are currently planned.  


Volunteers continue to support local need as best possible remotely via telephone.

SERVICE REPORT - JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2020

 CLIENT CALLS -      (05)


FOOD VOUCHERS - (19)

GAS VOUCHERS -    (01)

FINANCE REPORT - JUNE/JULY /AUGUST 2020

 DONATIONS  -     $1547.00


AID PROVIDED - $ 800.00
  [Food & Gas Vouchers, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 Due to the on-going health emergency, all calls for service will be handled by Kristina Sprik & Diane Fitzgerald via telephone contact only.

18 June 2020

MEETINGS

Per the Emergency Order from the Governor and Ipswich Board of Health, no SVDP meetings are currently planned.  
Volunteers continue to support local need as best possible remotely.

SERVICE REPORT - MAY 2020

CLIENT CALLS -       (02)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (10)

GAS VOUCHERS -    (00)

FINANCE REPORT - MAY 2020

DONATIONS  -     $3248.00

AID PROVIDED - $  900
  [Temp Housing, Clothing, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

JUNE - Kristina Sprik & Diane Fitzgerald

JULY - Kristina Sprik & Diane Fitzgerald

07 May 2020

MEETINGS

Per the attached Emergency Order, no SVDP meetings are currently planned.  Volunteers continue to support local need as best possible remotely.

DUTY SCHEDULE

MAY - Jane Howard & John Sprik




EMERGENCY ORDER  TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE RESIDENTS OF IPSWICH


USE OF MASKS AND OTHER PROTECTIVE MEASURES WHILE WORKING OR FREQUENTING ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES


WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued a Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, Governor Baker issued COVID-19 Order no. 13 entitled “Order Assuring Continued Operation of Essential Services in the Commonwealth, Closing Certain Workplaces and Prohibiting Gatherings of More than 10 People”, which, among other things, restricted public gatherings to 10 people or less, closed businesses providing non-essential services, identified certain essential services and assured the continued operations of essential services in the Commonwealth subject to certain conditions;
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Ipswich Town Manager, determined that COVID-19 poses an imminent danger to public health and safety to the residents of Ipswich and as such declared a State of Emergency in the Town of Ipswich;
WHEREAS, COVID-19 is easily transmitted, especially in group settings, and the spread of the virus must be slowed to protect the ability of our healthcare providers to handle the surge of new patients and safeguard public health and safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, according to the General Bylaws of the Town of Ipswich, and in accordance with Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Bylaws, and all other necessary and appropriate powers and authorities, the Ipswich Town Manager and the Ipswich Public Health Director in consultation with the Ipswich Board of Health, hereby issue the following Temporary Emergency Order regarding the use of face masks and the operations of essential services in Ipswich:
  • All members of the public entering any essential business as defined by Governor Baker’s Covid-19 Executive Orders, including but not limited to grocery stores, pharmacies, home improvement stores and the like must wear a cloth face covering, such as a fabric mask, scarf or bandana, over his or her nose and mouth. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators, which should be left for medical professionals and first responders. See the following links for information on cloth face coverings:
  • All members of the public entering a food establishment for the purpose of picking up food shall wear a face covering over their nose and mouth.
  • All employees of all essential businesses shall wear a face covering, provided by their employer, over their mouth and nose when interacting with the public and within six feet of a co-worker. Employers and employees must use previously prescribed protocols, and guidelines for personal protective equipment and hand sanitizer is to be provided by the employer for staff use.
This emergency order shall be effective beginning April 30, 2020, AT 12:00 PM and remain in effect until notice is given, pursuant to the Town Manager’s and Public Health Directors’ judgment that the Public Health Emergency no longer exists.  To the extent necessary, this Order shall be enforced by the Public Health officials and Ipswich Police Officers.
Violation of or failure to comply with this Order is punishable by a fine of up to three hundred dollars, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 21D.

For the Town of Ipswich
Anthony Marino
Ipswich Town Manager

For the Board of Health
Colleen E. Fermon, R.S., C.H.O.,
Director of Public Health

FINANCE REPORT

Our donations have been interrupted due to the on-going health crisis.  In addition, individuals have entered the Church and have attempted to "fish" donations from the Poor Boxes, our primary source of donations.  We have been unable to establish if those attempts were successful.  MTK Locksmith has generously donated time/material in an attempt to more adequately secure the boxes.

Parishioners are asked to continue to support SVDP.  If able, please send or drop off any contribution directly to the rectory and designate for SVDP.


Thank you!

FINANCE REPORT
(Combined March/April)

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1946.

AID PROVIDED -                  $2176.
  [Laundry, Auto, Utilities, Project UPLIFT]

Easter Meals were not delivered due to the current quarantine.


SERVICE REPORT
(Combined March/April)

CLIENT CALLS -        (07)

FOOD VOUCHERS -  (23)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (02)

10 March 2020

APRIL 2020 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 6 at 7 PM 
in the Parish Hall.


IMPORTANT NOTICE:  
DUE TO THE ON-GOING HEALTH CRISIS, 
ALL MEETINGS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

EASTER MEALS

The Easter meals will be received, organized and delivered on Saturday, April 4.  Specific time TBD.  

Watch this space for updates.

SERVICE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2020

CLIENT CALLS -        (05)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (12)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (02)

FINANCE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2020

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1704.
  (Includes a $500 reimbursement from the Archdiocese Council)

AID PROVIDED -                 $1450.
  [Rent, Easter Meals, Food Cards, Laundry/Misc, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

MARCH - Bill O'Neill & Phyllis Marshall

APRIL -    Claire Phillips & Jim McCarthy

08 February 2020

MARCH 2020 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 9 at 7 PM 
in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - JANUARY 2020

CLIENT CALLS -        (05)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (10)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (01)

FINANCE REPORT - JANUARY 2020

DONATION RECEIVED - $1040

AID PROVIDED -                $1030.
  [Utilities, Laundry, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY - John Sprik & Jane Howard

MARCH  - Phyllis Marshall & Bill O'Neill

08 January 2020

FEBRUARY 2020 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 3
at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - DECEMBER 2019

CLIENT CALLS        - (05)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (10)

GAS VOUCHERS     - (00)

FINANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2019

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $3032.

AID PROVIDED                   - $2195.
  [Utilities, Rent, Moving Expenses, Food, Flowers,
    Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

JANUARY -    Diane Fitzgerald & Bill O'Neill

FEBRUARY - John Sprik & Jane Howard

09 December 2019

JANUARY 2020 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020 
at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2019

CLIENT CALLS -       (03)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (01)

FINANCE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2019

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $2771

AID PROVIDED                  - $2144
  [Utilities, Auto Insurance, Gift Card for Christmas, 
    Christmas Dinners, Project UPLIFT]

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

DEC 14 - Christmas Flower Delivery
  After the 9 AM Mass

DEC 21 - Christmas Meals Delivery
  1130 - ?

DUTY SCHEDULE

DECEMBER - Roberta Whalen & Jane Howard

JANUARY - Diane Fitzgerald & Bill O'Neill

04 November 2019

DECEMBER 2019 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - OCTOBER 2019

CLIENT CALLS -       (04)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (10)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (00)

FINANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2019

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1385.

AID PROVIDED -                  $2788.
  [Utilities, Christmas packages, Furniture, Food, Dues, 
Project UPLIFT]

HOLIDAY EVENTS

THANKSGIVING MEALS - Saturday, November 23.  
Members will package and deliver that day.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS - Saturday, December 14.  
Pickup in the right Sacristy after the 9 AM Mass and deliver.

PREGNANCY CARE CHRISTMAS BAGS - 
Tuesday, December 17.  Assemble the gift bags and deliver.

CHRISTMAS MEALS  - Saturday, December 21.  
Members will package and deliver that day.

Volunteers are needed for all events.  
If available contact Kristina Sprik.

DUTY SCHEDULE

NOVEMBER - Phyllis Marshall & Bill O'Neill

DECEMBER -  Roberta Whalen & Jane Howard

  [Backup for all calls is Kristina Sprik]

07 October 2019

NOVEMBER 2019 MEETING

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 4 at 7 PM 
in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2019

NEW CLIENT CALLS - (00)

FOOD VOUCHERS -      (10)

GAS VOUCHERS -         (00)

FINANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2019

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1261.

CLIENT AID PROVIDED -  $1851.
  [Auto, Furniture, Food, Project UPLIFT, Mass Cards]

HOLIDAY EVENTS

THANKSGIVING MEALS - Delivery anticipated on Saturday, November 23.  Members will package and deliver that day.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS - Pickup in the right Sacristy after the 9 AM Mass and deliver.

CHRISTMAS MEALS  - Delivery anticipated on Saturday, December 21.  Members will package and deliver that day.

Volunteers are needed for all events.  
If available contact Kristina Sprik.

DUTY SCHEDULE

OCTOBER -     Claire Phillips & Ann Teele

NOVEMBER - Phyllis Marshall & Bill O'Neill

DECEMBER -  Roberta Whalen & Jane Howard

  [Backup for all calls is Kristina Sprik]

09 September 2019

OCTOBER 2019 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - AUGUST 2019

CLIENT CALLS -        (01)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (01)

FINANCE REPORT - AUGUST 2019

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $2435.

AID PROVIDED -                  $3033.
  [Food, All Saints SVDP, Saint James SVDP, Project UPLIFT, Auto, Furniture, Pregnancy Care Center]

DUTY SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER - Roberta Whalen & Bill O'Neill

OCTOBER - Claire Phillips & Ann Teele

[Backup for all cases is Kristina Sprik]

12 August 2019

SEPTEMBER 2019 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 9 at 7 PM 
in the Parish Hall.  

Please note:  This is a schedule change from the first Monday of the month due to the Labor Day Holiday.

SERVICE REPORT - JULY 2019

CLIENT CALLS -        (05)

FOOD VOUCHERS -  (12)

GAS VOUCHERS -      (01)

FINANCE REPORT - JULY 2019

DONATIONS* -   $3566.
  [*Includes SVDP Boston reimbursement for holiday meals]

AID PROVIDED - $3632.
  [Rent, Utilities, Insurance, Food, Postage, Project UPLIFT, 
    SVDP All Saints Conference]

DUTY SCHEDULE

AUGUST - Diane Fitzgerald & John Sprik

SEPTEMBER  - Roberta Whelan & Bill O'Neill

08 July 2019

AUGUST 2019 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - JUNE 2019

CLIENT CALLS -       (01)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (00)

FINANCE REPORT - JUNE 2019

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1685.

AID PROVIDED -                   $ 555.
  [Furniture, Food, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

JULY - Kristina Sprik & Jim McCarthy
  [Backup - Bill O'Neill]

AUGUST - Diane Fitzgerald & John Sprik
  [Backup - Kristina Sprik]

10 June 2019

JULY 2019 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 8 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

Please note that this is a change from the regular "First Monday" schedule due to the Independence Day holiday.

SERVICE REPORT - MAY 2019

CLIENT CALLS -       (03)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (16)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (01)

FINANCE REPORT - MAY 2019

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1098.

AID PROVIDED -                  $2858.
  [Medical, Utilities, Auto, Food, Project Uplift]

DUTY SCHEDULE

JUNE - Bill O'Neill & Ann Teele
  [Backup - John Sprik]

JULY - John Sprik & Jim McCarthy
  [Backup - Bill O'Neill]

06 May 2019

JUNE 2019 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, Jun 10 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - APRIL 2019

CLIENT CALLS -          (04)

FOOD VOUCHERS -    (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -       (01)

EASTERS DINNERS - (43)

FINANCE REPORT - APRIL 2019

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $2035.

AID PROVIDED -                  $1840.
  [Easter meals, Utilities, Food, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

MAY - Diane Fitzgerald & Roberta Whelan
  [Backup - Kristina Sprik]

JUNE - Ann Teele & Bill O'Neill

08 April 2019

MAY 2019 MEETING

The next meeting will be on Monday, May 6 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - MARCH 2019

CLIENT CALLS -        (00)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (00)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (00)

FINANCE REPORT - MARCH 2019

DONATIONS RECEIVED  - $2205.

AID PROVIDED -                   $1022.
  [Project UPLIFT, Postage, Food, Easter Meals]

DUTY SCHEDULE

APRIL - Claire Phillips & Kristina Sprik

MAY - Roberta Whelan & Diane Fitzgerald
  [Backup - Kristina Sprik]

EASTER DINNERS

Easter Dinners will be delivered on Saturday, April 20 (Holy Saturday) starting at 
9 AM.  Volunteers are needed.

NEW CONTACT INFORMATION

The conference has a new contact number [978-992-6151] which will contact the Duty Volunteer directly.  Calls to the Rectory will be forwarded to this prompt.

12 March 2019

APRIL 2019 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 1 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2019

CLIENT CALLS -        (02)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (14)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (02)

FINANCE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2019

DONATIONS -      $1158.

AID PROVIDED - $1530.
  [Oil, Auto Expenses, Food, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

MARCH - Kristina Sprik & Phyllis Marshall

APRIL -     Claire Phillips & Kristina Sprik

05 February 2019

MARCH 2019 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

FINANCE REPORT - JANUARY 2019

DONATIONS - $1867.

AID PROVIDED - $480.
  [Christmas meals, Food Cards, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY - Ann Teele & Bill O'Neill
  [Backup - Kristina Sprik]

MARCH - Phyllis Marshall & Jane Howard

15 January 2019

FEBRUARY 2019 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 4 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - DECEMBER 2018

CLIENT CALLS -       (03)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -    (04)

40 Christmas Meals & Christmas Flowers to shut-ins.

FINANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2018

DONATIONS -      $2229.

AID PROVIDED - $2152.
  [Insurance, Flowers, Medical, Clothing, Food, Christmas Gift Bags, Postage, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

JANUARY - Diane Fitzgerald & John Sprik
  [Backup - Bill O'Neill]

FEBRUARY - Ann Teele & Bill O'Neill
  [Backup - Kristina Sprik]

03 December 2018

JANUARY 2019 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2018


CLIENT CALLS -                       (04)

FOOD VOUCHERS -                 (12)

GAS VOUCHERS -                     (01)

THANKSGIVING DINNERS - (40)

FINANCE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2018


DONATIONS RECEIVED - $2031.

AID PROVIDED -                  $2500.
  [Rent, Utilities, Medical, Food, Christmas Dinners, Project UPLIFT]

CHRISTMAS DELIVERIES


CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Deliveries of flowers to home-bound parishioners will be held on Saturday, December 15 after 10 AM. 

Phyllis Marshall is coordinating this event.


CHRISTMAS DINNERS

Deliveries of Christmas Dinners will be held on Saturday, December 22 after 1130.

Diane Fitzgerald will be coordinating this event.

DUTY SCHEDULE

DECEMBER - Kristina Sprik & Bill O'Neill
  [Backup - Phyllis Marshall]

JANUARY - Diane Fitzgerald & John Sprik
  [Backup - Bill O'Neill]

06 November 2018

DECEMBER 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 3 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

Final planning for flower delivery to parish shut-ins and Christmas meal delivery will completed.

SERVICE REPORT - OCTOBER 2018

CLIENT CALLS -        (01)

FOOD VOUCHERS -  (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (10)

THANKSGIVING MEALS

Turkeys and meal sides will be delivered on Friday, November 16 and be sorted and bagged by Youth Group volunteers.

SVDP members are asked to pickup meals and delivery instructions 1000 on Sunday, November 18 at the Rectory garage.

FINANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2018

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $2093.

AID PROVIDED -                  $2580.
  [Rent, Medical, Utilities, Thanksgiving Meals, Food Vouchers, Hygiene Kits, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

NOVEMBER - Ann Teele & Kristina Sprik

DECEMBER - Bill O'Neill, Phyllis Marshall & Kristina Sprik

02 October 2018

NOVEMBER 2018 MEETING

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 5 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2018

CLIENT CALLS - (01)

FINANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2018

DONATIONS RECEIVED -$2009.

AID PROVIDED -                  $1037.
  [Rent, Medicines, Food, Project UPLIFT]

FOOD VOUCHERS -             (12)

GAS VOUCHERS -                 (02)

DUTY SCHEDULE

OCTOBER - Ann & Mike Nolan
  [Backup - Claire Phillips]

NOVEMBER - Ann Teele & Kristina Sprik
  [Backup - Phyllis Marshall]

10 September 2018

OCTOBER 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 1 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - AUGUST 2018

CLIENT CALLS -        (01)

FOOD VOUCHERS -  (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (00)

FINANCE REPORT - AUGUST 2018

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $  752.

AID PROVIDED -                  $1227.
  [Rent, Medical, Postage, Food, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER - Bill O'Neill & Roberta Whalen
    [Backup - Diane Fitzgerald]

OCTOBER - Ann & Mike Nolan
    [Backup - Claire Phillips]