"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


12 September 2022

DUTY SCHEDULE

 SEPTEMBER - Bill O'Neill & Anne Teele

OCTOBER - Maureen Hayes & Jack Miniter

[Phyllis Marshall as backup]

INVITATION TO COMMUNION BREAKFAST

 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.

01 August 2022

SEPTEMBER 2022 MEETING

 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.

SERVICE REPORT - JUNE/JULY 2022

CLIENT CALLS -        (05)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (21)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (06)

FINANCE REPORT - JULY 2022

 DONATIONS RECEIVED - $  977

AIR PROVIDED                  -  $1040
  [Utilities, Clothing, Food, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 AUGUST - Diane Fitzgerald & Roberta Whelan

SEPTEMBER - Bill O'Neill & Ann Teele

OCTOBER - Jack Miniter & Jane Howard

06 June 2022

JULY 2022 MEETING

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.

SERVICE REPORT - MAY 2022

 CLIENT CALLS -       (03)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (10)

GAS VOUCHERS -    (00)

FINANCE REPORT - MAY 2022

 DONATIONS -      $1255.

AID PROVIDED - $  312.
  [Food, Project UPLIFT, Postage]

DUTY SCHEDULE

JUNE - Janice & Mike Nelligan with Bill O'Neill.

JULY - Jim McCarthy & Maureen Hayes. 

AUGUST - Diane Fitzgerald & Roberta Whalen.

COMMUNION BREAKFAST

 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.

02 May 2022

JUNE 2022 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - APRIL 2022

 CLIENT CALLS -      (04)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -    (01)

FINANCE REPORT - APRIL 2022

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $   777.

AID PROVIDED -                   $3119.
  [Utilities, Easter Dinners, Food Vouchers, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 MAY - Diane Fitzgerald, Maureen Hayes & Bill O'Neill

JUNE - Anne Teele & Bill O'Neill

04 April 2022

MAY 2022 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - MARCH 2022

 CLIENT CALLS       - (02)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (10)

GAS VOUCHERS.    - (00)  

FINANCE REPORT - MARCH 2022

 DONATION RECEIVED - $840.

AID PROVIDED                - $400
  [Utilities]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 APRIL - Jim McCarthy, Jack Miniter and Alicia Frick

MAY - Diane Fitzgerald, Bill O'Neill and Maureen Hayes



07 March 2022

APRIL 2022 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2022

 CLIENT CALLS -       (01)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (12)

GAS VOUCHERS    - (00)

FINANCE REPORT - FEBRUARY 2022

 DONATIONS -      $746.

AID PROVIDED - $986.
  [Food Vouchers, Shelter, Postage & Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 MARCH - Phyllis Marshall & Janice and Mike Nelligan.


APRIL - Jim McCarthy, Jack Miniter, & Alicia Frick

SPECIAL EVENTS

 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.

10 February 2022

MARCH 2022 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on MON, March 07
at 7PM in the Parish Hall.
 

SERVICE REPORT - JANUARY 2022

 CLIENT CALLS -       02

FOOD VOUCHERS - 09

GAS VOUCHERS -     00

FINANCE REPORT - JANUARY 2022

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1100.

AID PROVIDED -                   $725.

   [Rent & Utilities] 

DUTY SCHEDULE

 FEBRUARY - Ann Teele, Bill O'Neill & Maureen


MARCH - Phyllis Marshall, Mike & Janice Nelligan

03 January 2022

FEBRUARY 2022 MEETING

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

SERVICE REPORT - DECEMBER 2021

 CLIENT CALLS -       (07)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (29)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (02)

FINANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2021

DONATIONS -      $1777

AID PROVIDED - $2006

   [Rent, Food, Clothing] 

DUTY SCHEDULE

 JANUARY - Diane Fitzgerald & Jim McCarthy


FEBRUARY - Bill O'Neill & Ann Teele



06 December 2021

JANUARY 2022 MEETING

 The next scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, January 3 @ 7PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2021

CLIENT CALLS -       (05)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (10)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (10)

FINANCE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2021

 DONATIONS RECEIVED - $2994

AID PROVIDED -                   $1032

[Utilities, Food, Furniture, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 December - Ann Teele & Bill O'Neill

  [Backup - Diane Fitzgerald]


January - Jim McCarthy & Bill O'Neill

25 October 2021

DECEMBER 2021 MEETING

 The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, 
December 6 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - OCTOBER 2021

 CLIENT CALLS -       (02)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (12)

GAS VOUCHERS -    (00)

FINANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1380.

AID PROVIDED -                  $1750.

[Utilities, Furniture, Food Vouchers, Project UPLIFT]   

DUTY SCHEDULE

 NOVEMBER - Jack Miniter & Phyllis Marshall
   [Backup - Jane Howard]


DECEMBER - Bill O'Neill & Ann Teele
   [Backup - Diane Fitzgerald]

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

 Voting for Officer positions was held at the November meeting, with the following results:

- PRESIDENT: Jim McCarthy

- VICE PRESIDENT: Diane Fitzgerald

- TREASURER: John Gahan

- SECRETARY: Phyllis Marshall

04 October 2021

NOVEMBER 2021 MEETING

 The date for the NOV meeting has not been determined.  An email will be forwarded shortly to all members with the planned date.

SERVICE REPORT - AUG/SEP 2021

 CLIENT CALLS -       (02)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (10) [SEP]

GAS VOUCHERS -     (00)

FINANCE REPORT - AUG/SEP 2021

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $  775.

AID PROVIDED                  - $1500.

  [Utilities, Furniture, Food Vouchers, Project UPLIFT] 

DUTY SCHEDULE

 OCTOBER - Diane Fitzgerald

20 September 2021

OCTOBER 2021 MEETING

 With the easing of COVID restrictions, SVDP will return to holding monthly meetings, generally on the first Monday of 
every month.

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

11 November 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 - 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