"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 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.