Helping Those In Need
Thanks to the incredible generosity and kindness of the parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community, the Frisco conference of St. Vincent de Paul will be able to provide the families we are currently assisting with Thanksgiving meals that will bring a bit of much-needed cheer to those who find themselves in difficult circumstances and in need this holiday season.
St. Vincent de Paul would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Columbian Squires for their assistance in loading and unloading the boxes of food.
Furthermore, the St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council #12480 has generously donated several warm winter coats to the families being supported by St. Vincent de Paul as part of their Coats for Kids fundraising campaign, ensuring that these families remain warm during the colder months.
Donation Truck Weekend
This weekend!
The St Vincent de Paul Donation truck will once again be at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Saturday Nov 2nd and
Sunday Nov 3rd
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
The truck will be accepting gently used clothing, shoes, handbags or furniture. Your donations benefit our parish conference of St Vincent de Paul and provide basic essentials for families in nine North Texas counties. For a list of acceptable items or to schedule a home pickup for large items, please visit our web page: https://www.svdpfrisco.org/truck
Car Donations
Looking for a way to clear out garage space and give back this Fall? Consider donating your old or unwanted car to SVDP North Texas!
We’re participating in CARtober - a special event during the month of October to turn your old or unused car, truck, motorcycle, or boat into proceeds that go directly to helping neighbors in need.
Best part about it - there's no cost to you and it is simple to do! I recently donated our 10+ year old minivan, and you can see more about the experience here.
CARS will pick up your vehicle for free and provide you with the paperwork for an all-important tax deduction.
Here’s How It Works
Call 1-855-500-RIDE or complete the online donation form here. The CARS Vehicle Donation Support Team is available seven days a week.
Schedule your free pick-up: CARS will arrange to have a licensed tow company pick up your vehicle at a convenient time — all at no cost to you.
Receive your tax receipt: When the vehicle sells, CARS will send you a thank-you letter and any necessary documents you need for your tax-deductible gift.
To learn more, including a list of Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
BLESSED FREDERIC AND ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, PRAY FOR US!
Ozanam Orientation
Ozanam Orientation is where your Vincentian journey begins and is renewed. New members are required to attend this overview into the “who we are and what we are all about” within the first year of joining the Society. All members are invited to attend at least once every 3 years after their initial session so they have an opportunity for fellowship and spiritual renewal. Join us and enrich the experience as we explore our Vincentian charism together!
A light breakfast, coffee service, and lunch will be provided for all attendees.
When:
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location:
Our Lady of of the Lake Catholic Church
Family Center
1305 Damascus Rd
Rockwall, TX 75087
RSVP online (Due by November 4, 2024): CLICK HERE
Questions about this event?
Contact Cindy Estrada: cindy@svdpdallas.org
See the face of Christ. Be the hands and feet of Christ
Do you want to make a difference? Come join us in serving those in need.
Last Chance to Get your Bingo Tickets
Last chance to purchase tickets to help St Vincent de Paul raise money to assist Frisco area residents in need.
Saturday, October 12th
6:00 pm - Dinner, Raffle and Silent Auction
7:00 pm - First Game
$2,750 in total prizes (pre-paid Visa cards)
$1000 Grand Prize
https://www.svdpfrisco.org/bingo
Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul - Sept 27
St Vincent de Paul (1580 – September 27, 1660)
St. Vincent de Paul was born at Pouy, France on April 24, 1581. He was ordained a priest on September 23, 1600. Vincent devoted himself entirely to the alleviation of the sufferings of the poor, and to that purpose established the Confraternities of Charity, later known as the Ladies of Charity, in 1617. In 1625 he founded the Congregation of the Mission, his community of priests and brothers. With Louise de Marillac, he co-founded the Daughters of Charity in 1633. Vincent died in Paris on September 27, 1660 and was canonized in 1737. Pope Leo XIII declared him patron saint of all works of charity.
Reflection
The Church is for all God’s children, rich and poor, peasants and scholars, the sophisticated and the simple. But obviously the greatest concern of the Church must be for those who need the most help—those made helpless by sickness, poverty, ignorance, or cruelty. Vincent de Paul is a particularly appropriate patron for all Christians today, when hunger has become starvation, and the high living of the rich stands in more and more glaring contrast to the physical and moral degradation in which many of God’s children are forced to live.
source: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-vincent-de-paul/