Committing to Service During Lent
During Lent, we are called to deepen our devotion to seek the Lord in prayer, to practice self-control through fasting and to service by giving alms.
In our call to service through alms giving, it is not only through the donation of money, but also be through the sharing of our time and talents.
If you are tired of simply giving up chocolate for Lent, and are looking for a way to deepen your lenten commitment, here is you chance to give of yourself in service to the poor by joining St Vincent de Paul in serving the poor and needy in our area. Find more information on how to become involved by following the following link: https://www.svdpfrisco.org/get-involved
As St. John Chrysostom reminds us: "Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The goods we possess are not ours, but theirs." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2446).
Merry Christmas from St Vincent de Paul
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Year End Donations
Are you looking to make a charitable donation to be part of the 2019 Tax Year? It’s not too late! Make your donation before midnight, Dec 31, 2019 and your email receipt can be used to validate your charitable donation as part of the 2019 tax year.
St Vincent de Paul is a registered 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. (Tax ID / EIN: 75-1630370)
Please consult your tax advisor for details on how any charitable deductions would impact your specific tax situation
Assistance Hotline Closed
The St Vincent de Paul assistance hotline will be closed from Dec 20th through Jan 1st.
The hotline will reopen on January 2, 2020
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May peace, love, good health, and prosperity throughout the coming year.
