NORTHWEST DISTRICT, ST. LOUIS COUNCIL SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DePAUL
the Northwest District includes 15 St. Vincent DePaul Conferences spread over three counties (St. Charles, Lincoln & Warren). Conferences are organized locally (usually with a Catholic Church), where Vincentians witness God's love by embracing all works of charity and justice. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served, because in them Vincentians see the face of Christ.
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KEY DATES FOR DISTRICT VINCENTIANS:
SEP 11, 2012 District Meeting St..
Charles Borremeo
SEP 29, 2012 Walk for the Poor
KEY LINKS FOR VINCENTIANS:
ST. LOUIS COUNCIL NEW WEB SITE
ST.CHARLES COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
IN MEMORY OF NORTHWEST VINCENTIANS WHO HAVE DEPARTED THIS LIFE IN LAST 12 MONTHS
Henry George Elsback All Saints Conf Nov 19, 2010
Harold L Ehrhard, ICD Nov 23, 2010
Paul Rothermich, St. Barnabas Feb 20, 2011
Francis H. Peirick, Assumption Jun 19, 2011
Kay Powers, St. Charles Borremeo
May the perpetual light shine upon them.
DISTRICT INFORMATION AND NEWS:
1. For recommended changes to this website please contact the District President at dan@northwestsvdpstl.org
2. NEW!!! Catholic Charities Community Services has changed and updated its forms. Please contact your Conference Presidents for the forms. They are also available on this website under forms.
3. VOICE OF THE POOR: This is a Vincentian program to perform one of the most basic Society functions and that is to be an advocate in regard to issues impacting the poor. We as a district have not formally established any particular program because I am aware of the Peace and Justice activities and those of a number of Social Concerns Committees in many of our Parishes and do not want to duplicate effort. A website for those interested is www.voiceofthepoor.org. Current St. Louis Council effort is to address the issue of predatory practices by Payday Loan Shops. We are working in conjunction with the Missouri Catholic Conference.
4. Please support the St. Charles Thrift store in terms of volunteering time and also encourage your friends to visit and buy. Remember, there is a plus side of volunteering your time and that is you earn credits for your conference which will off set cost of purchasing items for clients. Also, profits help finance programs like Vinnie's Auto and Car Repair, RX, and District Funding. Call the new manger Tiffany (636-946-1700).
5. I have Society of St.Vincent DePaul memorialization cards available. There are many occasions where someone specifies giving to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul and we are often asked if there are cards to send out notifying of the gift. The answer is Yes. Contact your Conference President.
6. VINNIE's Auto Program in the Northwest District has had much success in providing clients with cars. BUT, we need all Vincentians to talk with their parish and friends to stimulate donations. We have a list of six waiting; so please talk up the program.
7. Ozanam Orientation Training was held at St. Barnabas on March 10, 2012. We had 33 students in attendance. Next class will be in March 2013 unless there is a demand for an earlier session.
8. St. Joachim and Ann has expanded their workforce development program to include felons who need documentation and special assistance. The workforce program coordinator is Vicki Johnson at 441+1302-x255.
9. We are trying to get greater participation in the Walk for the Poor. Remember, anyone or any age can walk. Each Conference is to appoint a "Walk Captain" and then participate on generating interest at the conference level as well as working on the District Walk for the Poor Committee. Lets get behind this fund raiser and have some fun and social interaction with other Vincentians.
10. Northwest District Bylaws were approved at our Meeting on April 10. 2012 and are attached under the tab above noted as "Secretary". As a note, the Northwest District Council was officially approved by our international office in Paris and that letter is also attached in the Secretary tag above.
11. The inclusion of our conferences in a Tax Exempt 501(c)3 category continues to proceed under the Direction of Mr. Joe Rizzo, Archdiocesan Council of St. Louis. Questions can be directed to Mr. Rizzo at 314-881-6044 or your District President at 636-379-4803.