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Help us help others... Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Grants Pass, Oregon October 2018—4th Quarter
Volume 6, Issue 4
WORDS FROM OUR PRESIDENT
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Ranae Thornton
Are you enjoying the beautiful Fall colors? We are so blessed to live where we have such beauty. We are in the process of having a new poor box made to match the décor of our beautiful new Church. You can look forward to its arrival soon! Also, please pray for us so we can continue our work in the community.
Council Officers: President: Ranae Thornton Vice-President: Treasurer: Mary Frances Morris
Below, please note the location change for our monthly item donation requests. We have Christmas displayed in our Store, so please check it out when you’re shopping. We have many beautiful items for you to add to your décor and gifts.
Secretary: Nancy Redfern Spiritual Advisor: Dave Currie
I want to thank all our wonderful volunteers for their hard work in making our mission possible, whether it is serving at our Mobile Kitchen, our Social Services Office or our Thrift Store. Many hands make light work. God bless each of you.
Conference Presidents: St. Joseph—Theresa Wentzel
It’s never too soon to be kind.
St. Anne—Deanna Smole Bl. Frederic—Don Fasching
MONTHLY DONATION INFO: In this issue: Words from our President— Ranae Thornton
1
St. Vincent de Paul— Donation Update
1
Conference Reports
2
Grant Information
2
Updates and Info
2
Now that we are in our New Church, we want to continue our “Donation Program”, but we are changing the collection location. There will be NO collection bins in the Church, Parish Hall or the Church Office. We are requesting the monthly requested items (or any donations) be brought directly to the SVdP Thrift Store at 132 SE “H” Street, Tuesday—Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. October Items:
Men’s Jeans, sizes 30 — 36 and Bed Sheets (no king size, please)
November Items: 5X7 Tarps and Tents and Travel Size Hygiene Items, Cooking Utensils December Items: Men’s Large Size Winter Jackets, Gloves, Beanies and Sleeping Bags October
November
December
Conference Reports and News
Vehicle Donation Offering hope one vehicle at a time! Two easy ways to donate your vehicle for auction:
800-322-8284 svdpusacars.com
St. Vincent de Paul Bulletin Board: Father Bill would like to continue his annual request for donations to help St. Vincent’s this Thanksgiving and we are requesting that in lieu of food, cash is donated. Thank you so much!!!
Our Christmas Party is December 2nd at Elmer’s. More details to follow.
SVdP’s Annual Business Meeting will be held in the Parish Center on 2/24/19. The Medford Orientation was very well attended and those in attendance were very appreciative of the informative presentation.
At the end of the day, may my heart be filled, my hands be emptied and my mind at rest.
Bl. Frederic Conference by Don Fasching It’s been a busy month, as usual, and our staff and volunteers have served 1,082 meals and donated 362 hours. Thanks to Mike Carter, our Kitchen manager, for improving operational efficiency and continually suggesting ways to improve service. His efforts are to be commended and we are very grateful for his dedication and service. Among many other things, he has reorganized and refinished the storage units and painted the outside of the building. The Conference met with the Food Bank director to discuss procedural issues pertaining to the Kitchen’s allocation of food. It was informative and provided a better understanding of the food distribution process. Council president, Ranae Thornton, and Conference president, Don Fasching, met with UCAN administration members to discuss problems occurring when the Mobile Kitchen serves at their location and as a result, along with UCAN, we have adopted a list of rules governing client behavior which will be enacted at each of the lunch location sites. The Kitchen is always in need of food and monetary assistance. Without community involvement, we would be unable to provide this necessary service. The staff would like to thank everyone who gives so generously and allows us to continue this worthwhile ministry. St. Anne Conference by Deanna Smole We are truly grateful and thank each of you for your help to our Social Services Office. Please see page 1 for more information. St. Joseph Conference by Theresa Wentzel Our Thrift Store is very blessed and appreciates your wonderful, exciting, unique, useful and beautiful donations! They provide our customers with “one stop shopping”—Lovely Attire (for men, women, children), Home Décor, Books, Games, Furniture, Kitchenware, Jewelry, Collectibles AND Christmas has arrived! Stop by and enjoy the Christmas wonder and beauty while selecting decorations and unique gift items. You may even consider volunteering your time and talents, a three hour shift, one day per week, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:AM to 4:PM. If interested, please call 541-476-5137. Christmas Blessings everyone!
Amen
Where to find information: svdpgpusa.org (our local St. Vincent’s web site) www.facebook.com/jocohmlesstf (facts about our community, learn ways to help) Tweet: #No More, Know More (homeless awareness) #Homeless Memorial
St. Vincent de Paul Society is so very thankful to our faithful members, our staff, our St. Anne Parishioners and our community. We wish you a very blessed and holy Christmas!
ing of lov t r a p A big ning. is liste GRANT & DONATION UPDATE Carrico Family Foundation —$7,500 and Arthur R. Dubs Foundation—$5,000 toward the new Thrift Store Roof