SSVP CANADA NEWS - November 10, 2021

NEWS

MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Here we are again midway through the Fall Season and all of nature seems to be preparing for dormancy. Fall colours are ablaze everywhere in various shades of yellow, orange and red.

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175 YEARS: … KEEPS GOING AND GOING AND GOING…

We’ve all seen the Energizer bunny commercials with the underlying message “… keeps going and going and going…”
It is the ultimate symbol of longevity, perseverance and determination that Energizer is communicating.

COMMEMORATION MASS

A commemoration Mass of the 175th Anniversary of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada and the Consecration of our Society to Saint Margueritte d’Youville will be held on November 13; this mass will be broadcast live on our Facebook page on Saturday November 13 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).

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SAINT MARGUERITE D'YOUVILLE

The National Spirituality Committee invited members to submit nominations of Canadian Saints to be considered the Patron Saint of the Society in Canada. We are pleased to announce that the Patron Saint of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada is Saint Marguerite d’Youville.

WEBINARS

NATIONAL HOUSING CAMPAIGN

Saturday, November 20th
1:00 PM (Eastern)
English

Our national housing/homelessness subcommittee is inviting you to a webinar on housing and homelessness across Canada. This webinar is for all involved in our social justice network or are interested in learning more about housing and homelessness issues and its relation to persons in situation of poverty.

TREASURER: ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ANNUAL REPORTS

Saturday, December 4
1:00 PM (Eastern)
English

Saturday, December 4
10:30 AM (Eastern)
French

The National Finance Committee will be holding a webinar for treasurers and/or those involved in completing financial reports, at conference and/or council level entitled “Treasurer: Role and Responsibilities, and Annual Reports”.

VINCENTIAN ACTIVITIES

LA DÉPANNERIE:
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SOLIDARITY GROCERY STORE

A solidarity grocery store is a store where you can find healthy and varied food offer. It promotes physical and economic access to fresh fruits and vegetables.More than a simple food store, the solidarity grocery store stands out for its social integration of users who have free choice of products, based on their income.

VINCENTIAN HISTORY

GÉRARD LEMAY
FIRST NATIONAL PRESIDENT
1969-1972

Mr. Gérard Lemay was born in Québec City in 1908 and died in Québec City in 1991.

He studied at the Séminaire de Québec for his classical courses, where he was a member of the Youth Conference. He studied law and was admitted to the Bar in 1933 and practiced law in Québec City. He was appointed a Provincial Court Judge in 1955.

RECONCILIATION

TOGETHER WE HEAL – LEARNING TO BE TRAUMA-INFORMED

The TRC Call to Action # 59 asks church groups party to the Settlement Agreement to develop ongoing education strategies to ensure that their respective congregations learn about their church’s role in colonization, as well as the history and legacy of residential schools.

THE IMPORTANCE OF RECONCILIATION

I was able to watch and listen to Prime Minister Trudeau’s very sincere and humble apology to the Innu peoples which was followed by the equally emotional acceptance by Toby Abed of the residential school survivors.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS

I’d like to thank the subcommittees for their efforts to expand our work on several specific topics. All of these subcommittees welcome your support, interest and involvement.

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ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE WORLD MEETING OF POPULAR MOVEMENTS

Housing. I said it and I repeat it: a home for every family.

QUESTION & ANSWER

Q: Does a Conference need to have insurance if the Parish/Church has it? My understanding is that each Conference must have Insurance as well as the Council.

A: As reflected in the Rule and Statutes, under section 3.16:

The Society has a legal and ethical obligation to protect its members while they are involved in mission activities on behalf of the Society in Canada. Conferences, councils and special works, at all levels, should take steps to purchase general liability insurance for all their members and staff. The risks covered should include all those specified by the National Council. Insurance coverage must be renewed as long as the need for it exists.

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IN CONCLUSION

We are always looking for Vincentian testimonials and conference/council activity stories. Send your stories to share with Vincentians across Canada to editor@ssvp.ca.

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