NEWS

UPDATE ON
KEVIN GALLAYS' CONDITION 

(Initial news in the October 13 Newsletter)

Kevin is now fully conscious & speaking from his bed.CHowever, there are more body surgeries to come.

Your prayers have been greatly appreciated!

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2021 FINANCIAL AND STATISTICS
ANNUAL REPORTS

2021 financial and statistics annual report forms for conferences and councils are now available on our website.

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NORTH OF 60 PROJECT

We are very happy with this first delivery in this project, and this is just the beginning!

On Wednesday, October 13, under a small autumn sun, while the mercury was 13 degrees, the team from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Quebec Regional Council (SSVP-QRC) was preparing boxes of winter clothes for First Nations and Inuit people.

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WORLD DAY OF THE POOR

The Fifth World Day of the Poor (WDP) will be observed on 14 November 2021.

This year’s theme “Open the Doors of My Heart” is a summons to the responsibility and commitment as men and women who are part of our one human family.

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VINCENTIAN REFLECTION ON THE WORLD DAY OF THE POOR

Father Motto has prepared an excellent reflection which will be very useful for all members of our Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, and for all the other branches of the Vincentian Family.

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VINCENTIAN HISTORY

MARIE-CLAIRE GINGRAS-LETARTE
FIRST WOMAN NATIONAL PRESIDENT
1977-1983

Ms. Marie-Claire Gingras-Letarte was born in Sainte-Foy on August 11, 1917, and died in Québec City on May 12, 2011.

She studied at the Collège Notre-Dame-de-Bellevue in Québec City, directed by the ladies of the Notre-Dame Congregation.

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SPIRITUALITY

EXAMPLE OF COURAGE AGAINST THE BIASED SECULAR CULTURE AND PROMINENT MEDIA OUTRAGE

I thought that by way of this submission of spiritual reflection, I would share an article I read from an elderly indigenous-related gentleman on his personal experience and observations on the Residential School uproar in Alberta.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE

New Action Handouts available in the National Action Plan on Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right

Since the launch of the national housing campaign, several conferences and councils have been engaged in housing related topics. Pope Francis reminds us in his World Day of the Poor message,

Serving the poor effectively moves us into action and makes it possible to find the most suitable ways of raising and promoting this part of humanity that all too often is anonymous and voiceless, but which has imprinted on it the face of the Saviour who asks for our help.

The question that Pope Francis is ultimately asking:

What path of justice must be followed so that social inequalities can be overcome and human dignity, so often trampled upon, can be restored?

The National action campaign on Safe, secure and affordable housing is a Human Right is aligned with Pope Francis’ message, that everyone deserves to have safe and adequate housing for their families. Please find the updated National Action Plan for new Action Handouts.

NATIONAL ACTION PLAN

 

CHANGING TIMES

Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right!

In concert with the launch of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Canada-wide multiyear National Action Plan on Housing, this is the fifth in a series of newsletters to help you and your conference address the housing needs in your community.

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NATIONAL HOUSING CAMPAIGN
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
1.00PM (EASTERN)

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.

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QUESTION & ANSWER

Q: Is there a vaccination policy for SSVP?

A: The vaccination question has multiple angles, as it could be for persons in need, our customers, our employees, or our volunteers at our special works such as a store or a shelter/refuge, or for home visits, or even just for Vincentians meeting.

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PROMOTIONAL ITEM

We have in stock blue aprons, with pockets, bearing the SSVP logo.

  • Made of durable 7.5-oz/lnyd, 65/35 polyester/cotton twill for long-lasting use.
  • Two spacious 228 x 203mm (9" x 8") front bottom pockets offer instant access to pens, order pads, napkins, straws and other essentials.

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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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