St. Vincent de Paul Society of Philadelphia

Did you receive presents you can't use or don't want? Or maybe you're cleaning out your old things for the new ones. You can help support us by donating your items to GreenDrop. https://svdp-phila.info/donate-clothes/

Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to get more involved in your community? The greatest gift you can give is your time. Contact us https://svdp-phila.info/volunteer/ to see how to join us in helping our neighbors.

On Epiphany, the light shines forth to people of all nations.

Pope Francis has proclaimed this the Year of Saint Joseph. Those who look to help their neighbor, without fanfare follow the lead of Saint Joseph by offering hope and a constant, although possibly quiet, presence. How do you plan to honor Saint Joseph this year?

St. Eleanor Parish - Collegeville & the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Philadelphia are sponsoring A collection of clothing and small household items Below you will find information from Green Drop on what items they are willing to accept. This year we ask that you help in 2 additional ways: 1. If you have MEN’S CLOTHING, please mark the boxes and bags. We divert some of the donations to a men’s shelter. This will help us during the sorting process. 2. We have recently partne...red with IN IAN’S BOOTS, a local charity that processes used and new footwear. Please keep footwear in separate bags and boxes. For more information on In Ian’s Boots, please visit: http://www.iniansboots.org/ Today, more than ever, you can help your neighbors in need by donating clothes and other gently used household items to the St. Vincent dePaul Society. Your clothing donations make a big difference to individuals who are struggling to make ends meet. Clothing donations can provide an individual with the clothes and the confidence he or she needs to succeed in his next job interview. Donating clothing can enable a child to prosper at school among his or her peers. Clothes donations can keep a family warm at night when the temperatures drop. By making a tax-deductible clothing donation to the St. Vincent dePaul Society, you are helping to make a difference in your community. Members of the Youth Ministry Program will be present to help move the donations from your vehicle to the truck on Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Sunday, November 8th from 8:00 AM 1:00 PM Items can be brought to the Church on November 7th and 8th. A collection trailer will be in the back parking lot of the church, which is located at 647 Locust Street in Collegeville, PA. All donations can be brought directly to the back parking lot. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Kirsch at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting those in our community who are most in need. St. Eleanor Parish to Host Clothing Drive to Benefit the Work of the St. Vincent DePaul Society About the St. Vincent DePaul Society Operating within, but independent of, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, through local parish groups called Conferences, the St. Vincent de Paul Society helps those in need with material, moral, and spiritual support. Currently, more than 500 volunteers are involved throughout the Delaware Valley. Conference activity is defined by the needs of the particular local community. Home visitation is performed across the board. Additional good works can include transportation for elderly/shut-ins; bereavement support; nursing home visitation; holiday dinner/gift drives, etc. About St. Eleanor Parish Youth Ministry St. Eleanor Parish Youth Ministry is located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The Youth Ministry program offers spiritual, service, and social opportunities for 7th through 12th graders in the Greater Collegeville area. All young people are welcome to participate! See more

Pope Francis' latest encyclical Fratelli Tutti, encourages the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It calls on people to contribute to the rebirt...h of a universal aspiration to fraternity. Fraternity between all men and women brothers and sisters all’. To read the full encyclical, click: https://www.usccb.org/fratelli-tutti.

Monday's are dedicated to the The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation to Mary The Messenger of God Announces to Mary that she is to be the Mother of God.... Lesson: Humility 30 Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, 33 and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." - Luke 1:30-33

Finding joy in 2020? It's not such an absurd idea, really

Dan Misleh, executive director of Catholic Climate Covenant, does not believe in climate change. I believe in God, something that I have not seen or directly w...itnessedthat’s a belief, Mr. Misleh told Sebastian Gomes, host of the Voting Catholic podcast. But climate change is scientific fact. I don’t ‘believe’ in it. I know it. It’s a fact. Listen to Voting Catholic here:

Today is the Feast of the Holy Rosary, celebrating the anniversary of the victory of the combined fleet of the Holy League of 1571 over the Ottoman navy at the Battle of Lepanto. All of October is Holy Rosary Month. Pray the rosary daily for peace.

Have you filled out the 2020 Census yet? If not, do it today - and make sure your friends, family and neighbors fill theirs out. Everyone counts! https://2020census.gov/en.html

Patron Saint for September: Januarius (Latin: Ianuarius; Italian: Gennaro), also known as Januarius I of Benevento was Bishop of Benevento and is a martyr and saint of the and Eastern Orthodox Church. While no contemporary sources on his life are preserved, later sources and legends claim that he died during the Great Persecution which ended retirement in 305.

Pray for us, Blessed Frederic Ozanam! That we may share your passion for mercy, charity, and justice; That we may bring the word of God fearlessly to the public... square, Promoting a civilization of love, So that charity may accomplish what justice alone cannot. Pray for us Blessed Frederic Ozanam! That we may dedicate ourselves to serving God in all parts of our lives, Burning slowly, like perfume on the altar. Pray also that we may follow your example of humility, Going in simplicity where merciful Providence leads us. Father in Heaven, we pray to You For Your faithful servant, Frederic Ozanam, Founder of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. If it be Your will, may the Church proclaim his holiness as a Saint! Amen. In honor of Blessed Frederic Ozanam's Feast Day, National Formation Director, Tim Willams, wrote a special prayer.

Join us today for the Noon Mass for the feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam at the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown. Our new Spiritual Advisor, Fr. Michael Shea will be the primary celebrant. http://miraculousmedal.org/livestream/