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We are about two weeks from #Giving Tuesday on November 30, 2021. Join us and help us spread the word for 24 hours of nonprofit fundraising for the charity we all know and love, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago.

The Vincentian community has been instrumental in participating in this yearly event and we hope we can count on you and your friends and families to support us again in 2021. Our goal this year is $30,000.

We are hoping to have everyone help by sharing our mission. Check your email in the coming weeks on how you can help spread the word. If you are on facebook, please make sure you are following us at www.facebook.com/svdpchicago.org for the latest details.

If you would like to be an Ambassador and help with our social media campaign and need more information, please email Teresa Stack or call 773-779-6700 x108. It’s simple and only takes a couple of clicks of the mouse!

You can also make your check payable and mail to:

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago12731 S. Wood StreetBlue Island, IL 60406Attn: GivingTuesday

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago

Annual Memorial and Awards Mass

Sunday, November 21, 2021

3:00pm

Please join us for a very special Annual Memorial and Awards Mass this Sunday, November 21st, 2021.

This year’s mass is being held at St. Mary Magdalene, 2339 York Street in Blue Island, IL. Mass will start at 3:00pm. For those of you who cannot attend in person, or prefer to celebrate from home with family and friends, the mass will be live stream on Facebook on the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/St-Mary-Magdalene-Parish-100524479068010/

We are honored to have Monsignor Lyle and Fr. Kelly preside over mass. Praying for our brothers and sisters in need together as a Vincentian community brings us closer in fellowship and strengthens our spirituality in serving God. During our Vincentian Commitment ceremony, we will welcome in our new board members and honor those that have served as Vincentian leaders during this past term who are stepping down to serve in other capacities.

Our Awards ceremony will honor those Vincentians or Groups who have supported the Society in serving the poor and have been nominated by their peers. Categories of awards and recognition are Top Hat, Ozanam, Youth, and Servant Leader Awards. Recognizing of the tireless efforts brought forth by these individuals adds to the story of how our works as Vincentians change the lives of those in need.

During Mass, we will be remembering those that have journeyed home to our Lord. With sorrowful hearts, we will recognize those individuals that have passed before us. Together in prayer we find comfort in knowing they have gone home to our Lord and are at peace.

God Bless,

Harry Ohde

Volunteer President/CEO for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago ADC

This weekend there are several Donation Drives scheduled at St. Rene Goupil, 6949 W 63rd Place, Chicago; Christ the King, 9235 S Hamilton Avenue, Chicago; and Mater Christi, 2431 S 10th Avenue, North Riverside. Please remember to donate with dignity gently used items. To see upcoming Donation Drives please visit our website at https://stvincentdepaulchicago.org/donation-events#donationsneeded #donationdrive #svdpchicago #svdp

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years or Just Because! The holidays are knocking at our doors and alot of entertaining is about to happen! If you’re planning a gathering or are looking for a tasty holiday gift idea, please consider purchasing a gift card for a Honey Baked Ham – 20% of your purchase will go to help those in need in our area this holiday season!

Click the link below to purchase your Gift Card today. Share the Giving.

https://honeybakedfundraising.com/fundraisers/society_of_st_vincent_de_paul_fundraiser

This weekend there are several Donation Drives scheduled at Divine Providence, 2550 Mayfair Avenue, Westchester; St. Linus, 10300 S Lawler Avenue, Oak Lawn; Queen of the Universe, 7114 S Hamlin Avenue, Chicago; and St. Emily, 1400 E Central Road, Mt. Prospect. Please remember to donate with dignity gently used items. To see upcoming Donation Drives please visit our website at https://stvincentdepaulchicago.org/donation-events

This weekend there are several Donation Drives scheduled at St. Theresa, 433 Bernton Street, Palatine; St. Raphael the Archangel, 40000 N Route 45, Old Mill Creek; St. Edmunds, 188 S Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park; Queen of Angels, 4520 N Western Avenue, Chicago; and St. Mary Magdaline, 2324 New Street, Blue Island.

Please remember to donate with dignity gently used items.

To see upcoming Donation Drives please visit our website at https://stvincentdepaulchicago.org/donation-events

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of David Kelliher the former President of District X and Our Lady of the Woods Conference.

Wake service will be held at Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home in Orland Park.

Sheehy Funeral Home

Please keep David and his family in your prayers.

This weekend there are several Donation Drives scheduled at St. Constance, 5856 W Anslie Street, Chicago; St. Daniel the Prophet, 5300 S Natoma, Chicago; St. John Brebeuf, 8305 N Harlem, Niles; and St. Julie Billiart, 7399 W 159th Street, Tinley Park. Please remember to donate with dignity gently used items. To see upcoming Donation Drives please visit our website at https://stvincentdepaulchicago.org/donation-events

On Saturday, September 25, the Vincentians and Parish community of St. Margaret of Scotland in Chicago participated in their annual Friends of The Poor Walk.  Beautiful weather and a great turnout coupled with great food and a raffle made for a fantastic day for everyone! 

SVdP Chicago, in partnership with the Academy of St. Benedict the African and the Greater Chicago Food Depository is hosting a Mobile Produce Pantry on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. All who are in need within the community are welcome! The event takes place in the school parking lot, entrance is on Justine St. For driving directions, please use the school’s address 6020 S. Laflin Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636.If you would like to volunteer to help us in our efforts to set up, distribute food items, and clean up, please contact us! You can call the main office at (773) 779-6700 or email Teresa Stack at teresa@svdpchicago.org.