The Ozanam Orientation last August 5, 2023 was hosted by San Rafael Conference. It was well attended by parishioners from St. John (Encinitas), San Rafael (Rancho Bernardo), and St. Michael (Poway). Click here to view the video & photos.
SVdP News
Ozanam Orientation
What do we mean when we refer to “Vincentian Spirituality?” Why are home visits so important to our Ministry? We will provide the answers to these questions and more at the Ozanam Orientation. You are invited! 📅 August 5, 2023 🕗 8:45AM to 3:00PM ⛪ San Rafael Conference 📍 17252… Read more »
The Alice Garvey 2022 Excellence in Youth Award Recipient
St. John Conference SVdP Youth Past President, Mia Humphrey, was recognized in year 2022 with the inaugural Alice Garvey Excellence in Youth Award from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA. Humphrey was picked from youths across the United States.
Motivation and New Membership – Aldo Barletta (Presented in Spanish)
Tuesday, March 28, 20237:00 PM – 8:00 PM This workshop is based on the workshop, “Breathe Deeply: The Inspiration of Our Vincentian Vocation,” presented by Tim Williams on Thursday, March 9. “Este taller está basado en el taller “Breathe Deeply: The Inspiration of Our Vincentian Vocation” presentado por Tim Williams el jueves 9 de marzo… Read more »
“Capacitación del Consejero Espiritual en Español” (Spiritual Advisor Training)
Sylvia Gonzalez & Susanna Manriques (Presented in Spanish) Wednesday, March 22 & Thursday, March 23 (Two-Day Workshop)7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Descripción del taller: La Capacitación para Consejeros Espirituales incluye la Espiritualidad Vicentina, Recursos, Responsabilidades y Herramientas que ayudarán al Consejero Espiritual a crear un ambiente reflexivo Vicentino. Para esto, es fundamental que cada Consejero… Read more »
An Introduction to the National Member’s Portal – Roelof van Ark
Tuesday, March 21, 20236:00 PM – 7:00 PM Workshop Description: From log-on, via the Directory to the Annual Reports. Many members hesitate to make use of the SVdP Member’s Portal (or database as it is often referred to) as they believe they lack the skills to do so. But the Member’s Portal contains valuable information… Read more »
“¿Qué se debe hacer?” (“What Must Be Done”) – Sr. Martha Garcia (Presented in Spanish)
Tuesday, March 14, 20237:00 PM – 8:00 PM Descripción del taller: Se le pidió a Vicente de Paúl que escuchara la confesión de un moribundo que vivía en las tierras de las vastas propiedades de Gondi. El hombre dijo que habría muerto en pecado si el sacerdote (Vicente) no lo hubiera escuchado en confesión. Esto… Read more »
Motivation and New Membership, “Breathe Deeply: The Inspiration of our Vincentian Vocation” – Tim Williams
Thursday, March 9, 20236:00 PM – 7:00 PM Our Vincentian calling is a “vocation for every moment of our lives” in which we grow closer to Jesus Christ. Rather than ask how we find new members to answer this call, let’s ask ourselves how we can keep it to ourselves? Join this workshop to be… Read more »
Truly Embracing Diversity – Pamela Matambanadzo (Este taller ofrecerá traducción simultánea al español)
Tuesday, March 7, 20236:00 PM – 7:00 PM Workshop Description: Building a Society whose diversity goes beyond the numbers but also seeks to create spaces that ensure both equity and inclusion at all levels. It is not enough to invite others to join us, we must be intentional and ever-growing in the ways we support… Read more »
Home Visits: The Heart and Soul of our Society – Mary Ann Hunter, Shirley Smalley (Este taller ofrecerá traducción simultánea al español)
Thursday, March 2, 20236:00 PM – 7:30 PM Workshop Description: Just as salt can lose its flavor, Vincentians can lose sight of the meaning and the necessity of home visits. When salt loses its flavor, it looks like salt but its essence is missing. Renewing your commitment to home visits and revitalizing the ways in… Read more »
