“Serving Boone, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Kane, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties in Illinois ”
OUR MISSION
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a network of friends inspired by Gospel
values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal
relationships with and service to people in need.
How to Stay Connected
Where do I start? There are may ways to stay connected with what Vincentians are doing all over the world, in the
Untied States, in the North Central Region, and right in your own backyard in the Rockford Council.
Just returning from 4 days at the National Assembly in Houston, Texas, I have come back so spiritually energized, Of course, Bishop Donald Hying delivered an amazing key note on our uniqueness as Vincentians. We are witnesses of hope, ambassadors of Christ, and we live our faith, our identity.
He left us with a question that I am still reflecting on: When have you been cut to the heart? Something so transformative in your life that turned you inside-out and changed your life. I can recall in my college years and through 20 years of a dysfunctional marriage, I was on my own path, one without Christ. Another 17 years pass, and I met Jerry. He turned me inside-out. He always puts God first in everything he does. He was an example of how to let God be the pilot in your life. I returned to the Church and promised God that I
would be in His service if being with Jerry was His plan. And, that, is why I am serving as a Vincentian and serving you!
I encourage you to check out the key note presentations and the workshops. These are now available for your viewing.
https://members.ssvpusa.org/meetings-webinars/2021-national-assembly-videos/
Another opportunity for being connected, is the check out "Network of Friends". The first issue of our Rockford Council newsletter was published on August 1. You will find the happenings around the council and special articles on spirituality an partnerships with community organizations. The link to the newsletter follows. If you are unable to access, just let me know, and I will email you a soft copy. https://www.canva.com/design/DAEeB6psRGQ/Nwb8uDogvJ7B6iENhTHphg/view?utm_content=DAEeB6psRGQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Your Servant Leader,
Susan
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