Our Lady of Grace Vincentians

Blessed Rosalie

2012-02-07T08:06:00.000-08:00

Today, February 7, we celebrate the feast day of Bl. Rosalie Rendu, mentrix and spiritual guide to the original Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Our Miraculous Medal

2011-11-20T17:46:00.000-08:00

As we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King at the close of the Church's liturgical year, we also recall Saint Catherine Laboure' and the events of the Miraculous Medal. In these events, we are reminded of the closeness of Mary to her son and her role as Co-Mediatrix. Vincentians have a special devotion to the Miraculous Medal.

Catholic Involvement in Public Life

2011-10-08T10:07:00.000-07:00

reprinted from California Catholic Conference Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Bishops’ instruction on Catholics’ moral and ethical involvement in public life, is traditionally re-written every four years. This year, however, the Bishops have reissued the document which was overwhelming approved by them in 2007. They changed only the introduction saying that the issues faced by the nation in 2007

New Food Law Helps Poor

2011-10-08T09:48:00.000-07:00

reprinted from the California Catholic Conference: Since 2003, the California Catholic Conference has made food security a top priority for Catholic Advocacy (Lobby) Day and thousands of you have added your voice through the Network, phone calls and visits. Yesterday, Governor Brown signed AB 6 CalWORKs and CalFresh (Fuentes, D-Los Angeles) helping to fight hunger, especially for children, in

Bundle Sunday - September 24-25

2011-09-18T15:34:00.000-07:00

BUNDLE SUNDAY Saturday, September 24, noon to 6 PM Sunday, September 25, 8 AM to 2 PM HELP US HELP FAMILIES IN NEED On September 24-25, the St. Vincent de Paul Donation Truck will be at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 911 Park Blvd., West Sacramento. We accept donations of new and used items. Household Items to Donate* Beds, rugs, chairs, furniture of all types, blankets, clothing, shoes,

Call for Sponsors: Join Our "Circle of Angels"

2011-08-25T02:04:00.000-07:00

On September 24, 2011, Our Lady of Grace Conference, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, will join with hundreds of other Vincentians and friends across the United States as we take our first steps in the Friends of the Poor ® Walk to raise awareness in our community about the poor and funds to support our works of charity. Walkers will take donation pledges to help the poor. We also need a “Circle

West Sacramento Partners

2011-05-19T22:39:00.000-07:00

Our Lady of Grace Conference is affiliated with the newly formed West Sacramento Partners.

Japan Relief Efforts (News from National)

2011-03-16T00:50:00.000-07:00

Dear Vincentians, After a disaster occurs there are three phases- Rescue, Recovery, and Relief. In Japan, the critical and current Rescue phase is also being impacted by the Nuclear Power Plant crisis. The protocol for International Disasters is that the Council General issues an appeal for funds to the National Councils around the globe. Until that appeal is issued we do not send out an

Bundle Sunday March 5-6

2011-01-24T12:11:00.000-08:00

Let's fill the truck! BUNDLE SUNDAYSaturday, March 5, noon to 6 PMSunday, March 6, 8 AM to 2 PM HELP US HELP FAMILIES IN NEED On March 5-6, the St. Vincent de Paul Donation Truck will be at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 911 Park Blvd., West Sacramento. We accept donations of new and used items. Household Items to Donate* Beds, rugs, chairs, furniture of all types, blankets, clothing,

Ministry Sunday

2011-01-08T18:32:00.000-08:00

Vincentians accept donations for the St. Vincent de Paul store Vincentians sort and organize canned food donations Homeless Ministry provides a warm meal to the homeless by the river On Ministry Sunday, January 9, we call to mind the beginning of Christ's ministry. (Matt. 3:13-17) In the year ahead, we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for your service in hope.

October - Honoring Christ in the Most Holy Rosary

2010-10-02T10:32:00.000-07:00

October 7 is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. It is my personal opinion, one which is in accord with the mind of the Church, that you will profit very much by praying the holy Rosary every day. The prayer of the Rosary is the prayer of the holy Gospel, the Good News Who is Jesus. My best piece of spiritual advice to you, no matter who you are, president or plumber, priest or king...PRAY

Interview with National President

2010-09-26T22:27:00.000-07:00

On September 1, 2010, Joe Flanagan, the President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States, was interviewed by Father Mitch Pacwa, SJ, on EWTN. The efforts of the Society locally, nationally and internationally, were discussed, as well as the Society's history and spirituality. To view the video please click here Sacramento District Council President John Hallissy notes, "The

Daughters of Charity

2010-09-18T12:34:00.000-07:00

On the role of the Daughters of Charity: St. Vincent de Paul has said the Daughters' main role is to "honor our Lord Jesus Christ as the source and model of all charity, serving Him corporally and spiritually in the person of the poor." For the full article, click here.

Call for Youth Service to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

2010-07-18T22:23:00.000-07:00

From National, the new Vincentian Youth and Young Adult website is now available. This website will help to keep you current on the groups and the activities of young people who are engaged in the works of the Society. It is intended to help engage young people in conference work. As our Rule states: "Young members keep the Society young ... The senior members assume the responsibility of

Solidarity with Broderick Christian

2010-06-28T16:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.sacbee.com/2010/06/28/2853548/fire-ruins-homeless-shelter-in.html?storylink=lingospot_related_articles After recent vandalism and a suspicious fire on Sunday, June 27, 2010, which gutted facilities for the poor and homeless, Broderick Christian Center faces new and difficult challenges. The OLG and Holy Cross SVdP Conferences stand in solidarity with Broderick Christian Center, will

E-Evangelization

2010-02-19T18:43:00.000-08:00

Source: California Catholic Conference "Pope Benedict XVI tied his World Communication Day letter to the Year for Priest celebration by urging greater use of new technologies to spread the Word:'Priests stand at the threshold of a new era: as new technologies create deeper forms of relationship across greater distances, they are called to respond pastorally by putting the media ever more

6th Annual Walk for Life - San Francisco - January 23

2010-01-17T18:27:00.000-08:00

The 6th Annual Walk for Life, West Coast (San Francisco) is January 23. Click here for all the information.

Haiti Earthquake Relief

2010-01-16T14:23:00.000-08:00

The National Society of St. Vincent de Paul has released the following information: Society Of St Vincent De Paul National President Calls For Haiti Earthquake Relief Funds Society has strong permanent presence in Haiti For Immediate Release ST LOUIS, Mo./EWORLDWIRE/Jan. 13, 2010 --- National President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA Joseph D. Flannigan has issued a call to the

Ephiphany

2010-01-02T18:32:00.000-08:00

Epiphany is the Greek word for "manifestation." On this feast day, "God is with us"--Emmanuel--is made manifest, shown, to the whole world with the witness of the Magi. from The Deacon's Bench website:

Stations of the Cross

2009-03-28T00:06:00.000-07:00

Below are a number of links to help with understanding and praying the Stations of the Cross.