Spring Training - March 7

Half Day Training & Retreat
Saturday, March 7, 2009
8:30 a.m. to noon

Our Lady of Grace parishioners and all interested persons are invited to join us in this Lenten season for a morning of reflection and training on serving the needs of the poor through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

8:30 a.m. Gathering for the Rosary (First Saturday) (Parish Center)
8:45 a.m. Registration & Welcome
9:00 a.m. Program 9:00 a.m. to noon

General Session: About the Vincentians
>Overview: Spirituality, Fellowship & Service
>About the OLG Conference
>Are You Called to be a Vincentian?

Panels & Discussion: Home Visits: Meeting Christ in the Poor
>Home Visits: The Basics
>Meeting Christ in Serving the Pooer
>Team Building for the Home Visit “Team”

No-host luncheon to follow event

For questions or to attend all or a portion of this event, please contact us by email:
paulstarkey@wavecable.com

Bundle Sunday - March 7-8

BUNDLE SUNDAY

March 7-8 (before & after masses)

DURING LENT, PLEASE HELP FAMILIES IN NEED

The St. Vincent de Paul Truck will be at Our Lady of Grace for DONATIONS before and after masses on March 7 & 8.

We ask for donations of all kinds—shoes, clothing, books, toys, tools, appliances — anything of useable value.

Household Items Needed*

Beds, rugs, chairs, furniture of all types, blankets, clothing, shoes, lamps, cookware, utensils, plates, towels, linens, home decorating items, sleeping bags, sporting goods, lawn furniture, toys, other useable goods

WE CANNOT ACCEPT

*large appliances

*built in appliances

*lighting with direct connection

*console or projection TVs

*office desks

*paint or any toxic materials

*carpeting (area rugs OK)

*exercise equipment

*furniture with missing parts, rips, stains, animal hair or detectable smoke smell

*king size beds

*mattresses with rips, stains or tears

*mattresses or box springs separately (bedding must be matching sets)

*office copiers

*cribs, playpens, high chairs or car seats

*hospital type beds

*firearms or any weapons

*encyclopedias or large volume reference books

*computers, monitors, keyboards, mouse, CPUs

For questions, please call (916) 371-5264 (message line).

*FOR PICK UP OF LARGE, HEAVY ITEMS, CALL THE SVDP STORE DIRECTLY AT (916) 972-1212 AT ANY TIME

During this Lenten season, help us to help the poor. Thank you.