Retreat Minutes (12/14 - 12/15)

• Attendees:
• Melanie
• Isabelle
• Larry
• Christmas Break
• Cardinal Manning Center Dinner, New Years Eve
• Winter Quarter
• Opening Week Advertising
• Set up table in front of U-SU and make a shift schedule
• Make flyers that ask questions (ex. Are you Catholic?) and post in classrooms and around campus
• Valentines Day
• Organize a table in front of U-SU
• Have banner and literature on display
• Hand out free copies of book, "How To Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul"
• Visit juvenile hall
• ACTS Challenge
• Melanie will forward emails
• Lent Challenges
• Have someone present a challenge each week of lent (ex. bring baking goods for homeless, random acts of kindness)
• Donate money to poorer nations
• Attend 40 Days For Life Vigil
• Try to get highlighted in school newspaper
• Propose making a Food Pantry at St. Thomas More Church
• Present idea to STM
• Ask Engineers Without Boarders or some other organization to help with construction
• Practice Extreme Couponing
• Save money by using coupons
• Use to gain publicity
• Camperships to SVdP Circle V Ranch
• Get sponsorships for juvenile hall kids exiting the juvenile hall
• Hygiene Kits Drive
• Put together hygiene kits for homeless men and women
• Juvenile Justice Week, March 4 - 10
• Movie Showing: Juvies
• Ask creators to come speak about documentary
• Spring Quarter
• Opening Week
• Set up table in front of U-SU to advertise club
• Make a shift schedule
• Hand out flowers with club advertisement, also put in faculty mailboxes
• Easter BBQ on Skid Row
• Organize BBQ during Easter Season 
• Serve egg-salad and hot dogs
• Mother's Day Pro-life Movement
• Make signs that say, "Thank Your Mom For Having You"
• Attend 40 Days For Life Vigils
• Movie Showing: documentary on evils of Planned Parenthood 
• Org leaders should watch and approve first
• Father's Day
• Organize a Sock Drive for homeless
• Summer Quarter
• Opening Week
• Set up table in front of U-SU to advertise club
• Make a shift schedule
• Ice-cream Giveaway
• Hand out popsicles with club advertisements
• New Years Resolutions
• Make effort to attend Mass as a group on Saturdays at St. Thomas More Church
• Work on relationships with members

SVdP Planning Retreat, Dec. 14th-16th

Wed. - Fri. (12/14 - 12/16)
Circle V Ranch Camp
Santa Barbara, CA


Get away with us this Advent Season and retreat into the beautiful wilderness counrty of Santa Barbara, CA.

The retreat will be held at the SVdP Circle V Ranch near the Santa Inez Mountains, which is where the Society sends dozens of disadvantaged kids each year to have a summer camp experience. Activities will include a nature hike, time for spiritual reflection, planning events for the next school term, and gathering around the camp fire to sing songs and share stories.

The retreat is FREE to all those who attend and lodging accomodations will be provided. The only expense retreatants will be expected to provide is food.

Please RSVP ASAP by contacting svdp.csula@gmail.com.
We will be leaving Cal State LA, Parking Lot 7 by 9am Wednesday morning and be back at Cal State LA by 12pm Friday afternoon. 
Carpooling will be available to those who do not have a ride

Restorative Justice Christmas Party

Saturday, December 17th
1pm - 5pm

Please join us in celebrating the birth of our Lord with the incarcerated youth of LA Central Juvenile Hall. This is an opportunity to become a minister of God's great mercy to those most in need of it. Please give the gift of your presence to these wonderful human beings by joining us in this festive event.

Activities will include: Handing Out Gifts, Singing Christmas Songs, and Enjoying Live Entertainment

Please email svdp.csula@gmail.com for further details

Cardinal Manning Center Dinner, New Years Eve

Saturday, December 31st 

New Years Eve

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Please join us in serving dinner to the residents of the Cardinal Manning Center (CMC) on New Years Eve, December 31st, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. The Society's CMC provides housing year round to dozens of men, women, and children while they locate more permanent living situations. This dinner is meant to be an opportunity to serve Christ through the person of the less fortunate and gives our members a greater awareness of poverty within our own area.

Activities include: Decorating, Cooking, Cleaning, and Serving

Dinner will be promptly served at 6pm.

Please email svdp.csula@gmail.com for any further questions or directions.

Meeting Minutes 11/23/11

• Attendees:
• Lorena
• Isabelle
• Brian
• Larry
• Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser
• Sunday, November 27th, 8am to 2pm
• Saint Thomas More Church in Alhambra
• Food will be catered by Moles La Tia restaurant
• Setup and food pick-up will begin at 7am
• Restorative Justice Christmas Party
• Saturday, December 17th
• Christmas party for juvenile hall youth at LA Central Juvenile Hall
• Circle V Ranch Retreat, Santa Barbara
• December 14th - 16th
• Free for all club members
• Must bring our own food
• Cardinal Manning Center Dinner
• December 31st, New Year's Eve
• Serve dinner to the poor at SVdP homeless shelter
• Restorative Justice Speaker Event
• Invite Juvenile Hall chaplain to give presentation on volunteering at the juvenile hall
• Make event open to entire university
• Schedule event for mid-February 
• Ozonam Formation Event
• Invite Manuel Sanchez to give presentation on SVdP history and activities
• Make event open to entire university, as well as all SVdP conferences
• Schedule on a Saturday, possibly during Spring quarter
• Faith and Business Discussion Event
• Invite Sandra Elizondo, Pastoral Coordinator at Saint Thomas More Church in Alhambra to give presentation on business topic that incorporates some type of faith aspect
• Make open to entire university, advertise most heavily in Salazar Hall (School of Business)
• Schedule for Winter quarter
• Movie Screening Event During Juvenile Justice Week, March 4 - 10
• Have screening of Juvies documentary, narrated by Mark Wahlberg
• Use University Student Union Theatre for screening
• Gospel Reflection
• Mk 13: 33-37
• How does Advent speak in your heart? What does Advent call you to do?
• Closing Prayer

Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser

New Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser!

Please come and enjoy a delicious breakfast this Sunday, November 27th, at Saint Thomas More Church in Alhambra (2510 S. Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803) from 8am to 2pm.

This is the first installment of a new fundraiser that will take place every fourth Sunday of the month beginning this Sunday, November 27th.

We will be serving buttermilk and blueberry pancakes, plus hot champurrado. And, Donuts and Pan Dulce fresh from the bakery!

Please come show your support!

SVdP Weekly Meeting 11/23/11

Wednesday, November 16th (Last Meeting of the Qtr)
3:15pm, U-SU Montebello Room (309)
Agenda:
1) Introductions and Ice Breaker
2) Gospel Reflection
3) Discuss Upcoming Events
- First Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser, Nov. 27th
- Restorative Justice Christmas Party, Dec. 17th
- Retreat at Circle V Ranch in Santa Barbara, Dec 14th - 16th
- Cardinal Manning Center Dinner, Dec. 31st
5) Event Planning
- Restorative Justice Speaker
- Ozonam Formation
- Faith and Business Discussion
- Movie Screening for Juvenile Justice Week, March 4-10: Juvies Documentary
6) Closing Prayer

Meeting Minutes 11/16/11

• Attendees:
• Melanie
• Brian
• Larry
• Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser, Nov. 27th
• Food will be catered
• Preparation will begin between 7 and 7:30am
• Serving will begin at about 8am
• The event will last until about 1pm
• Cardinal Manning Center Dinner, Dec. 31st
• Dinner will be served to residents of the Cardinal Manning Center, the SVdP homeless shelter
• 2nd Year Confirmation students from Saint Thomas More will be attending
• Decorations for New Years Eve will be put up
• Restorative Justice Event
• Invite speaker, Cheryl Bonacci, to come and talk about Restorative Justice ministry
• Possible event title: "Faith and Justice"
• Make event open to entire campus
• Ozonam Formation Workshop
• Possible event to be held in future
• Invite members from the society
• Make event to held on a Saturday
• New Email List Sign-Up Page/Form
• Google Form added to blog under "Sign-Up" page
• Gospel Reflection
• Mt 25: 31 - 46
• How can we better “strengthen soft young hearts by showing them the poor and showing them Jesus Christ and His wounds in the person of the poor”-so that they will also hear the words “whatever you did to the least of mine, you did for me”?
• Closing Prayer

SVdP Weekly Meeting 11/16/11

Wednesday, November 16th
3:15pm, U-SU Montebello Room (309)
Agenda:

1) Introductions and Ice Breaker
2) Gospel Reflection

3) Discuss Upcoming Events

- First Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser, Nov. 27th

- Cardinal Manning Center Dinner, Dec. 31st 

4) Retreat Planning 
5) Event Planning
- Restorative Justice Speaker
- Ozonam Formation 
6) Closing Prayer

Meeting Minutes 11/09/11

• Attendees
• Melanie
• Liliana
• Brian
• Manuel
• Larry
• Restorative Justice Mass
• November 13th, 8:15am to 11am
• LA Central Juvenile Hall
• Monthly basis
• Possibility of more frequent visits
• Monthly Breakfast Fundraiser
• Saint Thomas More Church
• Fourth Sunday of the month
• Retreat Possibilities
• Circle V Ranch Camp
• Weekdays between December 9th and December 31st
• Urban Plunge
• Cardinal Manning Center
• 5th Saturday Cardinal Manning Center Dinner
• Sponsored by Our Lady of Talpa Young Adult Conference
• New Years Eve, December 31st, 4pm to 7:30pm
• Helping Decorate and Serve Dinner
• Joint Service Project/Day with UCLA and USC
• SVdP Thrift Store, Lincoln Heights
• TBD
• Ozonam Formation Training
• Information on SVdP history and service opportunities
• Decide on date to host Ozonam Formation 
• Gospel Reflection
• Mt. 25: 14-30
• What is "your passion"?
• Closing Prayer

Restorative Justice Mass, November 13th

Sunday, November 6th
8:15am - 11am


Please join us in attending Holy Mass with the incarcerated youth of LA Central Juvenile Hall. This opportunity is to become a minister of God's great love for all peoples and to proclaim Christ through your presence.

Activities for the day include:
Holy Mass

Faith Sharing with the youth

Coffee and Donuts

Please email svdp.csula@gmail.com for further details

SVdP Weekly Meeting 11/09/11

Wednesday, November 9th
3:15pm, U-SU Montebello Room Room (309)

Agenda:
1) Introductions and Ice Breaker
2) Gospel Reflection
3) Discuss Upcoming Events

- Restorative Justice Mass, Nov. 6th

- First Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser, Nov. 27th

4) Closing Prayer

Meeting Minutes 11/02/11

• Attendees:
• Melanie
• Diana
• Larry
• Restorative Justice Mass
• Sunday, November 6th
• Mass held at Los Angeles Central Juvenile Hall
• Faith Sharing and Reflection with youth following Holy Mass
• Vincentian Family Day
• Saturday, November 5th
• Event held at De Paul Center in Montebello
• Mass, Food, and Vincentians from all over
• Fundraiser Update:
• New Sunday Breakfast Fundraiser every 4th Sunday at Saint Thomas More Church starting on November 27th
• Menu Ideas:
• Chorizo con Papas (option: soy chorizo)
• Tortillas 
• Pancakes
• Pan Dulce
• Sausage (possibly turkey)
• Email, Blog, and Facebook Training
• Instruction on how to sign in for email, blog, and Facebook
• Instruction on how to post events on blog and Facebook
• Google Docs and Google Calendar training
• Gospel Reflection
• Mt. 25: 1-13
• How have you been seeking Jesus in your life's journey?
• Closing Prayer

SVdP Weekly Meeting 11/02/11

Wednesday, November 2nd
3:15pm, U-SU Montebello Room Room (309)

Agenda:
1) Introductions and Ice Breaker
2) Gospel Reflection
3) Discuss Upcoming Events
- Fundraiser Update
- Vincentian Family Day, Nov. 5th
- Restorative Justice Mass, Nov. 6th
4) Email, Blog, and Facebook Public Relations Training
5) Announce New Officers

6) Closing Prayer

Meeting Minutes 10/26/11

• Attendees:
• Larry
• Meeting Post-Poned to next week due to lack of attendance

SVdP Weekly Meeting 10/26/11

Wednesday, October 26th
3:15pm, U-SU Montebello Room Room (309)

Agenda:
1) Introductions and Ice Breaker
2) Gospel Reflection
3) Discuss Upcoming Events
- Cardinal Manning Center Dinner, Oct. 29th
- Vincentian Family Day, Nov. 5th
- Restorative Justice Mass, Nov. 6th
4) Email, Blog, and Facebook Public Relations Training
5) Finalize Officers and Officer Information Form

6) Closing Prayer

Saturday Skid Row Service w/ UCLA

Saturday, October 22nd

7:30 - 10:30am

 

Midterms are tuff and time consuming so take some time to gain a greater perspective with us and help the poor of Downtown LA, Skid Row.

This event involves preparing bag lunches for the poor along side the UCLA SVdP conference at their UCLA Catholic Center and from there proceeding to Sixth and Gladys Park to hand the meals out. Total time with travel, cooking, packaging, and distributing takes about 3 hours. However, if you would like to stick around and maybe play some chess with us at the park or have some lunch that would be cool.

We will meet in parking lot 7 at 7:15am and take off by 7:30am to UCLA

Please email SVDP.CSULA@GMAIL.COM for any questions

Restorative Justice Mass, November 6th

Sunday, November 6th
8:15am - 11am

Please join us in attending Holy Mass with the incarcerated youth of LA Central Juvenile Hall. This opportunity is to become a minister of God's great love for all peoples and to proclaim Christ through your presence.

Activities for the day include:
Holy Mass
Faith Sharing with the youth
Coffee and Donuts

Please email svdp.csula@gmail.com for further details

Vincentian Family Day 2011

Saturday, November 5th
9am - 2:30pm

Please join us for a grand celebration!! Vincentian Family Day brings together all fraternities, societies, and orders of the Vincentian family into one place. This is the one event that you will look forward to all year long for years to come. Please email svdp.csula@gmail.com for further details.

Cardinal Manning Center Dinner

Saturday, October 29th
4:30pm - 7:30pm

Please join us in serving dinner to the residents of the Cardinal Manning Center (CMC) on October 29th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. The Society's CMC provides opportunities to dozens of men, women, and children to find shelter throughout the year while they locate more permanent living situations. This dinner is meant to be an opportunity to serve Christ through the person of the less fortunate and gives our members a greater awareness of poverty within our own area.

Activities include:
Decorating
Cooking
Cleaning
Serving

Dinner will be promptly served at 6pm.

Please email svdp.csula@gmail.com for any further questions or directions.

Meeting Minutes 10/19/11

• Attendees:
• Melanie
• Diana
• Alessandra
• Larry
• Discussion
• Saturday Skid Row Service w/ UCLA this Saturday, October 22nd
• Have everyone meet in Parking Lot 7 @ 7:30am
• Create advertisements
• Cardinal Manning Center Dinner, October 29th, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
• Help decorate dining hall, as well as prepare and serve dinner to residents of SVdP Cardinal Manning Center
• Year 2 confirmation students from Saint Thomas More will join on service project
• Vincentian Family Day, November 5th
• All Vincentian orders, fraternities, and societies (lay and religious) will join together on November 5th at the De Paul Evangelization Center to celebrate our Vincentian roots
• Restorative Justice Mass, November 6th
• This will be the next available time to attend Holy Mass at LA Central Juvenile Hall
• Monthly Breakfast Fundraiser
• Propose monthly breakfast idea to Saint Thomas More Church
• Ideas for what kind of food to serve:
• Donuts
• Champurrado
• Mexican Food
• Draft email and send to STM by tonight, 10/19/11
• Gospel Reflection
• Mt 22: 34-40
• Name two times when you did an act of charity that went well and a time that didnt go well. How were they different?
• Closing Prayer

Meeting Minutes 10/12/11

• Attendees:
• Melanie
• Isabel
• Larry
• Diana
• Lorena
• ______ (Lorena's Friend)
• Gospel Reflection:
• Faith Sharing on Readings from the 29th Sunday In Ordinary Time
• Fundraiser Brainstorm:
• Propose monthly breakfast to Saint Thomas More Church
• Price per meal should be ~$5
• Miscellaneous
• Flyers to be handed out in dorms by Diana (Thank You!!)

SVdP Weekly Meeting 10/19/11

Wednesday, October 19th
3:15pm, U-SU Montebello Room Room (309)

Agenda:
1) Introductions and Ice Breaker
2) Gospel Reflection
3) Discuss Upcoming Events
- Saint Thomas More Youth Mass + Confirmation Classes
- Saturday Skid Row Sercice w/ UCLA
- Cardinal Manning Center Dinner, Oct. 29th
- Vincentian Family Day, Nov. 5th
- Restorative Justice Mass, Nov. 6th
4) Fundraiser Discussion
- Finalize fundraiser ideas
5) Closing Prayer

STM Youth Mass + Confirmation Classes

Youth Mass at Saint Thomas More Church in Alhambra 
Every Saturday evening at 5pm, beginning October 8th. 

Beginning October 8th we will be assisting at Saint Thomas More Church in Alhambra for Confirmaion instruction. Mass will be followed by some light refreshments and and a short gathering, then for those who are seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church, or those looking to learn more about the Catholic faith, there will be having formal instruction on how to prepare for the "laying on of hands."

Please Join Us!

SVdP Weekly Meeting 10/12/11

Wednesday, October 12th
3:15pm, U-SU San Gabriel Room (313)

Agenda:
1) Introductions and Ice Breaker
2) Gospel Reflection
3) Discuss Upcoming Events
    - Saint Thomas More Mass + Confirmation Classes, Saturdays beginning Oct. 8th
    - Saturday Skid Row Sercice w/ UCLA
    - Cardinal Manning Center Dinner, Oct. 20th
4) Fundraiser Discussion
5) Closing Prayer

Meeting Minutes 10/05/11

• Attendees:
• Melanie
• Larry
• Gospel Reflection:
• Matthew 22: 1-10
• How have you come to realize you are called to serve?
• Closing Prayer
• Discussion:
• ISE Spiritual Exercises in November
• SEARCH Retreat in Winter Quarter
• Valentine's Day booth w/ book, How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul
• Fundraiser Brainstorm:
• Snack Sale (Candy, Sodas, treats, etc.) on campus
• Second collection or Raffle at a nearby church
• Yardsale
• ASI Funding for club acitvities
• Corn-on-the-Cob Sale on campus

SVdP Weekly Meeting 10/05/11

Wednesday, October 5th
3:15pm, U-SU Montebello Room (309)


Agenda:
1) Introductions and Ice Breaker
2) Gospel Reflection
3) Discussion of Upcoming Events
4) Sharing of Past Service Experiences
5) Closing Prayer

Meeting Minutes 09/28/11

Meeting Minutes:

• Attendees:
• Larry Ballesteros
• Melanie Mota
• Isabel Granados
• Diana Yidi

• Discussion of Planned Events
• Saint Thomas More Mass and Confirmation classes on Saturdays at 5pm, starting Oct 8th
• Skid Row Saturday Services w/ UCLA conference, weekly event
• Restorative Justice Mass and Orientation on Sunday at 8:30am, Oct 2nd
• Vincentian Family Day on November 5th at 9am, De Paul Center in Montebello
• Hike For The Homeless, April 28th
• Brainstorm Ideas
• Hygiene Kits drive and donation
• Adopt-A-Family drive for Winter 2012 quarter
• Sock Drive

SVdP Weekly Meeting 09/28/11

Wednesday, September 28
3:15pm, Montebello Room

Welcome back Vincentians!! This is the first general meeting of the quarter!

Agenda:

1) Introductions and Icebreaker
2) Club Description (ppt presentation)
3) Share past service experiences
4) Discuss upcoming events and service opportunities
5) Closing prayer 

Soup Kitchen W/ Our Lady of Talpa

On Saturday, July 30th, from 4:00pm to 7:30pm, SVdP CSULA and Our Lady of Talpa Young Adult Conference will be serving dinner to the poor at the SVdP Cardinal Manning Center. Those who volunteer will be invited to assist with food preparation, decorating the facility, and interacting the poor. Volunteers are welcome and should contact SVdP CSULA at svdp.csula@gmail.com.

SVdP Weekly Meeting 07/28/11

Thursday, 07/28/11, is our next weekly meeting. It will take place in the Engineering and Technology Building, room C-154 at 3:15pm.

This week we will discuss:


1) Soup Kitchen W/ Our Lady of Talpa, this Saturday at the SvdP Cardinal Manning Center

2) SVdP CSULA Summer Hang-Out/Socail, Time to party!!

3) Inviting Dale Ahlquist from the American Chesterton Society to make a presentation

SVdP Weekly Meeting 07/07/11

Thursday, 07/07/11, is our next weekly meeting. It will take place in the Engineering and Technology Building, room C-154 at 3:15pm. 

The agenda for this weeks is:
Openning Prayer 
Gospel Reflection
Voting for National President
Discussion of upcoming event, BBQ For The Hungry on July 16th
Discuss new website and other new additions

BBQ For The Hungry

GET READY FOR BARBEQUE!!


When: July 16th, from 10am to 1pm
Where: 6th and Gladys Park in Downtown Los Angeles


Please come show your support for the poor and homeless of Downtown Los Angeles. Hamburgers, hot dogs and cold drinks will be served.

SVdP Weekly Meeting 06/30/11

Thursday, 06/30/11, is our next weekly meeting. It will take place in the Engineering and Technology Building, room C-154 at 3:15pm. Topics for this meeting include a review of upcoming service projects, plus our weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel.

Thrift Store Service Event

SVdP CSULA will be helping out at one of the Society's thrift stores on May 28th. This event will involve helping organize and clean up for the many customers that come to shop there. The society's stores help dispriveleged families and local shoppers find affordable clothing and household items, as well as give away many free items to those who have prescribed vouchers. Please send an email to svdp.csula@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

SVdP Weekly Meeting 05/24/11

Tuesday, 05/24/11, is our next weekly meeting. It will take place in the Engineering and Technology Building, room B-108 at 3:15pm. Topics for this meeting include: 

• Elections for 2011-2012 president
• Planning for end of year Social Gathering
• Review of last weekend's service project with UCLA
• Review of upcoming events and service projects
• Weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel

Meeting Minutes 05/10/11

Meeting was cancelled. Agenda postponed until next meeting.

Meeting Minutes 05/03/11

Agenda/Minutes

1. Openning prayer
2. Reflection on Sunday Gospel
1. John 20: 19-31
3. Discussion of previous minutes and vote
4. Discussion of future website on CSULA server
5. Events
1. Discussed work retreat

SVdP Weekly Meeting 05/17/11

Tuesday (05/17/11) is our next weekly meeting. It will take place in the Engineering and Technology Building, room B-108 at 3:15pm. Topics for this week include: a review of this past weekend's service project at the SVdP Cardinal Manning Center, a discussion of our next project with UCLA, and our weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel. We hope to see you there! God bless you all.

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Soup Kitchen W/ Our Lady of Talpa

On Saturday, May 14th from 4:00pm to 7:30pm, SVdP CSULA and Our Lady of Talpa Young Adult Conference will have a soup kitchen event at the SVdP Cardinal Manning Center. Those who volunteer will be invited to assist with food preparation, decorating the facility, and interacting the poor. Volunteers are welcome and should contact SVdP CSULA at svdp.csula@gmail.com.

SVdP Weekly Meeting 05/10/11

Tuesday, 05/10/11, is our next weekly meeting. It will take place in the Engineering and Technology Building, room B-108 at 3:15pm. Topics for this meeting include a review of upcoming service projects, plus our weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel.

Meeting Minutes 04/26/11

Agenda/Minutes

1. Intoductions and ice-breaker
2. Openning prayer
3. Weekly Reflection on Sunday Gospel
4. Review of upcoming events
1. Work Retreat Weekend at Circle V Ranch Camp in Santa Barbara (April 29th - May 1st)
2. Soup Kitchen with Our Lady of Talpa, May 14th
3. Projects with UCLA
5. Discuss Possible Future Projects
1. SVdP Thrift Store
2. Urban Plunge

SVdP Weekly Meeting 05/03/11

Tuesday, 05/03/11, is our next weekly meeting. It will take place in the Engineering and Technology Building, room B-108 at 3:15pm. Topics for this meeting include a review of the work retreat at Circle V Ranch Camp, a discussion of upcoming service projects, plus our weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel.

Work Retreat

This weekend, April 29th to May 1st, there will be work retreat at Circle V Ranch Camp in Santa Barbara. Activities will include camp restoration, faith sharing, and hiking. Please contact Manuel Sanchez (SANMAN@SVDPLA.ORG) for further information.

SVdP Weekly Meeting 04/26/11

This Tuesday, 04/26/11, is our weekly meeting. It will take place in the Engineering and Technology Building, room B-108 at 3:15pm. Topics for this week include service project with UCLA and Our Lady of Talpa plus the weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospel.

True Meaning of Lent Discussion

This coming Tuesday, April 19th at 3:15pm SVdP CSULA will be hosting a discussion with guest, Fr. Kevin Collins C.M. on the True Meaning of Lent. The discussion will cover such things as the significance of 40 days of fasting and abstinence, the purpose of Ash Wednesday, and how these things help us to prepare for our commemoration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus on Easter. Please join our discussion and bring a friend.

New Meeting Location

Our new meeting location for the Spring Quater of 2011 will be in the Engineering and Technology building, room B-108.

First Spring 2011 Weekly Meeting

04/05/2011 at 3:15pm in the Engineering and Technology building, room A227