Friday, November 25, 2011

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.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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!

    Sunday, November 20, 2011

    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

    Wednesday, November 16, 2011

    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

    Monday, November 14, 2011

    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

    Wednesday, November 9, 2011

    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

    Sunday, November 6, 2011

    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

      Wednesday, November 2, 2011

      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