Daily Vincentian Inspiration

Do you not find that in casting the good work one does,

like a humble penny, into the common treasury, one enjoys

seeing it last among a thousand good works deposited at the same time,

and all mingled with one another  in one single offering to Him from whom all good proceeds?

From Frederic's Letter to François Lallier, October 5, 1837

 

¿Acaso no percibes que al depositar la buena obra que uno hace,

como un pequeño centavo, en la tesorería común, uno disfruta verla durar

entre otras mil buenas obras depositadas al mismo tiempo,

y todas unidas una con otra en una ofrenda única para El de quien todo el bien procede?

De la carta de Federico a François Lallier, 5 de octubre de 1837

 

 

 

Lord, may this family of servants be always united

and continue to grow and persevere, for your greater Glory.

 

Señor, permite que esta familia de siervos tuyos permanezca siempre unida

y continúe creciendo y perseverando, para Gloria tuya.

 

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Vincentian Services Department
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles

 

SVdP CSULA

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,

Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

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Daily Vincentian Inspiration

"Do not burden yourself with rules and practices; strengthen yourself to fulfill well those you have,

especially as regards your daily actions and employments;

in short, let your greatest concern be to do well what you do."

- St. Vincent de Paul

 

 

"No te preocupes por hacer mas reglamentos; fortalécete al seguir bien los que ya tienes,

especialmente lo que es pertinente a tus acciones diarias y empleo;

en pocas palabras, deja que tu mayor enfoque esté en hacer bien lo que haces."

-San Vicente de Paul

 

 

 

 

Lord, sometimes my days are so hectic. I need your guidance in my decision making

so that what I do is really necessary for your glory and not my own.

 

Señor, a veces mis días son tan estresantes.  Necesito tu guía para tomar decisiones

y para que lo que yo hago sea realmente necesario para gloria tuya y no mía.

 

 

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Vincentian Services Department
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles

 

SVdP CSULA

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,

Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

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www.calstatela.edu/orgs/ssvdp

Daily Vincentian Inspiration

"As only a great necessity would make us decide to give remedies to a sick person in a violent attack of fever,

so we should not generally reprove anyone at the very time they commit a fault."

- St. Vincent de Paul

 

"Al igual que solo una gran necesidad nos haría darle algún remedio a una persona enferma en un ataque violento de fiebre,

de la misma manera no debemos generalmente reprochar a nadie en el preciso momento cuando cometen algún error.

-San Vicente de Paul

 

 

Father, when I have been hurt, my first reaction is to retaliate.

Teach me to forgive, even as you have forgiven me.

 

Padre, cuando he sido lastimado, mi primer reacción es contraatacar.

Enséñame a perdonar, aun como tú me has perdonado a mí.

 

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Vincentian Services Department
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles

 

SVdP CSULA

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,

Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

svdpcsula.blogspot.com

www.calstatela.edu/orgs/ssvdp

Daily Vincentian Inspiration

"I must jog along the allotted path through all its windings and weariness

until it brings me home where all tears shall be wiped away,

and sorrow and sighing be heard no more. In the meanwhile, Courage!"

- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

"Debo trotar sobre el camino con todos sus topes y tribulaciones

hasta que éste me traiga a casa donde todo el llanto será consolado,

y las penas y pesares ya no se escucharán.  Mientras tanto,  ¡Ánimo!"

- Santa Isabel Ana Seton

My way to you, Lord, has often been hampered by attachment to the many "idols" in my life

which serve to distract me from where you want me to go.

Give me the courage to identify these "idols" and root them out of my life.

Mi camino a ti, Señor, se ve continuamente interrumpido por el apego a muchos "ídolos" en mi vida,

los cuales me distraen del camino que tu quieres que tome.

Dame la fuerza para identificar a estos "ídolos" y desterrarlos de mi vida.

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Vincentian Services Department
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles

Prayer list: 

Maria Weiss, daughter of board member Jim Weiss, passed away a few days ago.  Funeral services will be Saturday, September 8 at 10 am in St. Elizabeth Church, Altadena.

Marilou Magluyan, Vincentian at St. Luke in Temple City, passed away on August 25^th after a short battle with leukemia.  Services will be at St. Luke.  Rosary and viewing today Tuesday, September 4 at 7pm.  Funeral Mass will be tomorrow Wednesday, September 5^th at 11 am.

Gilbert H., (early 20s) son of Ana Mejia, Vincentian at St. Ignatius of Loyola in LA – battling cancer.

Moises (16), son of All Souls Conference President Patricia Almaraz – prayers of thanksgiving – he is back at home with no brain damage after a serious fall. Victor, Patricia's first son, also tested negative for cancer.  Thanks be to God!

Patricia Almaraz, President, All Souls Conference – has NO new tumors in sight – continues to battle cancer.  

Susan Gonzalez, wife of Sal Gonzalez, passed away a few days ago.  Service was held on Saturday, August 11 at 10 am at the Conrad Carroll Mortuary in Oxnard, CA.

Jerry Cipriano, husband of former National Youth & Young Adult Committee Chair, has a subdural hematoma. 

Vince Murphy, former Regional Vice President for the Southeast Region of the Society. He is battling lung cancer. 

Lupe Fernandez from Santa Barbara, was just admitted to the hospital with stomach problems.  She is elderly and her family fears she might not pull through. 

Clare Jame, long time member of Our Mother of Good Council Conference passed away the night of 7/19/12.

Vera Edwards, wife of Holy Name of Jesus Conference VP, Lou Edwards, suffered a stroke while on a trip they took to celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary.  Vera is now immobile and unable to speak.  They hope to return home in a couple of weeks.

Catalina Mora, St. Paul Church, receiving cancer treatment.

Flor Pacheco, St. Paul Church, suffering from deep pulmonary thrombosis.

Sr. Christian Price, National Director of Youth and Young Adult Development for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul -  is about to undergo treatment for breast cancer, which will include chemotherapy.

David Arellano, Chino, CA -  Received heart transplant.  Recovering from surgery.

Nick Bryan, Sherman Oaks - Had follow-up cancer repair surgery

Esther Hernandez, Rosehill -  Receiving treatment for ovarian cancer.

Tom McLaughlin, praying for a miracle cure in Thousand Oaks.  At his request, we invoke the intercession of Fr. Augustus Tolton, that this miracle might help his canonization. http://www.toltoncanonization.org/default.htm

Mary L. Flores, Montebello, CA (Olga Felix's sister) – Receiving treatment for cervical cancer. Awaiting surgery next month.

Steven Solana, Vincentian brother who has Stage 2 Lymphoma.  He is the grandson of a longtime member.

Sylvia Gonzalez, St. Finbar, Burbank – receiving treatment for cancer.

Leo Jaramillo, Holy Name of Mary, San Dimas—battling a number of illnesses.

Miguel Flores, St. Paul, LA – Conference president, undergoing cancer treatment

Little Alex, grandson of Josephine Gonzales, from San Conrado Mission – 4yr old boy who has had many health issues since birth. He was hospitalized on 7/6 for an arm infection.

Merced Hernandez – mother of staff member at SVDP Thrift Store. Ms. Hernandez just had surgery for cancer and is beginning chemotherapy treatments.

Gerry Richardson, Transfiguration, LA – Recovering from a fall.

Jeanette Fruge, Transfiguration, LA  - Receiving treatment for breast cancer

Vivian Burgess, Transfiguration, LA - Has been in the hospital

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SVdP CSULA

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,

Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

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www.calstatela.edu/orgs/ssvdp

Grand Marian Procession

Grand Marian Procession!

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Downtown Los Angeles

Dear Vincentians,
 
September 8 marks the Feast Day of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.   September also marks the anniversary of the founding of the city named in her honor, namely, El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Ángeles de Porciúncula – modern day Los Angeles. 
 
To celebrate both Our Lady's feast day and the city, County, and Archdiocese founded in her name, you and your fellow Vincentians are invited to the 2^nd Annual Grand Marian Procession, Mass, and Reception on Saturday, September 8, 2012.

Please be sure to:

Wear a white blouse or shirt with black skirt or pants

Wear your SVdP armband (you may order one from us for $5 each)

Also, be sure to bring your Conference's St. Vincent de Paul banner to carry during the procession.

 
The day's festivities include:
                

2:00 to 2:30 pm - Parking

Park at either the Cathedral (all-day parking is $5) and walk over to La Placita Church, or park near La Placita Church/Olvera Street

3:00 pm - Grand Marian Procession

Starting at Queen of Angels Parish (La Placita Church), located at 535 N. Main St., Los Angeles  9001, leading through the LA Civic Center and ending at The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

4:40 pm - Rosary 

in the Cathedral Plaza

5:00 pm - Grand Entry 

into the Cathedral Sanctuary

5:30 pm - Votive Mass 

in honor of Our Lady

6:45 pm - Reception 

in the Cathedral Plaza

Our participation in this procession is fitting, as we are in fact a Marian society, with Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception as our patroness.  Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, our founder, had a deep devotion to Mother Mary, which he imparted to the Society.  And, as providence would have it, Blessed Frédéric was called to his heavenly reward on September 8, 1853 - the feast of birth of Our Blessed Mother (and the day before his feast day).
     
Should you have any questions, please give me a call at 323/226-1757, or e-mail me at sanman@svdpla.org.  I look forward to seeing you on September 8 and walking with you!

Yours in St. Vincent de Paul and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal,

Manuel A. Sánchez
San Pedro District Vincentian Services Coord.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Daily Vincentian Inspiration

"We are living at a time when one must not incur useless expense.

Public distress surrounds us on all sides. It is feared that it may overtake us;

and, even should we be spared, compassion should urge us to do all we can for those who suffer."

- St. Vincent de Paul

 

"Estamos viviendo en tiempos en los cuales uno no debe contraer gastos innecesarios.

Descontento público nos rodea por todos lados.  Se teme que pueda dominarnos;

y, aun si no sucede esto, la compasión debe impulsarnos a hacer todo lo que podamos por aquellos que sufren."

-San Vicente de Paul

 

 

Today's atmosphere of tremendous change and tight budgeting 

demands a great deal of creativity  to maintain our work for the poor and suffering.

Gift me, Lord, with the creativity I need to continue that work in spite of the obstacles I face.

 

La atmósfera de cambios tan tremendos y presupuestos tan escasos demanda

Una gran creatividad para mantener nuestro trabajo por los pobres y los que sufren.

Hazme el regalo, Señor, de la creatividad necesaria para continuar la labor a pesar de los obstáculos que me confrontan.

 

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Vincentian Services Department
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles

SVdP CSULA

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,

Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

svdpcsula.blogspot.com

www.calstatela.edu/orgs/ssvdp

Daily Vincentian Inspiration

"Your patients need a share of your joy."

- St. Vincent de Paul

 

"Tus pacientes necesitan compartir de tu alegría."

- San Vicente de Paul

 

 

Today Heavenly Father, I will find occasions to relax and laugh

so others may see the joy I feel in being with them.

 

Hoy, Padre Celestial, encontraré ocasiones para relajarme y reír,

para que aquellos a mi alrededor puedan ver la alegría que siento al estar con ellos.

 

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Vincentian Services Department
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles

 

 

SVdP CSULA

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,

Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

svdpcsula.blogspot.com

www.calstatela.edu/orgs/ssvdp

Daily Vincentian Inspiration

"Small negligences create the greatest useless expense."

- St. Vincent de Paul

 

 

"Pequeñas negligencias provocan los costos más innecesarios."

-San Vicente de Paul

 

 

 

Being a faithful steward involves attention to many details, if useless expense is to be prevented.

Lord, teach me how to properly care for what is placed in my charge

because these things belong to the poor and not to me.

 

 

Ser un fiel administrador requiere atención a muchos detalles, si gastos innecesarios han a ser evitados.

Señor, enséñame a cuidar apropiadamente de aquello puesto a mi cargo,

ya que estas cosas les pertenecen a los pobres y no a mí.

 

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Vincentian Services Department
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles

 

 

 

SVdP CSULA

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,

Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

svdpcsula.blogspot.com

www.calstatela.edu/orgs/ssvdp

You Can Help Our Children Get a Second Chance

 

Children Deserve a Second Chance   It's a Matter of Faith Ask Governor Jerry Brown to Sign SB9 into Law Support SB 9 Our Children Deserve a Second Chance August 28, 2012   URGE GOVERNOR BROWN TO SIGN INTO LAW SB9!   I am happy to report that our years of advocacy on behalf of California SB 9, The Fair Sentencing for Youth Act, are very close to paying off!  Last week California made historic strides toward justice for children in approving SB 9. This legislation creates the possibility for a reconsideration of the sentence of Life Without Parole (LWOP) for juvenile offenders who meet exceptional standards for good behavior and rehabilitation while incarcerated. Under stringent criteria, SB 9 provides a process by which certain juvenile offenders might one day be rehabilitated, resentenced, and perhaps eligible for parole.   Every Abrahamic faith tradition professes preferential love for all children. As people of faith who believe in a God of forgiveness, redemption, and transformation, we have an opportunity to live out our faith and assert that no child is disposable.   Please participate with us in this final push on behalf of SB 9. Reach out to the Governor's office in one of three ways, each of which is described in the boxes below. (You can even do each, if so inclined!)  We understand that letters/faxes carry more weight than phone calls and e-mails, and have provided instructions for each to make the process as quick and painless as possible for you. _________________________________________________   Contact Governor Brown by Letter/Fax   Below, please find text that you can cut/paste/edit on your own letterhead before sending off to Governor Brown via hard copy and/or fax.  Don't forget to sign it and provide your own address so that the Governor's office can properly record your input.   The Governor's Fax number is (916) 558-3160 ---- The Honorable Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Governor of the State of California State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814                            August 28, 2012   RE:  Support for SB 9 - The Fair Sentencing for Youth Act   Dear Governor Brown,   I am writing to urge you to sign SB 9, the Fair Sentencing for Youth Act, into law.   Senate Bill 9 recognizes that all young people, even those serving life without parole sentences, have the capacity to change for the better and should have access to the rehabilitative tools to do so. This Act provides an opportunity for review and re-sentencing after many years of incarceration for youth sentenced to life without parole. Recognizing that teenagers are still maturing, this Act creates specific criteria and an intense, three-part review process that would result in the possibility of a lesser sentence for those offenders who have matured and proven themselves to have changed. Under this Act, youth sentenced to life without parole could petition a court to review his or her case after serving between 10 and 25 years in prison. If the offender meets certain criteria, the court would review the case and decide, after listening to all sides, if a lower sentence should be imposed. Not all youth would get a new sentencing hearing, and those who did would have no guarantee of getting a lesser sentence. Even if re-sentenced, offenders must still face a parole board and must prove they merit parole. Otherwise, they will remain in prison. There would be no guarantee of parole, only the opportunity to earn it.   No child is disposable - even those convicted of serious offenses.  As people of faith and as members of civil society, we have a responsibility to promote a culture of rehabilitation and restoration whenever possible.  SB 9 is a positive step toward these ends.   I would appreciate a response from your office regarding your decision in this matter.   Thank you for your consideration.   Signature, Name Address _________________________________________________     Contact Governor Brown by Web (E-mail)   The governor's office solicits input via a form on its website, which can be accessed by  clicking here.    The form asks you to indicate that you "Have a Comment" for the Governor, and then solicits you to input your Name and E-mail address, and to choose from a list of topics, which in this case is "Prison Issues/Concerns."  I would also recommend clicking the box to indicate you'd like a reply from the Governor on this issue.   On the next page of the form, you will be prompted to indicate your position, which is "Pro." And then to provide text in support of SB 9.   We suggest the following, which can be cut and pasted directly into the text box on the form for the Governor. ----   As a person of faith, I am writing to urge you to sign SB 9, the Fair Sentencing for Youth Act, into law.   Senate Bill 9 recognizes that all young people, even those serving life without parole sentences, have the capacity to change for the better and should have access to the rehabilitative tools to do so. This Act provides an opportunity for review and re-sentencing after many years of incarceration for youth sentenced to life without parole. Recognizing that teenagers are still maturing, this Act creates specific criteria and an intense, three-part review process that would result in the possibility of a lesser sentence for those offenders who have matured and proven themselves to have changed. Under this Act, youth sentenced to life without parole could petition a court to review his or her case after serving between 10 and 25 years in prison. If the offender meets certain criteria, the court would review the case and decide, after listening to all sides, if a lower sentence should be imposed. Not all youth would get a new sentencing hearing, and those who did would have no guarantee of getting a lesser sentence. Even if re-sentenced, offenders must still face a parole board and must prove they merit parole. Otherwise, they will remain in prison. There would be no guarantee of parole, only the opportunity to earn it.   No child is disposable - even those convicted of serious offenses.  As people of faith and as members of civil society, we have a responsibility to promote a culture of rehabilitation and restoration whenever possible.  SB 9 is a positive step toward these ends.   I would appreciate a response from your office regarding your decision in this matter. ________________________________________________   Contact Governor Brown by Telephone   The governor can be reached by telephone at (916) 445-2841.   We offer the following suggestion as a telephone script. ---- My name is [INSERT], and I am calling from [CITY, STATE] to urge Governor Brown to sign SB 9 into law.    SB 9 is the Fair Sentencing for Youth Act that creates a possibility for reconsidering the sentence of Life Without Parole for juvenile offenders who meet exceptional standards for good behavior and rehabilitation while incarcerated.   Has the Governor provided any indication as to whether he is going to sign SB 9 into law?    Under stringent criteria, SB 9 provides a process by which certain juvenile offenders might one day be rehabilitated, resentenced, and perhaps eligible for parole.   As a person of faith this legislation is very important to me. No child is disposable - even those convicted of serious offenses.  As people of faith and as members of civil society, we have a responsibility to promote a culture of rehabilitation and restoration whenever possible.  SB 9 is a positive step toward these ends.   I certainly hope the governor will keep my concerns in mind and sign SB 9 into law.     If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to be in touch. Javier Stauring  Healing Justice Coalition 213-438-4820 x13 insidecjh@aol.com

 

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