Sunday, January 27, 2013

CSULA: SVdP Week 4 Club Meeting

Hey Vincentians!
It's week 4 and our next meeting is coming up.

Club Meetings are Bi-Weekly & are moved to THURSDAYS:
Meeting on Jan 31, Thursday
@ 3-4pm @ Montebello Room (Student Union Building)

Feb. 9- Hygiene Kits 10am-12pm @ St. Thomas More
 Our goal is to get 200 bags assembled for the poor at Downtown LA Skidrow.
If you have donations please feel free to REPLY. We will be pairing up with the Public Health Student Association (from CSULA).

    •  toothpastes
    • toothbrush
    • comb
    • soap bars
    • handsanitizer
    • deoderant
    • razors (possibly)
Jenn Robles, Vice-President
SVdP CSULA
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,
Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

Monday, January 21, 2013

CSULA : Week 3: SVdP Officer Meeting &Upcoming Events

Hey Vincentians!
Just to remind you, there is NO CLUB MEETING this week.
But we will be having an
officer meeting @ Tuesday (Jan. 22) @ 3:15 @ Student-Union Monterey Room.
Feel free to come by and give feedback or ideas.

Upcoming Events and upon Meeting Discussion:
Blanket drive : Feb. 9 & 10 , Saturday & Sunday
     -- St. Thomas More Church, ask for donations and (maybe) buy materials
     --Ask donations and being involved with time at the Parish
Set a date with PH Students Assoc. (Org/Club) to help SVdP
     -- Feb 9, 2013  to make Hygiene Kits
Fundraiser Ideas:
   -- Shakey's Night and collaborate with Hispanic Soc. of Engineers
      March 23, 2013,  Saturday Night
Fellowship Idea: Paintballing Event possibly on Feb. 15,  2013

Jenn Robles, Vice-President
SVdP CSULA
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,
Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

Friday, January 18, 2013

General Meeting: Week 2 & Events


Jan 17, 2013  General Meeting: Week 2

Upcoming Events:

Yes Weekend/Life in the Spirit Seminar, 
January 19, Saturday @ 9am-6:30pm @Incarnation Church in Glendale.
(1001 North Brand Boulevard  Glendale, CA 91202)
One day workshop filled on topics of God's Love, Salvation, the Holy Spirit and how to build up your prayer-life all for college students and young adults. Even Jenn Robles will be giving a talk.
Hosted by the Heart of Jesus Young Adult Group
 Food and Registration is FREE!

Blanket drive : Feb. 9 & 10 , Saturday & Sunday
     -- St. Thomas More Church, ask for donations and (maybe) buy materials
     --Ask donations and being involved with time at the Parish

Set a date with PH Students Assoc. (Org/Club) to help SVdP
     -- Feb 9, 2013  to make Hygiene Kits
Fundraiser Ideas:
   -- Shakey's Night and collaborate with Hispanic Soc. of Engineers
      March 23, 2013,  Saturday Night


Fellowship Idea: Paintballing Event possibly on Feb. 15,  2013

Sunday, January 13, 2013

CSULA Week 2: SVdP Club News

Hey Vincentians!
I hope your first week of school is well and have settled down into your classes.
It's week 2 and our first meeting is coming up.

Club Meetings are Bi-Weekly & are moved to THURSDAYS:
Meeting on Jan 17, Thursday
@ 3-4pm @ Montebello Room (Student Union Building)

We are tabling on Tuesdays/Thursdays January 15 & 17. 
We need one or two people to help. HOW? You just talk about the club and give out information, hand out pamplets.
 Your help is much appreciated, or just come by and say Hello.
Yes Weekend/Life in the Spirit Seminar, 
January 19, Saturday @ 9am-6:30pm @Incarnation Church in Glendale.
(1001 North Brand Boulevard  Glendale, CA 91202)
One day workshop filled on topics of God's Love, Salvation, the Holy Spirit and how to build up your prayer-life all for college students and young adults. Even Jenn Robles will be giving a talk.
Hosted by the Heart of Jesus Young Adult Group

Please REPLY if you are interested. Food and Registration is FREE!
https://www.facebook.com/events/188788164592947/?notif_t=plan_user_joined
Jenn Robles. Vice-President
SVdP CSULA
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,
Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

Monday, January 7, 2013

SVdP Tabling Corrections

My apologies, here are the corrections:

Just a few announcements:
We are tabling on Tuesdays/Thursdays January 8,10, 15 & 17 @ 1:30-4:00pm
We need one or two people to help. HOW? You just talk about the club and give out information, hand out pamplets.
 Your help is much appreciated, or just come by and say Hello.


Jenn Robles, Vice-President
SVdP CSULA
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,
Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

Sunday, January 6, 2013

CSULA SVdP Winter Quarter: Week 1

Hey Vincentians!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Christ is born.
It's Winter Quarter and back to school =(
It's okay because it's 2013, a new year, we can all start fresh=)


Just a few announcements:
We are tabling on Tuesdays/Thursdays January 7,10, 15 & 17.
We need one or two people to help. HOW? You just talk about the club and give out information, hand out pamplets.
 Your help is much appreciated, or just come by and say Hello.


Club Meetings are Bi-Weekly & are moved to THURSDAYS:
Jan 17, 31 & Feb. 14, 28 & March 14
@ 3-4pm @ Montebello Room (Student Union Building)

Yes Weekend/Life in the Spirit Seminar, 
January 19, Saturday @ 9am-6:30pm @Incarnation Church in Glendale.
(1001 North Brand Boulevard  Glendale, CA 91202)
One day workshop filled on topics of God's Love, Salvation, the Holy Spirit and how to build up your prayer-life all for college students and young adults. Even Jenn Robles will be giving a talk.
Please REPLY if you are interested. Food and Registration is FREE!

Jenn Robles, Vice-President
SVdP CSULA
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,
Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

St. Thomas More Parish needs our help!

Hello everyone! I hope we are all about done with finals! 

Thank you to everyone who took part in the society's events this quarter. Your presence, ideas, and support touch many lives in Los Angeles. 

I know some of us are going out of town this break, but before you take off please consider stopping by St. Thomas More Parish

(2510 South Fremont Avenue  Alhambra, CA 91803) 

 Thursday evening (TOMORROW). Frank, the confirmation coordinator, has asked for our help with making posters and other preparations for the Confirmation Retreat on Saturday. Please stop by St. Thomas More Parish at 7pm-8:30pm to help out. We will be in the hall. Contact me if you have any questions or need a lift. 

(310) 692-5472


Isabel Granados
President, SVdP CSULA
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,
Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

Thursday, November 29, 2012


General Meeting 11/28/2012

3:15pm
  • Attendees:
    • Isabel
    • Jorge
    • Jenn
    • Diego
  • Opening Prayer
    • Have Prayer Leader lead prayer
  • Icebreaker
    • none
3:30pm
  • Gospel Reflection
    • Vincentian Reflection, Feast Day of St. Catherine Laboure
    • Topic Of The Week Discussion: letting God “speak and listen”
  • Upcoming Events:
    • Cardinal Manning Center
      • Date: Every 5th Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012
      • Time: 4:30- 7:30pm
      • Location: Downtown LA
      • Attendees/Volunteers:SVdP Members, Propose to Public Health Student Assoc.
    • Fundraiser (Idea)
      • Jorge propose of Tamales, order/made ahead of time
      • Dec 16, announce in mass of Order of Tamales
      • Dec 23, Sell Tamales, pick up order before 11:30pm
    • Hygiene Kit
      • January TBA
    • Yes Weekend
      • January 19, Workshop from 9am-6pm
      • Jenn Robles (Club Vice-President) will be giving a talk
  • Closing Prayer (Vincentian Closing Prayer)
4:15pm

Sunday, November 25, 2012

CSULA Week 10: Last SVdP Club Meeting

Hey guys!
It's Week 10 and Finals Week is around the corner. Eeeeek! Remember to pray to Saint Joseph of Cupertino, Patron saint of Test-taking. 
Just a friendly reminder of our Bi-Monthly meetings:

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
@ 3:20 pm, University Student Union , Montebello Room
About: Prayer, Announcement on future projects, 
feedback and ideas from you guys.

Yes Weekend, January 19, Saturday @ Incarnation Church in Glendale. One day workshop filled on topics of God's Love, Salvation, the Holy Spirit and how to build up your prayer-life all for college students and young adults. Even our Club Vice-President, Jenn Robles will be giving a talk.

Holiday Hygiene Kits/Sandwiches for Skidrow, December Winter Break
We welcome you to help and help our brothers and sisters in need.
Date: TBA
SVdP CSULA
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,
Cal State LA - Blessed John Paul II Conference

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

November 14th 2012 Meeting Notes


November 14th 2012
3:15pm
  • Attendees:
    • Isabelle
    • Ana
    • Diego
    • Larry
    • Melanie
    • Jenn
  • Opening Prayer
    • A Reading from the SVdP Manual and Bylaws
  • Upcoming Events:
    • Thanksgiving
      • Date: Friday, November 23rd
      • Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (hopefully 4:30)
      • Location:
      • Attendees/Volunteers:
      • Notes:
      • Go to 99 cent store and make Hygiene kits.
      • Toothbrush, Hand Sanitizer, Soap, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Socks, (messages),  
3:35pm
  • Event Planning
    • Retreat @ St. Vincent de Paul Center
      • Date: 17th November, Saturday
      • Time:9:00am-2:30pm
      • Location:
      • Attendees/Volunteers:
    • Potluck
      • Date: 28th November
      • Time:
      • Location:
      • Attendees/Volunteers:
4:00pm
  • Gospel Reflection
    • Vincentian Reflection, __th Sunday of ______
  • Closing Prayer
4:15pm