Recent Events & News
We would like to
keep this page current, informative and interesting
but
we need your news, your stories, your photos
- about members, conferences, councils and events.
Let us know about a successful recruitment drive, a special
celebration, the death of a
member, and other news that will be of interest to your fellow
Vincentians.
Please send to:
brian@ssvptoronto.ca
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Conferences were asked to give input on the
directions and goals being considered by the Strategic Planning
Committee. Here is one of the thoughtful responses, submitted
by St. Clement conference.
Read
response
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A letter of
appreciation from the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
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A thank you letter
Whenever we
are feeling a little cynical and judgmental, we do well to recall
the type of situations reflected in this letter of thanks.
Read letter
Toronto Star Article
An article in the Toronto Star highlights the service of one of our
wonderful Vincentians, Giovanna DiSerio.
Read the
article
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What a wonderful tribute to the
life-changing work being done by the staff of Ozanam House
and our VincenPaul Community Homes.
Read Jeff's story.
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Annual Mass & Dinner 2009
What a wonderful evening - Dec. 6,
2009, at Sts. Martha & Mary Church. We prayed (our celebrant was
Monsignor Samuel Bianco), we ate a delicious meal, we sang carols,
we danced, and, most importantly,
we enjoyed each others company.
see photos
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Your Toronto Central
Council Board
from
back row, left to right
William Graham, Peel North; Ed Koen,
TCC V.P., Pat Jordan, Treasurer;
Danny Bourne, TCC President; Jack Parr Vijinski, Toronto West;
Phil Taylor, Toronto North; Bey Grieve, Toronto East
front row, left to right
Carol Roberts, Scarborough West,
Theresa Riccardi, York South;
Cecilia Gallivan, Scarborough East; Paula Finbow, Etobicoke
Not shown in the photo: Ninian
Prabhu, Peel; Elizabeth Belen,
Humber Valley; Ed Jones, Durham
More photos
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AGM
2009
On Saturday, September 26 we held a very successful Annual General
Meeting. Approximately 220 Vincentians came together to pray, to conduct
business, to learn, to be inspired, and to
enjoy the company of fellow Vincentians.
As with all Vincentian gatherings, the day started with prayer and
spiritual reflection. The business potion of the
day included the treasurer's report, and addresses by the president
of Toronto Central Council, Danny
Bourne, and Louise Coutu, the executive director.
The newly appointed spiritual director for Toronto Central Council,
Monsignor Sam Bianco, delivered an inspirational
keynote address. This was followed by moving testimonials from two
former residents of our special works
programs.
After a delicious lunch and time to socialize, the participants
attended two workshops in the afternoon on topics such as
Service, Vincentian Spirituality, Revitalizing Your Conference and
Conference Presidents' Forum.
The day ended with a beautiful mass, celebrated by Monsignor Bianco.
see photos
Obituary
We are sad to announce the passing on April, 29,2009, of a long term
and dedicated Vincentian, Brenda Mary Jean
Woodward from the St. Dominic's Conference in Mississauga. The
Funeral Service
was held at St.
Dominic's Church on Wednesday May, 6 at 1.30 p.m. Please remember
her and the
family in your prayers
Volunteer Opportunities Handbook
This booklet briefly describes 50 opportunities for Vincentians to
volunteer in one of our Special Works
and provides contact
information. This is another way for us to serve those in need.
Share your gifts
with one or more of our
residents.
Speaking to your parishioners
Educated parishioners are more likely to donate and become members.
We can help
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