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The hidden side of the holidays
Right now, many of us are focused on the most joyous and magical time of the year. We’re buying presents, grocery shopping for holiday parties, scheduling time off from work and looking forward to time with family and friends.
St. Vincent de Paul-Madison honors dedicated volunteers
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison recognized 15 volunteers for their years of dedicated service to neighbors in need, on the evening of November 14 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.
Record demand at Dane County food pantries
Some of the largest pantries in Dane County say while demand is up, donations are down.
Madison Catholic Woman’s Club supports Little Drummer Project
MADISON — At their November meeting, members of the Madison Catholic Woman’s Club kicked off support this year for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Madison Little Drummer Project.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul honors volunteers
Recently, nearly 400 people gathered at the Alliant Energy Center to celebrate and honor the service of the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul volunteers who improve life for neighbors in need in Dane County.
St. Vincent de Paul holds Recycle the Warmth Blanket Drive
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Dane County is holding its 26th annual Recycle the Warmth Blanket Drive to collect thousands of donated new and gently used clean blankets and other bedding to give away to families and individuals living in low-income households.
Thrift store in Beloit seeks to continue serving people in need
BELOIT — Since opening its larger thrift store, Beloit St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers agree there has been a notable increase in customers. The customers often express their appreciation for the inviting, expanded store area.
After operating its store in about 1,500 square feet for the past 30 years, last spring the society purchased the adjoining building at 614 Fourth St. Now with 4,444 square feet of space, there is room for appliances and furniture as well as clothing and household items.
We should go beyond just giving thanks
As we observe Thanksgiving this week, of course it’s a time to give thanks for the blessings we have received in our lives.
While it is good to give thanks, it may be more difficult for us to go beyond giving thanks.
St. Vincent de Paul issues ‘Invitation to Serve’ in parishes
MADISON — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization in which members join together in friendship to grow spiritually by providing person-to-person services to neighbors in need.
Across the Diocese of Madison, 35 parishes host St. Vincent de Paul member groups, known as “conferences.” In Dane County alone, 18 St. Vincent de Paul conferences serve local people in need through home visits and other forms of direct, personal service — without regard to the religious affiliation or belief of those assisted.