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Preston: 350th Event at Ladyewell Shrine

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:01:03 +0000

Dear Friends,

Ladyewell, the Lancaster Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady & the Martyrs, Fernyhalgh Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancs PR2 5ST is holding a special afternoon on Saturday, 19th June 2010 to celebrate the 350^th Jubilee of St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac.
http://www.ladyewellshrine.co.uk/

Programme:
12 noon Mass followed by Packed Lunch

2.00 pm Talk: “St Vincent & his Challenge to us now” Sister Evelyn Warnock DC

2.30 pm Holy Hour & Benediction

3.30 pm Departures

Please encourage your family, friends, parishioners and colleagues to come along.

350th Art Competition Results

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:40:13 +0000

Here are the results for the 350th Anniversary Art Competition http://www.vmp.org.uk/350th/art-competition-results

All the winners and highly recommended runners up have been contacted.

Those who were highly recommended have been sent certificates and invited to attend the Westminster Mass on 25^th September.

The winners will be awarded their prizes on 25^th September at Westminster Cathedral.

350th Family Fun Day, Sheffield

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 09:44:36 +0000

2010 marks the 350th anniversary of the death of St Vincent de Paul and his co-worker St Louise de Marillac. Both these saints worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the poor, serving Christ in those most impoverished. Their legacy lives on in the work of the Ladies of Charity, the Daughters of Charity, the SVP, St Wilfrid’s Centre, St Justin’s, the SVP Furniture Store and in many other organisations in our city. St Vincent’s parish Sheffield (The first Vincentian mission in England) wanted to celebrate the 350th jubilee by inviting all to a big party. A family fun day was held at St Marie’s school on Saturday 15th May. Invites went out to all the parishes in Sheffield and to the diocese in the Hallam news and we had a wonderful turnout. Thankfully we had great weather and were able to enjoy the circus show and races out in the playground. We had a shared lunch, many picnicking outside, before all congregated in the hall for an Irish dancing display, live music and a short performance of the now famous St Vincent’s panto! There was also an opportunity for having your face painted and taking part in an art competition. We finished the day by sending off helium balloons with goodwill messages and everyone recieving a bun which had made up our celebration “cake.” A good day was had by all and all free of charge too!

Progress in Haiti

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:48:55 +0000

Many TV reports bemoan the lack of progress being made in improving the lives of the Haitian earthquake victims despite the aid that has been poured in. Please be reassured that the Vincentian Family is hard at work making a difference. You can view this latest video from the AIC showing its members and the Daughters of Charity having a positive impact. The film begins with scenes of the devastation in January and then moves on to show how order and some semblance of normality are emerging through the chaos.

VMP Pentecost Retreat

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:43:04 +0000

From 21-23 May, seventeen members of the Vincentian Family from the AIC, SVP, Daughters of Charity and Brothers of Charity Services were involved in a 350th Jubilee retreat at Foxhill Retreat Centre, Frodsham, Cheshire. The theme of the retreat was “Waiting on the Spirit” and this explored some of the ways in which St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac waited upon the Holy Spirit in their own lives and the ways in which the Spirit comes into our lives now. It was also a chance to unwind, pray, relax and enjoy one another’s company in the beauty of God’s creation so evident in the grounds and surrounding woodlands of Foxhill. Highlights of the retreat also included daily Mass and a late night prayer vigil before the feast of Pentecost. All of this plus the glorious bright sunshine and blue sky weather with temperatures in the 80’s made for a perfect weekend. It really was a glimpse of heaven here on earth.

CMP Chapter at Walsingham

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:53:42 +0000

Members of the Anglican Company of Mission Priests (CMP) met in Walsingham from 17-20 May 2010 for their Annual Chapter. As part of their programme they had input from Emily Casson and Sister Maureen Tinkler DC of the Vincentian Millennium Partnership on Justice and Vincentian Spirituality issues. CMP, a dispersed men’s community founded in 1940, has now completed 70 years of service to the Church, and is looking forward to many more such years. CMP priests can be found working primarily in the big housing estates and inner-city areas, engaging in mission. All members of the Company undertake to observe simplicity of life, to remain unmarried so long as they are members, to observe a personal rule based on the principles derived from St. Vincent de Paul’s instructions, included in the Company’s customary, and to consult the Warden and Council about changes of work.

Sister Kieran Kneaves inspires DCs

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:29:19 +0000

From 5-21 May 2010 Sister Kieran Kneaves, A Daughter of Charity from the USA West Central Province, is spending time with her Sisters in the British Province giving a programme of workshops and a retreat based on the life and inspiration of Sister Suzanne Guillemin, Superioress General 1962-1968. To read more follow the link:

http://www.daughtersofcharity.org.uk/news/kieran_kneaves.htm

New film about Vincent de Paul

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:26:33 +0000

Three centuries after his death, the story of St. Vincent de Paul is making international rounds at film festivals in Ireland, England and America—and that’s not all. Catholic TV will debut the film on Vincent’s Feast Day on 27th September, and will repeat it regularly during programming on saints. Take a look on YOU TUBE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=z09a627Atto

Liverpool 350th Jubilee Mass

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:34:30 +0000

Around 2,000 “Vincentians” from across the country, belonging to organisations which are part of the Vincentian Family in Britain, joined together at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool on 23rd April to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the deaths of St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac. These included representatives from the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Millennium Partnership, Daughters of Charity, St Vincent’s School, the Brothers of Charity, the AIC, the Ladies of Charity, Depaul UK, Out There, Christopher Grange, the Vincentian Volunteers, SVP 1833, Company of Mission Priests, Youth SVP and the Congregation of the Mission. From 11am-1pm they put on an a wonderful exhibition in the Crypt Hall of the Cathedral. This was followed followed by Mass at 2pm which was extremely well attended. Archbishop Patrick Kelly, chief celebrant, was joined by his brother bishops, -Vincent Malone, Tom Williams, Arthur Roche, Brian Noble and Michael Campbell – along with over 50 priests connected with the Family. Mass began with a procession of the clergy headed by banner carriers from the various organisations within the Family. The choir, conducted by Sr Maria Robb DC , kept the singing lively and heartfelt with Marnie Taylor, a young blind pupil from St Vincent’s School, singing “The Lord hears the Cry of the Poor” as the Responsorial Psalm. At the end of the Mass the leaders of various organisations in the Family re-dedicated their organisation anew to the service of vulnerable people by reciting the 350th Jubilee Prayer together.

Photo Albums taken on the day can be VIEWED HERE

The bills incurred in running this event have now been paid from the collection taken at Mass and the VMP has been able to send a cheque for £500 to the Daughters of Charity, for their Haiti Disaster Appeal.

Paris Pilgrimage Photos

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:34:41 +0000

Despite volcanic ash disruptions, the VMP 350th Jubilee Pilgrimage to Paris from 16-19 April 2010, in the footsteps of Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, Rosalie Rendu and Frederic Ozanam, went ahead and a wonderful time was had by all. To view the pilgrimage photo album click here