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The Society of St Vincent de Paul was formed in Paris in 1833 by Frederick Ozanam, a student at the University of Paris. The society grew rapidly, but the friends soon realised that actions speak louder than words and began to distribute firewood to the poor in winter, and later food. Visiting the poor in their homes was an essential part of the work of the conference. SSVP IS A REGISTERED PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANISATION - NPO 003/193 - DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Monday, 25 June 2012
Southern Gauteng Annual Festival 2012
On Sunday 24 June, St Vincent de Paul, Bryanston attended the Southern Gauteng Annual Festival, held at La Salle College, Discovery. Despite being a cold, winter's day, the festival was well attended by Conferences from City and Northerns, Soweto and the West Rand.
Monica & Evandrie |
Members 'warming up' in the sun before the festival starts |
Seated and ready! |
The festival started with a welcome and introduction by Roy, the new incoming president of Southern Gauteng. This was followed by feedback from the various Conferences.
Evandrie providing feedback for City & Northerns |
Monica presenting for Bryanston |
This was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Conferences, in particular their successes and challenges-a perfect platform to learn from each other so that we can better fulfill our mission.
The festival was closed off with mass where new members were dedicated. We also had the handing over of presidency to Roy and Monica as the new presidents of Southern Gauteng and Bryanston respectively. We wish them both the best!!
Out-going (Sue & Roy) & in-coming (Roy & Monica) presidents |
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Visits Update
On a recent visit, we were blessed with youth who accompanied the Saturday team on visits to our families in Diepsloot.
Youth with Br Thokozani, Sue and Gerry visiting Nomalanga and family |
We encourage and WELCOME any youth interested in accompanying us on visits.
The Wednesday team distributed blankets on their last visit for May. Below are pictures of families members visited.
Precious and her baby David |
Nsondise's little boy fast asleep on her back |
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