2. Opening Prayer St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit
All: Amen
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit, penetrate into our hearts
All: and kindle within us the fire of your love.
Leader: Send forth your Spirit and new Life will be created
All: and You will renew the face of the earth.
All: Our Father…
All: Hail Mary...
All: Glory be…
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
6th July 2015

3. St Vincent de Paul Society
Welcome to the SVP Family!
St Vincent de Paul Society
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
6th July 2015

4. Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
Meet our Founders!
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
Founder of the SVP
St Vincent de Paul
Patron of the Society
1581 – 1660
Blessed
Rosalie Rendu
St Louise de Marrillac
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6th July 2015

5. Be part of our Mission! We turn Concern into Action
We are inspired by Christ’s message to love our neighbour as ourselves
Our Mission is to seek and find those in need, to help them in a spirit of justice and to tackle the causes of poverty where we can.
Good Samaritan by Joseph F. Brickey. ©2015. Used by permission.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
6th July 2015

6. go into action to help others
Be part of our Mission!
see
think do
concern
action
who needs
help
how can
I help
go into action to help others
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
6th July 2015

7. ‘See, Think and Do’ with Mini Vinnies!
We help others inside our school by…
Making friends with a new person in school
Asking if someone would like help
Making someone’s birthday extra special
Saying STOP
to bullying
Tidying up the
classroom
Holding the door open for people
Helping a teacher carry some books
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
6th July 2015

8. Visiting the elderly at a care home
‘See, Think and Do’ with Mini Vinnies!
We help others outside our school by…
Visiting the elderly at a care home
Supporting SVP Community shops
Making cards
Collecting donations for local shelters and food banks
Helping the
homeless
Helping at local hearing impaired services
Singing Christmas
Carols
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
6th July 2015

9. Why become a Mini Vinnie?
“Love one another as I have loved you” ~ Jn 13:34-35
“Go, do not be afraid, and serve” ~ Pope Francis
Where does Jesus send us?
There are no borders, no limits: He sends us to everyone!
Will you reach out and help to make the world a better place?
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
6th July 2015

10. Become a Mini Vinnie! Mini Vinnies puts the word of God into action
Mini Vinnies use prayer as worship in all meetings and all that they do
Mini Vinnies bear witness to the word of God by seeking and finding those in need
Mini Vinnies is about welcoming those who are forgotten
Mini Vinnies put the welfare of others
as priority
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6th July 2015

11. Become a Mini Vinnie! How does it work? Conferences
Roles President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Communications Officer, Member
Meetings
Activities
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6th July 2015

12. Closing Prayer (Mini Vinnies Prayer)
Lord, thank you for our gifts and talents.
Lord, show us who needs our help.
Lord, use our hands to help those who are hungry.
Lord, open our hearts to love and comfort those who are sad and lonely.
Lord, let us share our time, gifts and talents with those in need.
Lord, help us to care for the sick.
Lord, may we all help and support each other as Mini Vinnies to build a better world.
Amen
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6th July 2015

13. Mini Vinnies Song
Sharing our time with people in need Sick to care for, or hungry to feed Seeing the face of Jesus in all Now we must follow as we hear his call.
Chorus Mini Vinnies (clap x3), Mini Vinnies (clap x 3), we’re here to care You know (clap x3), that we (clap x3), will always be there Building a better world for us all Making a difference big and small.
Sharing ourselves with Christ in our minds Spreading his message by just being kind. Doing our best each and every day. Jesus is always guiding our way.
Chorus
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