World Day Of The Poor

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The seventh World Day of the Poor will be observed on November 19, 2023.  This year’s theme “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor” (Tob 4:7). “These words help us to understand the essence of our witness. By reflecting on the Book of Tobit, a little-known text of the Old Testament, yet one that is charming and full of wisdom, we can better appreciate the message the sacred writer wished to communicate”,  as we can read in Pope Francis’ text:

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/poveri/documents/20230613-messaggio-vii-giornatamondiale-poveri-2023.html

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is in a perfect position to promote the World Day of the Poor as part of its work to assist persons in need.  That special day is also a great opportunity for the Society to:

  • increase the visibility of SSVP work and activities;
  • make known the mission of the SSVP;
  • foster closer ties between Vincentians and parishioners during Eucharistic celebrations, to live the message of the Gospel together by serving Christ through the poor with love, respect, justice and joy;
  • recruit new members;
  • conduct campaigns to raise funds or collect non-perishable food items in support of Vincentian work.

You will find on this page the tools that you may use as is, or adapt according to your conference, store or outlet needs.

1. 2023 World Day of the Poor Campaign Guide for members: World Day of the Poor Guide

Available in this guide:

  • Campaign blueprints, for a conference or store/outlet;
  • Text for a parish speech;
  • Text for a parish bulletin;
  • Spiritual Reflection and Prayer;
  • Press Release.

2. 2023 World Day of the Poor posters and prayer cards
Please download the PDF files below and have them printed at your local printing service business.
To print at your local Staples, please folow these instructions:  Instructions to print at Staples

Original 

Personalized – complete the online form to add the conference or council information on the poster. The personalized PDF poster will be send to you by email: Personalized Poster Form

3. 2023 presentation about the campaign:

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