Come and celebrate the great people whose shoulders we stand on to reach out to those most in need today   All members of the Vincentian Family are invited to join in the celebration of the Eucharist on this Feast of St. Louise de Marillac, to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism of caring for those most in need in society.   This celebration will take place in the Church of the Guardian Angels, Blackrock, Co. Dublin on Tuesday 9th May 2017 at 2.30pm. All are welcome.   Who are the Vincentian Family? Check out you tube 400th Anniversary or #famvin400′   (Vincentian Family in Ireland includes among many:  Society of St Vincent de Paul – SVP, Vincentian Fathers – CM, Daughters of Charity – DC, De Paul Trust, Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice – VPSJ, Association of the Miraculous Medal – AMM, International Association of Charity (formerly Ladies of Charity) – AIC, All who have participated in Mission & Mentoring and Mission Moments Courses on the Vincentian Charism. **Part of a global initiative of the Vincentian Family to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism in 2017) Paste any of the following into youtube browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqreCYP2AJ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr4eSlqkOiA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R2iVMZagfI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAAt06YBlqY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ1j2oa1cjw

Spend some time with the Vincentian Family and use the opportunity to get to know us better. Take the time and space to reflect, to explore and discern your contribution to evangelise and serve others. Enjoy the opportunity to have time for reflecting and relaxing. Saturday 20th May 2017 10.00 – 3.30pm St Catherine’s Provincial House, Dunardagh, Blackrock, Co Dublin For details email info@daughtersofcharity.ie or phone 086 1009416

Once again the Daughters of Charity have formed their team to participate in this year’s  VHI women’s mini marathon on Sunday June 3rd. Always an enjoyable day our team of Sisters, friends, colleagues and family young and old, come together to raise much needed funds and awareness of our work in Africa.  If you would like to sponsor our team this year please donate through our website or by post to: Mission Development Office, Daughters of Charity St Catherine’s Provincial House, Dunardagh, Temple Hill, Blackrock, Co Dublin   God Bless and thank you Sr Geraldine Henry DC

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 | 5.30pm Join Vocations Ireland for a beautiful evening of prayer, solace and healing. 5.30pm Meet at Clarendon Street Church Tazi Mass Followed by a procession down the Liffey Stopping off at the Augustinians, Franciscans and Blessed Sacrament Fathers Sean McDermott Street Healing Service followed by Tea and Coffee We will also be joined by guest speakers, Sr Stan & Fr Peter McVerry We are encouraging everyone to bring a lantern for procession. There will also be lanterns available for a donation of €5 on the evening. For more information, please visit our Facebook Page @vocations.ireland 01 260 3707 | info@vocationsireland.com |www.vocationsireland.com

The Songs and Poems of Percy French with the Percy French Troubadours and Guests in aid of Daughters of Charity Mission Fund.