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Events
Marian Consecration - September 23, 2007 
Juvenile Detention Outreach Mass - October 7, 2007
God Walk VMY - August 8 - 12, 2007
Taize: Compassion - June 8, 2007
VMY Spirit of Service, Handicapables - May 26, 2007
VMY Spirit of Service, Loaves and Fishes - May 12, 2007
VMY Spirit of Service, Villa Siena - April 14, 2007
Juvenile Detention Outreach Mass - April 1, 2006
Taize: New Life - February 23, 2007
Taize: Promise - December 8, 2006
Youth Activities at the Rosalie Rendu Center - December 3, 2006
Commissioning and Marian Consecration Mass - November 12, 2006
Juvenile Detention Outreach Mass - November 10, 2006
Vincentian Marian Youth Rally - October 27, 2006
Celebration of St. Vincent de Paul Feast Day - September 23, 2006
Summer Leadership Picnic - July 29, 2006
Philosophy and Aim of VMY Events
Marian Consecration - September 23, 2007
On September 23 the Vincentian Marian Youth will celebrate the grace of our Lord poured out through the extended hands of our Blessed Mother by consecrating our lives to God. The Marian Consecration will be held in the St. Joseph Chapel at Seton Provincialate. However due to limited seating attendence in by invitation only. Please keep the Vincentian Marian Youth in your prayers as they renew their baptismal covenant in the Spirit of St. Vincent and under the patronage of the Mother of God. Thank You!
St. Catharine Laboure... Pray for us!
VMY Juvenile Detention Outreach Masses - October 7, 2007
Once a month VMY members and volunteers from our local catholic community visit those imprisoned in the Santa Clara County Juvenile Detention Facility, in downtown San Jose. During this visit we lead musical worship, prayers, and facilitate readings during a Sunday morning Mass. We also strive to provide a welcoming and accepting environment in which these inmates may find a sanctuary for payer, a place to grieve, and the unconditional love of God. This love we celebrate with them, bringing them hope and peace in the Mass and by being present to them in their need..
Below is the schedule of visits for the remainder of 2007. We welcome new volunteers and co-workers in this very important ministry. Come share the love of God with those who may find it hard to believe and hard to hope.
October 7 November 4 December 2
Volunteers must be practicing and active Catholics (for VMY Detention Ministry) and 21 years of age or older. The volunteer preparation process takes a few weeks to a month to complete, so if you are interested in volunteering please promptly contact Perrin Brady (650) 949-8919. Remember the words of Jesus in the gospel, "whatever you did to the least of these brothers, you did it to me..." -Matt. 25
God Walk VMY - August 4 - 12, 2007
This summer the Vincentian Marian Youth Association, Province of the West, is sponsoring an exciting adventure in love and service. This is a pilgrimage spanning five days, August 8th through 12th, walking on foot between locations in Oakland and San Francisco, where we will be serving the community in various ways including working at homeless shelters, soup kitchens, visiting the elderly, cleaning parks and more. It’s an adventure into the heart of being a disciple of Jesus Christ in the Vincentian spirit. Together we will learn how to more deeply love our brothers and sisters, and how to more concretely love our Lord Jesus Christ by serving his poor. Click on the image below to view our current flyer! Click the links bellow the image for the respective forms to become a participant.
Taize: Compassion - June 8, 2007
On May 25, 2007, VMY, with the help of Pray 4 Fun of St. Patrick's Parish in San Jose, will host another Taize Prayer Night. The theme for the evening is Compassion. Please come join us from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Seton Provincialate for a prayerful hour of meditative music as we contemplate the presence of Christ as he moves us to a life lived in compassion. This will be followed by an hour of fellowship from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
VMY Spirit of Service, Handicapables - May 26, 2007
These Spirit of Service (SoS) events are open to Youth and Young Adults ages 14-35. They are an excellent opportunity to offer much needed service to those in need in our communities, and to serve the poor and lonely as St. Vincent did. The Handicapables event will be hosted at Seton Provincialate, where the VMY Offices are located, and the Provincial Offices of the Daughters of Charity. It is co-sponsored by Catholic Charities, an organization that operates the Handicapables Program for those usually home bound or bound to a wheelchair, giving them entertaining and enriching outings to brighten their spirits, and to connect them to the community! VMY will be "entertaining angels" with music, skits, comedy, crafts, BBQ and a light stroll around the lake and garden, culminating in a closing prayer service and farewell. This is a very exciting event and will bring a lot of joy, enrichment and a great escape to these the Handicapables! After our service we will have a chance to pray, share and learn more about the Vincentian tradition and VMY. RSVP to Perrin Brady to participate: (650) 949-8919.
To download the Flyer click here.
To download the Waiver for Minors (under 18 years old) click here.
To download the Waiver for Adults (18 years and older) click here.
VMY Spirit of Service, Loaves and Fishes - May 12, 2007
These Spirit of Service (SoS) events are open to Youth and Young Adults ages 14-35. They are an excellent opportunity to offer much needed service to those in need in our communities, and to serve the poor and lonely as St. Vincent did. At Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen we will be serving in the daily meal to those who come without cost, assisting in other service to Loaves and Fishes and enjoying a meal with those who come, sharing stories, sharing faith and socializing. After our service we will have a chance to pray, share and learn more about the Vincentian tradition and VMY. RSVP to Perrin Brady to participate: (650) 949-8919. Click here to download the flyer with specific time and location.
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VMY Spirit of Service, Villa Siena - April 14, 2007
These Spirit of Service (SoS) events are open to Youth and Young Adults ages 14-35. They are an excellent opportunity to offer very needed service to those in need in our communities, and to service the poor and lonely as St. Vincent did. At Villa Siena we will be sharing the hope of the Gospel through encouraging entertainment, worship music, prayers and crafts with our elder brothers and sisters in this assisted living facility, sponsored by the Daughters of Charity. . After our service we will have a chance to pray, share and learn more about the Vincentian tradition and VMY. RSVP to Perrin Brady to participate: (650) 949-8919.
Taize: New Life - February 23, 2007
On February 23, 2007, VMY, with the help of Pray 4 Fun of St. Patrick's Parish in San Jose, will host another Taize Prayer Night. The theme for the evening is New Life. Please come join us from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Seton Provincialate for a prayerful hour of soothing music, followed by an hour of fellowship from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to "enter the dessert" and calm your soul as you prepare for the journey with Jesus through his Pascal Mystery into New Life.
Please click here for more information.
Taize: Promise - December 8, 2006
During this hectic time of year, as we prepare for the Holiday Season, we can often get so caught up in the hustle and bustle that we forget what is Holy about the Holiday. Taize is an excellent opportunity to recapture a moment of tranquility and center ourselves on the truly sacred in our midst - the coming of Emmanuel - the poor child Jesus.
VMY, in collaboration with Pray 4 Fun from St. Patrick's Parish in San Jose, will be hosting an evening of Taize Prayer at the Daughters of Charity Provincialate Chapel from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Join us as we renew our promise and encounter God's promise to us, fulfilled in the coming of the child Jesus.
UPDATE: Many prayerful worshippers, VMY members and Daughters of Charity joined us in our first Taize prayer night. It was a wonderful experience of prayer and fellowship as we shared a common meal after Taize. We look forward to the opportunity to hold another Taize night in the future.
Commissioning and Marian Consecration Mass - November 12, 2006
On November 12, 2006, a group of about 30 youth leaders will celebrate the Eucharist at the Seton Provincialate in Los Altos Hills. During Mass, these youths will be commissioned to officially be part of the Vincentian Marian Youth Association of the Province of the West. Also, a few youth leaders will consecrate their lives to Mother Mary during the celebration. What a joyful event.
Please pray for the youth leaders and all involved that they continue to carry out God's message of love through Mother Mary.
UPDATE: More than 25 youth and a few Daughters of Charity celebrated the Eucharist with Father Hung Nguyen, OFM, as the presider.
Four youth leaders consecrated their lives to Mother Mary. After the celebration of Mass, everyone shared a simple meal of bread and soup, to commemorate how Saint Vincent Depaul first helped the faceless poor by wandering the streets of Paris to serve bread and soup.
Reflection from Janine
On November 12, 2006, members of the Junior Apostolates for Christ were commissioned to the Vincentian Marian Youth Association. Along with the commissioning for the JAC members, there were four young adults that consecrated their lives to Jesus and Mary. I was one of the four young adults that experienced an amazing transformation that day. When we were reciting the consecration to Jesus with Mary, I began to feel very moved and touched by the prayer we were saying. The part of the prayer that really touched my soul was when I recited that I want to DISCOVER you, FOLLOW you, LOVE you and OFFER myself.
During the presentation of the medals, I was even more touched. As Sr. Catarina put the medal around my neck and as Fr. Hung recited the blessing, I began to feel very emotional and started to cry. I didn’t know why I started to cry but I finally realized that it was Jesus’ and Mary’s love that was penetrating through my whole being as this was happening. The days following the consecration were different for me because I felt like a totally different person. Consecrating my life to Jesus and Mary was an amazing experience that I will never forget!
-Janine
Juvenile Detention Outreach Mass - November 10, 2006
Young Adults! Do you believe God loves you? Share this love with someone who may find it hard to receive this message. Join the Vincentian Marian Youth Association (VMY) and Fr. Paul Mensah in celebrating Holy Mass with our brothers and sisters in Juvenile Detention. At 6:00pm on November 10th we will meet at 840 Guadalupe Parkway to prepare for Mass. After celebrating Mass we will be regathering at the Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown San Jose to socialize and share our experience. This event is open to young Catholics 21 years and older. Space is limited, so participants must RSVP to Perrin Brady (650) 949-8919 no later than Nov. 3rd. Remember the words of Jesus, "whatever you did to the least of these brothers, you did it to me..." Matt. 25.
Vincentian Marian Youth Rally - October 27, 2006
To introduce the Vincentian Marian Youth Association to the student body at Our Lady of the Visitacion School (OLV) in San Francisco, the VMY moderator at OLV and several youth leaders will be holding a rally for the entire school on October 27, 2006 from 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm.
Our Lady of the Visitacion School is located at 785 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134. Please call the VMY office at (650) 949-8919 if you would like to help in this rally.
UPDATE: Thanks to all who came to help with the rally. It was a huge success.Out of the 250 OLV students who attended the rally, 75 eagerly asked to help develop VMY and serve the poor.
Celebration: The Feast of St. Vincent de Paul - September 23, 2006
The Catholic Church celebrates Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day on Sept. 27. The Vincentian Family chose this day as a "Day of Prayers" with the theme being "Love Is Infinitely Inventive".
Prayer of the Vincentian Family
Lord Jesus, you who willed to become poor,
give us eyes and a heart directed toward the poor;
help us to recognize you in them —
in their thirst, their hunger, their loneliness, and their misfortune.
Enkindle within our Vincentian Family unity, simplicity, humility
and the fire of love than burned in St. Vincent de Paul.
Strengthen us, so that, faithful to the practice of these virtues,
we may contemplate you and serve you in the person of the poor,
and may one day be united with you and them in your Kingdom. Amen.
Beside uniting with the Vincentian Family on our Day of Prayers, VMY Province of the West will also serve under-privileged children. VMY invites youth and young adults who would like to spend a day with the children to enjoy each other's company, to laugh together, and to share memorable moments.
"Let the little children alone, and do not stop them coming to me; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." - Matthew 19:14-15
| Who | Youths and Young Adults |
| When | Saturday, September 23, 2006 11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Where | Carriage Manor Apartments 1760 Bay Road #24 - East Palo Alto, CA 94303 |
| Why | Giving, Receiving, Sharing |
| How Much | FREE - Sponsored by the Vincentian Marian Youth Association, Province of the West |
| Agenda | Activities and games, lunch, and reflection |
If you plan on attending this event, please download this form, fill it out, and bring it with you on the Event Day.
Thank you to all youth leaders for helping to organize and participating in the picnic. Youth leaders from eight different youth groups converged upon the Seton Provincialate for a day filled with fun activities and a celebration of the Eucharist. Thank you to the following groups:
Junior Apostolate for Christ - Daly City, CA, USA
Pray for Fun - San Jose, CA, USA
St. Joachim Reflection of Christ Ministry - Hayward, CA, USA
St. Lucy Youth Ministry - Campbell, CA, USA
St. Nicholas & St. William Youth Ministry - Los Altos, CA, USA
St. Patrick Vietnamese Catechetical Ministry - San Jose, CA, USA
St. Simon Youth Ministry - Los Altos, CA, USA
St. Thomas Aquinas Youth Ministry - Palo Alto, CA, USA
May Mother Mary and Jesus bless you all!
Philosophy and Aim of VMY Events
VMY plans to organize, or work with the parishes to help coordinate many events intended to help youths grow closer to Mother Mary, Jesus, each other, and the abandoned poor.
The events that VMY plans to hold (or hopes to assist the parish with) can be broadly categorized under the folowing categories.
| Categories | Events |
| Faith Formation | Prayer Meetings, Workshops, Religious Congress, World Youth Day, Vincentian Feast Days, Marian Consecration, Pilgrimage |
| Fun and Social Activities | Sport Tournaments, Social Gathering |
| Leadership Formation | Workshops, Leadership Picnic, Retreats, Camping |
| Music Ministry | Teen Mass, Taize, Mass at Juvenile Hall |
| Service Projects | Christmas Caroling, Missionary Trips, Serv e Food at Homeless Shelter, Visit Nursing Homes, Assist Elderly |
| Youth Detention Ministry | Mass at Juvenile Hall, Bible Study |
Forms
To participate in an event, all participants - youths (under 18 years old) AND adults (18 years old and over) - must fill out a Release and Waiver Form. The completed form can either be turned in at registration or be faxed to (650) 949-8883. To print out the waiver form, click here.
Registration
Please contact the VMY Office at (650) 949-8919 to register for an event. [ back to main ]
