Below is a link to our graphical report of our parish and school financial situation.  We hope that this will help most people understand where we stand and the challenges that we face going forward.

Anyone, who so wishes, may request a copy of the complete financial report.  If after reading this report you have any questions, feel free to contact any member of our Finance Committee if we can provide any further information or explanation.



Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The All Things New office has posted the proposed models for public review.  These are the models that those who participated in the "Listening Sessions" were recently presented.  You will also find links to the parish workbooks which contain demographic and other information on each parish. The link to the planning information for our planning area (#15) is:

https://allthingsnew.archstl.org/Planning-Process/Planning-Areas/Planning-Area-15

Every parishioner may now review these materials and are invited to provide specific feedback by completing an online survey (link below). The follow up online survey remains open through December 31.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATNPS1FeedbackForm

For any questions pertaining to All Things New, contact allthingsnew@archstl.org
For any questions pertaining to accessing or completing the online survey, contact onlinesupport@catholicleaders.org.
Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Joe Geders, CM
Pastor

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Parishioners,

I am excited to share that we are moving forward with a program to strengthen our enrollment and advancement efforts for St. Vincent de Paul Schools.  As you know, a small St. Vincent Parish School was opened in 1896 and has a continuous, 126-year tradition of success.  The mission of our St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools, united in Christ and guided by the spirit and educational values of St. Vincent, is to transform each student through the power of faith and knowledge.  You can look at our thousands of alums to see the manifestation of our mission.

Here we are now, in 2022, and we must ask ourselves how we ensure that this tradition of success continues for another hundred years.  How do we establish best practices across all areas designed for significant and sustainable growth, including the personnel, resources and tools needed to maximize enrollment, revenue and an ongoing culture of philanthropy?  How do we thrive and not just survive?

I have asked a leadership team to form the SV Advancement Committee.  This committee includes members of the parish staff, school leadership, the Ed Foundation, the Alumni Association, the School Board, Parish Council and PTO.  With funding from a generous donor, we have contracted with Partners in Mission (www.partnersinmission.com) to lead us in these efforts.  Partners in Mission is a full-service consulting and professional education firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership.  Their mission is to provide comprehensive and effective solutions to address the challenges we face every day.

Specializing in advancement program assessments, volunteer leadership, enrolment management, capital campaign management, annual fund segmentation, major gift solicitation, planned giving, stewardship, strategic planning and leadership training, among other related services.  Partners in Mission offers proven strategies and best practices to advance the mission of growth and excellence in Catholic schools, dioceses, religious congregations and parishes.  They have served over 500 such organizations around the country in more than thirty states.

Our Partners in Mission consultant, Katie Thiemann (https://www.partnersinmission.com/our-story/our-team) will work with us to hire a Director of Enrollment and Advancement who will lead this effort for St. Vincent de Paul Schools and work with the Committee to create a comprehensive plan.  We are most grateful to the donor who is funding this position and new office.  The new position will report to the Head of Schools and work closely with school leadership and the SV Advancement Committee, as well as with Katie Thiemann to ensure best practices.  Together we will create a comprehensive plan to grow both enrollment and advancement revenue for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools to ensure that our mission will continue for students for years to come.

I ask each of you to join with us to support this new position and these new planning efforts.  Our goals will only be achieved through a unified community committed to the growth of St. Vincent de Paul Schools.

Gratefully,

Fr. Joe Geders, C.M.
Pastor and Superintendent of SV Schools

 

 

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Fish Fry Online Order Form

Below if the link to order fish online (by noon Friday) for this FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24:

Below if the link to order fish online (by noon Frid...Read More

Fish Fry Online Order Form

Below if the link to order fish online (by noon Friday) for this FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24:

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Important Fish Fry Information

It is once again time to start planning the four Lenten Fish Fries sponsored by the SV PTO. The fish fries will again be at the KC Hall/Clubro...Read More

Important Fish Fry Information


It is once again time to start planning the four Lenten Fish Fries sponsored by the SV PTO. The fish fries will again be at the KC Hall/Clubroom. See attached flyer for details.

Also watch the school website and FB for notices in the upcoming weeks about the Online Ordering. You will see that we have the Bulk Fish and Family Deal options, but these will only be offered via the Online Ordering system, which will end at Noon the day of the fish fry. We are also excited to announce we have added a curbside pickup option this year!

When you see the FB Post, please share and encourage everyone to order ahead so we can be better prepared!

Attached is a letter with details about the fish fries and what is expected from parents and volunteers. Please send the suggested donations for supplies to school with your student by February 21st. We will again use the online program Signup.com for the volunteers like we did last year. See below with instructions and a link.

We are excited about the changes and want to thank everyone ahead of time for their participation in our biggest fundraiser of the year!

We hope this email addresses all your questions. However, if you still have some, please do not hesitate to contact any of the officers in charge of this committee listed on the attached letter.

We're using SignUp (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: signup.com/go/rkrQMcU
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Thank you for your continued support of SV PTO and our schools!

St. Vincent PTO

2023 Fish Fry Donations Letter
 
Important K-12 Scholarship Information

The Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications on January 17, 2023. Please note that scholarships are ...Read More

Important K-12 Scholarship Information

The Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation will begin accepting scholarship applications on January 17, 2023. Please note that scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage ALL families to apply as early as possible!

TTEF has made application guides available for parents online in English and Spanish at their website: ttef-stl.org/info-for-parents/

New AND re-applying family scholarship instructions are attached. Please read carefully.

The deadline for Beyond Sunday, Alive in Christ, Catholic Families Tuition Assistance is February 28.

All links to scholarships have been posted below.

NOTE: Any family who would like to be considered for these programs, even if they are applying for re-qualification for one of these scholarships, must apply between January 17th and February 28th, 2023.

Alive in Christ Scholarship is first-come, first, served, so we encourage all families to apply as early as possible. Approximately 600 new awards will be available.

Alive in Christ Scholarship:
ttef-stl.org/alive-in-christ/

Beyond Sunday:
ttef-stl.org/beyond-sunday/

Catholic Family Tuition Assistance Scholarship:
ttef-stl.org/catholic-family-tuition-assistance/

**Please note: In order to be eligible for parish assistance you MUST apply for TTEF Scholarships.

If you know someone who plans to start or continue their journey through education at Saint Vincent Schools for the 2023-2024 school year, please share this information with them.

If you have forgotten your login information (previous applicants), please reach out to the TTEF Office at 314-792-7777.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at 573-846-1075 or email at mwheeler@svdepaul.org

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