Depaul International Week Events Across the Globe

Date/day of the week Ukraine Slovakia USA Ireland UK

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September 22/ Saturday

Concert and presentations at a day-long conference of the Slovakian Vincentian Family

Distribution of an educational flyer on Depaul International and Depaul USA to all houses of the Daughters of Charity in Province of St. Louise

Poster displayed on the scope of Depaul International in New Orleans’ Rebuild Center

Tus Nua residents cook a communal meal each week. During DIW, we are going to reverse the roles and the staff shall cook and serve the residents a fine dining experience, all with fitting dress, music and entertainment.

Stratham House hosts an American BBQ and send letters to Depaul House residents in Philadelphia

Manchester hosts a discussion of the works of St Vincent de Paul

Grove hosts a community discussion of Depaul International affiliates’ works. BBQ to follow.

September 23/ Sunday

Morning Mass

Orchid House-- Each day this week, Depaul Ireland focuses on a specific Depaul country—exploring the work there and the country’s culture, music, and food.

September 24/ Monday

Film about Depaul Ukraine – its clients

Daybreak in Macon, Georgia will highlight

The Castlehill project hosts an arts workshop, poetry writing,

Depaul International Week Events Across the Globe

and services. Distribution of

leaflets of Depaul to clients/ prison administrations

Creation of Collage: "My Future..."

two “Depaul countries” and will write friendship cards to Depaul clients in these countries

In New Orleans, Sr. Kathleen Driscoll presents the life of St. Vincent to Catholic Workers Prayer Group

and communal meal with a Depaul international theme.

A “Vision, Mission and Values” session for service users covering the work of Depaul International.

September 25/

Tuesday

Film about Depaul Ukraine – its clients and services.

Distribution of Depaul leaflets to clients/ prison administrators

Creation of Collage: "My Future..."

Client Discussion-- Street Children: Challenges and Successes

Foyle Haven Staff and Service Users host music quiz based on facts about Depaul, followed by a karaoke celebration

Clancy will decorate walls with flags and maps focusing on Depaul countries and the work of affiliates

Central Office hosts a “Rich Man/Poor Man” lunch

September 26/

Wednesday

Film about Depaul Ukraine – its clients and services.

Distribution of

Staff cooks a potluck dinner for Depaul House residents and guests

BCMT women's group hosts a meal for other BCMT Service Users and unveil their creative art piece about the core values

Fr. Paul Roche speaks on “St. Vincent & Charity”.

Depaul International Week Events Across the Globe

Depaul leaflets to clients/ prison administrators

Creation of Collage: "My Future..."

Presentation on how Depaul came to Germantown/ Philadelphia and connection to international work. After dinner, short films on other subsidiaries.

of the service.

Buffet lunch to follow.

September 27/

Thursday

Film about Depaul Ukraine and its services

Picnic for clients with employees and volunteers

Arts and crafts with children

Daybreak will highlight two “Depaul countries” and will write friendship cards

Distribution of Depaul International flyers at the Vincentian Family Mass in New Orleans.

Lunch for staff at the Rebuild Center in New Orleans

Celebration service at Stella Maris

Back Lane hosts an exhibition of Depaul Projects with maps and flags of the countries where projects are located and the food, language, and music of the countries.

North East Region hosts an “international feast” for young people

September 28/

Friday

Film about Depaul Ukraine and its services

Distribution of Depaul leaflets to clients and prison

Rendu hosts a Mosaic/Artwork piece, where staff and Service-Users will contribute to a piece highlighting Depaul's Values and Ethos. This will culminate in a BBQ

Depaul International Week Events Across the Globe

administrators Collage creation:

"My Future..." Display of Depaul

International projects and activities and discussion with adult street people about common issues and needs, celebratory snacks for the weekend

Stella Maris will host a USA-themed disco.

Cloverhill and Mater Dei will host an area dance for pensioners promoting families/communities.

September 29/ Saturday

Engaging the World Freshman Seminar at Macon’s Mercer University canoes the Occmulgee River arriving at Daybreak mid-afternoon for lunch and a presentation on Depaul, Daybreak and its efforts to address poverty and change lives.

Lasalle University students volunteer at Depaul House in Philadelphia for

Birthday Party for Sundial

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beautification tasks. Resident panel during lunch break.

September 30/ Sunday

Daybreak will highlight two “Depaul countries” and write friendship cards

Hoops for Homes: 2nd

annual 3v3 basketball fundraiser at Lasalle University in Philadelphia to l include festivities highlighting the various international sites.

Moore Haven plants a tree to mark Depaul Ireland’s 10th anniversary

October1/

Monday

Summary the week’s activities—email partners, employees, volunteers