depaul international week activities 2012
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A list of events for Depaul International Week 2012, across all Depaul projects in six countries.TRANSCRIPT
Depaul International Week Events Across the Globe
Date/day of the week Ukraine Slovakia USA Ireland UK
Intnl
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,
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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”.
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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
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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