A Joyful Christmas and a happy and blessed New Year for 2015(posted: December 25, 2014)
Julien Spiewak, Secretary General
and all the members of the team at the International Head Office of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, in Paris wish you a Joyful Christmas rich in all graces, as well as a Happy and blessed New Year for 2015 for you and all those you hold dear.  We think particularly this year of our brothers and sisters around the world suffering from the effects of conflict and war. We pray that you may be humble bearers of the joy and peace of the Nativity to all those you visit and help! Dear fellow Vincentians
On behalf of the Ontario Regional Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, may I wish you and your families a most Holy Christmas. May we all take time to reflect on why we are Vincentians. It is because of the child born on Christmas day and the message he preached throughout His life. Love your neighbor and care for the poorest of the poor. I thank everyone for your efforts this year and for the inspiration I receive from meeting you and hearing about the many great works of charity and justice you perform every day on behalf of our humble organization. Please pray for our friends and neighbours in need. Yours sincerely, Jim Paddon, President Ontario Regional Council Society of Saint Vincent de Paul 
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