good weather for a walk

Thank you for joining us for the 6th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk. The weather was ideal, and we're glad you could share it with us. Sunny with a breeze. Not too warm or too cool...

We welcomed approximately 150 walkers this year, including a couple in wheel chairs, strollers and wagons. Even had three dogs along for the two mile hike, including a pug who went along for the ride in a stroller.

The lunch provided by Catholic Financial Life Branches 40 and 272 was delicious as ever and everyone got their fill with plenty left over.

The mass by Father Kevin was inspiring and well-attended. He made several mentions of the poor in his sermon and throughout the service, including a reference to Pope Francis and St. Vincent de Paul, who's feast day was Friday. The short Gospel reading about Lazarus and the rich man lent itself well to discussions of the poor.

A silent auction table was new this year and seemed to do well. We had about a dozen things to bid on and everything received at least one bid.

Thanks to Cynthia at the rummage sale we were able to procure some sidewalk chalk for the "footprints" near the Vercelli House and church. It was a lot of fun doing it, and last night's rain washed it all away.

Every year the walk gains more support than the previous. Through sponsorship and partnership, donations and pledges we're able to provide an acceptable level of support to the less fortunate and unemployed in the area. We are eternally grateful.

Special thanks to Ruth Anne, who's birthday coincided with the walk, for the many days and weeks spent organizing this the last six years. Happy Birthday!

rummage and walk

The 6th Annual St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk coincides this year with the last day of the St. William's Fall Rummage Sale. It's the best of both worlds. Best time to save big money on household items during Saturday's "fill a bag" sale, and the walk is the best way to help us help the needy. No longer will you have to wonder what to do with all that $$ you'll be saving at the semi-annual rummage sale. We have just the thing, and it's always a perfect fit!
Either way, your money will go a long way at St. William Parish this week. Rummage Sale dates are Thurs., Sept. 26, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. The 2 mile Friends of the Poor Walk begins Saturday at 11:00 after a brief Catholic mass. Generous refreshments provided and served by Catholic Financial Life Branches 40 and 272 to follow the walk.
St. William is at 440 N Moreland Blvd., between Summit Ave. and Michigan Street. Hope to see y'all there.

A million thanks to all of this year's corporate sponsors! You're greatly appreciated.

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Consider Walking A Mile In Someone Else's Shoes

You're help is needed to help the needy. The 6th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk will soon be upon us Sat., Sept. 28th, and we're again inviting you to join us for a two mile roll or stroll around the St. William Parish neighborhood. Last year a hundred walkers enjoyed a beautiful early fall hike while helping less fortunate through the funds raised for the St. Vincent de Paul conference of their choice. As always, all donations received assist local poor.

The St. William Conference of St. Vincent hosts Waukesha County's only Friends of the Poor Walk, with added benefit this year of being held on the last day of the big semi-annual St. William's Rummage Sale. Saturday being the day of biggest discounts, you can now stop and shop the rummage at 8:00 a.m., donate a portion of the money you saved when you register for the walk at 10:00, join us for a brief Catholic mass if interested at 10:30, walk at 11:00 and enjoy a bounty of refreshments provided and served by Catholic Financial Life Branch's 40 and 272 around noon. It'll be the perfect day made even better if you'll join us.

St. William's Catholic Church is at 440 N Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. Additional inquiries can be directed to Ruth or PJ at 262-542-5125.