2023 St. Louis National AssemblySeptember 6 - 9, 2023Where It All Began
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“A Network of friends, inspired by Gospel Values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with, and service to people in need.”
Hyatt Regency at the Arch315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102(314) 655-1234
This year's Assembly will be held at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch, St. Louis. The SVdP group rate is $145 per room, per night, plus taxes. Booking your room is easy - go to: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/STLRS/G-SV23. Once you've completed your registration, you will automatically be directed to the group booking page. Please use the booking link to make your reservation instead of calling the hotel directly. This will ensure that you receive the correct rate for the meeting. If you have any difficulty making your room reservation, please contact Christi Watts at [email protected]. Questions regarding Scholarships, please contact Michele Schurk at [email protected].
Registration Fee Schedule:Standard ($500) - 7/22 - 8/14 Late ($550) - 8/15-9/9
(Youth & Young Adult Programs Only)
Enjoy a full day National Stores Program. The program includes lunch and Whitehouse & Schapiro Plant Tour.
(Select Each Applicable Day Below)
(Select the Host City Only Option Below)
The Multicultural & Diversity Committee proudly announces Let Us Break Bread Together, aimed at celebrating the cultures, skills, abilities, and talents that strengthen our vocation to serve the poor. We believe that by celebrating our differences we can better understand our One Society.
Whether you’re an alum or a first-time attendee, if interested in participating, please use this link to complete the information: https://forms.gle/hKasCX7mnXLQ4Y9L7.
Ya sea que sea un alumno o un asistente por primera vez, si está interesado en participar, use este enlace para completar la información: https://forms.gle/4Gzie1gv2aapVCR78
** All attending Clergy, please bring your Alb and White Stole as we will not have any available for you to use. Please complete the "Letter of Testimony of Suitability" and submit to the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Any questions, please contact: Deacon Terry Collins at [email protected].
Mobility Scooters or Wheelchairs can be rented from the companies listed below:
Mobility City (833) 662-2489 Medi Equip (314) 892-7000 MedXChange (636) 949-5660
TRANSPORTATION
We have partnered with JED Limousine Company to provide options for Airport Shuttle Transportation to and from the Hyatt Regency at the Arch. The cost is $40 per person, each way. Please select from the time options below. Should you need transportation that is not listed below, you can contact them directly by calling (314) 429-2200 or going to their website and booking directly at: https://www.jedlimousine.com/book/.
AGENDA
2023 National Assembly Printable Agenda
For a printable agenda, click here: AGENDA
Tuesday, September 5
Arriving early? Interested in participating in a round of golf, or visiting one of the many St. Louis historical sites? Touring the St. Louis religious sites on Wednesday? Price includes transportation and entrance fee if applicable.
See Full Descriptions: PreMeeting Activities.pdf
Yes, I'm interested in participating in a Round of Golf
Enjoy a Round of Golf in historic Forest Park. Each course features rolling zoysia fairways framed by mature trees, undulating greens, and a variety of beautiful natural water features. (Boxed lunch included)
Yes, I'm interested in visiting the Missouri Botanical Garden
Tour the Missouri Botanical Garden, with its 79 acres of beautiful horticulture, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden and beautiful collection of Chihuly glass. (Lunch on your own, check out the Sassafras Restaurant & Cafe)
Yes, I'm interested in History or Art Museum Option
Your choice of visiting the Missouri Historical Society Museum or the Saint Louis Art Museum. Cafe's available on-site for lunch.
Yes, I'm interested in visiting the Saint Louis Zoo
Visit the Saint Louis Zoo. Home to the World's Fair Flight Cage from 1904, still used today for many types of birds. As well as over 16,000 animals. One of the few free zoos in the nation. (Lunch on your own, several on-site options available)
(Stores Board Members Only)
(Disaster Board Members Only)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Morning Mass at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France "Old Cathedral" - Bishop Edward M. Rice, Bishop of the Cape Girardeau/Springfield DioceseSite of the first Conference formed in the United States in 1845.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Hospitality Break (Enjoy Coffee, Tea, and Pastries) Full Breakfast Buffet available at The RED Kitchen
Yes, I would like to participate in the St. Louis Religious Sites Tour [Sold Out]
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tour St. Mary of Victories, St. Francis de Sales, St. Joseph's Shrine. Buses will depart from the Hyatt Regency at 10:00 AM and returns at 3:30 PM. Lunch will be at Hodak's Restaurant, on your own.
In this full-day session, you will take a deep dive into Vincentian Formation, be introduced to new materials for Home Visit training, Servant Leadership training, the online Ozanam Institute, and the new Vincentian Pathway. We will close with a special retreat. The program is designed especially for Formators and Spiritual Advisors, but all interested members are encouraged to attend. (Lunch Included)
Enjoy a full-day National Stores Program, Lunch, and Whitehouse & Schapiro Plant Tour.The National Stores Committee presents a day to showcase what the National Training Store can do to help you! We'll have terrific guest speakers, successes at the National Training Store, as well as training videos, testimonials, and workshops. A special working lunch with Executive Directors will be provided. Fantastic door prizes too!
Disaster Preparation and Response for Councils and Conferences. (Lunch Included)
Lunch included for all-day programs (For others "lunch is on your own")
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch on your ownEnjoy many of the local restaurants at the Hilton Ballpark, and the surrounding area, printable list available at Dining in St. Louis
Vincentian Staff open forum to discuss their roles and different responsibilities with their colleagues from various Arch/Diocesan Councils.
Enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, while visiting with Vincentians and Exhibitors
(With optional participation in Let Us Break Bread Together)
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Hyatt Regency Ballroom - Fr. Pat McDevitt, CM, Provincial of the Congregation of the Mission, Western Province
Enjoy Coffee, Tea, and Pastries*Full Breakfast Buffet available at The Red Bar
(Simultaneous Spanish Translation Available)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Afternoon Hospitality Break
(By Invitation Only)
Led by Gayle Westfahl, District Council of Madison
"The Eucharist as the Source and Center of our Vincentian Action"(Simultaneous Spanish Translation Available)
Enjoy coffee & tea in the Exhibitor Foyer
(Foundation Board Members Only)
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Buses begin departing for Mass at the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica
(Those arriving on the first buses will have the opportunity to tour the Basilica prior to Mass beginning.)
St. Louis Cathedral BasilicaBishop Donald J. Hying Presiding
2023 St. Louis Host City Event: "Meet Me in St. Louis"
Join us for an evening of food, music, and dancing. Enjoy four "famous" St. Louis food stations: The Hill, The Loop, 1904 World's Fair and the St. Louis Cardinals! Friday, September 8, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom. $35 per person, cash bar.
In April 1904, St. Louis opened its doors to the world for what was officially called the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, but was widely known as the St. Louis World’s Fair. Spread over 1,200 square acres, and 1,500 buildings, during the course of the year, the Expo was visited by more than 20 million.
(Simultaneous Spanish Translation Available)The Apostle of Charity, while serving the poor fully, was also a man of the Church and a citizen of France, whose readiness to give “the strength of his arms and sweat of his brow” to work for reforms in the Church and society would, as his eulogist said, “change the face of the church."
Visit National Council Headquarters• BBQ• Outdoor activities• Service projects• Brainstorm• International Youth Call (also available in Youth room at hotel)
Grand Pre-Function
Hyatt Regency Ballroom - Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Louis
(Cash Bars Only)
Tour Perryville - Home of the Miraculous Medial
Visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, the original home of the Vincentian Family in the United States. It's located 80 miles south of St. Louis on Interstate 55. Come visit the Rosary Walk in the Grotto, join us for Mass, and see where the Miraculous Medals are created. Transportation and lunch included. (Min. 25 to attend)
Support the Youth & Young Adults Program
Make a donation to help the Youth & Young Adults who cannot afford to attend, and aid future Vincentians.
2023 St. Louis National Assembly T-Shirt
Help support the 2023 National Assembly by purchasing a T-Shirt. Cost is $25 each, available in Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, and 3X-Large. Select option below
Spouse/Guest Attendee
(Includes all group meal functions. Does not include Host City Event or Banquet; additional fees apply. If your guest would like to participate in all workshops and general sessions, please add them as a Full Attendee. To make selections below, click on the drop-down menu, then click "add," continue doing this until you have selected all the activities your guest/spouse will be attending):
Midwest Regional Dinner
Enjoy the Midwest Regional Dinner at "The Old Spaghetti Factory." Dinner will include Salad, your choice of 3 Entrée’s, bread, soft drink, and Spumoni ice cream. Alcoholic drinks may be purchased on-site. The Old Spaghetti Factory is located approximately .6 miles from the Hyatt Hotel.
North Central Regional Dinner
Enjoy the North Central Regional Regional Dinner at "The Old Spaghetti Factory." Dinner will include Salad, your choice of 3 Entrée’s, bread, soft drink, and Spumoni ice cream. Alcoholic drinks may be purchased on-site. The Old Spaghetti Factory is located approximately .6 miles from the Hyatt Hotel.
Mideast Regional Dinner
Enjoy the Mideast Regional Dinner at "The Old Spaghetti Factory." Dinner will include Salad, your choice of 3 Entrée’s, bread, soft drink, and Spumoni ice cream. Alcoholic drinks may be purchased on-site. The Old Spaghetti Factory is located approximately .6 miles from the Hyatt Hotel.
VISIT ST. LOUIS
Arriving early or staying on after the National Assembly? From the Gateway Arch to Union Station, the St. Louis Zoo, Botanical Garden, Forest Park and so much much more! Take advantage of one of the many historical sites and tours St. Louis has to offer!
Nearby Healthcare: CVS, 301 N. 9th Street (314) 436-7491; 24/7 Healthcare, 916 Olive Street (314) 436-9300; Family Wellness Clinic, 400 N. 4th Street (862) 216-2617
RESOURCES
National Assembly Exhibitors & Sponsors
Please take a few moments to visit the websites our National Assembly Exhibitor Showcase: https://meetingssvdpusa.regfox.com/national-assembly-exhibitor-showcase. We have a great variety of vendors, be sure to stop by their tables at the National Assembly starting Tuesday at 3:00 PM and going thru Friday at 3:00 PM.
Visit our National Partners Webpage
Check out the latest products from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
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