st. Vincent de paul
The St. Vincent de Paul Society's mission is to promote its members to grow in holiness and friendship while serving the poor. No need is foreign to the Society. The local parish group of the Society, known as a conference, serves those in need in their own parish as well as those in surrounding areas. Bringing food to those who lack; assisting neighbors with past due bills such as water, electric and rent; and offering comfort and prayer are some of the central missions of the Society. The work of Assumption's SVDP is made possible through the generosity of parishioners' donations of food items and financial offerings in the 5th Sunday collections. All adult parishioners are invited to join.
4/7/22
We'll collect in-kind donations of grocery items on Good Friday at either of the two Lord's Passion & Veneration of the Cross (4:30 & 6:30pm).
The donated items will be placed in baskets and the food will be carried after the service to the Ministry Center where a SVdP member will guide them to the dining room tables for later sorting.
We currently need to restock our pantry shelves:
10//26/21
As we move toward the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Assumption St Vincent de Paul Conference is making plans to serve all our neighbors and friends who are in need of assistance. Certainly, the outreach of the Assumption Conference has not been idle. Now more than ever multiple calls fill the conference’s help line requesting assistance with unusually high utility bills, rental assistance bills, and other needs. So many of our good neighbors have been slammed by COVID-19 both by the virus and loss of employment. Fortunately, Assumption SVdP has been able to assist in keyways, especially through partial financial assistance, direction to other help agencies, and food. All this is only possible because of the generosity of Assumption Parishioners, the supportive members who fuel the success of the Society. So, as we enter November and December the Society appeals once more. The last weekend of October is the 5th Sunday of the month, and so we especially appeal for all parishioners’ financial generosity. Throughout the two coming months the Society is asking for food items to fill holiday gift boxes. Items include bread stuffing, instant potatoes, dinner rolls, cereals (please no sweet products), pasta sauce, canned cranberries, 12oz jars of peanut butter and jellies, canned foods - yams, gravy, green beans, corn, fruits, soups, and veggies. Toiletries are welcomed as well. Especially needed now are gift cards for Safeway, Target, Food Outlet. Any denomination works. Please place in collection baskets over the coming months or drop off at rectory. Finally, as the Society prepares the gift boxes for the holidays it envisions this work as the loving work of all parishioners, so in the weeks ahead more details to follow. The St Vincent de Paul Society’s work and success is totally a reflection of Assumption Parishioners’ generosity. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
4/7/22
We'll collect in-kind donations of grocery items on Good Friday at either of the two Lord's Passion & Veneration of the Cross (4:30 & 6:30pm).
The donated items will be placed in baskets and the food will be carried after the service to the Ministry Center where a SVdP member will guide them to the dining room tables for later sorting.
We currently need to restock our pantry shelves:
- cereal, especially wholesome/non-sugary types
- canned meats/poultry, chilis &/or pastas with meat, preferably with pull-tabs
- juices, large & small sizes
- ketchup
- mayonnaise
- mustard
- jelly/jam, large & small sizes
- soups, esp chicken noodle, condensed
- instant mashed potatoes
- mac & cheese mixes
10//26/21
As we move toward the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Assumption St Vincent de Paul Conference is making plans to serve all our neighbors and friends who are in need of assistance. Certainly, the outreach of the Assumption Conference has not been idle. Now more than ever multiple calls fill the conference’s help line requesting assistance with unusually high utility bills, rental assistance bills, and other needs. So many of our good neighbors have been slammed by COVID-19 both by the virus and loss of employment. Fortunately, Assumption SVdP has been able to assist in keyways, especially through partial financial assistance, direction to other help agencies, and food. All this is only possible because of the generosity of Assumption Parishioners, the supportive members who fuel the success of the Society. So, as we enter November and December the Society appeals once more. The last weekend of October is the 5th Sunday of the month, and so we especially appeal for all parishioners’ financial generosity. Throughout the two coming months the Society is asking for food items to fill holiday gift boxes. Items include bread stuffing, instant potatoes, dinner rolls, cereals (please no sweet products), pasta sauce, canned cranberries, 12oz jars of peanut butter and jellies, canned foods - yams, gravy, green beans, corn, fruits, soups, and veggies. Toiletries are welcomed as well. Especially needed now are gift cards for Safeway, Target, Food Outlet. Any denomination works. Please place in collection baskets over the coming months or drop off at rectory. Finally, as the Society prepares the gift boxes for the holidays it envisions this work as the loving work of all parishioners, so in the weeks ahead more details to follow. The St Vincent de Paul Society’s work and success is totally a reflection of Assumption Parishioners’ generosity. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
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