Begins on Ash Wednesday, and St. Paul’s Pro-Life ministry will be at Planned Parenthood on Day 1. But, we need your voice to be added to ours. Please consider helping us by praying and taking a peaceful stand so that we will be a visible witness against abortion.
When: February 22nd, 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: 4600 Gulf Freeway in Houston-the largest abortion facility in the western hemisphere.
Please be a part of this historic campaign and through the grace and mercy of God we can help change hearts and save lives.
For more information contact Michelle Haren @ 281.333.0898 or prolifestpaul@yahoo.com .
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been serving the poor in Galveston-Houston since 1871 regardless of race, creed, age or family status.
The members of the Society, who are called Vincentians, work out of 60 parish-based Conferences and 43 food pantries in the Archdiocese. Through Home Visit Ministry, Vincentians visit the needy in their home and listen to their needs. Services provided include food, clothing, furniture, rent, utility, transportation, medical, funeral, and other financial assistance.
The St. Paul’s Conference operates a food pantry, support office hours for client visits, in addition to home visits.
With your support in 2011, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul provided $163,716 in aid to 8,844 people, including $127,065 in financial assistance and $36,651 food assistance. Volunteer hours amounted to 3209.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is recruiting new members. You can make a difference, even if you only have one (1) hour each week to spare.
The Values of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are holiness of life, service of the poor, humility, simplicity, charity, and community of faith.
To find out more information about membership, please attend one of the upcoming SVdP Orientation Sessions: Wednesday, February 15 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, February 18 at 10 a.m. Contact Michelle at 281.333.2509 for more information.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is recruiting new members. You can make a difference, even if you only have one (1) hour each week to spare.
To find out more information about membership, please attend one of the upcoming SVdP Orientation Sessions: Wednesday, February 15 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, February 18 at 10 a.m. Contact Michelle at 281.333.2509 for more information.
The Values of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are holiness of life, service of the poor, humility, simplicity, charity, and community of faith.
Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.
As a reflection of the whole family of God, Members, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic level. Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to a basic Rule.
Organized locally, Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ.
Starting January 10, Tuesday evening office visits will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The SVdP Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 24, to support parish participation in the Parish Mission.
As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul envelope, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering and you give them reason to believe and to trust.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is recruiting new members to assist with the food pantry. This is a very flexible way to volunteer with SVdP. Your help will be appreciated, even if you can only spare 1 hour each week.
Assistance is needed in the food pantry during the SVdP office hours; Tuesday (6-8 p.m.) and Wednesday through Friday (9:30-11:30 a.m.) and then on Monday or Tuesday (flexible).
Members of the Society embrace these goals:
To pursue holiness with the support of friends in the Conference through prayer together and acts;
To proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and action; and
To serve the poor directly, person-to-person, having a deep concern for people who are poor.
Members join the Society, not because they are perfected in their faith, but because they seek to develop faith by living it both individually and communally with other members. Progress, not perfection, is what is desired in a member. The Society is for people who acknowledge the need to improve their living of the Gospel life and want to do so through the Society.
A la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul le gustaría poder servir mejor a los miembros de la comunidad de habla hispana. Estamos buscando a voluntarios que hablen español, para ayudar durante las entrevistas de clientes durante nuestros horarios de oficina: martes 7-9 p.m.; y de miércoles a viernes de 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Favor de considerar unírsenos en este ministerio tan gratificante. La contribución de su tiempo y talento es muy apreciada, aunque solo tenga una hora libre.
Help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul fill up their “Food Baskets.”
The brown baskets are placed at various entrances of the Church and Chapel. Please place your non-perishable food items in designated baskets. These Food Baskets were a Farewell donation by Vincentians, Jim & Ann Dahl.
Food Pantry: Please check the Welcome Counter in the Narthex for the “Green Sheet,” for a detailed list of items useful in maintaining a well stocked Food Pantry.
