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Q. What is the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians") are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need in Jesus's name. We are young and old. Our members come in every shade of skin color. Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) that come from our Lord Jesus are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need. We know that we are not alone. We are part of an international society of friends united by a spirit of poverty, humility, and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings, and adherence to a basic Rule. Energized by the awareness that service to our brother or sister in need is in fact an encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ, members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are keenly aware that poverty, suffering and loneliness are present for millions in our communities. For that reason, we collaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. Some 12 million persons are helped annually by Vincentians in the United States. Q. When does the St. Vincent de Paul Society meet? A. The second Wednesday of each month, 7 PM at Holy Family Church - 444 East Main St., Danville, IL Services we provide: • Holiday food baskets • Prison Ministry • Emergency financial assistance • Blood pressure checks • Health Education • Service to anyone in need • Nursing Home visits • Furniture for those in need • Referral services to other agencies • Social justice concerns • Embracing the lonely, forgotten, and alienated • Food Pantry To become involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Family Church, to inform the Society of someone in need, or to make a donation contact: Holy Family Church 217-431-5100 |