St. Vincent de Paul Update and Appeal
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January 22, 2022Thank You, Nativity!
Because of your generosity, our parish conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to help nearly 150 of our neediest brothers and sisters in 2021.
That help came in many forms, large and small:
- Christmas gifts that a homeless man could give his grandchildren;
- A full tank of propane for a woman who was freezing in her mobile home;
- Help with rent or the security deposit on an apartment;
- Beds and bedding — in one case for a grandmother raising her six grandchildren;
- Warm coats for the Minnesota winter;
- Clothes and shoes for a new job; and
- Sober house deposits for recovering addicts.
We also partner with other agencies like Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, and Bridging to meet needs that are beyond our scope.
These efforts make a real difference in people’s lives.
As one of our clients put it: “Your program was kind and loving enough to provide me with a mattress to sleep on. And you had a kind gentleman deliver it at no charge. Please accept this note of gratitude. Blessings!”
SVdP Appeal Sunday | Sunday, January 23
We anticipate the needs in our community will only grow in 2022. Deacon Don Tienter will preach all Masses this weekend to share the work of our society, and there will be a second collection at each. Please be generous so we can continue our help to the poor in 2022.
Would You Like to Join Us?
Members of our Nativity chapter donated 850 hours of their time to this work in 2021! If you’d like to help, talk with one of our members in the church vestibule after this weekend’s Masses. Or, call us at (651) 334-2935, and we’ll put you in touch with a member who can explain our work in detail.
Of course, we’re doing things somewhat differently during the pandemic. To keep our members and clients safe, we’re conducting our regular meetings and many client visits by Zoom.All of us, together, are the hands and feet of Christ on earth. Let’s carry on his work in the coming year.
