St. Vincent de Paul Ministry

"For I was hungry and you gave me food... naked and you clothed me. Whatever you did for one of these least of mine, you did for me."

Four times a year, a second collection is held to gather funds to assist those in our greater community with their need. Volunteers in our "St. Vincent de Paul Ministry" handle the requests received by the parish office. The vast majority of assistance goes to heating fuel in the winter months.
We provide food, emergency housing, and assistance with utilities, medications, and rent.  Our volunteers are honored to advocate for those in our community.

In addition to providing assistance with daily necessities, we seek to affirm the basic dignity of all people.  Every interaction is a chance to extend the mercy and compassion of the church, and of our Lord.  We are honored to help those who are struggling navigate the complexities of finding the appropriate support.  We continue to build relationships with local housing authorities, case managers, and those in our community working to uplift those who struggle.

We meet weekly on Tuesday mornings.  Those volunteers looking to donate more time can staff the crisis phone, ensuring no one in need is ever alone.  All are welcome and no prior experience is required, but the ability to use a computer is a plus.          

The parish also has a wide array of social outreach including, but not limited to, a monthly food collection, My New Shoes (sneaker drive), Lenten Cross project, Operation Rice Bowl, and Christmas Giving Trees.