St. Vincent de Paul Ministry

"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.
Some items for which we help cover a portion of the cost:

• Food
• Utilities & Fuel
• Rent 
• Prescription medications

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 build relationships with local housing authorities, case managers, and those in our community working to uplift those who struggle and are in need.

We meet weekly on Wednesday 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. If you have 3 hours to offer, once a month, you can make a difference!