Society of St. Vincent dePaul Society - St. Timothy Conference

Mission Statement

OUR MISSION is to follow Christ through service to those in need within our parish and community area providing material aid, encouragement and spiritual support.

Our inspiration is Christ’s message: “Whatever you do for the least of my brethren you do for Me”

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic voluntary organization of lay people, whose members are called Vincentians. Organized locally, Vincentians witness God's love by embracing all works of charity and justice. It includes any form of help that alleviates suffering or deprivation and promotes humane dignity and personal integrity in all their dimensions. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its cause, making no distinction in those served, because in them Vincentians see the face of Christ.

 Inspired by Gospel values, Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to the Society’s Rule & Statutes.

 How do we find those in need?

Vincentians strive to seek out and find those in need and the forgotten, the victims of exclusion or adversity in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. Referrals are also made to the society by calling 813-968-1077 extension 261.  Client names and circumstances are kept in strictest confidence.

 How do we help those in need?

….I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was a stranger, I was naked, I was sick, and I was in prison

          And you cared for Me…..     Matthew 25:35-36

     HOME VISITS: Person to person contact through home visits.  Most assistance is provided on a one time basis. Funds are paid directly to the service providers.  Information on additional private and government support services are available. Referrals for food, clothing and furniture are also provided.

     JAIL VISITS:  We visit those in prison, listening and comforting them through prayer and encouragement and bringing them the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

  Other activities include:

• Food drives to assist needy clients
• Food baskets to needy families at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter
• Adopt-A-Family Gift Drive at  Christmas
• Clothing/small appliance drive annually to benefit SVDP Thrift Store
• Volunteer at the SVDP Store / Pantry
• Contribute to the SVDP Poor Box

How can you help?

• JOIN the conference.  Meetings are held on the 4^th  Monday of the month at 7pm
• SUPPORT the Society’s  work
• DONATE to the Poor Box and SVDP Thrift Store
• SHOP the SVDP Thrift Store at 12310 N Nebraska Ave (813) 977-7057
• PRAY for works of the Society and those we serve   

St. Timothy Conference Membership:   813-968-1077 extension 261

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