St.Vincent de Paul

• MPB st.Vincent de Paul

  Most Precious Blood conference has completed our 2022 Report. We made a total of 343 visits to 136 single and family homes, serving 222 adults and 126 children giving out over 1000 bags of groceries during the year. We also issued $1800 in vouchers for clothing, furniture and household items.
  This would never be possible without the continued generosity of our parishioners who always respond to our call for help. May God bless every one of you and with our deepest gratitude we thank you.

• LENTEN FOOD DRIVE
  

  Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be conducting our annual Lenten Food Drive this year at Most Precious Blood and St. Theresa parishes. We sincerely thank you for your generosity and assistance to help replenish our food pantry for those in need.

  March 4/5
  Cereal, jam, peanut butter

  March 11/12
  Soup, crackers, dry pasta, cookies

  March 18/19
  Canned fish & meat, canned pasta, beans

  March 25/26
  Toilet paper, toothpaste,

  Snacks e.g. granola bars, caned fruit, pudding & fruit cups

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  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization of men and
  women whose commitment is to serve Christ in the poor with love, respect,
  justice and joy.
   
  The Vincentians of our Conference assist the poor and needy of our neighbourhood with confidential, personal help providing food, clothing and househod goods.   Guidance and advocacy to other social assistance agencies within our community is also offered.
  Our service is non-denominational.
   If you are interested in becoming a member of our SSVP Conference, please call the Parish Office and the secretary will forward the information so that we can contact you. We always welcome new adult applicants to assist in our deliveries, grocery shopping and general tasks.  
  Deliveries take place Saturday mornings 9:30. am-11:00 am. Shopping takes place during the week.
   
  We service the area bordered by the CN tracks to the south and west,
  the river to the north and the west side of Lauzon to the east. Vouchers
  are also rendered to purchase goods at our SSVP retail stores. 
   
  If you require assistance, please phone the Parish Office 519-945-4133 EXT 238
  and follow the prompts.
   
  The Society of St. Vincent de Paul functions as a result of our
  Parishioners' generous donations of dry food good such as;
  pastas, cereal, rice, crackers, canned fruits, sauces, peanut butter and jams. 
  On the last Sunday of each month we also have a second collection where half of these funds are used to cover the cost our groceries and vouchers.
   
  Monetary donations are always accepted during collection at any mass. Place your donation in an envelope, cleary mark this envelope for St. Vincent de Paul Society, drop it in the collection basket along with your weekly contribution to OLOG. Food donations are always accepted at the Parish Office during office hours or at the church doors during any mass.
   
  Food items most in need by the SSVP

  Canned Fruit
  Tuna                        
  Dried Pasta  
  Rice 
  Sauces  
  Crackers 
  Jam 
  Peanut Butter 
  Pancake Mix
  Syrup
  Cereal
  
  Society of St. Vincent de Paul retail stores accepts your donations of
  gently used clothing and household items, contact them for a pick
  and/or drop off schedule.  The public is welcome to shop too!!!!!!