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Society of St. Vincent de PaulSt. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) was a French Catholic priest known for his profound compassion and dedication to serving the poor. He founded the Confraternities of Charity in 1617, the Congregation of the Mission in 1625, and the Daughters of Charity in 1633. St. Vincent de Paul's work with the poor inspired others including Blessed Frederic Ozanam who established the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833.
The mission statement of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is: " A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need."The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. St. Vincent de Paul provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion.
Last year, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church provided 37,648 lbs. of food to 3,867 individuals, distributed Easter baskets, school supplies and Angel tree gifts to over 550 children, and provided over 180 turkey dinners at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Even though donations have decreased, SVdP was still able to provide financial assistance for utilities, bus passes and other financial needs.
'For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ – Matthew 25:35-40St. Vincent de Paul Pantry Hours:
Thursday 10 am - 12 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12 pm
Located at:
Mary's House (Senior Center)
720 Beryl Drive, San Antonio, TX. 78213
For more information call
210-308-8743
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