The St Vincent de Paul society was founded in 1833 to serve the poor with dignity, rooted in the gospel. “The Society of St Vincent de Paul recognizes the suffering of human beings and commits to help those in need.” The society exists in 181 countries with approximately 6 million active members.

Mission Statement of the Society of St Vincent de Paul of the United States
The Primary Objectives of the Conference shall be to provide its members opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and to serve people in need. Conferences are organized primarily to perform person to person service to those in need.

 

“No work of charity is foreign to the society.”

 

The Essential Elements of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society are:
1. Spirituality-to bear witness to Christ by showing that the faith of Christians inspires them to work for the good of humanity.
2. Friendship-To bring together people of good will and to assist them by mutual example and true friendship in drawing nearer to the Lord.
3. Service-To establish a personal contact between its members and those who suffer, bringing the most effective and charitable aid possible.

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The St Mary Conference Activities

• Meetings twice a month-the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7 pm.  In the summer (June, July, and August) we only meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

• Assist our neighbors with rent, utilities bills and referrals for utilities, food and housing. Provide furniture, clothing, cookware, dishes, glassware, etc. Offer referrals for deeper help where desired.

• Yearly Christmas Gift Program, providing food and gifts for families in need.

• Additional quarterly special charitable works programs chosen by our members.

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Volunteers Needed  Consider joining us by attending one of our meetings on the first and third Thursday of the month at 7-8pm (St. Mary Parish Center).  Our conference is in need of new members to continue our ministry.

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Second Collection Quarterly Dates in 2025​

• August 30/31 and December 27/28

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Save the Date for Bundle Sundays​​​

• October 17th-19th;  Times: 8am-7pm

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The next upcoming Bundle Sunday is scheduled for October 17th-19th. The trailer hours are 8am-7pm.   Please place all donations in a box or a bag. The donations need to be gently used. Tattered, broken or damaged donations will not be accepted.

 

ITEMS ACCEPTED-New/gently used clothing and coats, new socks, underwear and tee shirts, new or gently used twin sheet sets, gently used kitchen items-plates, glasses, utensils, small appliances, lamps, non perishable food, personal care products, diapers, new baby items-wipes, pacifiers, baby bottle and sippy cups.  

 

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED-ammunition & guns (Includes paintball guns ) blinds without brackets, computers or computer components or TV over 3 yrs old, console stereos, crutches or durable medical equipment, entertainment centers, fax machines, hospital beds, metal or wood cribs, metal desks, paint or flammables, books, CDs, DVDs, stuffed animals, used mattress or box spring, pianos or organs, mirrors w/o Frames,  slate pool tables, water beds, furniture or bedding with visible stains, tears, or pet hairs. 

 

If you have questions or have large items/furniture, please contact the St. Vincent de Paul Community Store Call Center at 937-425-0592 to arrange a pick up. 

 

St. Vincent de Paul often said , “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ.”  It was his way of saying “Imitate Jesus.”

Vincent echoed the thought of St. Paul: “Your attitude must be that of Christ” (Phil 2:5).

A Vincentian attempts to put on the attitude of Jesus, who “did not come to be served but to serve.” (Mk 10:45)

In the spirit of St Vincent de Paul, let’s put our faith into action and help serve those in need.  Thank you!