The feast of St Vincent de Paul, is on 27th September. He is the patron of charitable societies and the founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society, known as SVP for short. For a short video of his life
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The SVP society is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing direct practical assistance to anyone in need. Click here for their website
Each year, September is an awareness raising month to let people know what they do. This year it is focusing on "Extending the hand of friendship".
If you feel you would like to get involved or know more, then please have a word with Canon Stephen or Fr Stewart.
More information in the coming weeks about plans to set up a St Vincent de Paul Society.