Thanks to a member of the SVP who has sent an update of what they do and ideas about future plans. If you belong to a group within the parish we'd welcome having an update of what you do, this gives all of us a chance to hear how members of the parish are responding to God's call and living out their faith.
St Vincent de Paul Society - SVP for short!
We meet once a month on the first Monday of the month, for about an hour, to plan our work. Our main activity is visiting people in the parish, which may involve doing their shopping or giving them lifts. On average, I suppose, each member visits one or two people per week.
We also give financial assistance to some parishioners, for example, by helping them to buy food or school uniforms - Miss Goddard at the Cathedral School sometimes gives us information about deserving cases, but if you know of someone or are in need yourself then please get in touch with one of the members.
We held parties this year for about sixty pensioners at the beginning of January and in July (see below). Next year we are planning to supplement this by organizing one or two trips, e.g. to the shrine at Ladywell. We are also discussing ways of helping Fr Kevin and Fr Stewart to help with supporting homeless people who call at Cathedral House for food and drink. For further information see SVP page.
St Vincent de Paul Society - SVP for short!
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| Poster in porch |
We held parties this year for about sixty pensioners at the beginning of January and in July (see below). Next year we are planning to supplement this by organizing one or two trips, e.g. to the shrine at Ladywell. We are also discussing ways of helping Fr Kevin and Fr Stewart to help with supporting homeless people who call at Cathedral House for food and drink. For further information see SVP page.
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| Pictures from SVP Party 2013 |