November 5, 2024

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will be celebrating the 8th World Day of the Poor at all Masses on the weekend of November 16/17th. Members will be in the narthex to talk about the work of the Society and to kick off our Angel Tree campaign for this Christmas. Please drop by our table for a chat and to pick an angel!

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DONATION

On the weekend of November 23/24, the Saint Vincent De Paul Society will be at the doors after mass to accept your donations. Your generosity is most appreciated, and we thank you on behalf of the society and the needy of our community.

St. Benedict Conference

Who Is My Neighbor?

“And who is my neighbor?” This quote prompted the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 29-37) which was a story of special personal significance to Frederic Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This parable asks us to stop and think about our brothers and sisters in need.  We are asked to look to our brothers and sisters in the world and to see the face of Jesus in them. Our neighbor is the one in need, the one who looks to us with hope and faith, the one who hopes for Christ. Do I see Christ in the face of my neighbor– and does my neighbor see the face of Christ in me?  Do you feel the calling to help those who are less fortunate? Do you ever ask yourself “I wish I could help?”. Well, you can! No matter of your age or your skill if you have a few hours a month to spare join the Society of St. Vincent De Paul at our parish. If you are interested in making a difference and would like to find out more of what we do, please call us at 905-875-7995 or email us at ssvp.stbenedictsconference@gmail.com .