July 5, 2026

Summer will be soon upon us, the school year is finishing up and the children in our neighbourhood will have two months to relax and enjoy those long days of summer fun. However, there are families worrying about how they will afford the supplies needed for the upcoming school year. With funds limited, the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul is focusing solely on our Back-to-School initiative this year. We are reaching out to you to build our Back-to-School fund, neighbours helping neighbours. We hope to give each student a $50 gift card to purchase needed school supplies; these cards will be distributed in August in advance of the new school year. Jesus in his ministry cared for the children in His fold. We understand the responsibility we share, as a community, towards their well being. Come speak to us and learn about more what we do for the children in our neighbourhood. Together we can make a difference!

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

St. Benedict Conference

Who Is My Neighbour?

“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 .