Our Purpose:

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the United States is part of an international, lay Catholic voluntary organization actively working in over 130 countries with the poor, disadvantaged, and marginalized.  Inspired by our principal founder, Bl. Frederic Ozanam, we strive to bring the love and peace of Christ to the those we serve in the spirit of the Gospel message: "I was hungry and you gave me to eat..." (Mt. 25).

Disaster Aid:

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul responds quickly to emergencies such as natural disasters, war and famine.

SVdP District Thrift Store:

The Thrift Store provides a useful point of contact with the public we serve.  Stores give us a means to serve the poor, either by making gently used clothing and household items available at low cost, or through the Conference voucher system.  Stores provide employment and are a source of additional funds to the Society.

Serving the Poor:

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has poor boxes in the Parish Church where you can make donations. 

Pantry Hours at Knollwood Dr. and Mile Stretch Drive (across from Church):
Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 10AM - 1PM
Tel: 727 942 6659

We have a monthly collection of food from the Parishioners; held on the 1st Weekend of each month (Saturday - Sunday inclusive).

We are always eager to receive new volunteers!

 

St. Vincent de Paul
Society
Contact: Mr. Edward Grimes
Mr. Bill Reilly
E-Mail


 

Blessed Fredéric Ozanam
Founder - St. Vincent de Paul Society

Our Objective:

1. The spiritual growth of each member.

2. A spirit of fellowship and friendship among members.

3. Serving those in need.

4. Creating opportunities for others to serve those in need.

Things We Do:

SVDP Conference operates a food pantry giving food to those in need on a weekly basis.  We organize holiday food boxes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.  We are near a SVdP Thrift Store, enabling us to provide good quality clothing and footwear to people in need through a Voucher System.  Our members often visit persons in hospitals and nursing homes giving comfort and encouragement to lonely patients.

Twinning:

Many Conferences "twin" with poorer Conferences in another parish.  Conferences are able to share some of their comparative wealth with their brothers and sisters in poorer parishes.

Monthly Meetings take place on the first, third and fifth (when applicable) Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. at Fr. Farrell Hall.

Online Poor Box