Society of St. Vincent de Paul

  
  St. John Chrysostom / St. Elizabeth Seton Conference

  serving St. John Chrysostom and St. Elizabeth Seton parishes.

   Need assistance now? Click here.    this page was updated March 27, 2009

 


 The loonies and toonies you place in the poor box on Sunday are put to work in our community. This means food vouchers for our clients – mostly single moms with children.

Our focus is on emergency assistance to people who may suddenly find themselves in need.

Our home visits provide assistance by way of food vouchers, clothing, and furniture, friendship and guidance.

Our work is done with humility and respect for human dignity, while truly bearing witness to the love that God has for all people, especially those most in need.

Council General International has endowed The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul with an international logo. Four hearts, the symbol of love and courage are intertwined in a sign of solidarity, and placed in a cross showing our faith and our attachment to Christianity. The point of each heart is directed towards the four corners of the globe symbolizing the presence of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul throughout the world. The Fish is the symbol of Christianity and in this case represents the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The eye of the Fish is the vigilant eye of God seeking to help the poor and underprivileged in our midst. The crossing at the tail or a tie-knot represents unity and oneness among members and also in union with the poor. The loop signifies the global or worldwide stature of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, an international Society.

Membership in the Society at St. Elizabeth’s and St. John’s involves:

  • Regular, confidential meetings once a month on the second Monday at 7 PM to discuss action plans for assisting the needy

  • Regular Tuesday night sessions at St. John’s to distribute food vouchers

  • Visiting the needy families in their homes as calls for assistance are received

  • Christmas Basket Program (collecting/sorting and delivery to over 150 families)

  • Holding Poor Boxes at Masses to receive funds on behalf of those in need

  • Friendship, guidance and referrals to enable families to improve their situations through community programmes and parish involvement.


 
   
   

 

 

  

 

President: Don Cornell (905) 898-3927
                Don's Email
 

Vice President: Paul Patenaude (905) 953-0227
                       Paul's Email

New Members: please call David Holt
                            at (905) 898-0882
                       David's Email
 

St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) was founder of the Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Confraternities of Charity, and Ladies of Charity. A man of deep faith, keen intellect, and enormous creativity, he has become known as the "The Apostle of Charity" and "Father of the Poor." His contributions to the training of priests and organizing parish missions and other services for the poor shaped our Church's role in the modern world.

 

additional information is found on this page:
 

Life of Service:  Service Organizations

 

baskets

NEED ASSISTANCE?
 

Anyone seeking assistance should call St. John's Parish Office (905-898-4137) during regular business hours and ask to be connected the St. Vincent de Paul Voicemail box. Please leave a clear message with your name and telephone number.

Calls are responded to every Tuesday and you will be called back to set up an appointment for either a home visit or a visit to St. John's Parish Centre usually the same day.

If you call outside of office hours, please press "500" for our voicemail.

 

Newmarket Food Pantry
(905) 853-7285

460 Botsford St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1T1
(old Town Hall rear entrance across from the Newmarket public library)

Hours

  • Monday 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00am
  • Friday 9:30am - 11:30am