SVdP and Homeless Outreach works of mercy SVDP and Homeless Outreach Ministry Devoted to Works of Mercy St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP), a nonprofit organization, has been assisting those in need with food and other essentials since 1959, serving the St. Joseph community for over six decades.  Each month, we provide support to approximately 900 families and individuals, distributing aid from the back of our church every Tuesday and Thursday.   The St. Joseph Homeless Outreach Ministry (HOM), a new ministry commissioned on December 8, 2024, extends its services to individuals living in tents, sleeping bags, vehicles, encampments, parks, and on the streets. Founded by long-time parishioner Stan Peters, HOM began as an outreach operated from his home for over two decades before becoming an official part of St. Joseph Parish. HOM procures provisions, packs them into grocery bags, and distributes them to the needy on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays each week. We operate from the newly renovated Carriage House, now known as the St. Joseph Workshop. For many years, our parish has generously supported St. Vincent de Paul through the 5th Sunday second collection, helping to fulfill the Works of Mercy. With the addition of the Homeless Outreach Ministry, both ministries continue these vital works of mercy, and we will now alternate the 5th Sunday second collection between SVDP and HOM. Please look for announcements regarding collection dates in the bulletin and expect envelopes in the mail. Thank you! SVdP and Homeless Outreach works of mercy |
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