St. Vincent de Paul Society

Who We Are

Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians") are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need.  We are young and old.  Our members come in every shade of skin color.  Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.

We know that we are not alone.  We are part of an international society of friends united by a spirit of poverty, humility, and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings, and adherence to a basic Rule.

Energized by the awareness that service to our brother or sister in need is in fact an encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ, members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are keenly aware that poverty, suffering and loneliness are present for millions in our communities.  For that reason, we collaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes.

The Society offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis.  It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique.  This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service.  An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served.  The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.  Some 12 million persons are helped annually by Vincentians in the United States.

(To learn more about the St. Vincent de Paul Society in the United States, please click here for an FAQ.)
 

The Mon Valley Chapter

The Saint Vincent de Paul Store, located at 1701 Grand Boulevard in Monessen, is operated by parishioners from 10 Catholic churches of the Byzantine and Roman Rites in the Mon Valley, including our parish.  The store offers useable clothing, furniture and household supplies for a very minimum cost.  The store is always looking for more volunteers.  Members of our parish volunteer on Mondays at the store, and Saturday is a day open to anyone interested in helping.  If you would like to volunteer or have questions, please call 724.684.5147.