The St. Vincent de Paul Society is
a parish-oriented organization of men and women who have joined together to
help their neighbors in need.
Mission
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The society as a whole is unique and the following are some of the guiding
principles:
1. Spiritually, to strengthen the
members of the church as Christians and bring them closer to God, when we reach
out to those in need by simply making a compassionate phone call or visit.
2. Living within our faith is what
keeps us as a community strong and united when we help someone who is down on
having a crisis in their life.
3. Modeling acts of kindness and
goodwill will bring a brighter tomorrow when providing assistance where
assistance is needed.
4. Serving the needs of those that
are hungry by preparing meals, serving them.
Late Mr. J. M. Coutinho who
migrated from Burma (Myanmar) in 1942 was the Head Master of St. Philomena’s
High School was the first President of the society. After the death of Mr. J.
M. Coutinho, Mr. A. Susai Raj took over the charge of president for the
society. At present the society has got great and energetic members like Mr.
Manuel Joseph as president, Mr. A. Susai Raj-the General Secretary, Mr. Vimal
Kumar as Asst. Secretary, Mr. R.K. Francis as treasurer, Mr. Selvaraj as Asst.
treasurer, Mr. Daniel & Mr. Johnson are the auxiliary members.
Some of the Events and activities
carried out by the SVDP are distributing the ration for the poor and needy, helping
with admission fees for poor students, assistance to the Sick etc. To request
personal assistance through SVDP, contact the parish office.
Meeting
Timings: Every Sunday at 9:30 am