Society of St. Vincent de Paul

“If we had even a tiny hint of this love, would we remain with our arms folded? Would we allow to perish those whom we could assist? Oh no, charity cannot remain inert and inactive.”

- St. Vincent de Paul

Inspired by Gospel values, the Saint Mark Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is a lay ministry devoted to serving the poor in our neighborhood. We are the local, person-to-person outreach of the international SVdP. Supported by our pastor and the entire Saint Mark Parish community, the Vincentians (SVdP members) visit the poor in their homes, bearing material gifts (food, gift cards, clothing vouchers) and more importantly the gifts of love and fellowship through the grace of our Lord.

“No mission of charity is foreign to the Society.” We also assist with rent, utilities, and other necessities of life on the Peninsula. Vincentians see the face of Christ in all of our neighbors in need, our masters whom we serve. By imitating our Lord, our Master who washed His disciples’ feet, Vincentians seek to grow together in holiness and faith.

If you are called to serve the Lord and His children in this way, please reach out to any of our conference members.

May God’s peace and blessings be with you.