St. Vincent de Paul
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About
"It is possible to be faithful to God, and yet to be overwhelmed with discouragement as we face the world. In fact, if we are never overwhelmed, I wonder if we are fighting the battle with compassion and reality, or whether we are jousting with paper swords against paper windmills." ~ Dr. Francis Schaeffer, Death In The City
The Vincentians bring that compassionate fight into the world with God’s love as their sword. Bring your compassionate love to our Society at St. Mary Monroe.
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SERVICES
Inspired by the Gospel, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, offers men and women an opportunity to grow spiritually by giving personal service to those who are poor and/or in need. The purpose of the Society is to fulfill the two great commandments – love of God and love of neighbor.
EMERGENCY FOOD AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE
St. Vincent de Paul is a major provider of emergency assistance. We try to help when our neighbors need help with their bills, and whenever life has taken an unforeseen turn for the worse.
Your need is important to us. For assistance, please call our main phone line at 734-241-1644. Please follow the instructions as prompted – and you will be able to leave a voicemail message that our system will route to your local St. Vincent de Paul conference. A representative will retrieve your message and contact you regarding your request for assistance.
May Jesus provide you comfort.
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DonateYour donations are the lifeblood of our organization.
Give today to help transform the lives of individuals and families struggling with hunger and poverty in the City of Monroe. Any amount will help provide healthy meals and life-changing care to those in desperate need. St. Vincent de Paul Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Food and monetary donations can be taken to the St. Mary Parish office at 127 N. Monroe Street, Monroe, MI
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Become a Member
The fundamental elements of St. Vincent de Paul are Friendship, Spirituality, and Service. It is the aim of all Vincentians (members of St. Vincent de Paul) to continually grow in these areas. To aid in this growth members form small groups called Conferences.
Traditionally, a Conference is formed at a Catholic Church; however, a Conference may be formed among any group of like-minded people who desire to help those in need.
Membership is open to all individuals who want to follow the spirit of our founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and our patron and namesake, St. Vincent de Paul.
To find more about becoming a member of St. Vincent de Pail or finding a local Conference within the Archdiocese of Detroit, please contact:
Jennifer St. Bernard
Chairperson
734-241-1644
svdp@stmarymonroe.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I donate clothing and/or furniture? There is a large blue container box in St. Mary's parking lot, on the east outside wall of the Parish Life Center. Please donate your new or gently used clothing and household items. While we can no longer accept furniture donations, we work with another wonderful organization, 'In the Spirit of Giving', that will accept your donations. Please contact Lorie Bronson at 734-241-6088 or email her at lorieb@stmarymonroe.org. I need emergency help with my utilities and rent. Who should I call? Please call us at 734-241-1644 and listen for directions to leave a message on our voicemail. How do I donate to your organization? It’s easy to donate by taking food or monetary donations to St. Mary parish office, 127 North Monroe Street, Monroe MI.
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