Q.
What is the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul?
A.
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 of St. Vincent de Paul
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.
The list of services of the Society of
St. Vincent de Paul in the United States is endless. No work of charity is
foreign to the Society. To quote our patron, St. Vincent de Paul: "Charity
is infinitely inventive."
From
http://www.svdpusa.org/AboutUs/MissionandValues/tabid/67/language/en-US/Default.aspx
March, 2010
Society
of St. Vincent de Paul at Christ the King Parish
The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul meets at the Christ the King Catholic
Rectory, approximately twice a month unless otherwise noted, see the Parish
bulletin for dates.
Special Recognition from
our Pastor Thomas Conde;
From, Christ the King Parish Bulletin
December 27, 2009
Feast of the Holy Family
CHRIST THE KING FOOD DRIVE
SETS A NEW RECORD!
For many years, Christ the
King���s St. Vincent De Paul Society has sponsored an Annual Food Drive during
the Christmas season to benefit the poor and homeless throughout the South
Side. The Christ the King Food Drive has grown to become one of the most
successful and productive food drives in this region. As in recent years,
Matt O’Shea coordinated the efforts of well over 100 of adult and student
volunteers.
This year, the CK Food Drive
produced approximately 385 boxes of food and 200 hams - - - almost 10,000
food items! This amazing outpouring of generosity enabled the St. Vincent De
Paul Society to provide ample food to the following parishes, food pantries,
and shelters:
The generosity of Christ the
King parishioners brightened the holidays and eased the burdens of many of
the poor, unfortunate and homeless through the seasons and beyond. We are,
as ever, extraordinarily grateful for your generosity.
The CK Food Drive is an
enormously labor-intensive enterprise, and could not succeed without the
generosity of scores of volunteers who picked up food from 1,650 households.
Our hearts and thanks go out
to the following volunteers listed on the following page.
Maple / Morgan Park Food
Pantry 11030 S. Longwood Dr.
Holy Name of Mary Parish 1423
W. 112th Street
Maria Shelter 7320 S. Yale
Ave.
St. Martin De Porres Center
6423 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Su Casa Catholic Worker
Shelter 5045 S. Laflin Street
St. Clare/St. Rita Food Pantry
5443 S. Washtenaw Avenue
San
Miguel/St. Michael’s Parish 1949 W. 48th Street
Adult Volunteers
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Mark Antonietti
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Bob Baal
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Steve Bedell
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Tom Biancotto
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Jerry Busking
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Paul Butera
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Dan Callaghan
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Tim Carey
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Jim Clarke
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Jim Cloonan
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Brian Coffey
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John Coffey
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Terry Coleman
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Brendan Coughlan
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Dick Coughlan
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Jack Cozzie
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Kevin Cozzie
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Madeline Cozzie
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Pat Cranley
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Pat Cummings
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Jim Dalton
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Dave Demy
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Brian DePrima
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Tim Doody
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Phil Doran
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Jim Haggerty
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Bob Harrigan
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Pat Harrigan
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Catherine Hennessy
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Ron Hirst
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Terry Hotchkiss
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Frank Igleski
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Matt James
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Tim Karnezis
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Steve Kelleher
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Tim Kelly
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Mike Kerwin
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Rich Kerwin
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Bob Kuchler
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Joy Kuchler
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Brian Livermore
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Belinda Lusk
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Jim Malooly
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Ed McFadden
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Tim McGrath
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Brain McNamara
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Ed McNicholas
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Bob Murphy
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Debbie Murphy
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John Murphy
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Mike Murphy
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Bill Nolan
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Tom O’Connor
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Ed O’Donnell
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Diane O’Farrell
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Ed O’Farrell
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Paul O’Keefe
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Tom O’Malley
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Dan O’Shea
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Mark Quinn
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Brian Riordan
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Dan Roth
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Mark Saas
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Mike Sise
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Charlie Smith
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Tom Satsaitis
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Chris Sullivan
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Matt Taylor
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Kathy Tonner
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John Trellicoso
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Roger Usher
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Bill Weber
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Chuck Lewis
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Cathy Bedell
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Student Volunteers
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Alec Alving
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Dominic Antonietti
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Gino Antonietti
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James Butera
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Maggie Cranley
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Mo Mo Cranley
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Jack Grant
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Katie Grant
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Evie Gorman
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Jack Gorman
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Eddie Hennessy
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Leo Hennessy
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Nicolas Herard
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Brendan Kelly
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Quinn Kelly
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Allison Lewis
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Desmond Mulcahy
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Delaney Mulcahy
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Kevin Mulcrone
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Pat O'Keefe
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Mikayla Murphy
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Kyle O'Farrell
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Shane O'Farrell
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Ryan O'Malley
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Sean O'Keefe
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Brennan O'Malley
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Molly O'Malley
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Caitlin Sullivan
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Shea O'Malley
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Brian Santino
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Bobby Stasaitis
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Declan Hartnett
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Timmy Sullivan
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Joe Tonner
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Paul Tonner
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