St. Vincent de Paul was born at Pouy, France on April 24, 1581. He was ordained a priest on Septem- ber 23, 1600. Vincent devoted himself entirely to the alleviation of the sufferings of the poor. Vincent died in Paris on September 27, 1660 and was canonized in 1737. Pope Leo XIII declared him patron saint of all works of charity.
 

FEAST DAY - SEPTEMBER 27

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul was founded in 1833 to help impoverished people living in the slums of Paris, France. It is a catholic organization dedicat- ed to the works of charity. The primary figure behind the Society’s founding was Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, a French lawyer, author and professor. who was a 20 year old Sorbonne student when he and 6 other stu- dents formed the Society to help the poor.

                   FEAST DAY - SEPTEMBER 9

MISSION

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization whose mission is:

To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in poor with love, respect, justice and joy

VALUES

The Mission of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
implies that as Vincentians we:

- see Christ in anyone who suffers
- come together as a family
- have personal contact with the poor
- help in all possible ways

Corpus Christi Conference began around 1990 and continues to attend to the needs of the poor of the area, particularly by providing food hampers. Members strive, in a spirit of justice, charity, mutual help, and solidarity with thepoor, and by personal commitment, to ease the hardships of those who suffer.

For assistance: (709) 364-4116
leave message…a volunteer will get back to you.

OPEN:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 10:00 am to 12 Noon AND
the third Saturday of each month from 10 am to 12 Noon.
CLOSED Saturdays in July and August

Volunteers welcome!

Call (709) 364-4116 for mail-out information package. Leave message on phone.
RNC Certificate of Conduct is required at no cost to volunteer.

Executive:

• Judy Peddle, President

• Dominic White, Vice-President

• Sharon Rose, Secretary

• Jean Grant, Treasurer

• Sr. Betty Morrissey, Spiritual Advisor

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