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       always, and
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    use words"
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The St. Vincent de Paul Society here at our parish:
In both Scripture and tradition, all Christians are called to look beyond themselves and do good works in their communities.  At the parish level, ministries serving others are often grouped together under the heading of Social Ministry.  St. Francis of Assisi has several active Social Ministry
groups, including a chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP).

Many factors put people in need, and many organizations work hard to lessen the general impact of those factors in our society.  While that valuable work goes on, the immediate needs of the poor must be addressed, and that is the mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  "Person-to-person service", helping the individual, is the defining component of Society works.  We work directly with the poor in our community to alleviate financial hardship.

Through our programs, SVDP provides worthy outlets for all three of the resources Christians are called to share time, talent, and treasure.

 Please consider getting involved in our projects, or joining SVdP to help our Society select and develop future programs.

SVDP at St. Francis continues to grow in membership and prayer and most importantly in our ability to serve those in need.

 
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Ann Arbor,
St. Vincent dePaul /
Christian Service Committee
Come Serve the Poor with Us!
The joint Committee of Christian Service & St. Vincent de Paul Society establishes and nurtures ministries at St. Francis that provide direct service.

Inspired by the innovative spirit of its patron, our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) & Christian Service joint Committee is a group of women and men that "seeks in a spirit of justice and charity and by person-to-person involvement of its members, to help those who are suffering."  The SVDP Christian Service Group provides direct service, to address Social Concerns, & human dignity needs relevant to/and related to Catholic Social Teaching. 

We collaborate with other people & agencies of good will in relieving "de-humanizing needs" of all people, (both within and outside of the parish) and working to spread Gospel values.  Come and join us.

We promote projects such as: Serving Meals for the Hungry; TRANSPORTATION - Car Donations & Vehicle Transfers; Budgeting Strategies & Informaiton; Support Holy Family Ministries Summer Camp; Shelters for the homeless, Food/Grocery Bags for the hungry, Tax Assistance for the poor, the Giving Tree & Christmas Dinner Parties for local charities such as Safe House. 

The Christian Service & St. Vincent de Paul Society joint Committee
meets ~once each month at 
7PM (dates to be determined)
(Normally on the first Thursday)
(See the Parish weekly newsletter 
"FORUM" for dates and times.)

 Contact the St. Vincent de Paul / Christian Service committee chairperson, 
2009-2011:  Chris Kempton (623-9845) 
or, the Parish Social Ministry Office,  .
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    Weekly Bulletin Forum
    Christian Service / 
    St. Vincent de Paul
    PROJECT List
  • Our Christian Service Facebook group

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  • Budgeting Strategies & Financial Management Programs

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  • Food/Grocery Drives

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  • Giving Tree for Christmas

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  • Christmas Re-gift Box

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  • Charity Christmas Dinner Party for Perry Nursery School of Ann Arbor

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  • Serve a Meal for the Hungry

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  • Shelter Association for Men at St. Francis

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  • Shelter for families at IHN - Alpha House

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  • TRANSPORTATION - Car Donations

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  • Extra-Parish Service Projects (Lent)

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  • Twinning in Detroit with Corpus Christi Parish
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  • Support Holy Family Ministries Camp

    • St. Francis Parish & our St. Vincent de Paul Society supports Holy Family Ministries Summer Camp every year with both, money for camp and with volunteers.
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  • Fresh Water -
    • Drill a Well in Nigeria
    Justice for Immigrants
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  • Ways we Spend Money from the St. Vincent de Paul Fund.
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  • Help at Home  St. Francis responds to Needs During the Economic Crisis.
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  • "What to Do" if  in need of "Emergency Assistance":
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  • Friends-In-Deed:- We are grateful for the good work of Friends-In-Deed our social service network for local congregations. 
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  • Frugal Francis: ideas to cut costs a list of ways to live frugally and faithfully during the challenges which the current economy posses.
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  • SVdP Store in Ann Arbor- We are grateful for the good work of this store, and we want to promote its mission.
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  • Recruiting for other projects such as: 
  • Jail Ministry, 
  • Crop Walk, 
  • other charitiy Walks, 
  • Christmas in ACTION, 
  • Habitat for Humanity, 
  • Pregnancy Help Center, 
  • etc.
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    St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Parish Social Ministry Office,
    2150 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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