{"id":2863,"date":"2016-06-13T23:34:20","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T03:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/?page_id=2863"},"modified":"2024-01-11T11:47:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T16:47:56","slug":"society-of-saint-vincent-de-paul","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/service-groups\/society-of-saint-vincent-de-paul\/","title":{"rendered":"Society of Saint Vincent de Paul"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"squelch-taas-tab-group-0\" class=\"squelch-taas-tab-group squelch-taas-override\" data-title=\"\" data-disabled=\"false&quot; data-collapsible=\"false&quot; data-active=\"0\" data-event=\"click\"><ul><li class=\"squelch-taas-tab\"><a href=\"#squelch-taas-tab-content-0-0\">About SSVDP<\/a><\/li><li class=\"squelch-taas-tab\"><a href=\"#squelch-taas-tab-content-0-1\">How to join<\/a><\/li><li class=\"squelch-taas-tab\"><a href=\"#squelch-taas-tab-content-0-2\">Upcoming events<\/a><\/li><li class=\"squelch-taas-tab\"><a href=\"#squelch-taas-tab-content-0-3\">Newsletter<\/a><\/li><li class=\"squelch-taas-tab\"><a href=\"#squelch-taas-tab-content-0-4\">Pictures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"squelch-taas-tab-content-0-0\" class=\"\"><p><strong>St. Leo the Great Brooklin Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"tel:%28905%29%20655-3286%20ext.%20221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(905) 655-3286 ext. 3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are volunteers with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic organization that has, for over 175 years, been assisting those in need. \u00a0We are members of St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church parish.\u00a0 Our Christian faith and beliefs call us to serve God by serving those in need.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are not a government service and do not receive any government funding.\u00a0 The material assistance we are able to provide in our home visits is due to the generosity of our parishioners who kindly deposit cash donations into the Society of St. Vincent de Paul collection box at the church after Mass.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>The motto of the Society is \u201cto live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, we reach out to our neighbours in need through direct, person-to-person contact because of our faith and commitment to the Gospel\u2019s message to bring compassion and love to those in need\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\u2026\u201cAnd the King will answer, \u201cIn truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.\u201d Matthew 25<\/em><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>When a person calls seeking assistance, two Society members visit the person to find out how we can best help them; generally on an emergency, short-term basis. In some cases it may be with food or clothing vouchers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>In all cases, we bring compassion, respect, and hope. The confidentiality of all cases is strictly upheld and ensured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you need assistance, please call the Vincent de Paul Society, Brooklin Conference at <a href=\"tel:%28905%29%20655-3286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(905) 655-3286<\/a> and press 3 to leave a message. <strong>We are always looking for new members. Please contact our President, Maureen Kerr at maureen.kerr100@gmail.com , if you would like more information.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If you would like to support\u00a0our Neighbours in Need via an e-transfer, e-transfer donations can be directed to svdpbrooklin@outlook.com.\u00a0 \u00a0Security Question is answered &#8216;Brooklin&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"squelch-taas-tab-content-0-1\" class=\"\"><h1>How to join:<\/h1>\n<p>Please contact our president, <strong>Maureen Kerr at maureen.kerr100@gmail.com<\/strong>\u00a0if you would like more information.<\/div><div id=\"squelch-taas-tab-content-0-2\" class=\"\"><h1>Upcoming Events:<\/h1>\n<p>Bundle Up Sunday 2024<\/p>\n<p>February 24 and 25, 2024<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BundleUpFlyer-2024-02-24-St-Leo-the-Great-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6063 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BundleUpFlyer-2024-02-24-St-Leo-the-Great-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"966\" height=\"747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BundleUpFlyer-2024-02-24-St-Leo-the-Great-1.png 966w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BundleUpFlyer-2024-02-24-St-Leo-the-Great-1-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BundleUpFlyer-2024-02-24-St-Leo-the-Great-1-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BundleUpFlyer-2024-02-24-St-Leo-the-Great-1-388x300.png 388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div><div id=\"squelch-taas-tab-content-0-3\" class=\"\"><p><strong>Waiting for next Newsletter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Donate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Donations can be made to the Society in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Send a cheque to the St. Leo the Great Parish c\/o Society of Saint Vincent de Paul at 130 Watford St, Whitby, ON L1M 1H2<\/li>\n<li>e-transfer donations to svdpbrooklin@outlook.com.\u00a0 \u00a0Security Question is answered &#8216;Brooklin&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Go on-line to the Society\u2019s website www.ssvptoronto.ca and click on \u201cDonate Now\u201d,<br \/>\ndonating by credit card through Canada Helps; please note the name of our Conference:<br \/>\nSociety of Saint Vincent de Paul, St Leo the Great Parish.<\/li>\n<li>Call our Society\u2019s Central Council office at 416 364-5577 and donate by credit card, again\u00a0stipulating the name of our local Society of Saint Vincent de Paul at St Leo the Great Parish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Take care.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"squelch-taas-tab-content-0-4\" class=\"\"><h1>Recent Pictures:<\/h1>\n<p>Christmas Angel project 2018.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144751.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3599\" src=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144751-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144751-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144751-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144751-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144751-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144745.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3598\" src=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144745-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144745-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144745-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144745-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/20181216_144745-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stephen Collins, account executive from Purolator Pickering<br \/>\ngiving a donation of food gift cards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG-1116-e1545258889183.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3601\" src=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG-1116-e1545258889183-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG-1116-e1545258889183-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG-1116-e1545258889183-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &hellip; 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