the life you change
Have you ever considered sharing your gifts to serve those in need?
Here is your chance-consider becoming a member of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. We welcome you to join us at an upcoming meeting on the first or third Tuesday of the month at the St Michael's Lake House at 6:30 PM.
The mission of the Society is the spiritual development of it's members through service to others. Your gifts will help those in need and maybe change their life. But remember...
The life you change may be your own.
To learn more, contact us at info@svdp-rva.org
News from the Society
Tom Farrell Memorial Pro-Am presented by Markel
St. Michael’s St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) conference was one of the charities that Markel selected to receive donations from their 2024 Dominion Energy Classic Pro-Am Charity event. The donation amount was based on the Markel team’s score at the end of the round.
Congratulations to Don Bahr, Retief Goosen, and the team for winning the event. Their performance resulted in a $8,000 donation for our work.
Sept. 22 - Renewal of promises
Vincentians gathered at 9:15 a.m. Mass at St. Michael for our annual renewal of Vincentian promises - among them, to spread God's love through works of mercy and to listen with respect to people in need and respond to their needs.
Sept. 21 - Friends of the Poor Walk
Thanks to your help, our 2024 Richmond Friends of the Poor Walk was a big success! We had 192 walkers and brought in $38,000, which will be shared among the Richmond conferences based on their participation. https://events.idonate.com/fopwalk-council-richmond
Aug. 30 - Vincentian saints
Members and friends of the society gathered at St. Michael Day Chapel, where our spiritual advisor, Andy Cirmo, did a presentation on Vincentian saints. Among them were St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac, who devoted their lives to the poor.
Aug. 10 - Ozanam training
Our Richmond Council presented a deep-dive class on the society called Ozanam Orientation, named after our founder, Frederic Ozanam , from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 10, in room 205 at St. Michael Church. To register, contact Dan Kearns at at dkearns@svdp-rvacouncil.org
Ozanam Sunday
Vincentians gathered at Mass for a blessing from Fr. Dan on April 28th for "Ozanam Sunday," named after society founder Blessed Frederic Ozanam. https://svdp-rva.org/who-we-are
First and Third Tuesday
Meetings at 6:30 PM in St Michael's Lake House Social Hall (check the monitor in the main building to confirm meeting room). In working with the Diocese, all meetings are now being held via video conference call. For more info, please email info@svdp-rva.org
Vincent's Pantry
Vincent's Pantry is now open and serving our friends in need with groceries. The pantry is not an open / walk in pantry. You have to register and will receive an appointed time to arrive. For more information, you can contact 804-997-4502.
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