What is it?
Spiritually oriented service
of those who suffer poverty
named after St. Vincent de Paul.
Who is
St. Vincent de Paul?
St. Vincent de Paul lived in the 1600’s a century of wars, famine and disease. He saw the suffering of the people and the children.
His guiding spirit can be captured in these words:
“May our presence and care to those most in need
reflect the gentleness, esteem, and dignity
we see reflected in the life and work of Jesus.”
“Accustom yourselves
to see God in the needy,
and to serve them in God
and for His love…”
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What is poverty?
“Poverty is embarrassing;
it is humiliating.
It is the sense of having to depend on others,
being treated with rudeness and insults
because we have to seek help.”
Words from an interview
with people suffering from poverty
What is Vincentian Service here at
Elizabeth Seton High School?
Students, moderated and accompanied by Sister Catherine, who serve together as a group.
Offering of our service at the beginning and a reflection after work frames our service with prayer.
Service Hours can be gained from several of our projects and activities.
Projects and Activities
St. Ann’s Day Care
Students who participate in this activity must comply with all of the state regulations for Volunteers under 18 to serve in Day Care Centers.
Sandwiches for SOME
(So Others May Eat)
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are made in our Kitchen weekly and delivered to SOME.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Helping to organize, track and collect food from the Advisories, as well as, packing the vehicles for delivery.
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
Adopting a Grandparent Program – to be introduced and begin in November, 2008.
SHARE Food Network
Helping to sort, package and distribute produce at the SHARE site – to be introduced in the next couple of months.
10/2008
