The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Members of the Society of St.Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians" ) are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are young and old. Our members come in every shade of skin color. Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.

We know that we are not alone. We are part of an international society of friends united by a spirit of poverty, humility, and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings, and adherence to a basic Rule.

Energized by the awareness that service to our brother or sister in need is in fact an encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ, members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are keenly aware that poverty, suffering and loneliness are present for millions in our communities. For that reason, we collaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes.
 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless. Some 12 million persons are helped annually by Vincentians in the United States.

The list of services of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States is endless. No work of charity is foreign to the Society. To quote our patron, St. Vincent de Paul: "Charity is infinitely inventive."

St. Joseph Conference of St. Vincent de Paul
Carpinteria, CA

In the Gospel today, we hear the good news that when we keep our focus on God and serve one another, God exalts us! Please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them.

En el Evangelio de hoy, escuchamos la buena nueva de que cuando mantenemos nuestro enfoque en Dios y servimos a nuestro prójimo, ¡Dios nos enaltece! Por favor haga una oración especial por los pobres que no tienen a nadie para orar por ellos.

For assistance call / Para asistencia llame al (805) 698-5680

Meetings / Reuniones
1st and 3rd Wednesday / Miercoles

7:00 PM.
5750 Via Real; El Rancho Grande Clubhouse 

The National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Donations to the National Council are deductible. The Council's tax identification number is 13-5562362.