ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
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Members of St. Vincent de Paul, called Vincentians, seek to grow spiritually by helping people in need. Our primary work is helping people in Norman and Noble with one-time emergency rent or utility assistance. Home visits are scheduled with persons who call our helpline, (405) 329-5372, so we can meet and talk with individual or family and see if there might be other needs and share information about additional resources. We go out in pairs, just as Jesus sent his disciples, on our home visits, usually one or two visits a week per Vincentian. The typical case involves helping with utilities or rent but may also include furniture, food, communicating with a landlord, or contacting other agencies who may also be able to help. Information is provided to these neighbors in need on the many organizations in Norman that may also help them with both their immediate and longer range challenges. People are helped regardless of faith, race, age, ethnicity or background.
We meet weekly on Thursdays at 5:50pm, after Daily Mass, in the Parish Library, to pray together, participate in spiritual reflection, review current cases and conduct conference business. New members are always welcome. Our Society has had significant growth since it started at St. Thomas More in 1990 when the total assistance provided in one year was about $9,000. This compares to more than $100,000 in assistance provided in 2018. The financial assistance we share comes from donations to the Poor Box, the annual Friends of the Poor Walk and Soup Supper, faithful weekly and monthly supporters, memorial gifts and fundraisers.
Contact: Barbara Boren, President -
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