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Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering, in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.
We believe: The Good Shepherd SVdP Conference is comprised of approximately 20 parishioners, and many volunteers from within the community. Our monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30PM – 8:00PM in the Ministry Building. We also serve those in need within the community at our food pantry on Saturdays and Mondays. For the history of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and more information go to http://www.svdp-cc.org. If you would like to become a member (Vincentian), or volunteer—call the assistance line at 925-432-6404—Ext. 25 and leave a message, or simply drop by the pantry near the church office during our distribution hours on Saturdays (11:00AM -1:00PM), or on Mondays (2:00PM – 3:00PM). You may also contact Chelo Gonzalez at chelo118@comcast.net for more information.
The Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano provides low-income senior citizens free groceries twice a month to lead the fight to end hunger, in partnership with our parish and in service of our neighbors in need. Volunteers help to organize pantry items, hand out food and assist in bagging food for individual clients. The best part of this ministry is greeting, talking and laughing with our clients. For information go to https://www.foodbankccs.org/senior-food-program-application.html. If you would like to volunteer, stop by the parish hall on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month (9:00-11:30am). The Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano provides low-income senior citizens free groceries twice a month to lead the fight to end hunger, in partnership with our parish and in service of our neighbors in need. Volunteers help to organize pantry items, hand out food and assist in bagging food for individual clients. The best part of this ministry is greeting, talking and laughing with our clients. For information go to https://www.foodbankccs.org/senior-food-program-application.html.
If you would like to volunteer, stop by the parish hall on the
second and fourth Thursdays of the month (9:00am-11:30am).
This ministry is dedicated to helping women with infants and young children who are economically challenged. We know that it is only through Christ that any of us will find our way. Shepherd’s Closet has long-range goals and vision for the future. We firmly believe that the ministry of Shepherd’s Closet is God’s work, and He will lead the way through the coming years. “Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do and lead me on a safe path.” Ps 27: 11 We continue to be His servants and faithful followers. We rely on good quality donations of used clothing to stock our store. With your donations, we can offer free baby clothes and young children’s items from sizes 3 mths -5T and 4/5-7/8 as well as accessories to pregnant women. Special requests are made twice a year so the babies and children can have new Easter Outfits and Christmas Outfits for these special Holidays.
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Obtain Clothing: We invite and encourage the women to attend church regularly and to find strength in their faith for their daily lives. We are open on the 2nd Tuesday each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, and we could use your help setting up at 9:00AM and during the closing after 12:00PM. Please assist us in this worthwhile Ministry. Volunteers Are Always Welcomed! Please contact Ann Abitz 925-432-3995 for more information.
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