The Sacred Heart Conference of St. Vincent de Paul has been doing a long-term effort in cultivating recognition in our Parish. Over the last several years, our conference now has a weekly paragraph in English and Spanish about SVDP in the bulletin where we share stories of those we helped and needs we may have. We also have at least 2 major fundraisers per year.  Two “help the food pantry” events are held in addition to the grocery cart at the church all the time. The events are called Peanut Butter Sunday held in the Fall and Cereal Sunday in the Spring. Response has been great with that.

We also attend Mass together at least twice a year, one being our annual re-dedication.

Our Black Bag collections are held every other month. All SVDP members wear our blue shirts and hold the bags after Mass. This bi-monthly collection and the other recognition has really helped our cash balance available to assist neighbors.

GROWING INTO A VOCATION OF SPIRITUALITY, SERVICE, AND FRIENDSHIP

33 Sacred Heart Volunteers bring the love of Christ to those in need in our local community by assisting with  food, rent, utilities & more! Teams visit people in their homes and pray and offer spiritual support as well. We couldn't do it without your help! Thank you for your generosity.

Who We Are and What We Do......

Founded in 1833, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide organization of Catholics, following Christ’s call to serve the poor, the suffering and the deprived. The Sacred Heart Conference comprises 15+ volunteers who give generously of their time, talent and treasure to assist our neighbors most in need. We endeavor to serve anyone who reaches out to us for help. Our only requirement is that they live in Rowlett (Dallas County) or Sachse. If a neighbor contacts us and they live outside these boundaries, we refer them directly to the SVdP Conference that serves their geographic area – the North Texas Council serves a 5-county area.

Our founding activity, still practiced today, is the Home Visit. Through these visits, Vincentian members establish personal relationships with our neighbors in need, not only providing material assistance such as rent, utilities, food, clothing or furniture, but also offering friendship, understanding and prayer. If we help with payment of a rent or utility bill, a check is sent directly to the landlord or service provider; funds are never distributed to the neighbor directly.

So, you may ask, where does the money come from that we use to help our neighbors? The answer is simple. We receive NO funds from the Diocese of Dallas. We receive NO funds from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Virtually ALL of the funds we use to help our neighbors come from our own members fundraising and from most generous donors!!

In this past year, our Conference touched the lives of 465 adults (including seniors) and 624 children totaling over $100,000 of direct financial assistance to our most needy neighbors. But we could NEVER accomplish our mission without YOUR help. We are looking for others who, like us, want to help our neighbors break the cycle of poverty and move towards the full flourishing of every life!

Is your heart touched by the work of SVDP? Join us! Become a Vincentian! Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at Sacred Heart.

Contact: monicamsvdp@gmail.com or speak to any St. Vincent de Paul Member.

GROWING INTO A VOCATION OF SPIRITUALITY, SERVICE, AND FRIENDSHIP