Help is Love

Thank you for taking part in the 2026 Spark of Hope Breakfast as we celebrated 70 years of
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas walking alongside neighbors in need – offering help, hope and dignity. 

A Morning of Hope, Generosity and Community

Ms. Tonya’s story was a powerful reminder of why this work matters. Through your support of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas, she and countless other neighbors found friendship, stability and hope during a difficult time.

Celebrating 70 years

Answering the Call to Serve

Help is Love

Our Neighbor, Ms. Tonya

Be A Spark

As we heard in St. Leo's quote shared by Abbot Peter Verhalen, O. Cist.
"no act of devotion…gives God more pleasure than that which is lavished on His poor."

Witnesses to Faith in Action

We are grateful to those whose leadership, inspiration and powerful message made the morning together so special.  We are deeply grateful to our breakfast chair, Jayne Bass, our 2026 Distinguished Honoree, Sean Myers, all our program Spark of Hope honorees and Abbot Peter Verhalen, O. Cist who gave a powerful reflection, Recognizing His Image, and reminded us that “one of the most beautiful aspects of the Society is that through serving the poor, you are growing in your own relationship with Christ.

Sarah Williams

Sean Myers

Distinguished Honoree
Sarah Williams

Jayne Bass, Fr. Wade Bass & Luis Gonzalez

Breakfast Chair, Father & SVdP CEO
Sarah Williams

Abbot Peter Verhalen, O. Cist

Featured Speaker

With Gratitude to our
Generous Sponsors

Sponsor Party Host

Torchbearer Sponsors

Anonymous
Christus Health Systems
John and Michele Stephens
Bill and Peggy Cavalle

Beacon Sponors

Catholic Diocese of Dallas
Joe and Sue Graham
Barbara and Jim Moroney

Vincentian Heart Sponsors

Anonymous
Davin and Angela Bernstein
Jayne and David Bass
Bob and Amy Buehler
Mary Geisler
Holy Trinity SVdP Conference
Georgia and Marc Lyons
Carol and Tony Ruggeri
Laney and Michael Sherburne
Jan and Harry Storey
Cindi and Jay Tenney
Drs. Jeffrey and Mayra Thompson
Deacon Paul and Kris Vetter/AMDG Studio

At the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas, we prioritize compassion, empowerment, and community.

Our mission is to provide life-changing support to individuals and families in need, offering resources that bring stability and hope. Together, we can prevent homelessness, feed the hungry, and create sustainable futures.

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