Marriage Prep
Marriage and Family Life Preparation prepares engaged and previously married couples for marriage and family life by holding a series of meetings with deacons to discuss church teaching, referral to diocesan preparation programs, and by addressing individual needs such as previous marriages, annulments, natural family planning, blended families, and related topics. During the past year we ministered to 35 couples. Several engaged couples married, we encouraged numerous convalidations, and helped at least one couple recognize that they were not ready for marriage.
"Suppose there are brothers or sisters who need clothes and don't have enough to eat. What good is there in your saying to them, 'God bless you! Keep warm and eat well!' - if you don't give them the necessities for life?"
Our Aim
We strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person services to individuals in need and are energized knowing that service to our brothers or sisters in need are encounters with Christ.
Our Staff
Camile & Diane Martineau
st.vincent.de.paul@ststephenvc.com
HOW WE SERVE
List of Services
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Food PantryList Item 1
More than 90 families helped each week with over 18,500 meals provided during the year. We are open 50 weeks a year on Saturday, 8:30-9am and on the fourth Saturday of the month from 12:30-2pm.
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Giving TreeList Item 2
Our Christmas toy drive and distribution is when parishioners select a toy to purchase from the Giving Tree. Those in need are invited to a special morning where they can select toys for their children.
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Walk for the PoorList Item 3
The entire community is invited to participate in this major fundraiser. The event is held at Bates Nut Farm and the funds raised help us to meet the needs in our community.
How can you help?
Want to get involved? Come volunteer to help in the Food Pantry! Or help us with the Giving Tree Toy Drive.
We could always use more helping hands.
