St Vincent de Paul Ministry

December 2025

Thank you for your prayers, which make a positive impact on our ministry. We experience miracles as a result. It doesn’t seem possible that we can fulfill some requests, but we can feel Him guiding us when we hit a roadblock.

All year long we have been sharing stories of our experiences with people we served and what it’s like to be a Vincentian. Here’s a quick recap of our progress: through November, we received over 850 requests for assistance. We spent $48,000 primarily on rent and utilities. Additionally, we distributed $13,000 of donated items, including food/gas from donated gift cards, donated furniture and household goods, and clothing from KidVantage. Those we help include single parent families, minorities, immigrants, victims of domestic violence, disabled individuals, homeless people, and the unemployed or underemployed.

We wish you many blessings this Christmas Season. And again, we thank you!

You can donate to St. Vincent de Paul online - be sure to click fund "118‑St. Vincent de Paul" in the dropdown menu. If you wish to join our team of Vincentians, please contact Diane Murphy via email: svdp@stjude-redmond.org

Many years ago, growing up in a Catholic parish, I thought SVdP was a male-dominated organization mostly dedicated to operating thrift stores. It wasn’t until I went to my first meeting at St. Jude Parish that I realized the work was way more interesting. First, it was not just for men, women too could be Vincentians. Secondly, it put me in touch with my local community and gave me first-hand knowledge of the high living costs in Redmond, and the challenges people face making ends meet. And finally, it taught me about a variety of organizations and churches who are trying to help.

St. Vincent de Paul is not a social club with lots of parties and events. Rather, we bond in our work, sharing prayer and insights that help us grow spiritually. We help families and individuals with what would be small obstacles to many of us, but large problems for someone who has a limited income and then loses that income temporarily due to an accident, illness or job loss. When you can visit our neighbors in their homes and provide some assistance, it is very satisfying and humbling.

Here's how it works. A Redmond neighbor will call the Seattle SVdP helpline phone number and put in their request. The request will be routed to our St. Jude SVdP Conference. Our dispatch volunteer will assign a case to one of our Vincentians. He/she will find a partner and arrange a home visit. In the visit we try to ascertain how we can best help. Usually, it is rent or a utility payment, but often we discover other ways to help such as furniture, kitchen items, or children’s clothing. Vincentians are typically given one or two requests for help each month. The time commitment is flexible around our schedule and the people we serve.

If the Spirit moves you, please contact Diane Murphy via email: svdp@stjude-redmond.org, or come to one our meetings at 7 pm in Lovett Hall on the third Thursday of each month. We are sincerely grateful for all the help given to us by St Jude parishioners in cash donations, as well as household and furniture items. Also, we appreciate your gift card donations on the Christmas Giving Tree that help our neighbors in need. Thank you!

You can donate to St. Vincent de Paul online - be sure to click fund "118‑St. Vincent de Paul" in the dropdown menu. If you wish to join our team of Vincentians, please contact Diane Murphy via email: svdp@stjude-redmond.org

A SPECIAL REQUEST THIS MONTH: HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEEDED

If you have extras or can purchase these items for our ministry, it will help us focus more of our donated funds on keeping our neighbors housed.

Silverware                       Twin sheets                       Kitchen towels

We have a basket in the Narthex where you can leave these and other donated items. Thank you!

Past Articles:

August 2025 - Some St. Vincent de Paul Stories

July 2025 - St Vincent de Paul: Small Miracles 

May 2025 - Bringing Good News to the Poor