ABOUT ST VINCENT DE PAUL
A Catholic lay organization that assists those who are in need and suffering in our community. Meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month.
Join men and women in our parish offering service to those who are in need and suffering in our city. Striving to keep people off the street and in their homes, SVdP is inspired by the Gospel values.
- To learn more about SVdP or to join the ministry contact Diane Murphy at: svdp@stjude-redmond.org
- To donate furniture or household items email:
svdpfurniture@stjude-redmond.org
- SVdP Helpline number for assistance: 206-767-6449
St. Vincent de Paul at St. Jude: Latest News
Your Service, Your Reward
April 2026
I was initially concerned about finding time to serve with the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, given my family and full-time job. After speaking with group members, I decided there was a role for me. The training introduced The Rule, which among other things highlights this vocation being for every moment of our lives.
The Vincentian vocation affects all aspects of members’ daily lives, making them more sensitive and caring in their family, work and leisure activities. Vincentians are available for work in the Conferences only after fulfilling the family and professional duties.
These two sentences reassured me that prioritizing our lives helps us become better Vincentians. I spend a few hours weekly on the mission, while others may give more or less time depending on their circumstances. Helping those in need is rewarding, and what I’ve learned makes me more caring at home, work, and elsewhere.
If you want to volunteer with St. Vincent DePaul or another ministry, supportive ministry members can help you balance your new role with your current commitments.
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
Two Miracles
March 2026
In February, our St. Vincent de Paul ministry witnessed two unprecedented situations that helped families remain housed, which we attribute to divine intervention.
The first miracle happened before I even realized it. Terry, a mother with two children, was just a week away from eviction. The amount of financial help needed exceeded what our conference could offer one family. Because her daughter was undergoing treatment at Children’s Hospital, Terry couldn’t work as much, leading to a smaller paycheck, although she kept her full-time job. She took on a second job to help cover their expenses. I found out about this situation shortly before joining an SVdP local retreat with other conference presidents.
At the retreat, I spoke with Mr. Smith, president of a Seattle conference about Terry’s situation. He mentioned his conference had surplus donations and offered to assist. After sharing Terry’s case details via email, their conference pledged funds less than 24 hours after we spoke. We learned about the pledge just before our meeting with Terry the next morning. We are certain that God put us in the right place at the right time when Terry was out of options. It was such a blessing.
The second miracle happened a few weeks later. We assisted a refugee family whose father, Mark, was hospitalized and unable to work. When we met him, his spouse and son, he was still very weak and recovering from his treatments. Without income, the family faced eviction, and his wife had to care for him and their son. No other agencies offered financial help, but the Vincentian on the case found resources to support them if they could remain housed.
We reached out to other SVdP conferences nearby, and three of them helped cover Mark’s rent. We shared his story with a parishioner who also stepped up because we were still short on funds. We have not cobbled together rent resources for a family like this before, so we know He was guiding us. We shared the joyful news with a very grateful family.
We felt God’s guidance on both of these calls. Miracles do happen, especially when we work together under His direction!
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
St Vincent de Paul Ministry: It Truly Takes a Village
February 2026
Our St. Vincent de Paul ministry is grateful to serve our neighbors in need, and we do so with the help of many wonderful partners. Along with providing grocery cards, we connect families to community food resources such as Hopelink, Holy Innocents Food Bank, Renewal Food Bank, Open Kitchen, NW Share, and the Salvation Army meal programs.
Housing and utility assistance often requires shared effort. We collaborate with Hopelink, 4Tomorrow, Catholic Community Services, United Way, Overlake Christian Church, the Muslim Community Resource Center, the Salvation Army, and others to prevent eviction and keep the lights on.
For children’s essentials, we work closely with KidVantage for younger kids. Our own new SVdP youth ministry helps gather needed items for older children and assist with furniture donations both pick up and deliveries.
We are blessed by other partnerships within the parish—Knights of Columbus and Welcome Circle volunteers that help us move furniture or provide additional assistance when we are working with refugee families or those in our Safe Parking program transitioning into housing.
Together, we make it possible to care for our neighbors with compassion and dignity. It truly takes a village, and we are grateful for every helping hand.
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
