Society of St. Vincent de Paul
About Us
The Society of St Vincent de Paul Holy Spirit Conference is one of eleven conferences in the Diocese of Arlington that serves Christ by assisting those in need. We serve those less fortunate in areas surrounding the parish bounds in Annandale, Springfield and Burke, VA (within six zip codes).
Visit our website for more information about the services and assistance we offer those who are less fortunate in our community.
Meetings
When: First and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00pm
Where: Meetings are hybrid; Vincentians attend either in-person in the Parish Center, or online via WebEx.
If interested in joining the Society or attending an online meeting, please contact Mike Poumade, via email: [email protected]. Or send a message through our website.
Officers
President – Mike Poumade
Immediate Past President – Rich Chobot
Vice President – Maureen Doherty
Secretary – Mary Rakowski
Treasurer – Bob Boehme
Communications – Mary Chobot
Spiritual Advisor – Rich Rouck
Assistance for Those In Need
If you need help, please call the St. Vincent de Paul Helpline at 703-272-8218, which is checked daily. You can also send a brief message describing your need through our website.
We try to help all who call on us with legitimate needs regardless of race, religion, social background, health, gender, or political opinion.
Donations
Blue, pre-addressed donation envelopes can be found in the narthex, at side entrances and in the Parish Office. The Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax deductible.
If donating by check, please make check payable to SSVdP-Holy Spirit Conference and either leave at the Rectory, deposit in the collection basket, or mail to:
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Holy Spirit Conference P.O. Box 11997 Burke, VA 22009
Donations to the Holy Spirit Conference also can be made on-line through Parish Giving or on the Conference website: www.svdphsconf.org.
Good Neighbor Stories
Serena is a mother living with her five children and unfortunately suffers from health challenges that limit her ability to work. She was dealing with an overdue electric bill of over $1,900 and her service had been disconnected. We were able to work with Fairfax County’s Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) to bring the account current and ensure her service be re-connected.
The History & Mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“God does not consider the outcome of the good work undertaken but the charity that accompanied it.” – St. Vincent de Paul
The vocation of the Society’s members, who are called Vincentians, is to follow Christ through service to those who are in need and so bear witness to his compassionate and liberating love. Members show their commitment through person-to-person contact.
In entering into the Society, members are called to grow in service to others, spirituality and friendship with fellow Vincentians.
The Society is an international organization founded in Paris by Blessed Frederic Ozanam in 1833. The first meeting of the Society in the United States occurred in 1845.
Organized locally, Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ.
For more information about the St. Vincent de Paul Society, visit our website.
