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The St Vincent de Paul Society was established in England and Wales in 1844. It has been committed for over 160 years to providing practical assistance for those in need. Membership is open to Christian men and women who wish to live their faith by loving their neighbour in the service of the needy. The SVP is currently active in 1200 parishes and in over 100 Youth SVP groups across England and Wales.

Befriending
The core work of the SVP is befriending: sitting side by side with those who are isolated for whatever reason. Last year our 10,000 members made 625,000 visits to people in need. As a result of these visits more than 110,000 individuals gained friendship, support and practical assistance. This was as a direct result of the 22,000 volunteer hours a week which SVP members committed to the Vincentian work.

Concern into Action
The SVP's motto is "Turning Concern into Action". The regular visits, through which relationships based on friendship and trust are formed, are a very real way of doing this. Members of the SVP sit side by side with individuals and families; the sick at home or in hospitals; with people in residential homes; and with people in offender institutes to offer support. Activities vary from Conference to Conference and members carry out a range of work, including organising social events and masses for the sick and housebound.

Spiritual Growth
As well as this very practical aspect of Vincentian work, SVP members are encouraged to grow in spirituality through their relationships with those they seek to help, through prayer and reflection, and also through the Eucharist.

Join Us
If you are interested in joining the Birtley Conference SVP or volunteering at an SVP project, please contact us by emailing: Birtley Conference SVP

Birtley SVP's Annual Mass for the Sick, Elderly & Housebound was held in St Joseph's Church, Birtley, on Saturday 10th July 2010, followed by afternoon tea, bingo and a raffle in the Parish Centre. Click here to: see the photographs.

More information is available from the SVP National Office on the website: www.svp.org.uk
The SVP is a national Society and even if you can't get involved at a local level, you can support the SVP nationally. You could:

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY St Joseph's of Birtley Conference 'Guided by Faith, Working through Love'
The Birtley Conference SVP meets - every 2nd & 4th Thursday, at 8.00 pm, in the Presbytery. New members are welcome.
The St Vincent de Paul Society was established in England and Wales in 1844. It has been committed for over 160 years to providing practical assistance for those in need. Membership is open to Christian men and women who wish to live their faith by loving their neighbour in the service of the needy. The SVP is currently active in 1200 parishes and in over 100 Youth SVP groups across England and Wales. Befriending The core work of the SVP is befriending: sitting side by side with those who are isolated for whatever reason. Last year our 10,000 members made 625,000 visits to people in need. As a result of these visits more than 110,000 individuals gained friendship, support and practical assistance. This was as a direct result of the 22,000 volunteer hours a week which SVP members committed to the Vincentian work. Concern into Action The SVP's motto is "Turning Concern into Action". The regular visits, through which relationships based on friendship and trust are formed, are a very real way of doing this. Members of the SVP sit side by side with individuals and families; the sick at home or in hospitals; with people in residential homes; and with people in offender institutes to offer support. Activities vary from Conference to Conference and members carry out a range of work, including organising social events and masses for the sick and housebound. Spiritual Growth As well as this very practical aspect of Vincentian work, SVP members are encouraged to grow in spirituality through their relationships with those they seek to help, through prayer and reflection, and also through the Eucharist. Join Us If you are interested in joining the Birtley Conference SVP or volunteering at an SVP project, please contact us by emailing: Birtley Conference SVP Birtley SVP's Annual Mass for the Sick, Elderly & Housebound was held in St Joseph's Church, Birtley, on Saturday 10th July 2010, followed by afternoon tea, bingo and a raffle in the Parish Centre. Click here to: see the photographs. More information is available from the SVP National Office on the website: www.svp.org.uk The SVP is a national Society and even if you can't get involved at a local level, you can support the SVP nationally. You could: Join the Friends of the SVP. Tell others about the SVP. Pray for our work.
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