SVP St Christopher and St Thomas of Canterbury - Codsall & Tettenhall

15/10/2026

💙 The SVP in Wolverhampton is supporting a family of six, including four children, who are in need of warm clothing as winter approaches.

The family have recently moved from temporary accommodation into a place they can finally call home. Over the past year, they have experienced several moves, and with limited space for their belongings, they have had to reduce the amount of clothing they could take with them each time.

We have referred the family to a local clothing bank, but we would also like to help them purchase essential clothing from a local shop, giving them the opportunity to choose items that meet their needs.
We are hoping to raise £200 through Acts 435 to help make this possible.

Every donation, however small, will bring us closer to our target.
🙏 If you are able to help, you can donate directly through Acts 435 here: 🔗 https://www.acts435.org.uk/give/R71284

Please do share this appeal too. Together, small acts of kindness can make a real difference to this family.

12/10/2026

This Friday.

The Mini Vinnies at St Christopher’s are holding their rescheduled party on 16 October. Join them for arts, crafts, bingo and coffee.
🎉 ☕️ All welcome

12/10/2026

We would like to wish the SVP conference based at the parish of St Carlo Acutis a very happy and blessed feast day today.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

09/10/2026

At the end of our closing prayers at meetings we say a prayer written by St John Henry Newman whose feast day it is today.

Oh Lord, support us all the day long
Until the shadows lengthen in the evening comes
And the busy world is hushed and the fever of life is over, and our work is done.

Then Lord, in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last.
Amen

01/10/2026

The SVP Summer Raffle winners have been announced...

A huge congratulations to all of our lucky winners and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and supported the SVP this summer.

Your support helps us continue to support people facing poverty, loneliness and hardship in communities across England and Wales.

Could you be one of our winners? Check the winning numbers here: https://svp.org.uk/news/svp-summer-raffle-winning-number-2026

27/09/2026

Today, 27 September, we celebrate the feast of St Vincent de Paul (1581–1660), patron saint of charitable works and one of the great witnesses to Christian love in action.

St Vincent devoted his life to serving people experiencing poverty, sickness and exclusion, recognising Christ in those most in need. His example continues to inspire the worldwide Vincentian family, including the St Vincent de Paul Society, to put faith into action through practical help, friendship and loving service.

St Vincent de Paul, pray for us, that we may see Christ in those we serve and love our neighbour not only in words, but in action. 💙

27/09/2026

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV FOR THE 112 th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 27 September 2026 [ Multimedia ] _______________________

27/09/2026

112th World Day for Migrants and Refugees

Prayer for people on the move

Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the gift which satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst!
Your disciples were filed with fear and doubt, but you poured out your love and compassion on the migrant crowd, welcoming them as brothers and sisters.

Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members of God’s family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence, and war.
Like your disciples, we too are filled with fear and doubt and even suspicion.
We build barriers in our hearts and in our minds.

Lord Jesus, help us by your grace, to banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace each of your children as our own brother and sister;
To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and generosity, while responding to their many needs;
To realise that you call all people to your holy mountain to learn the ways of peace and justice;
To share of our abundance as you spread a banquet before us;
To give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate the many gifts they bring.

We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have called together from so many people.

We see in this human family a reflection of the divine unity of the one Most Holy Trinity in whom we make our prayer:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen