St. Vincent de Paul of St. Barnabas

01/17/2026

St Vincent DePaul Meeting Minutes for January 14th, 2026
Attendance: Susan P, Cathy O, Margie W, John H, Jeanne B, John F, Margie L, Barb L, Tom H, Jayne G

December Minutes Approved.

Ministers of Care/Activities for Nursing Home and Homebound
For the previous month, ministers of care had 130 communion and 214 prayer visits to private homes, Belhaven, Avantara, Aliya Crestwood, and Oak Lawn. Resp. Ministers included Bill F., Janice R., Susan, Barbara L. Cathy, John H., John F. Jeanne, Margie L, Margie W., Bill W. Cathy O. and Nancy D.

Bill F., Barb L, Margie W., Margie L. John F. and Susan distribute communion on Wednesdays at 10:00AM at Avantara.

Belhaven- Bill F. and Janice or Susan bring communion and/or pray with residents every Tuesday. Bill F., Janice R., Cathy O, and Susan P. host a monthly Sunday prayer service at 2:00 p.m. for residents. The next one is December 21st and will include caroling, cards and treats.

Oak Lawn Respiratory- Bill F., Bill W., John H., Susan and Nancy continue to visit Ron and Paul S and other residents.

Smith Village- Bill O. and Barb C. will continue to visit residents and Barb plays the piano there on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.

Please contact Susan if you are in need of rosaries for homebound parishioners or nursing home residents.

Dinner/Food Pantry Updates
St. Thomas Moore- The food pantry is on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30. Please arrive by 9 am to volunteer. Help is also needed for weekly deliveries. The schedule varies. Currently, Bill W., Tom H., Pat M., Jack L., Joe and other parishioners assist. They serve close to 60 families per week.
St. Gall’s Church-(55th and Kedzie) is on Wednesdays from 11 to 1. Volunteers arrive about 8 am. The schedule may change. About 155 families per week are served. There are five to seven volunteers from St. Vincent that attend.

Beds Plus/Aloha- Mary K, her team, and members of SVdP made and served dinner on the first Sunday of the month. SVdP supplies $100 for food if requested.
Currently Bill W., Tom H., Margie W., and Mike F. assist on Fridays from 8:30 to 10:30 and prepare breakfast for 30 to 50 residents. PLD provided fresh food.
Financial Update- ######

Sandwich Ministry
Pro Labore Dei makes 200-400 sandwiches and snacks at St. Stan’s in Posen every Thursday from 10 to noon. The distribution takes place every Saturday from 10 to noon at St. Stans in Posen, The Community Center in Robbins and St. Thomas Moore. Cathy O, Barb C, Kate W, Barb L, Maureen C and Kathy C are helping. Cathy will begin shopping for $200 per month for Posen.
Sandwiches are also prepared on Saturdays by St. James Parish (1st), Christ the King (2nd), St. Thomas Moore (3rd) and St. Barnabas (4th). Bill, Bob, Larry, Danny, Phil, Jack, and Bob continue to pick up bread and rolls from Lemont Pepperidge Farm Warehouse almost weekly and supply bread and rolls to 7-8 local churches and pantry sites. The next event will be January 24th in the church basement. We also help fund the project with a donation of $500 a month to use toward food and supplies however the cost to our chapter has recently been less than $200 per month. Tim N provides snacks and bread donations from Bimbo.
We also continue to support the ministry of Jeff Kenny through financial donations as well as food donations. Jeff is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays from 7 to 3PM. Kathy H. & Lori S. have been making sandwiches for this ministry.

Communication- Jayne is posting our minutes and events on our page,

Discussion Items
Christmas Caroling-Friday, December 19th at 6:30 went well!! Possibly change date next year to include children.
Belhaven Christmas - Visited every room! Service in lunchroom. Provided over 200 cards for residents.
Food Baskets (12) - Patty R and Liz C assisted.
Hams were delivered St. Thomas Moore got 50.
Bill delivered over 700 loaves of bread.
St. Mary Magdalen - not operating because of fire in the rectory, but will open next month. Discussion of getting involved and assisting with food distribution.
New Pantry opening and other organization called "Be the Village."
Mention of SVdP assisting Peace and Justice Society.
Discussion of Card Program with Goal of Valentine’s Day. Susan will contact school.
Susan and son brought over food for halfway house.
Discussion of distribution of sandwiches to make the best use of resources.
Fewer calls to the rectory for requests for assistance.
Motion to secure a monthly $500 for food pantries in need. Carried.
"Small Things" - Connections with current parishioners.
Virtus Training every three years and background check every five years.

Meetings- The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 5th at 7:00PM in the Church Hall.

01/12/2026

Our next meeting with be Wednesday, January 14th, 7-8PM in the church basement. We hope to see you there!

10/12/2025

St Vincent DePaul Meeting Minutes for October 1, 2025

Attendance: Susan P, Bill W, Jayne G, Cathy O, Margie W Barb L, Jeanne B, John F, Bill O, Kathy C

Opening Prayers

September Minutes Approved.

Ministers of Care/Activities for Nursing Home and Homebound
For the previous month, ministers of care had 138 communion and 155 prayer visits to private homes, Belhaven, Avantara, Aliya Crestwood, and Oak Lawn. Resp. Ministers included Bill F., Janice R., Susan, Barbara L. Cathy, Jayne G., John F. Jeanne, Margie L, Margie W., Bill W. Cathy O. and Nancy D.

Bill F., Barb L, Margie W., Margie L. and John F. distribute communion on Wednesdays at 10:00AM at Avantara.

Belhaven- Bill F. and Janice bring communion and/or pray with residents every Tuesday. Susan is alternate. Bill F., Janice R., Cathy O, and Susan host a monthly Sunday prayer service at 2:00 p.m. for residents. It is usually the last Sunday of the month.

Oak Lawn Respiratory- Bill F., Bill W., John H., Susan and Nancy continue to visit Ron and Paul S and other residents.

Smith Village- Bill O. and Barb C. will continue to visit residents and Barb plays the piano there on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.

Dinner/Food Pantry Updates
St. Thomas More- The food pantry is on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30. Please arrive by 9 am to volunteer. Help is also needed for weekly deliveries. The schedule varies. Currently, Bill W., Tom H., Pat M., Jack L., Joe and other parishioners assist. They serve close to 60 families per week.
St. Gall’s Church-(55th and Kedzie) is on Wednesdays from 11 to 1. Volunteers arrive about 8 am. The schedule may change. About 155 families per week are served. There are five to seven volunteers from St. Vincent that attend.
Beds Plus/Aloha- Mary K, her team, and members of SVdP made and served dinner on the first Sunday of the month. SVdP supplies $100 for food if requested.
Bill W., Tom H., Margie W., and Mike F. assist on Fridays from 8:30 to 10:30 and prepare breakfast for 30 to 50 residents. Bill W. pays for the food.
Cathy O,Bill W and others have been using chapter funds to purchase food for Posen, Robbins and St.Thomas More. Cathy and others have been purchasing chicken and other proteins with our extra funds.
Financial Update- Current balance $20804.07 as of 10/1. We received a check for money collected throughout the year with the QR code.
Sandwich Ministry
Pro Labore Dei makes 200-400 sandwiches and snacks at St. Stan’s in Posen every Thursday from 10 to noon. The distribution takes place every Saturday from 10 to noon at St. Stans in Posen, The Community Center in Robbins and St. Thomas More. Cathy O, Barb C, Kate W, Barb L, Maureen C and Kathy C are helping.
Sandwiches are also prepared on Saturdays by St. James Parish (1st), Christ the King (2nd), St. Thomas More (3rd) and St. Barnabas (4th). Bill, Bob, Larry, Danny, Phil, Jack, and Bob continue to pick up bread and rolls from Lemont Pepperidge Farm Warehouse almost weekly and supply bread and rolls to 7-8 local churches and pantry sites. The next event will be October 25th, in the church basement. We also help fund the project with a donation of $500 a month to use toward food and supplies however the cost to our chapter has recently been less than $200 per month. Tim N provides snacks and bread donations from Bimbo.
We also continue to support the ministry of Jeff Kenny through financial donations as well as food donations. Jeff is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays from 7 to 3PM. Kathy H. & Lori S. have been making sandwiches for this ministry.
Communication- Jayne is posting our minutes and events on our page,
Discussion Items
Small Things Update-Program just introduced. Margie and Cathy will follow up with the first volunteers to match them up with requests.
Rosary Rally on October 11th led by Barbara Lucente in front of St. Barnabas
Individual Assistance of bed, utility funds, and no shows were discussed.
Pending Rental Assistance was discussed.
Discussion of clothes/items for local schools - St. Margaret, Esmond
Discussion of Donations for Magic of Christmas-Children/teen items for Chicago SVDP, items for Posen Christmas shop. Please watch for deals. Items due by November 1st.
Discussion of recent bulletin stories highlighting works of SVDP. Bulletin stories for Thanksgiving second collection will be in 11/16 and 11/23 bulletins. Barbara L is writing story.
Safeguarding Training- Susan gave updates of those who need training and will follow up with Nicole on annual training requirements.
The new fiscal year started October 1st. To facilitate the annual report all members should keep track of volunteer hours and those served. Susan will reach out to Dana for logs.
Susan will contact Molly M about cards and crafts from students for nursing homes and the homebound.
Susan will complete the annual report in November.
Jayne will order any logo shirts that are needed.

Closing Prayers and intentions.
Meetings- The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00PM in the Church Basement.

09/10/2025

St Vincent DePaul Meeting Minutes for September 3, 2025

Attendance: Susan P, Bill F, Bill W, Tom H, Jayne G, Cathy O, Margie W, Barb L, Margie L, Jeanne B

August Minutes Approved.

Ministers of Care/Activities for Nursing Home and Homebound
For the previous month, ministers of care had 123 communion and 141 prayer visits to private homes, Belhaven, Avantara, Aliya Crestwood, and Oak Lawn. Resp. Ministers included Bill F., Janice R., Susan, Barbara L. Cathy, Jayne G., John F. Jeanne, Margie L, Margie W., Bill W. Cathy O. and Nancy D.

Bill F., Barb L, Margie W., Margie L. John F. and Susan distribute communion on Wednesdays at 10:00AM at Avantara.

Belhaven- Bill F. and Janice bring communion and/or pray with residents every Tuesday. Bill F., Janice R., Cathy O, and Susan P. host a monthly Sunday prayer service at 2:00 p.m. for residents. It is usually the last Sunday of the month.

Oak Lawn Respiratory- Bill F., Bill W., John H., Susan and Nancy continue to visit Ron and Paul S and other residents.

Smith Village- Bill O. and Barb C. will continue to visit residents and Barb plays the piano there on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.

Please contact Susan if you are in need of rosaries for homebound parishioners or nursing home residents.

Dinner/Food Pantry Updates
St. Thomas Moore- The food pantry is on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30. Please arrive by 9 am to volunteer. Help is also needed for weekly deliveries. The schedule varies. Currently, Bill W., Tom H., Pat M., Jack L., Joe and other parishioners assist. They serve close to 60 families per week.
St. Gall’s Church-(55th and Kedzie) is on Wednesdays from 11 to 1. Volunteers arrive about 8 am. The schedule may change. About 155 families per week are served. There are five to seven volunteers from St. Vincent that attend.

Beds Plus/Aloha- Mary K, her team, and members of SVdP made and served dinner on the first Sunday of the month. SVdP supplies $100 for food if requested.
Currently Bill W., Tom H., Margie W., and Mike F. assist on Fridays from 8:30 to 10:30 and prepare breakfast for 30 to 50 residents. PLD provided fresh food.
Financial Update- ###x
Sandwich Ministry
Pro Labore Dei makes 200-400 sandwiches and snacks at St. Stan’s in Posen every Thursday from 10 to noon. The distribution takes place every Saturday from 10 to noon at St. Stans in Posen, The Community Center in Robbins and St. Thomas Moore. Cathy O, Barb C, Kate W, Barb L, Maureen C and Kathy C are helping.
Sandwiches are also prepared on Saturdays by St. James Parish (1st), Christ the King (2nd), St. Thomas Moore (3rd) and St. Barnabas (4th). Bill, Bob, Larry, Danny, Phil, Jack, and Bob continue to pick up bread and rolls from Lemont Pepperidge Farm Warehouse almost weekly and supply bread and rolls to 7-8 local churches and pantry sites. The next event will be September 20th, in the church basement. We also help fund the project with a donation of $500 a month to use toward food and supplies however the cost to our chapter has recently been less than $200 per month. Tim N provides snacks and bread donations from Bimbo.
We also continue to support the ministry of Jeff Kenny through financial donations as well as food donations. Jeff is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays from 7 to 3PM. Kathy H. & Lori S. have been making sandwiches for this ministry.
Communication- Jayne is posting our minutes and events on our page,
Discussion Items
Listing and discussion of individuals helped this month.
Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry - Request for donations on the 17th.
Resource List complete.
Discussion of parishioner to parishioner outreach. Small group with meet with Father Donovan.
Sue and Bill have made connections with Deacon Alfred Coleman II Zacchaeus House and donations have been made.
Meetings- The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00PM in the Church Basement.
Please join SVdP on Friday mornings for Mass and fellowship afterward!

09/02/2025

Join us tomorrow at 7:00PM in the church basement for our monthly meeting. All are welcome!

08/19/2025

08/12/2025

St Vincent DePaul Meeting Minutes for August 6, 2025

Attendance: Susan P, Bill F, Bill W, Barb C, Tom H, John F, Jayne G, Cathy O

July Minutes Approved.

Ministers of Care/Activities for Nursing Home and Homebound
For the previous month, ministers of care had 152 communion and 149 prayer visits to private homes, Belhaven, Avantara, Aliya Crestwood, and Oak Lawn. Resp. Ministers included Bill F., Janice R., Susan, Barbara L. Cathy, Jayne G., John F. Jeanne, Margie L , Margie W., Bill W. Cathy O. and Nancy D.

Bill F., Barb L, Margie W., Margie L. John F. and Susan distribute communion on Wednesdays at 10:00AM at Avantara.

Belhaven- Bill F. and Janice bring communion and/or pray with residents every Tuesday. Bill F., Janice R., Cathy O, and Susan P. host a monthly Sunday prayer service at 2:00 p.m. for residents. It is usually the last Sunday of the month.

Oak Lawn Respiratory- Bill F., Bill W., John H., Susan and Nancy continue to visit Ron and Paul S and other residents.

Smith Village- Bill O. and Barb C. will continue to visit residents and Barb plays the piano there on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.

Please contact Susan if you are in need of rosaries for homebound parishioners or nursing home residents.

Dinner/Food Pantry Updates
St. Thomas Moore- The food pantry is on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30. Please arrive by 9 am to volunteer. Help is also needed for weekly deliveries. The schedule varies. Currently, Bill W., Tom H., Pat M., Jack L., Joe and other parishioners assist. They serve close to 60 families per week.
St. Gall’s Church-(55th and Kedzie) is on Wednesdays from 11 to 1. Volunteers arrive about 8 am. The schedule may change. About 155 families per week are served. There are five to seven volunteers from St. Vincent that attend.

Southwest Chicago Homeless Services (71st) - Possibly will not open for the Fall.
Beds Plus/Aloha- Mary K, her team, and members of SVdP made and served dinner on the first Sunday of the month. SVdP supplies $100 for food if requested.
Currently Bill W., Tom H., Margie W., and Mike F. assist on Fridays from 8:30 to 10:30 and prepare breakfast for 30 to 50 residents. PLD provided fresh food.
Financial Update- ###x

Sandwich Ministry
Pro Labore Dei makes 200-400 sandwiches and snacks at St. Stan’s in Posen every Thursday from 10 to noon. The distribution takes place every Saturday from 10 to noon at St. Stans in Posen, The Community Center in Robbins and St. Thomas Moore. Cathy O, Barb C, Kate W, Barb L, Maureen C and Kathy C are helping.
Sandwiches are also prepared on Saturdays by St. James Parish (1st), Christ the King (2nd), St. Thomas Moore (3rd) and St. Barnabas (4th). Bill, Bob, Larry, Danny, Phil, Jack, and Bob continue to pick up bread and rolls from Lemont Pepperidge Farm Warehouse almost weekly and supply bread and rolls to 7-8 local churches and pantry sites. The next event will be August 23rd, church basement. We also help fund the project with a donation of $500 a month to use toward food and supplies however the cost to our chapter has recently been less than $200 per month. Tim N provides snacks and bread donations from Bimbo.
We also continue to support the ministry of Jeff Kenny through financial donations as well as food donations. Jeff is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays from 7 to 3PM. Kathy H. & Lori S. have been making sandwiches for this ministry.

Communication- Jayne is posting our minutes and events on our page,

Discussion Items
Listing and discussion of individuals helped this month.
Resource List complete.
August 11th Stewardship Meeting, Rectory Front Porch, 7PM
SVdP Fundraiser Rib Cookout - Aug 16th; potential 5k race Oct 18th
Explore options for sandwich distribution places.
Explore potential parishioner to parishioner outreach.
Will reach out to Deacon Alfred Coleman II Zaccheus House Ministries 122nd and Parnell - Susan and Bill F.

Meetings- The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00PM in the Church Basement.

Please join SVdP on Friday mornings for Mass and fellowship afterward!

07/22/2025

Sandwich making this Saturday, July 26th, in the school basement! Meet outside of SB a few minutes before 7AM. 7-8AM. All are welcome!

07/16/2025

St Vincent DePaul Meeting Minutes for July 9, 2025

Attendance: Susan P, Bill F, Bill W, Barb C, Barb L, Margie W, Tom H, John H, Jayne G

June Minutes Approved.

Prayer Intentions.

Ministers of Care/Activities for Nursing Home and Homebound
For the previous month, ministers of care had 119 communion and 106 prayer visits to private homes, Belhaven, Avantara, and Oak Lawn. Resp. Ministers included Bill F., Janice, Susan, Barbara L. Cathy, Jayne, John J., John F. Jeanne, Margie L , Margie W and Bill W.

Bill F., Jeanne B, and Barb L, and Susan distribute communion on Wednesdays at 10:00AM at Avantara.

Belhaven- Bill F. and Janice bring communion and/or pray with residents every Tuesday. Bill F., Janice R., Cathy O, and Susan P. host a monthly Sunday prayer service at 2:00 p.m. for residents. It is usually the last Sunday of the month.

Oak Lawn Respiratory- Bill F., Bill W., John H., Susan and Nancy continue to visit Ron and Paul S and other residents.

Smith Village- Bill O. and Barb C. will continue to visit residents and Barb plays the piano there on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.

Please contact Susan if you are in need of rosaries for homebound parishioners or nursing home residents.

Dinner/Food Pantry Updates
St. Thomas Moore- The food pantry is on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30. Please arrive by 9 am to volunteer. Help is also needed for weekly deliveries. The schedule varies. Currently, Bill W., Tom H., Pat M., Jack L., Joe and other parishioners assist. They serve close to 60 families per week.
St. Gall’s Church-(55th and Kedzie) is on Wednesdays from 11 to 1. Volunteers arrive about 8 am. The schedule may change. About 155 families per week are served. There are five to seven volunteers from St. Vincent that attend.

Southwest Chicago Homeless Services (71st) - Closed for the season.
Beds Plus/Aloha- Mary K, her team, and members of SVdP made and served dinner on the first Sunday of the month. SVdP supplies $100 for food if requested.
Currently Bill W., Tom H., Margie W., and Mike F. assist on Fridays from 8:30 to 10:30 and prepare breakfast for 30 to 50 residents.
Financial Update- ###
Sandwich Ministry
Pro Labore Dei makes 200-400 sandwiches and snacks at St. Stan’s in Posen every Thursday from 10 to noon. The distribution takes place every Saturday from 10 to noon at St. Stans in Posen, The Community Center in Robbins and St. Thomas Moore. Cathy O., Barb C, Kate W, Barb L, Maureen C. and Kathy C are helping.
Sandwiches are also prepared on Saturdays by St. James Parish (1st), Christ the King (2nd), St. Thomas Moore (3rd) and St. Barnabas (4th). Bill, Bob, Larry, Danny, Phil, Jack, and Bob continue to pick up bread and rolls from Lemont Pepperidge Farm Warehouse almost weekly and supply bread and rolls to 7-8 local churches and pantry sites. The next event will be July 26th, location School Basement. We also help fund the project with a donation of $500 a month to use toward food and supplies however the cost to our chapter has recently been less than $200 per month. Tim N provides snacks and bread donations from Bimbo.
We also continue to support the ministry of Jeff Kenny through financial donations as well as food donations. Jeff is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays from 7 to 3PM.
Communication- Jayne is posting our minutes and events on our page,
Discussion Items
Listing and discussion of individuals helped this month.
Discussion of potential Zacchaeus House support
Resource List to be condensed for quick reference.
SVdP Fundraiser Rib Cookout - Aug 16th (flyer attached); potential 5k race Oct 18th
Meetings- The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 6th at 7:00PM location TBA.
Please join SVdP on Friday mornings for Mass and fellowship afterward!

06/23/2025

Sandwich Making this Saturday! This time in the Social Hall in the basement of the school.
Invite any one who you think might be interested. You may gain entrance to the school by meeting at the front Gym doors at 7AM.

05/11/2025

St Vincent DePaul Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2025
Attendance: Susan P, Bill F, Bill W, Barb C, Barb L, Margie W, John H, Jayne G, Nancy F

April Minutes Approved.

Prayer Intentions.

Ministers of Care/Activities for Nursing Home and Homebound
For the previous month, ministers of care had 151 communion and 98 prayer visits to private homes, Belhaven, Avantara, and Oak Lawn. Resp. Ministers included Bill F., Janice, Susan, Barbara L. Cathy, Jayne, John J., John F. Jeanne, Margie and Bill W.

Bill F., Jeanne B, and Barb L, and Susan distribute communion on Wednesdays at 10:00AM at Avantara.

Belhaven- Bill F. and Janice bring communion and/or pray with residents every Tuesday. Bill F., Janice R., Cathy O, and Susan P. host a monthly Sunday prayer service at 2:00 p.m. for residents. It is usually the last Sunday of the month.

Oak Lawn Respiratory- Bill F., Bill W., John H., Susan and Nancy continue to visit Ron and Paul S and other residents.

Smith Village- Bill O. and Barb C. will continue to visit residents and Barb plays the piano there on Mondays at 3:00 p.m.

Please contact Susan if you are in need of rosaries for homebound parishioners or nursing home residents.

Dinner/Food Pantry Updates
St. Thomas Moore- The food pantry is on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30. Please arrive by 9 am to volunteer. Help is also needed for weekly deliveries. The schedule varies. Currently, Bill W., Tom H., Pat M., Jack L., Joe and other parishioners assist. They serve close to 60 families per week.
St. Gall’s Church-(55th and Kedzie) is on Wednesdays from 11 to 1. Volunteers arrive about 8 am. The schedule may change. About 155 families per week are served. There are five to seven volunteers from St. Vincent that attend.
Southwest Chicago Homeless Services (71st) - Closed for the season.
Beds Plus/Aloha- Mary K, her team, and members of SVdP made and served dinner on the first Sunday of the month. SVdP supplies $100 for food if requested.
Currently Bill W., Tom H., Margie W., and Mike F. assist on Fridays from 8:30 to 10:30 and prepare breakfast for 30 to 50 residents.

Financial Update- ###xx
Easter distribution included $1198 for hams and 12 food baskets.

Sandwich Ministry
Pro Labore Dei makes 200 sandwiches and snacks at St. Stan’s in Posen every Thursday from 10 to noon. The distribution takes place every Saturday from 10 to noon at St. Stans in Posen, The Community Center in Robbins and St. Thomas Moore. Cathy O., Barb C, Kate W, Barb L, Maureen C. and Kathy C are helping.
Sandwiches are also prepared on Saturdays by St. James Parish (1st), Christ the King (2nd), St. Thomas Moore (3rd) and St. Barnabas (4th). Bill, Bob, Larry, Danny, Phil, Jack, and Bob continue to pick up bread and rolls from Lemont Pepperidge Farm Warehouse almost weekly and supply bread and rolls to 7-8 local churches and pantry sites. The next event will be May 24th. Location TBA. We also help fund the project with a donation of $500 a month to use toward food and supplies however the cost to our chapter has recently been less than $200 per month. Tim N provides snacks and bread donations from Bimbo.
We also continue to support the ministry of Jeff Kenny through financial donations as well as food donations. Jeff is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays from 7 to 3PM.

Communication- Jayne is posting our minutes and events on our page,

Discussion Items
Listing and discussion of individuals helped this month.
St. Ignatius looking for volunteers and Susan suggested Beds Plus. Other suggestions made.

Action Items
Tom will follow up regarding possible housing assistance.
Susan will reach to out to Barnard Elementary to assess whether we could assist other students. Susan will also reach out to St. Benedict's School St. Mary Magdalene.
Bill F will get confirmation of our Certificate of insurance.
Meetings- The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 4th at 7:30PM location TBA.
Please join SVdP on Friday mornings for Mass and fellowship at Starbucks afterward!