Mini Vinnies follow in the footsteps of Christ and St. Vincent DePaul.
The Mini Vinnies are the youngest members of the St. Vincent DePaul Society (SVDP), an international Christian volunteer organization dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need.
The Mini Vinnies get together in primary schools and parishes to live out their mission of See, Think, Do supporting their school community and beyond along with the adult SVP group.
Our recent activities include:
- Letter Writing Campaign to Veteran Honor Flights to Washington, DC
- Participated in Trunk or Treat at St. Cletus Catholic School
- Created Helping Hands Artwork for St. Cletus Catholic School
- Visited Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, including Tours and Picnic with Seminarians
- Prepared, Served and Cleaned for a Meal Service at The Salvation Army
- Sold Advent Candles to Fundraise for Christmas Giving Tree Initiative
- Assembled Food Packages for the St. Louis Food Bank
- Constructed Blessing Bags for the Homeless with Peace & Justice
- Collected and Purchased Items for Giving Tree families with SVP Adults
- Held Souper Bowl Drive to Benefit St. Peter Food Pantry
- Gathered toiletries for Victims of the California Fires with Duchesne High School
- Raised funds through Pennies for Heaven to benefit St. Vincent DePaul
Our Pledge |
Our Prayer |
Our Commissioning |
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Caring for others in my school and
community by being a friend to those who are alone, in need or in trouble. Making my family happy by my help, respect and showing kindness and consideration; Caring for and enjoying God's world; Treating other the way I would like them to treat me. |
Lord, open our hearts to love and
comfort those who are sad and lonely. Lord, let us share our time, gifts and talents to those in need. Lord, help us to care for the sick. Lord, may we all help and support each other as Mini Vinnies to build a better world. Amen. |
Ever-living God, you gather us together
as the parish family of St. Cletus to make known the love, caring and compassion of Jesus to all people. Bless these young people. May your spirit guide all their actions and strengthen their resolve, that united in love for you and the poor, they may bring to fulfillment the work of making your compassion and presence known in our world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. |
