The combined Saint Joseph - Saint Thomas Saint Vincent de Paul Conference prioritizes emergency assistance (food, clothing, housing, utilities) for individuals and families in crisis in Medway and Millis. Vincentians consider all requests, regardless of religious affiliation. If you or someone you know needs help, contact Saint Joseph Parish Center at 508-533-7771 x 4 and leave a message or fill out the contact form below. A Vincentian will get back to you.
For over 175 years, The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, has offered person-to-person assistance to the most vulnerable in society. Members, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic level. Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility, and sharing. Their ministry is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to a basic Rule. Organized locally, Vincentians witness God's love by embracing works of charity and justice.
Donations of clothing or books can be placed in the SVdP boxes located behind Saint Joseph Rectory, 2 Barber Street, Medway. Monetary donations to the Saint Joseph - Saint Thomas Conference can be made by mailing a check to SVdP, Saint Joseph Conference, PO Box 4, Medway, MA 02053. Checks can be placed in the boxes at Saint Joseph Church. Online donations can be made through the payments forms of either parish on this website. When donating online, pIease leave a comment about the purpose of your donation.
This year's Friends of the Poor Walk took place on Sunday, Sept. 25th from Fr. Mara Hall at Saint Joseph's Church 151 Village Street to the Parish Center 145 Holliston Street.