St. Vincent de Paul Ministry

Contact: mpowers444@hotmail.com 508-563-5640

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish is made up of men and women in the parish who are dedicated to helping needy members of the Falmouth community regardless of race, color or creed. The primary goal of the members is to answer the call of Jesus: "Whatever you do to the least of my people, that you do to me."

Through the generosity of the members of the St. Elizabeth Seton parish we try to help people who need financial and spiritual assistance. The "least" of the Lord's people are often hidden from public view. The majority of our clients are parents of young children who are living on the edge or elderly townspeople who need assistance. St. Vincent de Paul members meet them in their homes and work with other town agencies, especially the Falmouth Service Center, to help solve their problems.

In the past year we helped people stay in their homes when they were being foreclosed on. We helped families with children who are living in motels find a decent place to live. Other assistance we give is in the form of restoring electricity or heat. We provide food when necessary and car repairs or insurance so that people can get to work. Vincentians provide transportation to doctor's visits for parishioners who are unable to drive themselves.

At the start of the school year we participate in The Fresh Start Program which provides new clothes and school supplies for Falmouth school children. At Christmas time we have a parish Giving Tree which provides new winter clothes and other seasonal gifts to needy children. For Mother's Day we make up bags of toiletries for the mothers in Emerson House and Carriage House as well as women in a battered women's shelter.

Last year we assisted families in more than 200 instances with aid for housing, utilities, car repairs, medical expenses or food for the needy. Our funding comes from the support of our pastor, Rev. Arnold Medeiros, and the wonderful generosity of our parishioners. Our major fund-raiser is our annual golf tournament, the Seton Scramble, which is our largest source of funds. In addition, our parishioners support the Cape Cod Housing With Love Walk which supplements our efforts.

The members of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Seton Cancer Support Group are most grateful for your continued support and encouragement.

Please join us for the Saint Elizabeth Seton's 10th Annual Seton Scramble on Monday, July 16, 2012.

Join the 10th Annual Seton Scramble and Gold Tournament on July 16 at the Falmouth Country Club and the golf award dinner and silent auction at the Coonamessett Inn that evening. All proceeds will go to support the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s services for Falmouth families. Join a foursome and play (more players are needed!), watch the game, or simply celebrate with us at the dinner! Call Matt Murphy at (508) 540-6125 or Bob Hyland at (508) 563-6717.

Please click here for the 2012 informational flyer and registration form.