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The members of our conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society wish to remind everyone that they are here to help whenever needed.
Anyone who has difficulty providing new school uniforms, for example, should contact any member.
People approaching the Society can be assured that strict confidentiality is always guaranteed.
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The members of the Conference of Saint Brigid, Lavey, of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, wish to thank all our parishioners whose generosity over the past year enabled them to carry out effectively so many good works.
Income and Expenditure for year ending 31st December 2006 ad.
| Income | |
| Church Door | £7,875.00 |
| Subscriptions & Donations | £300.00 |
| Bank Interest | £3.90 |
| Members Contributions | £113.00 |
| Total | £8,291.90 |
| Expenditure | |
| Cash Assistance | £841.00 |
| Clothing | £330.00 |
| Fuel and Electricity | £1,072.00 |
| Food | £453.50 |
| Annual Outing to Ballycastle | £1,940.00 |
| Mission Contributions | £150.00 |
| Education | £400.00 |
| Hospital Visitation | £304.50 |
| Grant to Prison Conference | £200.00 |
| Conference Expenses | £113.00 |
| Contribution to Area, Regional & National Councils | £1,350.00 |
| Total | £7,154.00 |
Anthony Frederick Ozanam was born in Milan, Italy, in 1813.
At 8 he went to University in Paris. There, alongside his regular studies, he
became deeply interested in the Catholic social teaching of the day.
In 833, with six fellow students, he formed the 'Conference of Charity'. The aim
of this group was to benefit its members spiritually through doing practical
work helping the poor of Paris.
The idea spread quickly. Other groups were started in cities and towns all over
the world. It was then decided to link all the groups together under one set of
rules and to call them-
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