Saint Vincent de Paul - Caloundra
St Vincent de Paul society works in our Parish, providing material assistance and companionship to those in need in our community. There has been a Vincentian presence in our area from before Our Lady of the Rosary Parish was formally established in 1972. The first conference in Caloundra was operating around 1966. The work of St Vincent de Paul Society is underpinned by a spirituality inspired by our patron St Vincent de Paul and Founder Blessed Frederick Ozanam.
We endeavour to see the face of Christ in every person we assist. Being a Vincentian allows our members to live out their faith in action, gathering for regular conference meetings to organise and report on the works they do, to pray, to reflect and to help one another in their journey of faith.
There are now five St Vincent de Paul Conferences and two Vinnies charity shops within our parish. Over 90 members and associate members, along with 95 shop volunteers, respond to the needs of people experiencing difficulties. Central to the work of the Society has been the support and involvement of the members from our parish communities.
We are a visitation conference, meeting those in need at their home, at their car or on the street. We meet weekly at the OLR Parish Centre on Tuesday at 3pm. Companions can contact us via the call centre, and we go on visitations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
President: Bruce Franklin
Contact: 0487 361 200
Conference email: olr4551@svdpqld.org.au
Our Family Support Centre is located at the back of the Vinnies shop, 16 Mayes Ave Caloundra. We provide face to face assistance Mon-Wed, Fri, 9-00am to 12-00pm. It is also the Call centre for those requesting home visits from other local conferences.
Phone 54595290 for appointments and information.
President: Margaret Deakin
Email: olgc4551@svdpqld.org.au
Kawana conference is a home visitation conference. Companions can request a visit via the Call Centre in Caloundra. Visits are made every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the early afternoon. Our conference meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Good Shepherd Centre, Kawana.
President: Kathy Townsend
Contact: 0418981019
Email: gs4575@svdpqld.org.au
Our conference provides assistance for those in need. Companions can request assistance by directly calling the conference phone.
Members meet fortnightly on Tuesdays.
President: Jerry McAuliffe
Contact: 0438185177
Conference Email: Olw4550@svdpqld.org.au
Our conference arranges home visits for Companions, following contact via the Call Centre in Caloundra. Visits to companions occur on Wednesday and Friday.
Members meet at the Church on the second Tuesday of the month.
President: Mark Downey
Contact: 0439437306
Conference Email: sh4552@svdpqld.org.au
Please come and visit the Vinnies Shops:
16 Mayes Ave Caloundra
Open: 9:00am to 4:00 pm Mon – Fri
9:00am to 12:00pm Sat
Shop 1/ 44 Cribb Street, Landsborough
Open: 9 am to 4:00 pm Mon-Fri
