Mission Statement: A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.

This Ministry Fulfills the Need of: Serving the poor in a small and humble way.

Activities: 

• Voucher Room - Staffed by St. Vincent DePaul volunteers, which provides food vouchers and bus passes to those in need in Ontario County. It is funded by the United Way of Ontario County, St. Benedict Parish, and other private donations.
• Clothing Room - Through charitable volunteer efforts, the Clothing Room provides all types of clothing articles and household items to those in need, plus those recently released from prison. The hours to drop of clothing for the clothing room are: Monday—Thursday, 10am—noon. We ask that you please do not drop off clothing at St. Benedict Parish's Administration Center (PAC).
• Christmas Baskets - Through donations of food from parish families, and food and gift card donations from local food merchants, baskets are created and distributed to those in need. St. Vincent DePaul volunteers and students from St. Mary's School and the Canandaigua School District Sports team volunteer their times and efforts to this cause.
• In Home Visitation - Currently in planning stages. More information to come. 

Scheduled Ministry Meetings Dates and Times: First Wednesday of the month at 1pm in Dougherty Hall at St. Mary's Church.

Ministry Leaders and Contact Information:
Mary Martino, President, (585) 393-0421
Bob Moore, Vice President, (585) 394-0079
Kevin Regan, Council President, (585) 721-7316