SSVP

There is an active St Vincent de Paul Conferences at St John the Baptist. The main work is visiting people within their local community who may be lonely, sick, housebound or having problems. They provide a listening ear and, if appropriate, advice or material help. They are also happy to cooperate with other local groups and caring professionals.

Other Activities include:

- Providing an annual caravan holiday for a needy family
- Jointly celebrate twice yearly Masses for the Sick
- Senior Citizens Summer Outing
- Senior Citizens Christmas Party
- A shared fund raising Bring n’ Buy/Raffle/Tombola for their respective twin conferences in India.
- Support the Fresh Start Starter Pack Service which provides new tenants who have been homeless with essential items to set up a new home.

Meetings:

St John the Baptist’ Conference meet every three weeks after Wednesday morning Mass in the Parish House.