Our Patron, Saint Vincent de Paul, lived through many difficult times but always found hope in those around him who shared his vision and were inspired by his leadership. We can be reminded more than ever of his immense and enduring legacy and how he inspired others to find the strength to keep going in the face of adversity:


"We should take as a maxim never to be surprised at current difficulties, no more than at a passing breeze, because with a little patience we shall see them disappear. Time changes everything." (Saint Vincent de Paul)


OUR PARISH SVP GROUP

Who We Are

We all know people in our neighbourhood who are lonely or vulnerable and who would benefit from a little practical help. 


The SVP visit the sick and lonely and are committed to meaningful and long term befriending within our local community. All full members are DBS checked.



By joining the SVP and giving a little bit of your time to being compassionate to those in need, you can make a real difference to people's lives. Just 2 hours a fortnight is all it takes. 


What We Do


Our parish SVP volunteer members aim to fulfil the SVP mission through  offering our  services to support those who need help. We are Inspired by the Gospels and seek those in need, and offer them sincere friendship. Support includes home visits, hospital visits, visits to care homes on a regular basis and  if we have funds we  offer additional support for provisions which include food, furniture or financial help.


Along side this, we also provide support to our international SVP communities.


Volunteering


We are always looking for new volunteers in whatever capacity, either as a full or associate member.

As a full member, it is mandatory to complete DBS checks and Safeguarding training.


To find out more about our Conference, please leave your contact details via our email:

PresidentA010810@svp.org.uk

or by phone:

07765778413

. 


Requesting Help


If you need help for yourself or someone you know, 

please contact us directly via our email:

PresidentA010810@svp.org.uk

or by phone:

07765778413

Alternatively, contact

Deacon Tom or speak to the Parish office on:

01403 253667


Thank you.




Our SVP Conference Council



A photo of our new Conference Council-

Preeth (Treasurer) Felicity (President),

Paul (Vice President), Coreen (Secretary).


Lent Soup Lunches

The SVP would like to thank all those who attended this year's Lenten Soup lunches. It was wonderful to have so many of our VIP's able to join us.

We fed more than 50 people each week and raised a fantastic amount of £1800 for South Sudan.

 We would like to say a special than you to the local Parish schools of St John and St Robert, their pupils were absolutely fabulous as they assisted us in serving the soups.

 One of our soup lunch guests who attends  Holy Trinity Church was full of praise for our delicious soup and also for the warm welcome we extended to everyone.


Horsham Matters Foodbank Collections


Horsham matters Foodbank wished to send a big thank you to our Parish.

Our last donation, collected after the Masses on the weekend of the 18th/19th of April,  weighed an amazing 48.1kg.

They were both impressed and grateful for the generosity shown.



Click on Dates for your Diary for Upcoming Events


SVP Coffee morning after 9.15am Mass on 23rd May 2026




THE SVP HOLY MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK 

 On Friday 19th June 2026 at 12pm there will be  a Mass held with the Sacrament for the Anointing of the Sick followed by lunch in the Hall.





180 Years of St Vincent de Paul Society


The SVP have been turning Concern into Action globally for the last 180 years. Please God, it will continue to flourish in the future.

Bishop Richard will be celebrating Mass at Arundel Cathedral for SVP members past and present to mark this anniversary.



Our Conference had a fruitful and prayerful day of Reflection in July, led by Gilly, a Spiritual advisor.

It was a peaceful and spiritual gathering blessed with the Holy Spirit.









Our Local SVP Shop in Crawley

Crawley Shop

2 Pelham Place

Broadfield

Crawley

RH11 9AZ

Tel: 01293 517135


ST JOHN'S SVP GROUP

All are welcome...
 

The SVP  Mission is to seek and find those in need, to help them in a spirit of justice and to tackle the causes of poverty where we can.

Information

Founded in 1833, the Society was established by a group of students in Paris. They took on the challenged to serve the poor of the city and were  inspired by the example of St Vincent de Paul, they served the local population face to face, as part of their spiritual formation. The SVP was established in London In 1844 by a group of men. This was the first in Great Britain.

SVP - St John's Parish