The SVP has been working for almost 200 years, all over the world caring for people in need wherever they are. Here at Saint Mary’s we have been active since December 2014, caring for people in need in our midst.
We visit people in their own homes, offering them practical support as well as friendship, comfort and the love that springs from our commitment to Gospel values.
The people we visit come to our attention in a number of ways:
Struggling with sickness or disability
caring for sick or disabled family members
isolated due to ill health or disability
coming to terms with family breakdown and bereavement
in need of a little extra support, friendship and tenderness
Our SVP group (known as a Conference) is linked with another group in India. Whom we help support. We also support the role played nationally by the SVP in raising issues of concern with the government.
The members of the Conference hope that the work of the SVP in Knaresborough will continue to grow. We are grateful for the support of the parish through prayer and donations.
