The ‘ Conference ‘ of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul of the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Doha- Qatar , was organized on 18/02/2000 in a meeting convened at the church hall with 28 members of the Syro- Malabar community as its founder members. It was the first religious organization that was set up in the St.Thomas Syro-Malabar church and is currently running the sixth year. |
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The rules and regulations approved by the National council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul , India have been adopted as the By-Law of this ‘Conference’. |
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A President, Secretary, Treasurer and a Youth Representative, were elected from among the ‘Conference’ Members and the Priest in charge of the church as Patron and Spiritual advisor as per the By- Law. |
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This ‘Conference’ is functioning in Doha independently as a part of National catholic Organizations of India engaged in charitable service to all Indians in firm commitment to Christ and the church. |
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The area and extend of Service of this ‘Conference’ is limited to reaching out and helping the poor and needy residing in Doha and in India, irrespective of their nationality, religion, cast and creed. |
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The general nature of activities of this Conference is: |
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Reaching out to persons in jail or workers who are being harassed or tortured by their employers and assisting to send them back to India by dealing with the authorities concerned, bearing their return travel expenses, helping for clearing their debts etc.
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Conducting blood donation campaigns in association with the Hospital/Blood Bank authorities and donate blood for critical patients in hospital, upon request, by volunteers of the ready “Blood Donor Squad” of the Church
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- Any other form of help by virtue of calamity or disaster to anyone in the locality.
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The mode of functioning of this Conference is: |
(a) Raising fund by collecting money from the community members. |
This is done by |
- Receiving monthly subscription from “Conference” members.
- Keeping collection Boxes in the church and by approaching individuals directly with the support of announcements/appeal by the parish priest.
- Keeping charity Money Boxes at homes and bringing them back to church by parishioners at the end of each month.
- By conducting auctions of various articles donated by community members.
- By setting up food stalls at the church compound on special occasions.
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| (b) Disbursement of money for charity purpose. |
- This is done in strict accordance with the majority decision of the members at the “Conference “ meeting.
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(c) Mobilization of members for various tasks set by the
“ Conference ” decisions from time to time. |
This includes |
- Jail/ Camp/Hospital/House visits
- Counseling, helping and assisting the needy and organizing other charity activities.
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| At present this “Conference” is having a strength of 30 active members and scores of other supporting members. We are now planning to organize a “Membership Campaign” to absorb more active members to this charity organization. We are conducting regular monthly meetings in which the report of the preceding “Conference” meeting as well as the decision taken, will be read and up-to date income and expenditure account is presented. This is to be approved by the “Conference” meeting. Discussions on forth coming charity activities and consideration/evaluation of requests for financial helps from various corners are done and an appropriate decision on each request is taken promptly. We conclude our “Conference Meetings” with a message from our Spiritual advisor and with a prayer. |
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| Office Bearers |
Patron / Spiritual Advisor |
Rev.Fr. Jose Thachukunnel |
President |
Mr. Joy Joseph |
Vice President |
Mr. Jacob Cherian (Joy) |
Secretary |
Mrs. Aeliamma Mathew |
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Joint Secretary |
Dr. Leelamma Joseph |
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Treasurer |
Mr. Mathukkutty Mattathil |
Youth Representative |
Mr. C.K. Johny |
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