The International Order of St. Vincent is made up of lay ministers and lay leaders who follow the liturgical practices of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.  Anyone who is called, trained, and authorized according to church canons to perform a lay ministry, can become a member of OSV, including Acoltyes and their Adult Leader, Altar Guild (Sacristan) members, Choristers, Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM I & II), Lay Readers/Lectors, Subdeacons, Vergers, Ushers, and Greeters.

Our purpose is...

• To emphasize a world-wide fellowship of lay ministers/leaders within the Catholic Communions of Christ"s One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
• To encourage every lay minister/leader at our Lord's altar to have a progessive rule of life based on all of the Church's Sacraments
• To instill within each lay minister/leader an interest in proper liturgies within their branch of the Church
• To pray that all members will consider their service as lay ministers/leaders to be a vocation

The Objects of the Order are:

• To promote holy living among its members
• To promote unity in Christ and friendship and camaraderie among lay ministers/leaders
• To promote loyalty and full cooperation to the clergy and lay leaders
• To encourage regular attendance at the Holy Eucharist, and more careful preparation for its reception
• To teach the complete Sacramental Faith as taught in the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, and promote the practice of the same

Anyone interested in becoming a member of St. Vincent's Chapter of the OSV should contact Ron Turner for details.

Contact:  Ron Turner