Gurnee family to be featured on July 27 EWTN program

In this special presentation, one story features Vincentians from St. Paul the Apostle in Gurnee helping Isabella Mack, a young girl born with a rare brain malformation gain the freedom to move around her own home.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago Council helps more than 800,000 people in Cook and Lake counties each year.

"I don't think that saying thank you is ever going to be enough, but what is enough is that you have given this little girl her freedom - her ability to move around her house and be with her family where we are - and that is more than anybody can ever thank you for," said Isabella's father, Stephen Mack.

The program follows SVdP members on their spiritual growth journey through service to people and families in need. From the Society's traditional home visits, food pantries and assistance with rent and utilities, to innovative health care, financial and mentoring programs, the Society's Vincentians see the face of Christ in the people they encounter.

"Our Faith in Action: Today's Society of St. Vincent de Paul" will air on EWTN cable channels on Thursday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. CDT.

Visit ewtn.com/channelfinder to find the channel in your ZIP code.

"The TV show is great for promoting the Society's name, brand and some of our special works," said SVdP National CEO Dave Barringer. "We hope that viewers who see 'Our Faith in Action' will feel we have answered their need for how they can put their own faith into action and then join the Society in their communities."