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OUTREACH / SOCIAL
JUSTICE
GENERAL
FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING PROGRAMS
St. Vincent De Paul Society
(Time and Talent #701)
Outreach organization that assists
the less fortunate in our community. Members of our society meet
our clients in their homes to assist them with financial, emotional
and spiritual support. The society also coordinates food and
clothing drives as well as Adopt a family at Thanksgiving, Christmas
and at Easter.
Coordinator: Ray Kloc 462-3607 ray.kloc@sbcglobal.net
Emergency Outreach
(Time and Talent #702)
A group of parishioners who are
willing to provide assistance for families in need due to a crisis
in the family. The type of assistance offered may include meals,
laundry, babysitting, shopping, etc.
Coordinator: Felicia Jayes 213-8991 fjayes@comcast.net
Transitional Housing
(Time and Talent #703)
Assisting and mentoring families
who are in danger of becoming homeless, to regain their
self-sufficiency and learn to cope better with daily life. New
mentors complete training and then have weekly meetings with guest
family.
Staff Contact:
Deacon Tom Thiltgen 483-4673 x102
ccdeacon@sbcglobal.net
P.A.D.S. - Public Action To Deliver
Shelter (Time and
Talent #704)
Provide and serve meals, socialize
and supervise shifts with our outreach to the homeless here at the
Corpus Christi shelter. Time varies September - May. Volunteers
must be at least 18 years old.
Coordinator:
Mary Ellen Mertz 231-8840
me.mertz@comcast.net
RESPECT
LIFE & MOTHERHOOD
Respect Life Committee
(Time and Talent #708)
Help
the parish become aware of the reverence and respect for life, from
womb to tomb.
Coordinator:
Maryanne Fox 231-0443 Swede645@aol.com
Elizabeth Ministry
(Time and Talent #705)
An outreach to women in special
times of motherhood. The purpose of this ministry is to affirm,
support, encourage, and assist in response to the needs of women
during the childbearing years. A few meetings per year.
Staff Contact: Kathie Brewer 483-4673 x101 cckbrewer@sbcglobal.net
PRAYER &
BEREAVEMENT
Grief Support (Time and Talent
#706)
Parishioners who walk with those
experiencing loss of a loved one through cards, phone calls and
perhaps visits. Eight hour grief training session required.
Coordinator: Margaret Dugo 837-5070 wtravel88@hotmail.com
Prayer Network
(Time and Talent #707)
The assignment is PRAYER.
Contacted on a regular basis to pray for particular intentions of
our faith community. The praying is done individually --- no
meetings or gatherings required.
Staff Contact:
Kathie Brewer 483-4673 x101
cckbrewer@sbcglobal.net
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OUTREACH - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Lend-a-Hand (Time and
Talent #709)
Coordinate our parish
efforts to bring hope and relief to our sister parish, St. John the
Evangelist in Gulf Port, Mississippi. To see photos from the
August 2006 trip to bring supplies and repair assistance to St. John
the Evangelist, click here.
Coordinator: Phil Leonard 830-2657
p2c2d@comcast.net
Peace and Social Justice Ministry (Time and Talent #710)
Catholic Social Teaching calls us to go beyond charit to affect true change in social structures. This ministry coordinates parish efforts to bring about change.
Click here to learn more!
Coordinator: Sue Junkroski suejunkroski@hotmail.com |