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: Joe Scarpelli 847-343-1343 joescarp701@yahoo.com

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
    Coordinator: Maria Panopoulos 372-1938 jimpanopoulos@sbcglobal.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)
H
elp the parish become aware of the reverence and respect for life, from womb to tomb.
   Coordinator:   Maryanne Fox  231-0443  Swede645@aol.com

Project Gabriel (Time and Talent #711)
Mentor and support young mothers-to-be during unplanned pregnancies and through the first year of life for the child.

    Coordinator: Debbie Barnes 483-3577 luvkids4life@yahoo.com

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.

   Staff Contact: Kathie Brewer 483-4673 x101 cckbrewer@sbcglobal.net

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

EXTENDED OUTREACH - SPECIAL PROGRAMS

 


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