Social Ministry

Description: We aim to visit one organization each month for the parish service project. They typically range from serving meals to the homeless, volunteering to clean up or help with projects at a local park or garden, doing neighborhood cleanups, and more. Sign up to be made aware of projects as they become available.
Time Commitment: About three hours for each project of interest.
Talent to Share: Service to others and the local community.

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Position Description:  Dinner volunteers prepare and provide a complete nutritious dinner for 10-12. The dinner is delivered to Loaves & Fishes by 5:30pm. Evening volunteers serve dinner, and once dinner is served, can sit and socialize with the guests. Overnight volunteers spend time with the guests until quiet time, spend the night at the shelter, and have breakfast ready for them in the morning. 
Time Commitment: Volunteers are typically put into a quarterly rotation and serve each quarter on either the first or second Thursday of the month. The evening (dinner) shift is from 6-10pm; overnight volunteers serve from 10:00pm-8:30am. 
Talent to Share:  Compassion and concern for people who are facing difficult circumstances. 

Description: Stay abreast of and advocate in support of the social teaching of the Church. Communicate with local, state, and federal legislators and the public thorugh social media, email, and phone calls. 
Time Commitment: One to two hours per month as issues come up for debate or become the focus in the media.
Talent to Share: Knowing how to communicate the teaching of the Church to non-Catholics in a concise, accurate, and compassionate way.

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Description: This ministry seeks volunteers to assist with our parish's monthly luncheon to raise funds for those in need while serving in a warm and inviting parish commuinty atmostphere. The luncheon lasts less than four hours total, from set-up to clean-up, with volunteers needed for various aspects of the meal.
Time Commitment: From 1 to 4 hours per month, October-March
Talent to Share: Hospitality

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Description: Travel to Guatemala (next trip planned for Summer 2019) to help build small homes, restore existing homes, and support other projects for widows in Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
Time Commitment: One week for actual trip, plus several pre-trip meetings in the month prior to the trip. 
Talent to Share: Care and concern for those living in impoverished areas. No special carpentry or building skills are required.

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Position: Work on projects and issue related to protecting the dignity of the human person from conception through natural death.
Time Commitment: Flexible and variable as needed.
Talent to Share: Interest in supporting the Catholic Social Teaching on the life and dignity of the human person, including ending the death penalty, euthanasia, and abortion.

Description: Consulting with clients, discerning their needs and how best to meet them.
Time Commitment: Bi-monthly meetings of 1 to 2 hours. Client consultation depends on needs.
Talent to Share: Care for the poor, good practical judgment, and transportation.

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