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Communion for the
Homebound: Holy
Communion is brought to those who are sick or unable to come to
church on a regular basis.
Food/Fuel for Life: The first
weekend of each month, parishioners donate nonperishable food
and cash at the Offertory Procession. It is then
delivered to parishes or agencies that serve the poor.
Holy Name Society:
These men of the parish are committed to being disciples of
the Lord. Their work has involved them in various
projects in the parish, as well as sponsoring Lenten Fish
Fries. Membership is open to the men of the parish, 18
years of ages and older. Meetings are held on the second
Monday of each month at 8:15 p.m., in the cafeteria.
Hospital Visitation:
The priests of the parish and the parish nurse are interested in visiting members
of the parish when they are hospitalized.
Ladies Workshop: The Sanctuary
Society sponsors a Workshop that meets every Thursday at 10:00
a.m. in the rectory. These ladies work on many craft
projects for our parish picnic.
Legion of Mary:
The Legion is comprised of men and woman of the parish, who
are committed to the evangelization of themselves and others.
The Legion visits homes in our parish encouraging people to
pray the Legion of Mary prayers. They also visit those
who have lapsed from the practice of the faith.
Ministry to the Homeless:
Parishioners provide a monthly meal on the 10th of each month
at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish. Cakes for the homeless
are delivered monthly to St. Vincent DePaul Parish.
St. Vincent De Paul Society:
An international organization that is parish-based. The
Vincentians are committed to the service of the poor and
needy. They visit the poor in teams to be of whatever
help they can be. In addition to serving the poor in our
parish they assist three other conferences. The Society
meets weekly to consider requests for help. Absolute
confidentiality is maintained, as well as respect for the
person requesting their help.
Quilters: Since 1935 these
talented women have created lovely quilts for raffles.
They have delighted many lucky winners, and they sew up a
steady source of parish income. They meet every Monday
evening at 6:30 and
Wednesday following the 8:00 Mass.
Parish Helpers: The purpose of
the Parish Helpers is to serve as Jesus did by helping those
in need, bringing joy and comfort to others, and enriching our
sense of parish family. Most of the services rendered by
this group are done on a voluntary, temporary or emergency
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