Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church

 

 

Red Cross Blood Drive

Volunteers help make phone calls, register donors, childcare and be available for various other duties. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Meals on Wheels

Collect meals from the Mascoutah Senior Center and deliver them to those unable to get out. There is always a need for volunteers to substitute or work regularly in this program.

 

Shepherd Sunday Volunteers

Volunteers needed to collect donated food at the church and deliver it to our local food pantry on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00noon. Time commitment varies but is generally 1 hour per month.

 

St. Vincent De Paul Society

Through donations, the St. Vincent De Paul Society provides corporal and spiritual works of mercy to those in need. Acts include providing food, assistance with utility bills, prescription drugs, rent and other needs. Members meet once a month. A time commitment of two to three hours per month is requested.

 

Wellness Ministry (formerly Social Services)

        The purpose of the Wellness Ministry of Holy Childhood Parish is to offer information to parishioners about community resources and social service agencies that assist with life issues.  Coping with the death of a loved one, care-giving for an elderly or disabled family member, or finding a family counselor are just a few of the issues that arise in our everyday lives. 

         Members of the Wellness Ministry have worked in the field of social services, are knowledgeable about what sources could offer practical and emotional support, and can put parish members in touch with helpful social services.  Any consultation with a Resource Contact follows confidentiality guidelines, and could be the start of services that make a difficult situation more manageable.  No question is too small or large – any question about social service issues is welcomed. 

          A few examples of when we can help:  a man married for 55 years is recently widowed and would benefit from a grief support group; a mother and father are fearful that their teenager is abusing a drug or suffers from  depression; a neighbor has questions about what services may help an elderly neighbor who lives alone; a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

         Ministry Resource contacts include:  Jodi Gardner (566-2347), Dolores Dauber, LeeAnn Funk, Karen Zacharski, Pat Steinberg, Colleen Hopp, and Sandra Hakanson.  Thanks also to committee members Pat Fletcher, Dee Bechtoldt, and Nona Morgan, who assist with projects and planning. 

 

      
        Last modified: 12/17/11