The ministries under Social Justice and Pastoral Care help the parish to meet the needs of the poor and oppressed, both locally and globally. It also reflects on the Gospel’s Social Teaching and on the underlying cause of social problems within the community. We seek to transform social structures through legislative advocacy, peace making and other efforts. This ministry encourages parishioners to build a culture of life through the activities of their families, participating in fair work efforts and exercise good citizenship.
Contact Person: Sue Bucher 497-8330 EXT. 303
Visit the Diocesan Justice & Peace website: www.richmonddiocese.org/ojp/index.htm
To find out what the church is advocating for visit the Virginia Catholic Conference website at: www.vacatholic.org
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FOOD PANTRY Provides emergency food supplies to needy families. The supplies are provided by parishioners who, on Sunday or any other time, bring canned & non-perishable packaged foods to the Food Pantry box located in the Commons area of the Church. These are then stored in the Food Pantry for distribution.Food Pantry Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM Contact Person: Elaine Bridges 474-4673 OR 518-2819 MEALS ON WHEELS Prepared hot meals are delivered by volunteers & others who are unable to prepare their own meals. Volunteers are always needed. 2 hours, once a month. Contact Person: Pauline Eccles H 464-6715 |
THRIFT SHOP Shop sells used clothing & other items. All proceeds are turned over to Social Ministry & used for charity. Volunteers receive, sort, price, & sell the donated articles. They also maintain an orderly shop. Thrift Shop hours: Wednesdays: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Contact Person: Br. Mark Evans, OSB 497-8330 ext 301 |
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HOSPITAL MINISTRY Eucharist Ministers who bring the Blessed Sacrament to patients at Sentara Leigh and Sentara Bayside hospitals. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays are the days that patients are visited by Hospital Ministers. Time requirement for this Ministry is 2 to 2 1/2 hours a month. Training for new Hospital Ministers will be provided. Contact Person: Jacquie Molovinsky H 460-5853 |
STARTING ANEW GROUP (Separated/Divorced/Widowed) This is a group of men & women who meet for support, friendship & social activities. The meeting is the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3:30 PM. 2 hours. Contact Person: Nancy Vanek 631-9245
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