Outreach

This ministry delivers food to five hunger centers our parish serves.

 

Volunteers are needed to organize and distribute food bags and clothing at the center located at St. Philomena Church. Commitment can be as short as one Saturday a year.  The dates St. Francis is scheduled to help are: February 15th, March 22nd, April 26th, May 31st, June 21st, August 9th, September 13th, October 18th and November 29th.

 

Individuals participating in this ministry distribute Holy Communion to hospitalized patients. Any Eucharistic Minister can be involved.  Contact the Chaplain office at Hillcrest Hospital.

 

The Good Samaritan Ministry helps people in the community in various ways such as emergency food and clothing, friendly visits, information about government and agency services and more.