Serve Others Christian Service
As our faith grows, we are called to serve others, particularly those who are most in need. We are committed to local and global outreach efforts, with an emphasis on social justice, charity, the sanctity of human life, and meeting the practical needs of our neighbors.
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The GriefShare program is for all parishioners and friends, who are grieving a loss of a loved one. This program consists of videos, led by grief support professionals, together with people who have personally experienced loss, followed by confidential discussion. Brochures explaining the program are located in the Church Narthex. Should you need additional information, please contact Lily Landy, 314-330-7488, lily.landy@gmail.com or Jeanice Geis, 314-398-7557, jeanice.geis@yahoo.com.
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Recognizing the social needs of the greater community outside our parish, our members provide food on a regular basis the year round. The Give-A-Meal-A-Month Program provides an easy, convenient, low cost way to provide food on a personal basis to the poor and hungry through the Food Pantry of St. Cronan's Church on South Boyle and Kirk Care. A suggested balanced meal menu and a yellow bag is provided each month for you to contribute on the 2nd Sunday of every month at all the Masses.
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The St. Vincent De Paul Society assists the parish community in fulfilling the mandate of Christ to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless. It provides assistance with utilities, rent, food, medicine, etc., for parishioners and others in need. Contact (314) 965-3985 for more information.
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Each PSR class is able to participate once a year, during their class, in preparing meat and cheese sandwiches for the homeless. These are then delivered by the volunteers up at the Caritas house to St. Vincent De Paul or wherever the need might be.
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Two groups of volunteers from the parish bake casseroles 15 times a year for the benefit of the homeless at St. Patrick's center downtown.
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All of us face challenges at different times in our lives, and we shouldn't have to walk these difficult journeys alone. Pastoral Care may be able to help.
Are you hospitalized or homebound and need someone to bring you the Eucharist? Impaired by old age? Are you awaiting surgery? Do you need prayers? Are you in a nursing home and would like an occasional visit? Do you need help with meals or help getting to medical appointments? Do you need assistance with small home repairs? Call the Parish Office, and we will put you in contact with someone who can help you through difficult times
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The principal responsibilities of the Respect Life Apostolate are to organize and educate the parish community for the purpose of restoring and maintaining respect for all human life.
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A group of parishioners who have said "Yes" to helping others in our Christian Community of St. Gerard Majella. Their function is to assist primarily with meals for families or individuals in times of stress such as illness and/or funeral gatherings. We occasionally need volunteers to help with funeral lunches.