Outreach
Pastoral Care Ministry
Pastoral ministry for the sick and infirm is one of the most significant ways that members of the Body of Christ continue the ministry and mission of Jesus. Pastoral care ministers visit homebound sick and elderly members of the parish as well as those in senior care facilities and hospitals. The pray with them and bring them holy communion. They also assist in communicating with a priest for anointing with oil or confession.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to provide relief and support to those in need through person-to-person assistance guided by Vincentian principles of fellowship and individual spiritual growth. SVdP staff and volunteers are a charity united by their spirit of poverty, humility and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to the basic rule.
Operation Rice Bowl
Operation Rice Bowl is a Lenten program run by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) that encourages Catholics in the United States to engage in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in solidarity with the poor around the world. During the Lenten season, families, individuals, and communities participate by using a cardboard “rice bowl” to collect donations. The funds raised support CRS’s efforts to fight hunger and poverty globally.
Participants are encouraged to:
- Pray: Reflect on the lives of people in need and deepen their own faith.
- Fast: Make small sacrifices, such as skipping a meal or eating simpler foods, to foster a sense of solidarity with those who are hungry.
- Give: Donation Rice Bowls are placed in the Church on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday and collected on the Sunday after Easter. The collections will help the Diocese of Oakland and Catholic Relief Services
CRS provides educational resources, such as stories of hope, recipes, and prayers, to help participants learn more about global issues and the impact of their contributions. Operation Rice Bowl is a practical way for Catholics to live out their faith and make a difference during the Lenten season.
For more information, please contact Trudy Miller or the Parish Office
For more information on Catholic Relief Services (CRS) (https://www.crs.org/) or Diocese of Oakland (https://oakdiocese.org/) check their website.
