St Mary's Web - Social Action

	Social Action

	Parishioners of St. Mary's Parish are encouraged to support and participate in these social outreach opportunities. Check our bulletin for specific activities and times. Our parish supports the following:

	Faith & Justice Committee	Soup Kitchen
	HOPE Ministry	Volunteer Home Care
	Pro-Life Committee	Welcome Wagon


	Faith & Justice Committee		Coordinator: Barbara Fogarty

This committee coordinates our Hope Ministry. It studies Faith and Justice issues. It helps keep Faith and Justice issues before the parish and offer opportunities for parishioners to better understand these issues and respond in a meaningful way. It encourages good citizenship (e.g. voter registration) and support of social needs on local, national and global levels.


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	HOPE Ministry		Coordinator: Faith & Justice Committee

It provides a variety of services to our parishioners. Provides home care services directly to the parishioners of St. Mary's Parish. Brochures are available explaining ministry.


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Pro-Life Committee		Coordinator: John Tucker

This groups studies life issues and educates the parish on the various developments effecting life. They join with other groups and try to make public the injustices against life. They encourage prayer and other programs that can benefit persons in difficult circumstances and educate our parishioners about the various possibilities to address these concerns.


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Soup Kitchen		Coordinator: Gregory Kuebler

Parishioners visit the Soup Kitchen twice a year in Reading. They gather food stuffs and cook. They serve a meal to 100 to 200 people on both Saturday and Sunday. On Thursday or Friday parishioners prepare food for serving on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday and Sunday this project runs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.


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Volunteer Home Care		Coordinator: Topton Lutheran Home

Parishioners perform the following tasks for shut-ins: visit shut-ins; read to an elderly person, write a letter for them, cook them a meal, take them to a doctor, go shopping for them. There is no long-term commitment. One project is done at a time. A travel allowance is available if one provides transports for someone. Contact the Topton Lutheran Home for participation.


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Welcome Wagon		Coordinator: Jacqueline Jack

Parishioners visit new parishioners. They welcome them to the parish and provide a parish booklet of information.

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