Just as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to me.—Matthew 25:40
The Social Concerns Outreach Ministry is comprised of a number of smaller groups working together to be of service to our community in many ways. Through small gifts of time and donations we can make a big difference.
Our groups meet on the 2nd Friday of the Month (September—April) at 9:00am for one hour to discuss upcoming events and projects and gather as a team.
With any questions or for more information, please contact the Social Concerns Chair: JoAnn Ward | [email protected] | 719-475-7146
Adopt-a-Family: To assist those in financial need at Christmas by helping whole families attain gifts, food and clothing.
Baby donations: Collects items such as diapers, food, blankets… to meet the primary needs of families with small children.
Catholic Relief Services - CRS Rice Bowl: An annual Lenten program where we are called to pray with our families and faith communities, fast in solidarity with those who hunger, learn more about our global community and the challenges of poverty overseas, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need.
Food Pantry: Collects food each week for B Street and Westside CARES Food Pantries and holds a big Food Drive in November. (Donations are accepted in the shopping cart located in the church vestibule.) Learn More
Fostering Hope: A group that supports foster parents with their responsibilities regarding the minor children in their care. Learn More
Funeral Receptions: Provides a meal or reception after a funeral held at St. Paul’s.
Giving Tree: The Giving Tree has tags for seniors that are homebound and children from a neighboring school that are in financial need. Also included are those we serve in the Fostering Hope program. This is an annual effort at Christmas.
Homebound Ministry: The Homebound Ministry visits people in healthcare facilities or private homes within the parish boundaries to bring Holy Communion and helps arrange seasonal Masses, Confessions and/or Anointing of the Sick.
Marian House Kitchen: The Marian House Kitchen feeds between 100 and 250 low income and homeless people a hot nutritious lunch each day. St. Paul’s volunteers between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
Meals Ministry: This ministry helps arrange meals for parishioners in need because of surgery, illness, death and more using an online meal calendar.
Westside CARES: An agency where St. Paul Parish joins neighboring churches to assist those in financial need. Several activities throughout the year take place, including two prayer services, volunteer help at the center, food pantries, Thanksgiving Baskets, Fundraising Dinner and Breakfast, July School Supplies collection. Learn More