The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Carla Miller — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:13:06 +0000

The society of St. Vincent de Paul is accepting donated vehicles through their "Vehicles for the Needy" program. RV's, boats, golf carts, and other vehicles are accepted. The Society will arrange for the vehicle, title, and keys to be picked up. Donors will receive a receipt for the amount the vehicle is sold for. Vehicle donations benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul;s programs which assist with rent, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, and furniture. Call 312-655-7181 or visit www.adcsvdp.org and click on "donations" for more information.

Human Concerns Commission

Webmaster — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:05:40 +0000

Michael O’Malley, Pastoral Minister

The St. Benedict Human Concerns Commission ministers to those with spiritual, physical, social and economic needs, and to those experiencing lack and loss. Through active participation and leadership in the human concerns of the parish, neighborhood, city, country and world communities, members of this group are Christianity in action.

If you would like to help reach out to others in need, please contact Michael O’Malley, Pastoral Minister (773) 588-6484 ext. 206 or MOMalley@stbenedict.com.

Common Food Pantry - coordinate collection of foodstuffs for neighborhood food pantry
Easter/Thanksgiving/Christmas Dinners - organize and staff holiday dinners
Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns - promoting understanding and relationships among
Christians, and between Christians and other faith traditions.
Gay and Lesbian Outreach Ministry (GLOM)- support of gifts and witness of gay and lesbian parishioners through service, spirituality, education and stewardship
Health Committee - provides health programs and services
Laboure House - senior residents enjoy supportive living experience in intergenerational home
Ministers of Care - distribute Communion to homebound and hospitalized
Ministers of Praise - pray in own home for parish and other special intentions
Nicodemus Ministry- lay leadership of wakes and burial services, grief support to families
Peace and Justice Ministry - promote awareness of and involvement in issues
Respect Life - teaching and support of a consistent ethic of life
St. Vincent de Paul Society - assists those in financial need
Sharing Parish - organize events with another parish