NEWSLETTER/UPON THIS ROCK

NEWSLETTER/UPON THIS ROCK is distributed to our parish members in September, December, March and June. The deadline for articles to be printed is by the 15th of August (for September), the 15th of November (for December), the 15th of February (for March), and the 15th of May (for June). Any relevant articles that have to do with the parish or school will be published. No advertisements.

PRAYER LINE

Join volunteers by telephone who pray for the needs of persons who are ill, grieving, or suffering in any way.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

The 10:00am Mass on Sunday is interpreted for our deaf and hard of hearing parishioners. The front two pews on the north side of the church are reserved for those needing this service. Volunteers to sign for Mass or church functions are needed.

A BETTER CHOICE

A Better Choice is a a Catholic Crisis Pregnancy Center that helps young women who are facing the possibility of an unexpected pregnancy offering free pregnancy tests, crisis phone counseling, sonograms, information and benevolence assistance. To some of the 260 young women who come to ABC each month our voice is the only time they hear a message of unconditional love and support. Volunteering can be through direct contact with the young women we help or in other areas. There is plenty of God’s work to be done. Help is also needed with scrapbooking events, paper product drives, baby showers, pro-life garage sales, cabinet building, lawn mowing or maintaining the flowers in the prayer garden. If I haven’t mentioned something that interests you, please tell me your ideas. You let us know how often and when you can help. Maybe it’s weekly, monthly or once in a blue moon. That’s OK! We love our volunteers.

MEALS FOR FAMILIES

Meals for Families prepares and delivers meals to families when needed… to welcome newborns, when there is someone sick in the family, when experiencing personal or family difficulties, or when in need of assistance with meals.

MISSION OUTREACH

PARISH OUTREACH

Parish Outreach provides unskilled labor for the elderly or infirmed of the parish that are in need of small home repairs, yard work or snow shoveling. All adults and teens that take pleasure in doing physical labor to lend a hand to parishioners in need are invited to join. Labor skills are not required. Those with special talents are always needed.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

St. Vincent DePaul Society is a silent work of love where men and women seek their personal holiness by works of charity. SVDPS offers tangible assistance to parishioners and families both in and out of the parish boundaries on a person-to-person basis. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. The society meets twice a month. All are invited to become a member and serve Christ’s family.

THE LORD’S DINER

The Lord's Diner, located in downtown Wichita, serves an evening meal to anyone in need. Our assigned night is the 4th Thursday of the month. A current Food Handler’s Permit is required in order to volunteer at the Lord’s Diner. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals, serve meals and clean up. Young people age 12 and up may volunteer if working the same shift as their parent.

TRANSPORTATION

This ministry provides rides for those parishioners that cannot drive to and from Mass, doctor appointments or grocery store. Any new drivers are always welcome.