SERVICE
Arnold Food Pantry
An ecumenical and community program located at 23
Village Plaza, off Jeffco. The pantry provides assistance to the
area needy. Volunteers are always
welcome to assist in the collection and distribution of food items. Collections occur daily, Monday through
Saturday, from 8:30 am to Noon. Food is distributed on
Thursdays from 11:30 am until 3:00 pm or anytime in emergencies.
Kathy Flanagan ............................... ( 636) 467-5959
This
peer support ministry is committed to the healing and recovery of those who
have experienced separation and divorce. Jesus journeys with us to share our
burden as he shows us the way when dreams are shattered. Structured programs
of 'Divorce & Beyond', 'Annulment', and 'Steps to Wholeness' will be offered.Catholic Divorce Facts
Divorced Catholics are full members of the Catholic Church and can participate fully in the life of the Church.
Divorced Catholics may receive Eucharist and Reconciliation.
Children will not be illegitimate if a divorced Catholic is granted an annulment.
Before a divorced Catholic can remarry in the Church, an annulment must be granted on the previous marriage.
The Grief Ministrys purpose is to assist those
dealing with the loss of a loved one through the complicated process of grief,
to offer comfort and prayer. This group coordinates various programs and
workshops several times a year. Two
of these programs are Steps to
Wholeness and The Bereavement
Support Group.
Contact persons are:
Carole Balmer ...(636) 296-8671
Rita ODonnell ..(636) 296-4673
Mary Hansel ..(636) 282-7263
The Bereavement Support Group helps those dealing with the loss of a loved one through peer support discussions. These meetings are held on Monday evenings in the Parish Center at 7:00 pm. Contact person is:
Mary Hansel .(636)-282-7263
Steps to Wholeness is a seven week program held in the spring and fall. Separate workshops are held in our Parish Center for the widowed and divorced, guided by trained facilitators. Contact persons are:
Mary Hansel .(636) 282-7263
Carol Whitehead ...(636) 282-3014
Parish Nurse
Ministry
The parish nurse program is a new ministry that integrates health and faith. The parish nurse reclaims the historic roots of health and healing and promotes opportunities for spiritual care. This ministry reaches out to parishioners through education, counseling of health issues, preventive health care, home visits, hospital visits and nursing home visits. The parish nurse is the coordinator of health needs of the parishioners and is supported by the health care committee members.
Please contact me if you or someone you know in our parish is in need of a visit from the parish nurse or needs to speak with the parish nurse about health related issues or is in need of resources/referrals for health issues.
Linda Kuhlmeyer, RN, BSN.........................(636) 321-0002, Opt. 1, Ext. 13
To be Catholic is to be pro-life. We are a small group whose goal is to help educate our parish family on the issues of abortion, stem cell research, cloning, research on human embryos, euthanasia and other life issues. We also support Birthright and their work with expectant mothers. We are a member of the Archdiocesan Pro-Life Organization and participate in its programs.
We meet on the second Saturday of the month
after the
John Harper....................................................(636) 296-8766
The ProPapa
Mission works with the people of Honduras to relieve their suffering through
health, housing and education. Several local parishes in St. Louis go on a
mission trip to Honduras each Summer. Our parish regularly has
participants who go on these mission trips. We also contribute money to
the education mission each Christmas through our Sharing Tree. For
information about this mission visit their website or contact:
Margie Atzert.................................................(636) 296-8224
Members of the St. Vincent De Paul Society call on families in need, offer to help where possible, and pray with them. Praying with the people is an important part of our ministry. Envelopes are available in church for those who wish to share in this good work. Information about the society or referrals of those in need can be made by calling the parish office at 636-321-0002, Opt. 6
Chris Hoelker .................................. ..(636) 296-3764
This ministry provides Christmas gifts for local families, seniors and singles who might not otherwise have a Christmas. We also support the missions in Honduras through this program. After the recipients are determined, gift tags are made to match their needs. Parishioners take a tag off the tree and return it with the gift. The gifts are then distributed.
Parish Secretary.................................................(636)-321-0002, ext. 110
This ministry in our parish will concentrate on educating, advocating and mobilizing Catholics on issues of Catholic Social Teaching. The committee will keep our parishioners informed on social issues of the community and on legislation pending in Jefferson City and Washington, D.C.
We
are a group of volunteers numbering just over 100 people who have volunteered to
cook a meal for a family whose loved one has been very sick, recently had a
baby, or has just come home from the hospital. We provide three meals either
consecutively or in another manner suitable to the familys needs.
Dorothy Cowin ........................................................... (636) 296-5826
Thelma Westrich.......................................................... (636) 296-3800