THE FOOD PANTRY
With the help of our parishioners and the generosity of St. Michael's,
Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry is still going strong
serving the needs of our community.
Volunteers devoted to sorting and packing the donations
keeps the distribution of food to the needy.
Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry is still going strong
serving the needs of our community.
Volunteers devoted to sorting and packing the donations
keeps the distribution of food to the needy.
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The food pantry is up and running.
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The food pantry is in need of the following:
Jiffy Mix Tomato Sauce Rice Hamburger Helper Tuna Helper Pancake mix & Syrup Stuffing Saltine Crackers Side Dishes Jelly Fruit Cereal |
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Baby Blankets
Rick and I drove over to the East End Pregnancy Center this past week. We dropped off donations of baby food, blankets and clothing. The blankets were knitted and crocheted by our parishioners and “From the Heart” ministry. They were thrilled to receive everything. We were thrilled to hear they have had visits from 5 ladies in the past week, looking for help and support to keep their babies. If you enjoy knitting, quilting, sewing and crocheting, please remember the pregnancy center and nursing homes are always in need. You can get in touch with me and I will make arrangements to get your wonderful work and get it to where it is needed. jdufour@ollrichva.org or 262-7315 ext. 6 when you hear the greeting. God bless you and continued good health to you and yours.
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocate for Persons With Disabilities Ministry that welcomes persons with disabilities at the level they desire.
AIDS Ministry Provide updated informational pamphlets and resources available in the area concerning AIDS.
Bereavement ministry Minister to families during the bereavement process by providing information about support groups, attend the wake of a parishioner as a representative of the parish and provide pamphlets on grieving. Cards are also sent to the family. An Annual Memorial Service is held in November.
C.A.R.I.T.A.S. (Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter) A program to shelter the homeless. This is a program to shelter the homeless. Families are welcomed to the Parish for one week during June. Help is needed to provide and serve meals, wash clothes, visit with the guest in the evening, spend the night and set up and clean up for quest.
Eucharistic minister for the homebound/nursing home residents Visit the homebound and nursing home residents on a regular basis to bring them the Eucharist. Deliver flowers and cards for Christmas and Easter during the visits.
Food Pantry Help is needed to carry food to the church basement and to restock the food pantry and prepare bags of food to be given to the needy on Monday and Thursday from 9:15 – 10:30. Distribute the bags of food to people with appointments on Monday and Thursday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Funeral ministry This ministry involves helping with a Memorial Mass or a Mass of the Resurrection. The areas of service are: Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, greeting the family.
Global Outreach Help carry out projects and activities related to specific global needs, such as Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade Products
Helping Hands Assist fellow parishioners with incidental needs for transportation to church, doctor appointments, grocery stores, etc., as well as basic yard work and household needs.
Jesse tree Parish Christmas activity for approximately 150 needy children. Help needed with trimming the tree, sorting and distribution of gifts.
Laura’s Closet (Clothing Room) Part of our outreach is to provide clothes to those in need. Good used and new clothing, including shoes and bedding, is donated and made available on Tuesday. Help with the operation of the Clothes Closet and help the client’s select appropriate clothing.
Legislative Advocacy Help with letter writing, telephone tree and attend Catholic Advocacy Day in January at the General Assembly. The issues involved are concerns of the Church and parish. Join the Virginia Catholic Conference Advocacy Network, an e-mail advocacy network for parishioners, catholic-school parents, and others interested in legislative advocacy based on Catholic social teaching. Visit www.vacatholic.org.
Parish Nurses Nurses in the parish are invited to join the group for activities in the area of health care.
Respect Life This ministry deals with all issues of human life from conception to death. Attend one session of the General Assembly.
Thanksgiving Baskets Special collection of food during November for Thanksgiving Baskets. Sorting and packing food baskets before Thanksgiving for needy families.
For information on volunteering with Human Concerns, please email Joan DuFour or call her at 262-7315, ext. 228
AIDS Ministry Provide updated informational pamphlets and resources available in the area concerning AIDS.
Bereavement ministry Minister to families during the bereavement process by providing information about support groups, attend the wake of a parishioner as a representative of the parish and provide pamphlets on grieving. Cards are also sent to the family. An Annual Memorial Service is held in November.
C.A.R.I.T.A.S. (Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure Shelter) A program to shelter the homeless. This is a program to shelter the homeless. Families are welcomed to the Parish for one week during June. Help is needed to provide and serve meals, wash clothes, visit with the guest in the evening, spend the night and set up and clean up for quest.
Eucharistic minister for the homebound/nursing home residents Visit the homebound and nursing home residents on a regular basis to bring them the Eucharist. Deliver flowers and cards for Christmas and Easter during the visits.
Food Pantry Help is needed to carry food to the church basement and to restock the food pantry and prepare bags of food to be given to the needy on Monday and Thursday from 9:15 – 10:30. Distribute the bags of food to people with appointments on Monday and Thursday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Funeral ministry This ministry involves helping with a Memorial Mass or a Mass of the Resurrection. The areas of service are: Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, greeting the family.
Global Outreach Help carry out projects and activities related to specific global needs, such as Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade Products
Helping Hands Assist fellow parishioners with incidental needs for transportation to church, doctor appointments, grocery stores, etc., as well as basic yard work and household needs.
Jesse tree Parish Christmas activity for approximately 150 needy children. Help needed with trimming the tree, sorting and distribution of gifts.
Laura’s Closet (Clothing Room) Part of our outreach is to provide clothes to those in need. Good used and new clothing, including shoes and bedding, is donated and made available on Tuesday. Help with the operation of the Clothes Closet and help the client’s select appropriate clothing.
Legislative Advocacy Help with letter writing, telephone tree and attend Catholic Advocacy Day in January at the General Assembly. The issues involved are concerns of the Church and parish. Join the Virginia Catholic Conference Advocacy Network, an e-mail advocacy network for parishioners, catholic-school parents, and others interested in legislative advocacy based on Catholic social teaching. Visit www.vacatholic.org.
Parish Nurses Nurses in the parish are invited to join the group for activities in the area of health care.
Respect Life This ministry deals with all issues of human life from conception to death. Attend one session of the General Assembly.
Thanksgiving Baskets Special collection of food during November for Thanksgiving Baskets. Sorting and packing food baskets before Thanksgiving for needy families.
For information on volunteering with Human Concerns, please email Joan DuFour or call her at 262-7315, ext. 228
Resources and Information
40 Days for Life |
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USCCB - Called to Action
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