Parish Social Ministry Committee

This ministry is an outreach organization dedicated to developing lay leadership and a spirituality based on the Social Justice teachings of the Church. We also initiate action on social issues that affect the parish, the community, the nation and the world.

Committee Meetings…………   1^st Wed. Each Month

Contact……………………….     Kathleen DiCamilla @ (302) 764-9361

1.        Parish Outreach Office
Volunteers of this committee answer outreach phone calls daily and work directly with those in need of emergency assistance (such as utilities, rent, housing and food).

Office Hours………………….    Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 – 12 Noon
Contact ………………………     Phyllis Robinson @ (302) 764-2575

 

2.       Sewing Group

Volunteers sew and knit baby items for those in need throughout the community; they also knit lap blankets for homebound parishioners.

Contact……………………….     Judy Wilbank @ (302) 792-0641

 

3.       Meals on Wheels

Members of this ministry deliver hot meals to the elderly, the physically and/or mentally disabled and to those living alone with no other means of available support.

Contact……………………….     Bridget Kirk @ (302) 762-8950

 

4.       Emmanuel Dining Room

Emmanuel Dining Room, located in Wilmington, provides meals to needy people. Parishioners volunteer to prepare a meal and may serve the food.

Meals Prepared……………….   22^nd of every even month.
Contact……………………….     John Coen @ (302) 764-7545

5.       Giving Tree

Parishioners are invited to purchase a gift for the needy.

Contact……………………….     Jane Harriman @ (302) 762-6782

                                                        Joyce Lawless @ (302) 762-1162

6.       Journey to Justice

This ministry, which is a project of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, is dedicated to empowering the poor in the United States. Volunteers work with the Statewide Association of Tenants (an independent tenant-led and tenant-directed organization in Delaware) and needy communities within the area.

Meetings………………..…….    6 times per year.
Contact……………………….     Linda/Tom Ashe @ (302) 798-0210

 

7.       Just Faith/Beyond Just Faith

Volunteers participate in the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops’ sponsored 30-week conversion-based formation program on issues of justice and social ministry. Participants are empowered to organize the community in addressing issues of injustice locally, nationally and globally.

Meetings………………..…….    6 times per year.
Membership…………………..    Those completing the 30-week formation.
Contact……………………….     Kathleen DiCamilla @ (302) 764-9361

                                                        Linda DiStefano @ (302) 652-2004

8.       Respect Life

This ministry promotes and educates the parish on right-to-life issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, stem cell research, and the death penalty.

Meetings………………..…….    6 times per year.
Membership…………………..    Those respecting life from beginning to end.
Contact……………………….     John Coen @ (302) 764-7545

 

9.       Legislative Issues/Networking

Volunteers study legislative issues and concerns that center on Catholic social teachings. Through networking agencies, they inform and promote parish and community action on important issues.

Meetings………………..…….    1x per month.
Contact……………………….     Judy Wilbank @ (302) 792-0641

10.    Caregivers

This ministry provides information and support to families who are caring for a family member who has special needs.

Contact……………………….     Kathleen DiCamilla @ (302) 764-9361

                                                        Cynthia Whisker @ (302) 762-0997  

Volunteers are always welcome.