“Even though you are young, the time for action is now! It
is time to let your light shine! Remember, Christ is calling you; the Church
needs you; the Pope believes in you, and he expects great things of you!”
John Paul II
Bingo Assistants
Friday nights from 7-10 p.m. Bingo assistants needed to work the floor
verifying Bingo and helping the patrons. Age 16 and up.
3rd Thursday at the Lord's Table
On the 3rd Thursday of every month from 3to 5pm serve a hot meal to the homeless at St. Martin of Tours soup kitchen - The Lord's table. Service time = 2 hours and space is limited to 2-4 volunteers - Contact Sue at 301-948-9167 or SFAYouth@sfadw.org.
Concert Assistants
Provide assistance at the St. Francis concert series events by setting up (12-2pm), handing out programs, seating patrons, serving intermission, and cleaning up (7-9/10pm). Service time = 2-3 hours. Concert are scheduled on the following Saturday nights from 7:30-9/9:30pm:
10/20/07 12/24/07 2/23/08 3/29/07 4/26/08
Concert admission is free for assistants that volunteer 2 hrs or reduced for partial night assistants. Contact Verena Anders at 301-840-1407 ext.30 or
verenalucia@sfadw.org.
Baskets of Cheer
Assemble Baskets of cookies and goodies for the poor. Service time up to 4 hours
Deliver Baskets to Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing home Service time = 2-3hours
Contact Sue for more details at 301-948-9167 or SFAYouth@sfadw.org.
Rebuilding Together
- Help restore a home owned by low income resident, with special focus on the elderly, disabled, and/or families with children, residing in Montgomery County. Time: One Saturday in April. Special skills: Any experience working on houses is a plus. Contact John Vilgos @ 301-869-6644 or e-mail johnv77@juno.com. Web site: www.rebuildingtogethermc.org.
HEARTS AND HANDS
- Perform minor home repairs as well as install ramps and railings for those in need. Time: One Saturday of each month. Contact John Vilgos @ 301-869-6644 or johnv77@juno.com. Web site: www.rebuildingtogethermc.org.
After the Masses December 2nd and 9th - Staffing the Alternative Christmas Shopping table and filling orders for Alternative Christmas Service time = 1-3 hours.
Contact: Pat O'Connor, leafs20879@aol.com or 301-977-9208
Catholic HEART Work Camp
Lancaster, PA June 22-28 2007 - A week of service, fellowship and worship. Each day will be spent either renewing homes by doing such things as painting, housecleaning, yard work, and minor home repairs (experienced trouble shooters will visit the sites to check on workmanship and provide help when needed); or helping at day care centers for low income families by assisting with the children's programs, working at homeless shelters or helping at centers that distribute food to the needy. Contact Sue Lea at 301-948-9167 or email SFAYouth@sfadw.org for more information to reserve a spot. Earn 40 Service hours.
Look for upcoming service events including:
- Christmas service activities
- Christmas caroling
- Service to the poor and elderly
- CRS Food fast
- Walkathon
Contact Sue Lea at 301-948-9167 or email SFAYouth@sfadw.org
for more information and additional service opportunities.
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