How do you understand poverty?
"Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?"
And the king will say to them in reply, "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25: 37-40
And the king will say to them in reply, "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25: 37-40
Our community needs our help! Let us see the face of Christ in our neighbors.
Can you help organize volunteers or a supply drive for the
Alan P. Linton, Jr., Emergency Shelter
for homeless men and women?
Can you help organize volunteers or a supply drive for the
Alan P. Linton, Jr., Emergency Shelter
for homeless men and women?
Or, are you interested in organizing a group to serve at the
Frederick Community Action Agency Soup Kitchen
on a weekend or holiday?
Frederick Community Action Agency Soup Kitchen
on a weekend or holiday?
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is interested in partnering with our ministry to enable them to offer special retreat days for those who could never otherwise attend. Peace and Social Justice Ministry volunteers may participate by helping attendees register, handing out materials, assisting with wheelchair movement around the grounds/building, and/or support with the catered lunch. Lunch is offered to volunteers! Seeds of Hope retreats are customized to meet the needs of each group, giving the most vulnerable the opportunity to experience the Shrine in a way that helps them understand that God personally knows and loves them. Volunteers and participants alike are inspired by the life of Mother Seton and the beautiful Basilica and grounds.
After The Storm
Looking for something that builds relationships and moves people out of poverty?
Have you heard about "After the Storm" and wondered, "Which storm are they talking about?" We don't mean to confuse anyone, but we aren't talking about the last hurricane or even the summer floods here in Frederick. We are talking about the parish effort to support families who have been homeless. The "storm" is that period in which they have lost their home due to financial hardship and have had to seek emergency shelter. We meet the families as they are transitioning from the emergency shelter to a stable residence. Our parish currently walks with 4 families who have faced this storm.
Each of the four families have school age children. There are ten children between the four families from 1st grade to 12th grade. During our time with the families, one of the moms secured a better paying job, another mom began part time work and has moved to nearly full time along with training for possible promotions. A third mom is returning to school for retraining. Our single dad is running two businesses to make ends meet.
Our After the Storm team members have completed VIRTUS and have been accepted as Vincentians in our local conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Training is provided for this ministry. Team members have assisted with acquiring needed furniture and household goods, providing transportation, assisting in job searches and housing searches, assisting with health insurance and other necessary applications, and providing connections to other resources in the community. Most of all, the team members, on behalf of the parish, provide hope and a sense of community for the families.
Have you heard about "After the Storm" and wondered, "Which storm are they talking about?" We don't mean to confuse anyone, but we aren't talking about the last hurricane or even the summer floods here in Frederick. We are talking about the parish effort to support families who have been homeless. The "storm" is that period in which they have lost their home due to financial hardship and have had to seek emergency shelter. We meet the families as they are transitioning from the emergency shelter to a stable residence. Our parish currently walks with 4 families who have faced this storm.
Each of the four families have school age children. There are ten children between the four families from 1st grade to 12th grade. During our time with the families, one of the moms secured a better paying job, another mom began part time work and has moved to nearly full time along with training for possible promotions. A third mom is returning to school for retraining. Our single dad is running two businesses to make ends meet.
Our After the Storm team members have completed VIRTUS and have been accepted as Vincentians in our local conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Training is provided for this ministry. Team members have assisted with acquiring needed furniture and household goods, providing transportation, assisting in job searches and housing searches, assisting with health insurance and other necessary applications, and providing connections to other resources in the community. Most of all, the team members, on behalf of the parish, provide hope and a sense of community for the families.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
About once each quarter our parish takes up a special
second collection for the Emergency Family Shelter Fund.
These funds allow the After the Storm team to serve a family
making the transition from homelessness to stable housing.
Your generosity is always greatly appreciated and
literally changes the life of a family for the better.
Matthew 25:40; And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’