Social Justice
Food Pantry
About: Located in Cordier Hall. A stock of staple food products is distributed to people who need help. The food in the pantry is contributed by parish families. Significant quantities of fresh bread and pastries are also brought to the hall for distribution. The food pantry is open on Tuesday mornings from 8:30am to 10:30am. There are many opportunities to help our brothers and sisters in need through ministries associated with the food pantry.
Contact: Parish Office, (757) 851-8800
Tuesday Morning Breakfast For Those In Need
About: Open on Tuesdays from 8:30am to 9:30am. Volunteers provide breakfast and a bag lunch for those in need; all food is provided from donations and volunteers.
Contact: Parish Office, (757) 851-8800
Father Joe’s House (Thrift Shop)
About: Community outreach. The parish thrift shop is located at 112 Sixth St. beside our main parking lot. The entrance is at the back of the house. The thrift shop is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Donations are accepted on Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and the Saturdays that the house is open. Furniture and appliances must be called-in ahead of time. The thrift shop is always in need of volunteers.
Contact: Parish Office, (757) 851-8800
Community Life
Parish Nurses (Health Ministry)
About: A team of registered nurses with additional training to promote health within the parish community. Together they sponsor health screenings; flu shot clinics, blood drives, classes, individual home visits, respite for family caregivers and other services.
Contact: Parish Office, (757) 851-8800
Religious Articles
About: Located in the cloakroom just off the commons in the Church. The store is open after weekend liturgies.
Contact: Parish Office, (757) 851-8800
Prayer Shawl Ministry
About: Care and the love of knitting have been combined into a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Many blessing are knitted into every shawl. Shawls can be requested by contacting the parish office, or e-mailing [email protected]. Please provide name. address, and phone number of person receiving shawl, as well as name and phone number of the person requesting the shawl.
Contact: Parish Office, (757) 851-8800