ST. PAUL IN-PARISH SERVICE, 2008-2009

 

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WEEK: OCTOBER 20-25, 2008 

Please join us in “Making a Difference” all week long. Several outreach service

projects have been planned throughout the week,(Monday, Wednesday and Friday.)

Please contact Sarah Kaczmarek or Tricia Kesteloot for additional details

(313) 885-7022.

 

RIGHT TO LIFE DISPLAY:  Volunteers are needed to help assemble white wooden crosses and place them on our Church lawn, Wednesday, October 1st

(5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.)  Volunteers are also needed on Wednesday, October 8th

(5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.) to remove the crosses from the lawn. Students should wear comfortable clothing, and bring a hammer if possible. Please contact Sarah Kaczmarek for additional details (313) 885-7022, ext 124.

 

BLANKETS FOR THE HOMELESS: Saturday, October 18 (9:30 a.m.-12: 00 p.m.)

in the Canfield Education Center. The Parish Moms are making fleece blankets for less fortunate homeless individuals. Please contact Sarah Hensien for additional details (313) 881-5886.

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CAN DRIVE:  Once a month the Knights collect pop cans to help support our local seminary, Sacred Heart Major Seminary.  On the 2nd Sunday of the month, volunteers are needed to bring the cans/bottles to the store for redemption.  Please contact Greg Nehra to volunteer at (313) 647-0506 or

(313) 919-3556.

 

STUDENT HELPERS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (YOUNGER GRADES)

AND BABYSITTING OPPORTUNITES:

Classroom aides and babysitting helpers are needed during our Religious Education classes on Mondays (6:20-7:45 p.m.) and Tuesdays (4:05-5:30 p.m.) Adult supervision is provided at all times. This service opportunity MAY NOT be a substitute for regularly scheduled classes. Please contact Mary Cal in the Religious Education Office at (313) 885-7022, ext 125.

 

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR THE HOMEBOUND:  Saturday, November 22nd

(9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) in the school cafeteria. The Parish Moms group is making Christmas centerpieces, crafts, cards and decorating cookies for the homebound in our neighboring communities. This is a great holiday project for all students.

Please call Sarah Hensien at (313) 881-5886 for more information.

 

 

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE:  Students are needed to carry gifts from under the trees in the church gathering area after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, December 6 and 13, and the 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Masses on Sunday, December 7 and 14 to the church basement.  Plan to work one half hour. You can sign up for one or more dates.  You will also sort the gifts by their tags. Please call the Parish Office for details at

(313) 885-8855.

 

CHRISTMAS CAROLING:  PARENT AND CHILD PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - at the homes of senior members in our Parish family, and the Sunrise Assisted Living Center on Thursday, December 4th (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Families’ welcome! 

Please contact Sarah Kaczmarek for details (313) 885-7022. 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE:  Two helpers per shift are needed for three different slots on Sunday, December 7th to set up, greet donors, sign them in, and clean up.  This event is held in the Canfield Education Center in ST. Paul School. Please contact Greg Nehra at (313) 647-0506 or (313) 919-3556 to schedule.

 

HOMELESS WEEK: February 28-March 7, 2009 at St. Paul offers a full week of opportunities to help serve the homeless with food preparation, hospitality, assistance in the clothing store, set-up and take-down, etc.  Mentor Groups Welcome! You must participate with your group, or with a parent. WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS WHO SHOW UP WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. Please contact

Tricia Kesteloot for additional program information (313) 885-7022, ext 126.

  

PARISH MOMS (FORMALLY MOTHERS OF YOUNG FAMILIES): SPAGHETTI DINNER on Friday, March 13, 2009 (6:00 p.m-8:00 p.m.) There will be two shifts between 3:30-9:00 p.m. Approximately twenty volunteers are needed for

set-up, serving, activities and clean-up. The proceeds from this great event benefits Christian charities, including Pregnancy Aid. Please contact Mrs. Kesteloot at

(313) 885-7022, for more information or to schedule your student or group.

 

PARISH MOMS EASTER EGG HUNT: Saturday, April 4, 2009 

(8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) at the Parish House. Helpers are needed for set-up, serving and clean-up. Please contact Sarah Hensien to sign-up (313) 881-5886.

 

SERVICES FOR OLDER CITIZENS (SOC): Student volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year!  Help is needed for yard work, reading and visiting with seniors, assembling holiday baskets, clerical work, play games, etc.  There is something for everyone. Groups are welcome. Located in the Neighborhood Club at 17150 Waterloo, Grosse Pointe. Contact Mary Rose Nelson at (313)-882-9600 to sign-up.

 

 

 

SWING INTO SPRING AT ST.PAUL CHURCH AND SCHOOL: During the first week of May, 2009 (Date TBD) Spend the day outside enjoying the season; lending a hand with gardening, weeding, mulching, etc.  Please bring gardening gloves, rakes, outdoor waste bags, and wear comfortable work clothes.

Please contact David Calcaterra at (313) 995-4647 to inquire.

 

ST. PAUL THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION:

A group is needed during the first or second week of November 2008 (TBD)

to distribute food collection items to various parishes. Items will be delivered to

St. Jude’s Parish, St. Veronica’s Parish, and The Nativity. These items will provide

meals for the hungry and the less fortunate persons of Detroit.

Please contact Tricia Kesteloot at (313) 885-7022 for more information.