ST. PAUL IN-PARISH SERVICE, 2009-2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE:  This event is affiliated with the American Red Cross. Two helpers per shift are needed for three different slots on Sunday, October 18, 2009 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 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.

 

STUDENT HELPERS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (GRADES 1-4)

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.

 

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.

 

ST. PAUL THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION:

A group is needed during the first or second week of November, 2009 (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 Deacon Richard Shubik at (313) 885-8855 for more information.

 

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR THE HOMEBOUND:  Saturday, November 21st

(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 Amy Murphy at (313) 885-1761 for more information.

 

ST. PAUL BEREAVEMENT GROUP: December, 2009. This is a special project. Volunteers are needed to deliver plants or small gifts to parishioners who have lost a loved one in the last year. Delivery dates are flexible, even week-day nights. Mentor groups will be assigned a list of bereaved parishioners in the area, and items to deliver. Please contact Betsy Sierzenga at (313) 881-3673.

 

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 12 and 19, and the 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Masses on Sunday, December 13 and 20 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 Deacon Richard Shubik 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 10th (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Families’ welcome! 

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

 

BLANKETS FOR THE HOMELESS: This activity was a huge hit with the students last year. Volunteers will meet in the Canfield Education Center. The Parish Moms are making fleece blankets for less fortunate homeless individuals. Please contact

Mary Alice Mecke for additional details (313) 886-1958.

 

HOMELESS WEEK: February 20-February 27, 2010 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 during the week. Mentor Groups may sign-up on Monday and Tuesday, but ONLY AFTER R.E. CLASSES! 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 EASTER EGG HUNT: Saturday, March 27, 2010 

(8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) at the Parish House. Helpers are needed for set-up, serving and clean-up. Please contact Amy Murphy to sign-up (313) 885-1761.

 

PARISH MOMS DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: April 23, 2010 (5:30 p.m-9:00 p.m.) There will be two shifts available for service hours. Volunteers are needed for set-up, serving, activities and clean-up. Please contact Amy Murphy at (313) 885-1761 for more information or to schedule your student or group.

 

SWING INTO SPRING AT ST.PAUL CHURCH AND SCHOOL: During the first week of May, 2010 (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.