ST. PAUL IN-PARISH SERVICE  2010-2011

 

 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOOD DRIVE: October 16 and 17, 2010

K OF C logo.jpgThe KOC is hosting a food drive to benefit the inner city Franciscan Food Ministry. Assistance is needed in filling the food truck. The St. Paul Knights of Columbus will stage a food drive to help the Franciscan Friars’ fill the three food pantries at St. Aloysius; St. Patrick and St. Dominic’s Parish in Detroit. A truck will be located in the St. Paul parking lot throughout the designated weekend. Please contact Mr. Greg Nehra if you need additional information, or would like to volunteer (313) 919-3556.

 

 

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR THE HOMEBOUND:  Saturday, November 20th

(9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) in the school cafeteria. The Parish Moms group is making Christmas centerpieces, crafts, and cards for the homebound in our neighboring communities. This is a great holiday project for all students.  Please call

Therese Schueneman at (313) 886-7512 for more information.

 

 

ST. PAUL THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION: A group is needed during the first or second week of November, 2010 (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.

 

 

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 Religious Education 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.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING:  Friday, December 3rd (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Please join us for this annual family service opportunity - at the homes of senior members in our Parish family, Sunrise Assisted Living Center and St. Mary’s Retirement Village on Please contact Sarah Kaczmarek for details (313) 885-7022. 

 

ST. PAUL BEREAVEMENT GROUP: December, 2010. 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. Delivery usually takes pace during the two weeks prior to Christmas. Families and Mentor groups will be assigned a list of bereaved parishioners in the area, and items to deliver. Please see attached project flyer for additional details or contact Betsy Sierzenga at (313) 881-3673 to sign-up.

 

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 11 and 18, and the 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Masses on Sunday, December 12 and 19 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.

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE:  Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. This event is affiliated with the American Red Cross. Two helpers per shift are needed for three different time slots on that day. Volunteers are needed to set-up, greet donors, sign them in, and clean up.  This event is held in the St. Paul School Cafeteria. Please contact Greg Nehra at (313) 647-0506 or

(313) 919-3556 to sign-up for this service opportunity.

 

  BLANKET MAKING FOR THE HOMELESS: Saturday, January 8, 2011 (9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) This activity was a huge hit with the students last year. Volunteers will meet in the Canfield Education Center. This volunteer group will make warm fleece blankets for our homeless guests, prior to their arrival in March. Students may bring their own fleece and scissors. Extra fleece will be available on blanket-making day.  Please contact Mary Alice Mecke for additional details (313) 886-1958.

 

HOMELESS WEEK: Saturday, March 12-Saturday, March 19, 2011 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.  Families and Mentor groups are welcome to participate throughout the week. However, Mentor groups may only help on Monday and Tuesday, AFTER R.E. CLASSES! All students must be accompanied by a parent or mentor.  (WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS WHO SHOW UP WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.) All adults over the age of 18 must have taken the Protecting God’s Children workshop. Please contact

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

 

ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LENTEN FISH FRY: Friday, March 25, 2011

This annual event is held during the Lenten season, in the St.  Paul Cafeteria. Student and parent volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, greeting guests, food and beverage preparation and clean-up. Additional event information will be published in the parish Reporter prior to the event. Please call Mr. Greg Nehra with questions or      

   to sign-up at (313) 919-3556.

 

  

 

SECOND ANNUAL PARISH MOMS MOM-2-MOM SALE: Saturday, March 26, 2011 benefitting Pregnancy Aid. This event will be held in the

St. Paul School Gym from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Students are also needed to help with set-up on Friday, March 25th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Kesteloot in the Religious Education Office if you need additional information or to sign-up for an event (313) 885-7022, Ext 126.

 

 

ANNUAL PARISH MOMS EASTER EGG HUNT: Saturday, April 16, 2011 

(8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) on the Parish House Lawn. Student helpers are needed for set-up, serving, clean-up and having fun with the kids. Please contact Therese Schueneman at (313) 886-7512.

 

 

ANNUAL PARISH MOMS DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: Friday, May 13, 2011

(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 Therese Schueneman at (313) 886-7512 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, 2011 (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.

 

 

 

 

 

      Tis the Season for Giving to Those in Need…

 

Holiday Service Project

 

The St. Paul Bereavement Ministry Group is looking for students interested in delivering Christmas plants or small presents (both provided) to those parishioners who have lost a loved one this year. The St. Paul Bereavement committee assists those in the parish who have experienced death in their family or the pain of loss.

 

Students will need to have a parent or adult driver to deliver the plants.

You may want to gather a group of friends to deliver these special gifts.

This would be a great weekend project to earn service hours.

 

Please have your parent or group leader contact 

Mrs. Betsy Sierzenga, during the month of November at (313) 881-3673.

The preferred delivery dates are during the weeks prior to Christmas.

Please call for details.