BUILDING BRIDGES
This committee developed our relationship with our sister parishes, San Pedro Jocopilas and San Bartolome Jocotenango in Quiche, Guatemala. They do seasonal fundraising, sponsor the monthly coffee sale, and bring problems of the developing work to our attention.
PARISH PANTRY
This committee runs our food closet to assist any of our parishioners who are in need. They distribute any surplus food to St. Mary of the Assumption parish in the Village of Waterford.
APOSTOLADO HISPANO
Representatives from St. Mary's and St. Edward's work together to provide services for the Spanish community.
MARYKNOLL AFFILIATES
Follows the Maryknoll Spirit to challenge one another to go beyond borders, locally and globally, to walk with the poor and excluded, and to strive for peace and justice for all of God's creation.
SUNSHINE OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Members maintain contact with homebound parishioners with cards and seasonal gifts.
ALZHEIMER'S CARE TEAM
The ACT provides non-medical support, assistance and friendship to the person with the memory disorder and his/her family. The main goasl of this program are to improve the quality of life for the individual who has dementia and decrease caregiver burden.
WOMEN'S SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB
This group of women enjoys learning and discussing their faith. They meet every other month to share thoughts and feelings about different spiritual books.
KNITTING AND CROCHETING GROUP
This committee meets to make small items for area nursing homes and location community service centers.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The goal of this ministry is to provide education and support to those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one.
HUMAN CONCERNS COMMITTEE
During Advent, this project assists many community organizations such as Bethany House, the Roarke Center, The Damien Center and The Ark. |