SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE?

WHAT DOES IT DO?

 It is a group of dedicated volunteers that reaches out to help those who are in need through the generosity of our church and other agencies such as Catholic Charities, Rescue Mission, Women’s Center, Family Services, etc.  SAC has a “Project” list of eighteen things that are worked on throughout the year such as Baby Shower, Plates for Christ, Loaves & Fishes, Holiday Food Baskets, Christmas Gifts, Blood Drive, Nursing Homes, Group Homes, Agency & Community Outreach, Crop Walk, Free Mail Delivery, Pro-Life, Transportation Committee and Parish Outreach.  All of the work to complete these  projects is accomplished by eleven members of the SAC, along with the leadership of Fr. Bob and Fr. Carlton.  It is through the generosity of our parishioners who donate a treasure of  items  and the SAC Auxiliary who volunteers their time and talents that help to  make all of the projects successful—working unselfishly  together in peace,  harmony, and love.  

Interested in Giving a Year of Service to the Church in the United States as a LAY VOLUNTEER?  MERCY CORPS, a lay volunteer program for women and men sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, provides opportunities for people over the age of 21 to give a year of service to those in need.  The emphasis of the program is service, community and prayer.  Volunteer opportunities include teaching or nursing on an Indian reservation or inner city, working in homeless shelters, social service agencies, and currently volunteer placements include Guyana in South America .  This is an unique opportunity for those who wish to have an experience ministering to the needy at any stage of their life.  Room, board, medical insurance and a small stipend are provided.  For information contact:  Dot McAvay (732) 741-2633 dmcavay@aol.com

EUCHARIST MINISTERS NEEDED – 1 Hour a month on Wednesday at Shore Memorial Hospital , Somers Point.  Please contact Fr. Bob at St. Joseph ’s at 927-3568.

ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED... help out with our parish’s Youth Groups this Fall.  There are all kinds of opportunities for you to share your time and talent.  We are looking for behind-the-scenes helpers, phone chain volunteers, chaperones, drivers and folks to share their ideas in planning events/trips.  As you consider the gifts God has given you, if you find that one of these includes working with our Young People in any way, please give Pat Bentley a call.  We have a great group of kids and we are a fun, flexible group to work with.  

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION...  Since August 15, 1994 , Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Linwood has Adoration scheduled 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.  Over 170,000 visits have been recorded with many from various parishes participating.  If you would like to sign up for an hour of your choice, please call the rectory at 927-1154.  If shorter visits are preferred, join in the adoration at your convenience.

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