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Outreach

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The Alms Fund :: Helping parishioners and others in immediate need


The number of people calling—or appearing at our doors—needing help with rent, water or electric or gas bills, food, auto repair, etc., has greatly increased since the height of the pandemic. These are tough times for many of us, and the Alms Fund is there to help...sometimes. You can help us help those who despair that their electricity will be cut off, or that they will be evicted, or that their children won't have the nourishment they need to grow and flourish, or they need a nice outfit in order to interview for a job, or...or...or...


You can help St. Mary's respond in ways Jesus commanded us to respond by donating to St. Mary's Alms Fund. Just write a check with a memo "Alms Fund," or if you make your donations electronically, you can designate an extra donation to St. Mary's with a similar memo. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Parish Administrator, Karen Dura, at karen@stmarysphoenix.org

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Help us help St. Mary's People and many others in immediate need so they have time to seek longer term solutions.

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Thank you so very much!

Ministry Opportunities at St. Mary's

A parish community depends on the generous giving of time, talent, and treasure by our members. We are very grateful to all our brothers and sisters who, week by week, support our common life and ministry in this place. Please review the list below and consider one of these ministry opportunities. For more information speak with the ministry lead(s) or Karen.

 

  • Altar Guild (Phyllis) - prepare the church for worship on Sundays and Holy Days and keep the shrines and chapel orderly

  • Greeters and Ushers (Pat, Ron) - greet our guests at Mass and provide them with service leaflets, newcomer cards and information about our parish.

  • Hospitality Team (Cheak) - prepare for coffee hour and other receptions, help to keep the kitchen and parish hall neat.

  • Lectionary Readers (Fr. Craig, Linda) - read the lessons on Sundays and Holy Days

  • Liturgical Ministers (Fr. Craig) - serve at the altar during worship 

  • Lay Eucharistic Ministers (Cheak) - bring the sacrament to homebound parishioners

  • Schola Cantorum (Br. Jeffrey, Will) - provide music for worship

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