
What
is Parish Outreach?
Parish
Outreach is people helping people according to the Gospel of John 13: 34,
Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
What
does Parish Outreach do?
Parish Outreach helps our Parish Community respond to those who are hurting and
helps those in need to help themselves.
Parish Outreach convenes persons with like needs
and goals.
Parish
Outreach advocates on a local, national, and global level for a just society
that protects our God-given human dignity.
Who
can get help?
Anyone
who lives within St. Anthonys Parish boundaries, regardless of race, religion
or financial situation, is eligible. Registered parishioners living outside the
boundaries are also eligible.
(631)
261-1695
Help
We Can Give
Services
to Homebound, Ill and Elderly -
assurance calls to the homebound; visit the
sick, hospitalized, and homebound; shopping; wheelchairs and sick room equipment
available for loan.
Transportation
- to
doctors, clinics, church,, supermarkets, etc. The Parish Outreach van can
accommodate wheelchairs.
Employment Exchange - Job/career
counseling.
Ministry of Consolation - Brings the love and support of our Parish Community to families during the
time immediately following the death of a loved one.
Support Groups -
for parents of pre-school children, widowed, senior
citizens, and bereavement.
Referral and Information Services
Crisis
Intervention - offers people in immediate need of food, financial assistance,
counseling, etc., the help they seek.
Christmas
Giving Program
Marty Duggan Memorial Scholarship - to assist a senior in high school going on to higher education. Must be a registered member of St.Anthony Parish.
How
Can You Get Help?
Come
and visit the Parish Outreach Center at 1025 Fifth Ave. (located at the far end
of, The Trinity Regional School building).
You can also call us at (631) 261-1695. Parish Outreach office hours are 10am to 2pm
Monday thru Friday. After hours leave your name, phone number and a brief
message on our answering machine.
There
is NO charge for
Parish Outreach Services
How
can you help?
If
youre interested in being a Parish Outreach volunteer, we invite you to
call or come in to discuss the varied opportunities.
(631) 261-1695
Office hours:
Mon. - Fri. 10am - 2pm