SOCIAL MINISTRIES: WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Social ministries are an excellent opportunity to fulfill your baptismal call of service to one another. We want to utilize the talents and gifts that God has given this community to the fullest extent. Participation through “behind the scenes” preparation and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass are greatly appreciated, as is parishioner outreach and support of others outside of church.
Contact the parish office at 618-397-2287 to help with our social ministries in one of the following ways:
Funeral Luncheon
The Funeral Luncheons provide catered food after funerals for family and friends. Volunteers also serve grieving families. Workers are needed to set up, serve the meal and clean up. Must be available to provide food or help on 2-3 days notice.
Contact the Parish Office for planning 618-397-2287
Mary & Martha Ministry
This ministry works in conjunction with the leaders of our Prayer Chain, Ministry to the Homebound/Nursing Homes and Bereavement Committees to provide spiritual and emotional support to our parishioners.
Contact person: Sharon Needham 618-234-7550 or [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The Vincent de Paul Society is open to all men and women of the parish. Ministry provides help to those needing financial assistance for rent, food, utilities, and a variety of other expenses. These ministries also include Help Hotline, Cosgrove’s Kitchen and Drop In Center, Monthly Food Barrell, Food Pantry, and Annual Giving Tree.
Blessed Sacrament Contact: Charlie Cullen 618-398-2506 Help Hotline-397-2287 ext. 12
Our Lady Queen of Peace Contact: Ramona Rodriguez 618-2772617 Help Hotline-618-398-9540
Ladies Sodalities
Ladies Sodalities at both parishes provide support to various ministries.
St. Ann Sodality / Altar Society provides liturgical needs to the parish. Members Host and sponsor an annual Quilt and Comforter Bingo to raise funds to support their ministry.
Contact Person: Carol O’Brien 618-772-8288.
The Sodality/Mothers’ Club at Queen of Peace provides fellowship opportunities for all women of the parish, while serving the parish in various community programs. Members assist with parish and school functions. New members are always welcome. Click here to visit the QP Mothers’ Club/Sodality web page.
Contact Person: Monica Brackman 618-960-4788 or [email protected]
Parish Quilters
Quilters create beautiful quilts, which are donated to fundraising events and available to order and purchase. Members also enjoy teaching new quilters their art.
Blessed Sacrament quilters meet every Monday and Thursday between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contact Person: Carol O’Brien 618-772-8288.
Queen of Peace quilters meet every Monday 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact Person: Marianne Arns 618-277-8533
Fish Fry
During Lent & Advent. Volunteers are needed to set up, cook, serve, make desserts, and clean-up.
Blessed Sacrament Contact: School Office
Our Lady Queen of Peace Contacts – Eric Edgar – 618-691-9261 and Jodi Edgar Reinhardt – 618-806-3384
Parish Festivals
Volunteers help organize the Annual Parish Festival in the Fall at both parishes. Many different there are many ways to help. Set up, Food Prep and Sales, Games, Bingo, Clean up.
Blessed Sacrament Contact: School Office 618-397-1111
Our Lady Queen of Peace Contact: Ben Hoffmann 618-402-7553
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 529 at Our Lady Queen of Peace serves boys ages 11-18. Volunteers are needed to lead groups, assist in camping and other activities and run the troop.
Contact person: Tim DeRousse 618-541-8030
Prison Ministry
This requires a wide variety of ministries available to clergy and lay volunteers under the banner of Pastoral Care and Advocacy that can be practiced inside and outside the prison and in various support services.
Queen of Peace Contact Person: Lou Slapshak 618-234-8334