PURPOSE
The purpose of this pastorate ministry is to put God’s love into action within and outside of the pastorate community. There are varied opportunities for those willing to serve.
Benton County Food Co-op
This organization helps to empower communities, families, and individuals toward self-sufficiency by removing the causes and conditions of poverty. The Co-Op model allows adults to use their talents and abilities to provide for their families, choose what products their family needs, and helps members connect and build relationships. Our mission is to encourage individuals to be a part of their own journey to self-sufficiency. In exchange for a monthly fee or scheduled volunteer service with the Co-Op (or other non-profit entity), members will have the ability to shop for their needs. Contact: Chris Sheetz at 765-714-1750 or email [email protected]
Habitat for Humanity
This organization strives to provide decent, affordable housing through building and rehabilitating houses. It works on the principle of God’s love in action, bringing people together to build homes, community, and hope.
Contact: Deb Wallpe at 765-414-2012 or email: [email protected]
Kentland Food Pantry
This ecumenical organization offers assistance to those in Kentland who are food poor or in need. Located at the Covenant Federated Church, 612 North Sixth St., Kentland, IN. Contact: 219-474-5813
Mexico Mission Trips
This ministry originated at St. Patrick Parish in 2002. Each year in February and November, bulletin notices request volunteers to travel to Mexico and assist in building homes for the homeless. Priests, parishioners and other members within the diocese of Lafayette have participated. If you are interested in helping in this ministry Contact: John Brost at 765-366-5329 or email [email protected]
Pastorate Nurse/Health Committee
This ministry of volunteers from the pastorate is concerned about health from a Catholic holistic perspective. The Pastorate Nurse works one on one with individuals. She also works in collaboration with the Health Committee to provide education and health focused speakers to see that parishioners receive support and encouragement to move toward the concept of whole-person health. Contact: Bridget Schlebecker at 765-884-1818 or email [email protected]
Sacred Heart Quilters
This ministry offers the opportunity to share in the love of crafts. We create quilts for those in the community, sew and embroider altar linens while provide a circle of Christian friendship. Contact: Lori Budreau at 765-884-1082 or email [email protected]
St. Patrick Sewing Circle
This ministry offers the opportunity to share in the love of crafts. We create blankets of care, comfort and hope to provide wherever they are most needed (Birth Rite and Emergency Responders). Each session allows for engagement and laughter. If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, or would like to know more, Contact: Helen Deno at 765-337-3315 or email [email protected]