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Educates community about social concerns and political responsibility. Joins with others in contacting state and local legislators to promote Catholic Church positions on pending legislation.

Provides overnight shelter for up to 14 unsheltered men and 14 unsheltered women from Dec. 1 through March 15 with support of Code Purple Sussex Co. Offers volunteer opportunities each night during the season and more in sub-ministries including food, clothing, laundry, and bicycles.

We are blessed as a parish community with the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in His Blessed Sacrament exposed in our Adoration Chapel.

Extends comfort to those from the parish who have lost a loved one by sending a sympathy card and prayer remembrance. Provides greeters at visitation and funeral Masses at the Church.

Provides healthy lifestyle information via the weekly bulletin. Coordinates yearly fall flu shot clinic. Provides support and information for caretakers of dementia/Alzheimer’s patients through monthly meetings. Initiates activities to broaden community access to pertinent health information and programs. Participates in parish projects through supportive activities.

Coordinates meals for residents of Casa San Francisco, Lighthouse for Broken Wings, and temporary shelters sponsored by “A Sheltering Heart.” Assists with other needs of homeless through special donation programs.

Sews small quilts for those with a physical or mental illness so they are “covered in prayer.” Recipients are prayed for at Masses, Adorations, and Rosaries.

Knits/crochets prayer shawls & lap robes for homebound, hospice & dialysis patients, & nursing homes; and hats & scarves for Seamen’s Center.

Informs, educates, and promotes awareness on abortion. Supports mothers and families in need. Coordinates initiatives to protect all human life from conception to natural death (eg.,March for Life, Prayer Chain). Coordinates annual Baby Bottle and other collections to support Birthright and area Pregnancy Care Centers.

Supports the Diocese of San Marcos in Guatemala, a sister parish of the Diocese of Wilmington, with financial assistance to provide medical supplies.

Inspired by the values of the Gospel and the social teachings of the Catholic Church, the Social Concerns Ministry prayerfully serves as a resource to inform, promote, and implement works of charity and justice locally, nationally, and internationally. We invite all to share your time and talents to serve in our programs.

Conducts Advent Giving, Spread the Joy, and other gifting programs as needed. Coordinates collection of knitted hats and scarves included in the welcome packets provided to sailors visiting the Port of Wilmington Seamen’s Center. Coordinates annual parish Stockings for Soldiers campaign.

Stephen Ministers are lay caregivers who meet weekly with a person experiencing life difficulties to listen, care, pray, and embody God's presence in their life. Ministers undergo many hours of training prior to meeting with their care recipient. All meetings are confidential.