Community Outreach

Link to Parish Nursing Page      Food Pantry  
St. Vincent DePaul Society Holiday Food Baskets  
Fundraisers   Cards for Parishioners
St. Joseph's Table Christmas Giving Tree Human Concerns Committee

 

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is part of an international Catholic lay organization that offers person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in our area.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society have already provided a variety of financial, emotional and spiritual support for those in need.  If you are interested in learning more about the Society or how you might become a member, please call the parish office at 262-275-2480. Check the parish calendar for meetings dates and times.  Our usual time is 7:15pm every other Wednesday.

If you would like to make a financial contribution, please drop it off at the office or place it in the regular Sunday offering, specifically marked for the use of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Thank you!

Our major fundraiser is the annual "Sogni D'oro" Golf Outing at Abbey Springs 4-Star Golf Course.  All are welcome!  Please consider joining us to be a sponsor, a donor or a golfer. Please contact Jim Feeney at 275-5579.  For more information about this years Golf Outing please click here. 

Fundraisers

Our fundraisers include pancake breakfasts and fish fries.  Pancake breakfasts are held approximately Spring-Summer.  Fish fries are held every Friday during Lent (expect Good Friday).  Proceeds are given to a specific cause or help support holiday baskets, food pantry, or the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Specific causes in the past have included Pregnancy Helpline of Walworth County, VIP,  and St. Joseph Orphanage in India.  Help is needed with planning, food preparation, shopping, advertising, and serving.  If you would like to help, contact Mary Mansfield, (262) 275-0363, or Carrie Vorpagel , (262) 275-2480.  

 

St. Joseph Table

Held in mid-April.  Proceeds are given to a specific family in need or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Help is needed with planning, food preparation, decorating, advertising, and serving.  If you would like to help with this event, contact Kathy Kuch, (815) 943-5671.

 

Food Pantry

The first weekend of  month food items and cash donations are collected.  Please place your monetary donation in either the poor boxes or collection basket (checks made payable to Big Foot Area Food Pantry) the first weekend of the month.  For more information, contact the parish office, (262) 275-2480.

 

Holiday Food Baskets

Food baskets are assembled for families in need at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  Help is usually needed with shopping and assembling the baskets.  Members of St. Vincent de Paul deliver them to the families.  If you would like to help, contact Mary Mansfield, (262) 275-0363.

 

Christmas Giving Tree 

Ornaments for people who need assistance at Christmas are placed on the Christmas tree.  Parishioners purchase gifts for the individuals and the gifts are delivered by the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  If you would like to help with this event, contact the parish office, (262) 275-2480.

 

Cards to Parishioners

Cards are sent to parishioners expressing get-well wishes, sympathy, concern, or offer of help during a time of need.  For more information, contact Mary Ann Tomaszewski, (262) 275-2480.