Direct Service is one of the "Four Pillars of Social Ministry".  Listed below are several of the ways our parish focuses on Direct Service. If you are interested in joining a team, please fill out the form.

Green Square Meals

• A free dinner is provided Monday-Friday for those in need in our community
• 3rd, 4th or 5th Wednesday from 3:30 pm- 6:00 pm; help one Wednesday a month

Catholic Worker House

• A local emergency homeless shelter providing nighttime shelter and food for families with children, married couples and single women
• Help prepare meals for the 3rd Wednesday of the month
• Provide one item for the dinner: main course, salad, vegetable, desserts or beverages
• Deliver your item to Catholic Worker House
• Scheduled 3-4 times a year

Willis Dady Center - Sunday Table Program

• A local emergency shelter for 20 - 35 residents including men and families.
• Prepare and deliver food items for a Noon meal
• Prepare dinner for the 3^rd Sunday of the month, 1-2 times per year

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity

Habitat Work Weekends or Weekdays

• Work the 3rd Saturday or the 3rd Tuesday of the month on properties
• New construction, rehabilitation or restoration

Prepare Meals for Habitat Workers

• Provide sandwiches, fruit or drinks for Habitat Teams on a rotating basis
• Weekday and weekend needs 

Work at Habitat’s ReStore

• Volunteers schedule donation pickups, stock shelves, prepare donations for sale, set up displays, assist customers.  Contact Habitat for Humanity directly for questions about the store.