| Breaking Bread Food Pantry Ministry Contact: Mary Eisert (812-952-3290) St. Mary Catholic Church operates a food pantry for those in need. The pantry is located in the basement of the Ripperger Community Service Center on the parish campus. Donations of food and cash are gladly accepted. Volunteers to assist with organizing and distributing food are also appreciated. The food pantry is open every Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 pm and every Saturday morning from 9:30-11:30 am. |
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| Total number of volunteers: | 2016 (53) | 2017 (45) | 2018(61) |
| Food donations by parish/community | 2016 (18,607lbs) | 2017 (22,944lbs) | 2018(21,944lbs) |
| Food donations by Dare to Care | 2016 (20,863lbs) | 2017 (24,600lbs) | 2018(__) |
| Cash donations | 2016 ($2,825) | 2017 ($4,907) | 2018($5,760) |
| Food boxes distributed | 2016 ( ) | 2017 (1,024 | 2018 (927) |
| Holiday food boxes distributed | 2016 (59) | 2017 (55) | 2018(53) |
| Families served | 2016 (322) | 2017 (331) | 2018(__) |
| Children served | 2016 (370) | 2017 (1,207) | 2018(1,180) |
| Seniors served | 2016 (36) | 2017 (354) | 2018(556) |
| Adults served | 2016 (666) | 2017 (2,034) | 2018(1,803) |
| Veterans served | 2016 ( ) | 2017 ( ) | 2018 (73) |
| Helping Hand Clothes Closet Ministry Contact: Rhodie Schneider (812-952-3514) The Helping Hand Clothes Closet, a St. Mary Parish ministry, endeavors to clothe the community in need. We supply clothing of all sizes, shoes, accesories and backpacks. A special collection takes place in October when we ask for coats, toys, and games. The toys and games are distributed as Christmas gifts. The clothes closet is located on the main floor of the Ripperger Community Service Center. It is open every Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 pm. All volunteers are welcome; a shift works best with 3-5 volunteers. Please join us! |
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| Total number of volunteers: | 2016 (12) | 2017 (10) | 2018 (5) |
| Clothing donations, # large bags | 2016 (250) | 2017 (240) | |
| Clothing distributed, # large bags | 2016 (215) | 2017 (190) | |
| Toy donations, # large bags | 2016 (12) | 2017 (12) | |
| Toys distributed, # large bags | 2016 (10) | 2017 (11) | |
| Cash donations | 2016 ($100) | 2017 ($80) | |
| Families served | 2016 (253) | 2017 (230) | |
Knights of Columbus Ministry Contact: Stewart Toney (812-968-3639) The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by Father Michael McGivney to help Catholic Men and their families. Today our local council, Pope John Paul II, #1808, continues that mission in serving the Catholic parishes of Harrison County, Indiana. The Council does this through our active faith, support of the local community and families, and the fellowship we share as Brother Knights. |
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| Total number of members: | 2016 (73) | 2017 (75) | 2018(__) |
| Donations to Churches/Missions | 2016 ($735) | 2017 ($175) | 2018(__) |
| Donations to Clergy/Seminarians | 2016 ($1,097) | 2017 ($1,285) | 2018(__) |
| Donations to local schools | 2016 ($1,350) | 2017 ($1,739) | 2018(__) |
| Donations of food | 2016 (1,928lbs) | 2017 ($2,289lbs) | 2018(__) |
| Donations of funds for food purchases | 2016 ($175) | 2017 ($1,785) | 2018(__) |
| Donations to Crusade for Children | 2016 ($993) | 2017 ($300) | 2018(__) |
| Donations to Children’s Christmas party | 2016 ($229) | 2017 ($256) | 2018(__) |
Pro-Life Committee Ministry Contact: Rosemary Roberts (812-786-8885) The Pro-Life Committee’s mission is to educate our St. Mary Catholic community and build pro-life support and values in order to protect all innocent human life from conception until natural death. We welcome and encourage participation in our Committee’s work. |
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| Total number of volunteers: | 2016 (12) | 2017 (11) | 2018(__) |
| Repair Affair Ministry Contact: Dan Schmelz (812-366-3419) Repair Affair is an annual effort in our county to provide home repairs and wheelchair accessibility for low-income elderly and low-income disabled individuals. St. Mary’s is proud to participate in this event. A team of volunteers is needed to do light construction work. |
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| Total number of volunteers: | 2016 (8) | 2017 (9) | 2018(__) |