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Social Ministry Men’s Spirituality Group A group of men from various churches in the area meets on the second Saturday of the month from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. We begin with a breakfast at 8:00 O’clock and our discussion begins at 8:30AM. We discuss issues involving male spirituality and the gospel message, and are currently working with one of Fr. Richard Rohr’s books, From Wild Man to Wise Man Some specific issues have been the changing landscape of the Roman Catholic Church, attaining a balance between work and family, and how God speaks to us in our everyday life. New members are always welcome. Please call Deacon Nick Valvo for additional information at 252-7271 or at his email nvalvo@dor.org. Community Building An important priority for our parish is building a sense of community amongst our parishioners. We offer several opportunities for our parishioners to gather in an informal way and enjoy each other’s company. Some of these opportunities are:
Please contact Deacon Nick Valvo for additional information at 252-7271 x204 or nvalvo@dor.org. Book Club Please come and join us at Sacred Heart Parish on Tuesday Evenings, from 7:00PM-8:00PM. We will meet for ten consecutive Tuesday Nights from April 29th to July 1st.We will read and discuss Eckhart Tolle’s book The New Earth, An Awakening to Our Life’s Purpose. The Oprah Winfrey Program has featured this book. Hundreds of thousands on individuals have watched Oprah and Eckhart Tolle, as they discuss the content of this book. Please come a join us as we discuss this thought provoking book. Please call Deacon Nick Valvo for additional information or to register for the next study group at 252-7271 x204 or nvalvo@dor.org. Migrant Farm Workers Our parish has a long-standing commitment supporting the migrant farm workers who arrive at Kings Ferry for the annual July and August harvest. Our parish has been directly involved with collecting and distributing clothing, bedding, toilet supplies, household items, and food to the migrant workers. Parishioners also provide:
Please contact Deacon Nick Valvo for additional information at 252-7271 x204 or nvalvo@dor.org. Blood Drive The third Saturday of every month, from 7:30AM-12:30PM, is set aside for our Red Cross Blood Drive, which takes place in our parish hall. A number of parishioners organize, recruit blood donors, and provide support to the American Red Cross in their efforts to maintain the community’s blood bank. Please call Maxine Alberici (252-6023) for information on becoming a blood drive volunteer and/ or donor. Christmas Tree Project This parish project is focused in November and December each year. Parish volunteers decorate Christmas Trees with tags that identify a gift for a person in need. Parishioners remove a tag to purchase the gift. The gifts are collected at church and given to the Big Brothers-Big Sisters Organization for distribution. If you or your family are interested in helping with this project, please contact Kathy Herr at 685-1278. ARC Bingo Our parish offered our parish hall for a social activity to the community of the developmentally disabled in Auburn. They decided to use this space to provide recreational BINGO. Parish volunteers hosts this activity and provides hospitality and a welcoming environment for those who come. If you or your family are interested in helping with this activity, please contact Deacon Nick Valvo at 252-7271 or nvalvo@dor.org. Parish Sharing Committee Our parish tithes 3.0% of its income to organizations locally, nationally and internationally that provide services to those in need. A committee of parishioners reviews the recommendations submitted by our parish community and makes recommendations to the Pastoral Council for the distribution of funds. Parish Outreach Parishioners provide the below listed services:
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