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307 W. Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown KY 42701 270-765-6268 Email Us |
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Parish Social Ministries continue to mission of Jesus Christ to bring about God’s Kingdom of justice and peace. These ministries work to promote and raise consciousness on social justice issues. |
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Chairperson: Melba Kindervater (270)769-2859 |
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Bloodmobile |
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Sponsors blood drives 4 times / yr. at St. James Parish to serve the community charitable & life-saving volunteerism through blood donation. Need in blood donors. |
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Contact: Martha Clark 270-765-5764 |
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Community Thanksgiving Committee |
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Hosts the annual Area Churches/Helping Hand Thanksgiving Dinner. This meal is served on Thanksgiving Day for those less fortunate, alone, or just in need of someone with whom to share Thanksgiving. Help is needed with food preparation and dining room set up on Thanksgiving Eve and food preparation, serving and delivery of meals on Thanksgiving Day. Donated turkeys and pies are greatly appreciated for this dinner. |
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Contact: Cheri Reeves (270)737-1135 |
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Haiti Parish Twinning Program |
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Provides spiritual, material , financial and person-to-person support to our twinned parish, St. Marc, Haiti. St. Marc and St. James parishioners pray for one another at Sunday Mass. This committee acts as connector between our two parishes. Annually, donated items are collected, packed, trucked to Nashville and then shipped to Haiti. Meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month -7:00 PM - Parish Office Bldg. Be mindful that the 2004 hurricanes have caused additional hardship for Haiti. May we pray for Haiti with compassion that calls us to action. |
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Contact: Lois Shinkle 270-765-7559 |
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Faithful Citizenship |
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“Our tradition calls us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. As Christians, we are called to respond to the needs of all our sisters and brothers.” (U.S. Catholic Bishops) Be a part of legislative action and work to inform the community about issues of concern to the church. The activities are: Receive e-mail alerts, and respond by clicking on an established link (www.ccky.org). Monthly luncheons, regional meetings, and yearly trip to Frankfort (if in session). Occasional meetings, when needed. Most of work is done by e-mail. |
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Contact: Judy Banks 270-737-8306 |
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Respect Life |
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Affirms and promotes the sacred dignity and intrinsic value of all human life from conception to natural death. Brings awareness to all of us of our duty to protect and defend those most vulnerable. Group meets 4 times a year for discussions of insights on how to accomplish our mission in the community. |
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Contact: Ken and Becky Bowling 270-765-5445 |
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St. Vincent de Paul Society |
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Provides spiritual and material assistance to the indigent and strives to aid them in helping themselves. A wide variety of opportunities to help others include light housework, paperwork, mowing, weeding, small repairs, errands, reading, and visiting. |
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Contact: Melba Kindervater 270-769-2859 |
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