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Compassionate Outreach Ministries
Compassionate Outreach Semi-Annual Minutes
Mission
Statement
“Called by our Baptism, we the followers of Christ at St. Andrew’s
Parish, invite all to share their time, talent and treasure,
as we seek justice and charity for those in need.”
Holiday Baskets
We provide holiday baskets at Thanksgiving, Christmas and
Easter to the needy in our community. Schools provide
us with a list of names of needy families and others contact
the church directly to request food baskets. We
prepare and distribute approximately 75 baskets each
holiday. Our contact person is Chris Parry at
856-627-0597 or
spcp1@comcast.net.
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Christian Cupboard
Non-perishable food is donated to St. Andrew's and
distributed to people in need who are known to the Parish
community. On average, we serve fifteen to twenty
families per month. Food drives are done periodically
to keep the shelves replenished. Our contact person is
Denise Sulpizio at 856-707-0651 or
talktodonsulp@aol.com
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Adopt-A-Family
This program pairs families or groups from St. Andrew's with
families who have been identified by DYFS as very needy.
All are South Jersey residents who cannot afford to
celebrate the gift giving of Christmas with their families.
Our contact persons are Julie Waicus at
waicus@verizon.net.
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Armed Service Ministry
Working together with the Yellow Ribbon club of
Marlton, we collect items requested by our troops serving in
Afghanistan and Iraq. The club provides us with a list
of items that our troops have asked for that will make their
lives a little easier. Our contact person is Denise
Fanelli at 856-770-9108 or
denise.fanelli@yahoo.com.
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New Visions Day Shelter
We are beginning a new ministry in conjunction with New
Visions Homeless Day Shelter in Camden City. The
shelter has many needs and is looking for outside support
groups to help with some projects, like sorting clothing,
painting, cleaning, minor repairs, etc. Our contact
person is
Bill Slaven at
William.Slaven@wgint.com
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Clothing Drop
Clothes donated to St. Andrew's are distributed to needy
families.
Our contact person is Chris Parry at 856-627-0597.
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Coat and Sneak Drive
In early fall, donations of new or serviceable used coats
are distributed in the South Jersey area and in the spring,
new and serviceable sneakers are collected and distributed
in the South Jersey area.
Our contact person is Bob Borbe at
bborbe@verizon.net.
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Faith and Justice Committee
Is committed to building bridges of understanding between
our parish and the local community. Through a
prayerful and constructive environment we have now formed
English as a Second Language Classes for local residents.
For more information contact Stacy Roche at 856-809-0751 or
stacy.roche@abeots.com
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Job Development Ministry
Volunteers work with candidates who need assistance
preparing a resume and filling out job applications.
We provide job development skills and research job leads.
Our contact person is Monique Melara at
mmmelara@aol.com
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Nursing Home Companion
Volunteers visit nursing home residents who normally do not
receive many visitors. Our contact person is Chris
Parry at 856-906-5127
or spcp1@comcast.net.
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Prison Ministry
Volunteers go to Camden County Thursday mornings to minister
to those confined in prison. Mass is said one time
monthly and counsel is given as needed. Volunteers
also go to the Camden Juvenile Transition Home, Camden, the
second and fourth Thursday of each month to minister.
Our contact person is Chris Parry at 856-906-5127 or email
at spcp1@comcast.net.
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Second Saturdays
Volunteers participate in various building and renovation
projects sponsored by the Heart of Camden on the second
Saturday of each month. Our contact person is Sam Parry at
spcp1@comcast.net.
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Image and Attitude
St. Andrews collects gently used and clean business attire
for donation to Image and Attitude in Pennsauken, NJ.
This non-profit organization helps economically
disadvantaged men and women get properly outfitted to help
ensure employment success. Our contact person is
Joanne Taufer at
taufer@comcast.net.
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Local Outreach
Volunteers assist the handicapped and the needy by providing
transportation to appointments, running errands, etc.
We have given furniture to many and provide them with
numerous other services. Our contact person is Chris
Parry at
spcp1@comcast.net
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8:30AM - 4:30PM
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