Outreach Commission
“No one can excuse himself from [watching out for our brothers and sisters] and say that he does not know that he is to love his neighbor as himself, because God has imprinted this truth in the bottom of our hearts in creating all of us in the image and likeness of each other. Bearing the image of God in ourselves, all of us are consequently the image of each other. Together we constitute the image of one portrait, that of God." The Outreach Commission’s mission is to promote an awareness of social justice issues within the community. The Commission seeks to provide food, clothing, educational materials, and other opportunities for Outreach activities. Suggestions are made to the pastor concerning the disbursement of Charity and Justice Funds. Contact Information. Strengths & Areas of Growth. Ministry Position Descriptions. Local Outreach Services. |
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CARE Ministry
The Christmas Angel Request Extravaganza (CARE) provides assistance to those in need in New Hanover and Pender Counties. The ministry works with Catholic Charities to identify and address needs.
Opportunities to serve:
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Help Center of Federal Point
The Help Center’s Mission Statement is “To live Jesus by caring for the people of our community who are in need.” Our service area includes any needy residents from Carolina Beach to Monkey Junction, and any individuals referred by ICC and the other churches within our service area. All clients who come to the Help Center are treated with confidentiality and respect, and receive two-week portions of food. When funds are available, the Help Center provides emergency financial assistance with medication, rent, utilities, transportation, and other needs on a short-term basis. The Help Center also provides Christmas Food Baskets to families in need. We are supported by ten local churches, many local businesses, charitable organizations, and concerned citizens. We are staffed by trained volunteers who work one day a month for two hours distributing food and helping clients with other needs. Volunteers staff the Center Monday - Friday from 10:00 to Noon at 7 Raleigh Ave. in Carolina Beach.
Opportunities to serve:
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Island Cottage
Island Cottage was established in 2005 as an independent non-profit thrift store to generate operating income for the already establish Help Center of Federal Point. The Island Cottage operates with one paid employee to run the day to day activities and a group of dedicated volunteers. Clients evaluated at the Help Center may be given vouchers to shop at the Island Cottage. Donated items that are not sold are given to other non profits. Volunteers work through the umbrella of the Senior Center in New Hanover County and receive a personalized orientation to their duties. Individuals can be a regularly scheduled or an on-call volunteer. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Opportunities to serve:
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Meals on Wheels
A weekend program to provide Saturday meals to the homebound and most in need on the 5th Saturday of the month, which is approximately 4 times/year. (four other area churches provide the service the 1st through 4th Saturdays). The ICC coordinator contacts volunteers to schedule the shopping, preparation, and delivery of the meals. Meal preparation begins at 8:00 am in the church kitchen.
Opportunities to serve:
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Prison Ministry
The Prison Ministry visits the New Hanover County Correctional Center which is a minimum security prison on Division Drive near the Wilmington International Airport (ilm). The Catholic Ministers, which may include members of other parishes, are coordinated by ICC (normally with other ministers) to participate in the Catholic service on the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm and the third Sunday of each month from 2:25 pm to 3:25 pm. The service involves conducting scripture readings and discussions that are normally led by the prisoners. The minister then conducts a short Communion service for Catholic prisoners. It is necessary, therefore, that the Eucharist is picked up at the church prior to the service. The prisoners who attend may be Catholic or may be non-Catholics, curious about the Catholic faith. All ministers go through a background check and a one-time orientation/ training at the prison and they then must attend four hours of volunteer activities/services there before getting a prison pass (blue card). The background check and blue card must be renewed annually. Requirements also include being certified as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, have faith communication skills and familiarity with the Bible. An ICC volunteer is needed who would become qualified who could eventually take over as coordinator.
Opportunities to serve:
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
The Christmas Angel Request Extravaganza (CARE) provides assistance to those in need in New Hanover and Pender Counties. The ministry works with Catholic Charities to identify and address needs.
Opportunities to serve:
- Collecting and sorting items
- Collecting applications
- Answering questions after liturgy
- Drivers with a pick up truck
- Creating a spreadsheet of needed items
- Shopping for needed items
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Help Center of Federal Point
The Help Center’s Mission Statement is “To live Jesus by caring for the people of our community who are in need.” Our service area includes any needy residents from Carolina Beach to Monkey Junction, and any individuals referred by ICC and the other churches within our service area. All clients who come to the Help Center are treated with confidentiality and respect, and receive two-week portions of food. When funds are available, the Help Center provides emergency financial assistance with medication, rent, utilities, transportation, and other needs on a short-term basis. The Help Center also provides Christmas Food Baskets to families in need. We are supported by ten local churches, many local businesses, charitable organizations, and concerned citizens. We are staffed by trained volunteers who work one day a month for two hours distributing food and helping clients with other needs. Volunteers staff the Center Monday - Friday from 10:00 to Noon at 7 Raleigh Ave. in Carolina Beach.
Opportunities to serve:
- Staff the Center and distribute food to those in need
- Transport food collected at the churches and bring to the Help Center weekly
- Assist with the Christmas Basket assembly and delivery
- Assist with the data collection at the Help Center after hours
- Assist with fresh food pick-up at Good Shepherd used to stock the Help Center
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Island Cottage
Island Cottage was established in 2005 as an independent non-profit thrift store to generate operating income for the already establish Help Center of Federal Point. The Island Cottage operates with one paid employee to run the day to day activities and a group of dedicated volunteers. Clients evaluated at the Help Center may be given vouchers to shop at the Island Cottage. Donated items that are not sold are given to other non profits. Volunteers work through the umbrella of the Senior Center in New Hanover County and receive a personalized orientation to their duties. Individuals can be a regularly scheduled or an on-call volunteer. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Opportunities to serve:
- Sorting donated items
- Pricing items for sale
- Reorganizing and cleaning display areas in Cottage
- Plumbing
- Electrical work
- Interior/exterior painting
- Carpentry
- General “fix it” person
- Set up/take down for major sales (includes lifting)
- Moving and packing of seasonal stock changes
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Meals on Wheels
A weekend program to provide Saturday meals to the homebound and most in need on the 5th Saturday of the month, which is approximately 4 times/year. (four other area churches provide the service the 1st through 4th Saturdays). The ICC coordinator contacts volunteers to schedule the shopping, preparation, and delivery of the meals. Meal preparation begins at 8:00 am in the church kitchen.
Opportunities to serve:
- Preparing the meals (approximately 1 1/2 hours)
- Delivering the meals to one of three routes from Monkey Junction to Kure Beach
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Prison Ministry
The Prison Ministry visits the New Hanover County Correctional Center which is a minimum security prison on Division Drive near the Wilmington International Airport (ilm). The Catholic Ministers, which may include members of other parishes, are coordinated by ICC (normally with other ministers) to participate in the Catholic service on the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm and the third Sunday of each month from 2:25 pm to 3:25 pm. The service involves conducting scripture readings and discussions that are normally led by the prisoners. The minister then conducts a short Communion service for Catholic prisoners. It is necessary, therefore, that the Eucharist is picked up at the church prior to the service. The prisoners who attend may be Catholic or may be non-Catholics, curious about the Catholic faith. All ministers go through a background check and a one-time orientation/ training at the prison and they then must attend four hours of volunteer activities/services there before getting a prison pass (blue card). The background check and blue card must be renewed annually. Requirements also include being certified as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, have faith communication skills and familiarity with the Bible. An ICC volunteer is needed who would become qualified who could eventually take over as coordinator.
Opportunities to serve:
- Minister
Strengths & Areas of Growth.
Ministry Position Descriptions.