Christian Service:

  

 

Here at St. Maria Goretti we pride ourselves in giving back to the parish, community and those who are less fortunate.

Our Christian Service Commission provides the leadership with many of our parish members giving of their time and talent to help out people in need.

 We’re involved with Food for Faith, Christmas and Easter Baskets, Style for Students for those young people who need clothing at Back To School time, Back To School supplies, Giving Tree, Thanksgiving Baskets, the Parish Nurse program and much more.

The above projects are only a few of the things we do to help our fellow neighbors.

Helping others is part of the fabric of this community.  We always could use more people. If you would like to get involved please e-mail us or drop by the parish office.

 

 

Sharing

Caring

 

Helping

Responding

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN

THE IMMIGRATION ISSUE?

 

“Surely you have been informed about the problem with people that are not legal in this country and what they are experiencing.  At the same time there are many injustices being committed.  One of those injustices is the separation of families in which the children are the major victims.  For this situation, the Hispanic Ministry has organized a day of reflection over immigration and social teachings of the Church.  This day of reflection will take place Saturday, February 18^th from 9am -3pm at the Center for Ministry with a donation fee of $10 which includes lunch and material.  This day is open to all who are interested.”  If you would like to learn more about this issue and represent our parish at this workshop, please call the Parish Office for more details (684-1523).  Registration deadline is Friday, February 10^th.

BAY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE

SEEKS SUPPORT

 

Our American Cancer Society fundraiser “takes place this year at the Bay County Fairgrounds on July 21^st and 22^nd.  This is a 24 hour event that raises funds to help find a cure for cancer.  The event is made up of teams from all over the Bay County area.  Teams can be made up of friends, families, co-workers, survivors, church congregations, sporting teams, schools and any other kind of group.  Teams hold fundraisers, get sponsors and basically have fun while raising funds and awareness about cancer.”  If anyone would be interested in joining or creating their own or a parish group, please call the Parish Office (684-1523).

THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION

 

Any woman who is pregnant and in need can turn for help to the pro-life movement.  She never has to feel that abortion is the only option.  Thousands of pregnancy centers, Churches, and other organizations are providing counseling, medical services, legal advice, job and education opportunities, adoption services, or just the understanding ear of a friend.  People anywhere in the country can find assistance at the following numbers:

 

Option Line of Care Net/Heartbeat            National Life

1-800-395-HELP (4357)                                    Center

www.PregnancyCenters.org                     1-800-848-5683