Acknowledging the presence and the power of God, and grounded in a desire to serve in the Spirit of the Gospel, we work in ways which: Motivate people of different backgrounds to work together; Become a voice for the voiceless; Promote greater justice in community affairs; Help people share what they have with others
Food Pantry
Food Pantry
This ministry provides groceries to families of our parish and the local community who are struggling to meet their daily need of feeding their family.… Read More
Hiking in the City
Hiking in the City
Spreading the “Good News” through action. (Monthly) Volunteers walk the streets of Grand Rapids Heartside area carrying backpacks filled with drinks, snacks, and sundry items… Read More
Giving Tree
Contact - See Bulletin during proper season for contact information
Giving Tree (December) – This is an outreach ministry that provides gifts and food baskets containing the Christmas meal to needy families in both our parish… Read More
Gateway Mission
This ministry provides volunteers with hands-on experience of what it means to “Feed the Hungry!” Once a month, volunteer families (children 12 & over) will… Read More
Operation Bounty
See Bulletin during proper season for contact information
Operation Bounty (November) – This is an outreach ministry that provides food baskets containing the Thanksgiving meal to needy families in our parish and Ottawa… Read More
Operation Easter Joy
Operation Easter Joy (March/April) – This ministry provides a food basket that contains the Easter meal to needy families in Ottawa County. Volunteer families (adults… Read More
Parish Twinning
This ministry will foster the continued growth of our twinning relationship with our sister parish, Mission San Miguel (sam miˈɣel). The Twinning Parish village is San… Read More
Picnic in the Park
May through September this ministry gives one the opportunity to reach out to those living on the street. In a “picnic setting” volunteers will socialize… Read More