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Pastoral Council

Social Ministries
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Our goal is to create within our parish family an environment of belonging and interdependence and extend this atmosphere of welcome and support to the surrounding community.

Chair: Suzee Irwin
Phone: 597-2706
Email: rj.suzee@sbcglobal.net


Bereavement Follow-up Support
“Good Grief” is a support seminar offered at various times during the year at St. Thomas More and surrounding parishes.

Linda Dicus
726-5081
lindadicus@webtv.net

Blood Drive
Group coordinates periodic parish blood drives.

Linda Dicus
726-5081
lindadicus@webtv.net

Brother Benno’s
Volunteers collect and distribute needed items for the homeless during the year and help at Brother Benno’s serving food, folding clothes, etc.

Deacon Tom & Patt Goeltz
727-8442
thomasg@stmoside.org

Christmas Angel Ministry
Volunteers collect and distribute Christmas gifts to needy infants/children in the community.

Suzee Irwin
597-2706
rj.suzee@sbcglobal.net

Congregations for Civic Action
Group assists in the building of community organizations with the power to improve the quality of life of families and neighborhoods.

Sr. Maureen Brown
758-4100 x131
maureenb@stmoside.org

CPR/AED Classes
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Instructors offer regular training and certification classes in CPR and the use of the AED(Automated External Defibrillator) to members of the parish.

Philip J Goscienski, M.D.
732-1414
drphilg@cox.net

Disability Facilitation
Volunteers address the needs of parishioners with disabilities as they pertain to the parish community. The North County Directory of Community Outreach and Service Groups is available in the library.

Ann Eriksson
599-7151
eriksson1@mindspring.com

Fraternity and Michaelle House
Volunteers plan, purchase and prepare home cooked meals for persons with AIDS.

Carmen Tamayo
727-3028
carmen26@juno.com

Huggy Buddies Program
Volunteers work to collect and distribute stuffed animals to the elderly at nearby care facilities at Christmas time.

Gale Gibbons
726-7236
galeg@stmoside.org

Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice
Volunteers organize religious communities of all faiths to help the voice of the working poor be heard by striving for improved wages, benefits and working conditions.

Sr. Maureen Brown
758-4100 x131
maureenb@stmoside.org

Interfaith Shelter Network
Volunteers annually help coordinate food and shelter for 12 persons, over a 2-week period.

Frank Coxon
599-8760
fcoxon4965@aol.com

Jail Ministry
Volunteers visit and minister to the imprisoned.

Rita McCarthy
758-4100 x100

Prayer Request Line
Parishioners offer prayers for the needs of others.

Pat Wong
806-1310

Norma Flanagan
630-0180

Project Linus
Homemade blankets are made by volunteers for children that are undergoing physical and emotional difficulties.

Mary Coxon
599-8760

Pro-Life Activities
Group works with the Diocese to plan and implement various Pro-Life activities.

Jane Kelleher
724-9658
shepkell@aol.com

Sick & Homebound
Special Ministers of the Eucharist bring the Eucharist and share time with hospital and nursing home patients and the homebound.

Contact Parish Office at 758-4100 x100
(Position Available)

Sister Parish
This committee is responsible for formulating a plan for providing ongoing assistance to our Sister Parish, St. Peter Claver, in New Orleans, LA. They experienced major devatation from Hurrican Katrina.

Sr. Maureen Brown
758-4100 x131
maureenb@stmoside.org

St. Bonaventure Mission Clothing Drive
An annual collection of clothing and blankets is held for the Navajo Indians of New Mexico.

Knights of Columbus
Tom Dean
758-5525
dean49@sbcglobal.net