Corporal Works of Mercy - River of Grace : St Peter Church, Geneva, IL

Corporal Works of Mercy

Feed the hungry. Be fed.

Bring non-perishable food or personal hygiene items for the Food Pantry.
Donate money to the Food Pantry.
Participate in food drives.
Make meatloaf, cookies, sandwiches, etc. for one of the homeless ministries. (Lazarus House or Hesed House/PADS).
Donate an hour or more of time to Food Pantry.
Deliver food to homebound 1 to 3 times a month (Golden Diners).
Help out in a fundraiser for Food Pantry.
Get an organization to sponsor fundraiser for Food Pantry.
Join St. Gabriel Guild to promote social time on donut Sundays or act as hostess for various parish events.
Donate money to various appeals that help the poor.
Join St. Catherine Guild to fix meals for sick on short-term basis.
Use services if in need.

Clothe the naked. Be clothed.

Donate clothes to a worthy charity.
Buy baby clothes for the Pregnancy Centers.
Buy gifts for the Respect Life program. (dates announced in bulletin)
Donate money to various mission appeals that provide for the poor/needy.
Call Parish Center (630-232-0124) and ask what family or individual might need assistance and help in small or big way.
Use services if in need.

Shelter the homeless. Be sheltered.

Donate household goods to a charitable organization, e.g., Deja Vu Thrift/Consignment store, a St. Vincent DePaul fundraising thrift store in Geneva (232-6621).
Volunteer to spend time or support others in spending time at Lazarus House or Hesed House/PADS.
Align political views with faith; act and vote accordingly.
Open your home to one in need.
Visit the sick. Be visited.
Participate in blood drives.
Take the Eucharist; visit with hospitalized, homebound, nursing home residents.
Visit nursing home residents at Arden/Provena (Nursing Home Ministry).
Volunteer at a hospital within your Parish.
Join Homespun Quilted Treasures group to make gifts for homebound.
Use services if in need.

Bury the dead. Comfort the sorrowful. Be comforted.

Pray for sick and deceased parishioners/family of parishioners. Check the weekly bulletin for names.
Help cook for or serve a funeral luncheon.
Take food to a family who has experienced a loss.
Serve as lector, musician, etc. at funeral Mass.
Become a Bereavement Minister.
Use services if in need.

Ransom the captives. Be ransomed.

Instruct the ignorant. Be instructed.

Volunteer to help at Parish library. (Call Parish Center, 232-0124 x105).
Attend spiritual formation program or retreat.
Donate time/talent/supplies to Parish school, Religious Education or Adult Formation program.
Mentor one who is considering becoming Catholic.
Be a Religious Education aide or teacher.
Volunteer to help the Catholic Education Commission.
Help the homeless find jobs (PADS/Working For Success).

St. Peter Church • 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 232-0124 • Fax: (630) 232-9262 • Email: writetostpeter@stpetergeneva.org