Social Concerns Committee
This committee coordinates parish social concerns efforts and develops strategies for effective action on behalf of those in need, including coordinating collections throughout the year to benefit outreach ministries and local organizations.
Time commitment: meetings are scheduled approximately 4 times per year and last about an hour; times vary for specific projects.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)
Volunteers speak with clients by phone to help arrange financial assistance for essential needs such as shelter, rent, and utility bills. If you are a good listener and have a compassionate heart, SVdP needs you! Volunteers are also needed to assist with data entry. The SVdP office, located inside the parish office, is open on Monday and Thursday mornings.
Time commitment: 3 hours per scheduled day, 1-2 days per month.
Soup Kitchen Team+
A meal is served every day at the John and Kathy Wright Soup Kitchen (located at the Pitino Shelter). Our parish team prepares and serves the meal on the 3rd Sunday each month. Cooking begins at 10:30 AM; serving begins by 1:30 PM. Volunteers are needed for cooking and serving/clean-up. Youth (12 years of age and older) are welcome with adult supervision.
Time commitment: approximately 2.5 hours per month.
St. Benedict Homeless Shelter Team
St. Benedict is a year-round homeless shelter serving men. Our parish team volunteers the 3rd Friday of each month from 8 PM Friday through 8 AM Saturday, working in two person teams for four hours each. Adult volunteers, male and female, are needed and welcome. Meal teams are also needed; this is a great opportunity for a family or a group of friends. Meals can be anything from casseroles to pizza to tacos and more, and can be homemade or store bought.
Time commitment: 4-hour shift for companion volunteers (working in groups of 2), or 1-2 hours if assisting with providing a meal.
Backpack Ministry
This ministry provides weekend packs of food for children in need at Hagar Preschool. Volunteers serve on a rotating basis to bag food in the parish office and deliver it to the preschool. Please note: new volunteers will be contacted in August for the 2026-2027 school year.
Time commitment: approximately 1.5 hours every 12 weeks.
Stephen Ministers
Stephen Ministers provide one-to-one confidential care to those experiencing a crisis or difficult time in life by listening, encouraging, praying, and providing emotional and spiritual support.
Time commitment: varies by minister
Rosary Makers+
Volunteers create corded, beaded, or chained rosaries at home or in a small group setting. Rosaries are donated to individuals or groups and are made available in our church vestibule during May and October. Volunteers meet as needed at the parish office to pick up supplies or work together on projects.
Time commitment: varies
Card Ministry+
Volunteers spread good cheer by sending cards to parishioners who are homebound, those who reside in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, or those going through a difficult time. Youth volunteers (with parental guidance) welcome.
Time commitment: approximately every other month.
Community Garden+
The Community Garden (located at the corner of 7th and Cedar Streets) provides free produce for our local community each summer. Volunteer gardeners are needed for preparing, planting, weeding, and continued care of their assigned garden box. Youth are welcome with adult supervision.
Time commitment: varies
Detention Center Visitation Team
(Jail Ministry)
Volunteers visit and share Scripture with detainees in the Daviess County Detention Center. Male and female adult volunteers are needed; training and background check are required through the detention center.
Time commitment: approximately one hour per visit, generally on Sundays, on a 3-month rotating schedule.
Emergency Food Assistance Baggers
Baggers work in the parish office during office hours to prepare food bags to be given to members of our community who may need emergency food assistance. Volunteers are scheduled on a weekly rotation. Daily check-ins to the office are often necessary to ensure we have enough food bagged for the day. New scheduling for this ministry will begin in January
Time commitment: varies by availability of volunteers.
Emergency Food Assistance Distributors
Food distributors work from the parish office to distribute food bags to members of our community who need emergency food assistance. Distributors are responsible for processing IDs and handing out food. Food distributers are scheduled for morning or afternoon shifts in the office.
Time commitment: approximately 3 hours per shift.
Storm Refuge Team
The Storm Refuge Team provides a safe and welcoming space for members of our surrounding community seeking shelter during tornado-related
weather events, particularly for those without access to secure housing. Open times are coordinated with Daviess County Emergency Management and communicated to team members. Volunteers are needed to serve during these designated times.
Time commitment: varies
+ indicates ministries in which youth are encouraged to participate.
Training is provided for all Ministries. Any ministry involving the supervision of children or youth or working with vulnerable adults requires Safe Environment certification. See Page 23 for more information.