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Social Ministries
Social action at St. Louis stems from the faith of 5,000 uniquely diverse parish families. Throughout our parish history, Social Ministry at St. Louis has become an expression of who we are as a community of faith. Our parish has been truly enriched and strengthened by a holistic approach to integrating social justice ministry throughout all levels of parish life.
As a faith community, we continue to be recognized for tireless efforts to fulfill the gospel’s call to conversion; to change hearts and lives of parishioners; and to follow in the path of charity, justice, and peace. Through the many ministries that encompass Parish Social Ministries, our parish continues to serve the poor and vulnerable through the St. Vincent dePaul Society; to feed the hungry through our Food Pantry Ministry; and to reach out to people of differing races and nations through our Companion and Material Ministries.
The two areas of social ministry at St. Louis Parish are Companion and Material Ministries. The purpose of each of these areas is to apply the Catholic social teachings to help improve systems that affect major aspects of our lives; to help improve relationships with one another and with countries around the world; and to help improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual condition of individuals and families.
Our Social Ministry is based on the guiding principle that God made each of us as sacred creations. God gave each of us unique talents and abilities. These are our treasures and wealth, and our baptismal promises calls each of us to share this wealth with others.
Bereavement Care & Share
Breakfast Ministry
Jail & Prison
Gabriel Project
Project Rachel
Food Pantry
Mary's Love
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
St. Vincent dePaul Society
Social Ministries is not meant to make productive citizens. It is meant to invite everyone to grow in all their dimensions: spiritual, physical, and mental. In this way, Social Ministries help spread the transforming message of Jesus Christ.
