Social Ministries
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Social Ministries
The ministries in this category act as an outreach to the infirm, the bereaved and the most innocent of all, the unborn.
Respect Life
Services & Support for unexpected pregnancies, early motherhood and pro-life activities.
Respect Life Ministry holds its meetings in the Hope Room on the First Sunday of each month, from 9:40-10:30 am. Respect Life encourages new members to join us in the educational effort to protect the unborn and encourage parents with pregnancies. Respect Life’s mission is to be an Advocate for Life, provide aid for the Pregnant, and to support Mothers directly.
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Bill Higgins
(904) 309-4969
Homeschool Association
Area Catholic homeschoolers connect through St. Luke to arrange meet-ups, celebrations, field trips, and fellowship. Homeschoolers are always welcome at St. Luke! For resources and homeschool connections, contact Evie Day teamday@live.com
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is an organization wherein charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism stand on the foundation that supports millions of Catholic men and their families. All Catholic men in good standing with the Church are eligible. Catholic boys under age 18 may apply to join the Squires-- a youth organization. Some of the many functions the Knights support are the Men’s Prayer Breakfast and the annual Parish Christmas Dinner. The Knights meet on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center.
Contact:
George Cox
(904) 589-7863
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary organizes a variety of activities which provide fun and fellowship in the parish. Some of the annual events include a Mother/Daughter Tea. Funds raised from these events support charities and purchase needed supplies for the kitchen. Any woman 18 or older can join. Ladies Auxiliary meets on the second Sunday of the month.
Contact:
Mary Neal
904-406-0855
Council of Catholic Women
St. Luke’s Council of Catholic Women unites Catholic women in purpose, direction, and action in religious, educational, social and economic fields. We serve as a medium through which the Catholic women of St. Luke’s may speak and act on matters of common interest. We are committed in our efforts to carry out our mission of our parish, deanery, diocesan and national councils by supporting various charities. Our membership is open to all Catholic women who subscribe to the objectives of the CCW. We meet on the last Sunday of each month from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM in the Hope Room.
Contact:
Carolyn Rodriguez
(904) 446-7802
American Heritage Girls
Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. “American Heritage Girls is the premier national character development organization for young women that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement.”
Meetings every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
Contact:
Don McColl
ahg@stlukesparish.org
Fraternus
Contact:
Rich Coffey
904-254-5359
Community Kitchen
In partnership with The Kitchen of Clay County, Kitchen Ministry members volunteer one Saturday a month to serve hot meals, primarily to the needy of the community, at the Council on Aging Facility in Middleburg. We provide soup and sandwich meals along with various food donations from Waste Not Want Not. Members may participate by working in one of several kitchen duties, serving guests or by donating soup.
Contact:
Joyce Moak
(904) 504-8321
Catholic Charities
The mission of St. Luke’s Catholic Charities Satellite Office is to provide aid to families and individuals in financial crisis with immediate short-term assistance; to serve as good stewards of the resources given by and through the Catholic community to help those in need; and to provide counseling and pray for those in need who depend on the St Luke’s Catholic Church for assistance. Assistance is provided to both parishioners and non-parishioners. We provided limited assistance for electricity, water, rent or mortgage. A financial emergency such as income decrease or unexpected expenses has occurred in the last few months. Supporting documentation has to be submitted.
Parish OutreachParish Outreach is committed to providing a wide range of assistance to those in need in our parish community and our neighborhood. Parish Outreach attends to the needs of the homeless, the bereaved, the handicapped, the sick and the dying. Parish Outreach also welcomes new members to the parish, hosts parish activities and receptions, and provides coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses. Parish Outreach is open to all adult parishioners. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. Parish Outreach is comprised of various committees.
Contact:
Connie Bennett, Parish Outreach President
(904) 699-8910
Bereavement
Bereavement provides comfort and support to the bereaved under the direction of Father Andy. A reception (hosted by Outreach members) or a deli tray is offered to the family.
Contact:
Donna Browne
(858) 336-5091
jetskier19@hotmail.com
Food Pantry
Direct Assistance
Direct Assistance makes lunches every Sunday morning for Labor Ready workers, organizes Food Distribution Days every other month, and makes and serves dinners at Sulzbacher Shelter and Mercy Network Outreach Program several times a year.
Contact:
Rhonda Biroschik
(904) 291-2123
rhondabjmj10@gmail.com
Operation Blessing
Operation Blessing provides food baskets and gifts for the holidays.
Contact:
Marcia Vigue
(904) 994-3240
Senior Services
Senior Services identifies the needs of the Senior population of the parish and provides assistance on an individual or group basis and plans events including weekly Cracker Barrel Days and monthly Game Days.
Contact:
Nancy Marini
(904) 291-2692
Special Needs
Special Needs tends to the needs of our parishioners including sitting with someone who is ill, providing rides to doctors’ appointments or church, and collecting and delivering clothing and needed supplies to Clay Hill Elementary School.