Service & Advocacy
Blessing Box
Location: St. Joseph
Ministry Contact: Deacon Tim Elder
The Blessing Box is located outside of St. Joseph near the steeple and the tabernacle. It is filled with donations of certain food and hygiene items. Donations should be placed on the cart in the narthex. A list of items that can be donated is available on the cart.
Breaking Bread Food Pantry
Location: St. Mary
Days & Times: Tuesdays from 4-6 pm & Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 am
Ministry Contact: Mary Eisert
St. Mary Catholic Church operates a food pantry for those in need. The pantry is located in the basement of the Ripperger Community Service Center below the Parish Office. Donations of food and cash are gladly accepted. Volunteers to assist with organizing and distributing food are also appreciated.
Helping Hands Clothing Closet
Location: St. Mary
Days & Times: Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 pm
Ministry Contact: Rhodie Schneider
The Helping Hand Clothes Closet, a St. Mary Parish ministry, endeavors to clothe the community in need. We supply clothing of all sizes, coats, shoes, backpacks, and toys. The clothes closet is located on the main floor of the Ripperger Community Service Center below the Parish Office. All volunteers are welcome; a shift works best with 2-3 volunteers.
Pro-Life Committee
Meeting Location: St. Mary
Days & Times: fourth Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Ministry Contact: Rosemary Roberts
The Pro-Life Committee’s mission is to educate our community and build pro-life support and values in order to protect all innocent human life from conception until natural death. We always welcome and encourage participation in our committee’s work.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Meeting Location: St. Joseph
Days & Times: Third Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Ministry Contact: Deacon Tim Elder
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul harnesses the power of community and partnerships to feed, clothe, house and heal individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As important, SVdP provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion. SVdP invites anyone from Corydon, Bradford, Frenchtown, Lanesville or Marengo parishes in joining us in this mission. There are three options for membership: Active Membership, Associate Membership, and Volunteers. You are welcome to join us at our monthly meetings to observe and ask questions. We can also arrange for you to join us virtually.
