Support & Comfort Ministries

Soup for the Soul Ministry


Mission

To provide an act of pastoral care to those recently discharged from a hospital or nursing home by delivering a gift of home made soup from the parish.


History

Recognizing the need for this work of mercy, a group of volunteers met in October 2006 and offered to make the soup and coordinate the delivery of soup.

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Number of Members: There are 15 members.


Meeting Frequency: An organization meeting is held once a year. Soup is made every couple of months and frozen. Deliveries occur as needed.

Meeting Location: Marble Hall

To Join: Volunteers are needed to make soup and to deliver soup. Contact Kathy Kowalski: 724-664-0933.

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Comfort Blanket Ministry


The Comfort Blanket Ministry is a service project started through Mt. St. Peter parish in New Kensington. The members of this ministry make blankets for parishioners who are going through difficult times.


The Comfort Blanket Ministry meets on the 1st Monday of each month in the Parish Office Library at 6:30 PM.


If you are interested in joining this ministry or finding out more information, please contact Joyce Rapsinski at 724-335-7492.

Mailbox Ministry


Brighten someone's day and share God's love through the simple, heartfelt act of crafting homemade greeting cards! The Mailbox Ministry meets at Marble Hall at Mt. St. Peter church to create beautiful, personalized cards for our NKCC parishioners living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. No special skills or artistic experience are needed, and all crafting materials are provided.


For more information, contact Patty Stone at applepattieannie@hotmail.com.


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Bereavement Ministry


The Bereavement Ministry is a 6 week supportive ministry for parishioners who have lost a loved one within the past year. These sessions are held twice a year - in the Fall and in the Spring. The program is led by a bereavement coordinator from Heartland Hospice.


For more information about this ministry, please contact the parish office at 724-335-9877.

Mercy Meals



Volunteers prepare meals after funerals for family and friends of the deceased. This ministry is sponsored by the Addolorata Society.

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