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An important part of our life as a parish is our outreach in service
to those in need. What we do may seem small when measured against the needs
of those we serve, but our work has a sacramental value, reminding us of
these needs and changing our attitude towards others in the community and
the world.
Alcoholics
Anonymous/ Alanon /Adult Children of Alcoholics
The parish offers its facilities to a number of 12-Step groups. Alcoholism
is easily the most serious pastoral problem in our society today. Many
of our parishioners have found help and support in overcoming addictive
and destructive behavior through AA and Alanon. See the schedule of groups
in the monthly calendar. Groups at other locations can be found by looking
at the schedule on the Bulletin Board.
Contact: Office |
CROP Walk
The parish always participates energetically in the annual Tri-Cities
CROP Walk on a Sunday afternoon in the fall. The CROP Walk raises money
for Church World Service to relieve hunger and improve agriculture abroad
and at home. Volunteers may walk, staff rest stops and pledge to support
walkers.
Contact: Office |
Food Pantry
Non-perishable food and kitchen items are received at each service
in a basket near the church door and at the Food Pantry bin in Ludtke Hall.
These are distributed to needy people at the parish and taken to the ecumenical
food pantry at Hesed House in Aurora. The need for food always far outstrips
the supply.
Contact:Office |
Habitat
for Humanity
St. Charles' is a proud charter member of the newly formed Affiliate
of the North Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity, whose purpose is to eliminate
homelessness in our area. A house is being constructed in Valley View,
and members are urged to participate as they are able.
Contact: Jim Bachman or Bill Johnson |
Hesed House
Hesed House is the homeless shelter in Aurora that we support by providing food as well as workers on the 3rd Friday and the following Saturday of each month. Please see the sign up sheet in Ludtke Hall if you are able to work from 11 pm to 3 am on Friday or 3 to 7 am on Saturday or help cover the costs of the meals by making a monthly donation of $5.00 - just put your donation in one of the envelopes found in the pews and mark it "Hesed House" . Approximately 150 homeless persons are fed and sheltered each night at Hesed House in Aurora. This is a good way to experience first hand the magnitude of the homelessness problem even in our area today.
Contact: Philip Dripps |
Labyrinth Project
On Pentecost, 1995, the Junior High Group along with some interested
parents, constructed and unveiled the St.
Charles Labyrinth, modeled after the one in Chartres Cathedral in France
and Grace (Episcopal) cathedral in San Francisco.
Contact: Cathy Koch |
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
Since its inception in May 2005, the Prayer Shawl Ministry has delivered over 150 shawls, afghans and lap robes to
shut-ins, new mothers, the Bishop's wife, Nancy Persell, former music director John Linker, and others dealing
with life transitions like moving, the illness of a family member and or a recent death. If you would like to knit
or crochet with us (or even learn how) please come to Ludtke Hall on the first Thursday of each month at 7 pm or third Tuesday at 10 am. Donations are always accepted to purchase the yarn. If you know
someone who would be comforted by a shawl, please call the office 584-2596 or Christy Becker
Contact: Christy Becker |
Scouts
The parish has sponsored Troop 25 of the Boy
Scouts of America, Three Fires Council, for almost 50 years. The troop
meets Monday night in Ludtke Hall and has an active program of camping,
excursions, games and learning throughout the year.
Contact: Bill Johnson |
Soup Kitchen
On the fourth Thursday of each month we staff the luncheon soup kitchen
at Trinity Episcopal Church in Aurora. We usually feed from 80 to 100 people.
The soup kitchen begins with an informal Eucharist in the parish hall of
Trinity Church where the meal is later served. Volunteers are encouraged
to join guests in conversation as well as to assist in serving. A sign-up
sheet is put out monthly soliciting volunteers to bring side dishes, prepare
the main dish on Wednesday night at our kitchen, and help serve.
Contact: Barb Ross |
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