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Service & Outreach – Evoli https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org Waiting to evolve to PHP 8 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:38:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-cropped-screenshot-32x32.png Service & Outreach – Evoli https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org 32 32 Transportation (to Mass) Ministry   https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/transportation-to-mass-ministry/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:04:37 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7846 This group provides rides to Weekend Mass for those elderly who are not able to drive themselves.

Contact: Sue Perry | 616.940.1868 | Email

]]> Senior Citizen Picnic https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/senior-citizen-picnic/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:01:54 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7845 An annual party for needy senior citizens from local nursing homes and senior centers from the Grand Rapids area and from St. Ann’s Parish in Baldwin MI. Guests are invited on the basis of need.  We offer a luncheon, entertainment, games, and prizes. Volunteers are needed for decorations, food preparation, serving, set-up, clean-up, pushing wheelchairs, socializing.  Gifts and raffle prizes may be donated throughout the year. If you can help, contact one of us.

When and where:  On a Saturday in the summer here at St. Robert’s.

Contact: Cindy Ritter | 616.676.1948 | Email or Catherine Jacobs | 616.634.6032 | Email

]]> Knights of Columbus https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/knights-of-columbus/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:58:16 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7839 Bishop Kevin Britt Council 8117: With over 70,000 members in Michigan and 1.6 million worldwide the Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization.  It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to various charities,  the Catholic Church, the community, families, and young people.  When and where: The 3rd Tues of each month in a TBD classroom or the Marian Chapel.

Contact:  Grand Knight  Steve VanderLaan | 616-540-5020 (C) | Email:   Personal and Knights of Columbus Email

]]> Respect Life https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/respect-life/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:58:12 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7844 The Respect Life Committee (RLC) is a parish group that seeks to reinforce St. Robert’s commitment to honor the sanctity of life from the moment of conception to natural death.  Our RLC carries out this goal by various means, especially by educating our parishioners about pro-life issues and by supporting HELP Pregnancy Crisis Aid which is our local Catholic crisis pregnancy center.  Our committee is anti-abortion and we follow the teachings of the Catholic Church in regard to abortion and the USCCB in regard to pro-life activities.

Contacts:  Jean Stojak | 616.676.2031 | Email or Cheryl Heise | 260-615-1860 | Email

]]> Renucci Hospitality House https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/renucci-hospitality-house/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:48:14 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7843 The Renucci Hospitality House provides affordable, home-like accommodations for families whose loved ones are hospitalized at Butterworth and Blodgett hospital and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.  St. Robert’s will provide a dinner for these families the first Monday of every month.  We need volunteers at the Renucci house to cook, serve and clean up after the meal.  We also need volunteers to prepare desserts.  We start at 4 PM and finish about 7:30 PM.

Contact:  Anna Crawley | 616.949.3833 | Email

]]> Operation Santa Claus https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/operation-santa-claus/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:45:11 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7841 This is a community program providing food baskets, clothing, and toys to people in the Ada / Cascade area.  Volunteers are needed to call on families in need, shop for clothes and toys, sort food, wrap gifts, and make deliveries.  Most volunteers are needed during daytime hours.  A collection is taken early in December to help finance the project.

When and Where: October to January at Cascade Christian Church

Contact:  Marie Russell | 616.262.0643 | Email

]]> Knitting for Charity https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/knitting-for-charity/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:44:00 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7840 We are a group who knit and crochet for charity.  You only need to have basic knitting and crocheting skills to participate.  You can knit as much or as little as you wish, there is no specific time commitment.  We don’t meet on a regular basis, this is done on your own time.  We knit or crochet rectangles (following specific directions which we will provide to you  – they are also Here) and then assemble them into and then assemble them into blankets for children in crisis.  These are donated to Catholic Charities of West Michigan.  We also donate cotton dishcloths and baby blankets.  If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we would love to have you join us in this ministry.

Contact:  Roxy Stawicki | 616.682.9137 | Email or Rachael Villalobos | 616.957.1708 | Email

]]> Food Drive (Weekly) https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/food-drive-weekly/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:43:38 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7828 One can of tuna and you’ve helped!  Help make a difference for our hungry in Grand Rapids. We support three local food pantries: The Other Way Ministries, Trinity Reformed NW Food Pantry, and Migrant Workers Outreach. They rotate and pick up donations each Monday morning. Non-perishable food and personal care items can be placed in the baskets at Church entrances at any time. Updated  “needed items” lists are available on the bulletin board in the gathering space and St. Robert’s website.  Your donation will multiply as did the loaves and the fishes!

Contact: The Parish Office | 616.676.9111

]]> English as a Second Language (ESL) at Holy Name of Jesus https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/english-as-a-second-language-esl-at-holy-name-of-jesus/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:41:54 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7827 The Holy Name of Jesus (HNJ) Parish Adult English Language program began in 2004 as an outreach to our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters, assisting in their integration into society and becoming more productive and engaged citizens. While focusing on English language acquisition, students also learn valuable life skills that benefit their families, community and workplace.

Parishioners from St. Roberts have played an integral role as volunteer teachers in this program at our sister parish.  As the HNJ mission statement reads: ordinary people involved in the extraordinary.  We welcome new and substitute teachers! Fall classes are held from September-November and winter classes are held from January-March.  Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday (am and pm classes).  Teachers commit to teaching one class per week (2 hour class plus 1-2 hours preparation time).  Teacher’s manuals and training provided.  Spanish knowledge helpful but not required.

Contact: Suvey Garcia | Email 

]]> Employment and Resource Network (EaRN) – St. Robert Work Search Roundtable https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/employment-and-resource-network-earn-st-robert-work-search-roundtable/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:39:11 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7826 The St. Robert Roundtable is an affiliate of the Employment and Resource Network and provides a support group and career coaching to unemployed and people in career transition.  The group meets here every other week Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, and presents a varied program.  

More information about EaRN can be found at their website: www.earn-network.org.

Contact: Bill Weitzel | 616.446.1873 | Email
Please also visit www.nw2nw.org.  NetWork 2 NewWork is Golden Rule Networking as you are searching for employment.

]]> Detention Center Ministry https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/detention-center-ministry/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:38:09 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7825 For Incarcerated Teens

This is a ministry to teens detained in the Kent County correctional facility.  A monthly birthday party with cake, ice-cream, gifts and recreational activities is provided by St. Robert’s adult and teenage volunteers.  There is a need for appropriate role-models and fellowship with age-mates.

When and Where: 2nd Saturday of each month at the Youth Detention Center.
Contact: Robert & Annie Fields | 616.940.0867

]]> Dégagé Ministries https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/degage-ministries/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:35:15 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7824 Did you know that St. Robert’s supports a free meal for around 150 people the first Friday of each month downtown at Degage Ministries?  Volunteers from St. Robert’s cook and serve lunch once a month.  The 3 hour commitment by parishioners is a labor of love and volunteers always comment on how much fun they have serving others!  We are in need of more volunteers.   If you would be interested in volunteering, please contact Chris Bonnema at 616-450-6538 | Email Chris

When and Where:  The 1st Friday of each month at the downtown Dégagé facility.

]]> Boy Scouts https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/boy-scouts/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:31:13 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7823 Boy Scout Troop 290 is open to boys from grade 6 to age 18.  This program teaches leadership skills and promotes duty to God and country.

Contact: Bill Day | 616.405.3108 | Email

]]> Blood Drives https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/blood-drives/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:26:48 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7822 Blood Drives are held at the parish to help fill the need for blood at area hospitals. We hold a blood drive every 8 weeks (exception: holiday/ spring break) to make donating blood more convenient. Locations for the drives are held in Newminster Hall depending on availability. You may be eligible to give blood every 56 days if you are a healthy person age 17 or older (or 16 with parent’s/guardian’s consent), weighing 110 pounds or more. ID is required to donate.

Donating Blood FAQ – Visit Here
For online appointments Versiti Blood – 616-774-2300

Contact: Suzanne & Michael Lunn (parishioners & chairpersons) | Email

]]> Adopt-a-Family https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/adopt-a-family/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:20:05 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7821 This outreach program pairs a St. Robert’s family with a needy family from Grand Rapids for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.  Parishioners supply the ingredients for a festive holiday meal and deliver before the holiday.  Those who sign up for Christmas can choose to provide gifts or a meal or both for the family.  A great family, neighborhood or workplace project.

When: Thanksgiving, Christmas

Contact: Mary Koval or Email

]]> Retirement & Nursing Home Ministry https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/retirement-nursing-home-ministry/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:11:31 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7800 Our goal is to make sure the spiritual needs of the Catholics in the ten facilities that we provide Catholic Chaplaincy for are met. This includes weekly communion, brought by volunteers; Mass on a scheduled basis; and Anointing of the Sick, as needed.  Most volunteers are assigned to bring communion one week each month. You would either conduct a communion service on your scheduled week, or visit the rooms of the patients / residents with communion.

]]> Grief Support Groups https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/grief-support-groups/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:09:57 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7799 Perhaps you have lost a loved one during the last year or so.   Everyone else has gotten back to “normal” but your life has been changed forever by this loss.  You’d like to share the grief you are still experiencing, but do not wish to burden family or friends.  Sr. Ann Michael facilitates a grief support group in Fall and Lent.  Please watch the bulletin for dates and times.

]]> Emergency Meals https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/emergency-meals/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:09:09 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7797 During times of particular need we provide assistance to families.  The parish has such services as emergency meals to help families through short-term crises times (a child hospitalized, for example).

Contact:  Parish Office | 676.9111 | Email

]]> Funeral Luncheons https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/funeral-luncheons/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:00:08 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7798 We seek to comfort families of our parish in their time of need by providing a luncheon for their guests after a funeral.  This is a great way to get involved in church without having to spend too much time away from home.  Volunteers are essential – thank you for assisting us.

There are three different ways you can help:

  1. Make or buy a salad or dessert when called upon
  2. Be a worker—be willing to work the day of the funeral
  3. Be a Team Leader – be willing to work the day of the funeral and lead the workers

In order to contact you, we need your e-mail address.  With over 200 volunteers it’s easier to send a mass e-mail to get responses.  Please feel free to call if you prefer that method of contact.

Contact: Parish Office | 616.676.9111 | Email

]]> Communion to Our Homebound https://evoli.showcase.diocesanweb.org/ministry/communion-to-our-homebound/ Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:56:50 +0000 https://strobertada.diocesanweb.org/?post_type=ministry&p=7796 Our goal is to be sure that our homebound parish members and those that may be temporarily homebound following a hospital stay are brought communion and visited weekly.

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