One of the best ways to become a part of Precious Blood is to get involved with one of our ministries! There’s something for everyone, including opportunities for both adults and youth to strengthen their faith, to connect with others in activities, and to be cared for during challenging times in our lives.
The Outreach Ministries at Precious Blood of Christ parish include fifteen ministries whose social mission is characterized by a love for the poor and vulnerable, ensuring that people have the basic human necessities of life. We are called to continue Christ’s mission of compassionate love, service, and justice in our community. The ministries are:
- Father Pat’s Kitchen: Provides lunch every Wednesday and Thursday and breakfast every Saturday at Founder’s Hall. – David Jurasinski – davidjurasinski@gmail.com
- Precious Deliveries Holiday Food Distribution: The distribution of food to needy families in Pawleys Island at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. – Kathy/John Morris jkmorris.mail@gmail.com
- Meals on Wheels: Meals are provided to the elderly and disabled people in the community. – Jim Bowerman jrbowerman@earthlink.net
- Adult Learning: Assists those who wish to improve their reading and writing skills. – Sue Cross pawleycross@gmail.com
- Teach My People (TMP): An after-school and summer enrichment program which serves “at-risk” students and their families. Jim Bowerman jrbowerman@earthlink.net
- Elder Issues: Provides helpful programs, speakers and information. – Anne Boychuk boychuk.anne@yahoo.com
- Respect Life: Promotes the dignity of human life through prayer, communication, and education. – Gloria Dausch gloria.dausch@gmail.com
- Church Gift Shop: Not for profit shop, specializing in religious gifts, cards, literature and devotionals. – Vonne Pannucci mipann@gmail.com
- Christmas Angel Tree: During Advent, gifts are collected for delivery to local families at Christmas. – Renee Preedom arpreedom@gmail.com or Karyn Congdon gerald3374@aol.com
- School Backpack Drive: Backpacks and school supplies are collected for distribution to local school children. – Renee Preedom arpreedom@gmail.com or Karyn Congdon gerald3374@aol.com
- Fresh Xpress Farmers Market in cooperation with Low Country Food Bank: Fresh produce is distributed from our Church parking lot six Saturdays per year. – Linda Gray gray19501@gmail.com
- Baskervill Food Pantry: Provides spaghetti sauce and pasta and delivered to the local food pantry. – Mary Anne Fox shisterzorro@verizon.net
- Golf Tournament: A fall tournament to raise funds in support of our Outreach Programs. – Rita and Ben Foster ritafoster425@gmail.com or foster.ben15@gmail.com
- Habitat for Humanity (HFH): To “shelter the homeless” we have a liaison with HFH. – Linda Gray gray19501@gmail.com
- Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N): Ensures that seniors and adults with disabilities remain connected to their community. n2ncarolinas.org 843-839-0702
You are invited to join us in any of the above ministries; it will be a rewarding experience and can renew the excitement of your participation in the liturgy. For more detailed information on each ministry, click here or contact Mary Anne Fox at shisterzorro@verizon.net.