The mission of St. John the Apostle Parish Social Ministry Department is to create opportunities for parishioners to understand and act on Catholic social teaching. This is achieved by integrating the following components into the life of our parish; direct service, global solidarity, advocacy and formation, and education.
The Office of Social Ministry identifies the need for social services within the parish community as well as outside the parish. As disciples of Christ we are called to reach out to those in need. We provide information, referrals and resources for emergency assistance. We are dependent on the service of many dedicated volunteers who donate their time and resources for all the programs offered in this ministry. Our services are designed to address basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and support for bereaved, homebound, elderly, incarcerated and the poor.
Below are more details regarding specific social ministries:
Food Pantry
Baby World
Baby World serves families in all Tarrant County with children aged 0-5. Clients may come once a month for clothing, shoes, wipes, diapers, and baby food. Parents must have a picture ID and Social Security card or birth certificate for the child to receive service. All items are donated and are subject to supply and demand. No appointment is necessary. Our Baby World and Food Pantry are both located in our Outreach Center.
Bereavement Mailings
A mailing is sent to the families of individuals who have had funeral services at our parish. These mailings offer encouragement, support, prayers and literature regarding the grieving process. Mailings go out monthly.
Gabriel Project
Gabriel Project assists women who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy. To receive assistance, please call 800- 545-5935. To volunteer, please call 817-789-0514.
Meals on Wheels
St. John the Apostle has a large number of meals delivered to the community from the city’s Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers pick up the meals at the parish and deliver them to needy people throughout the area. Please contact Meals on Wheels at (817) 336-0912 for more information.
Parish Mission Patzun, Guatemala
Over the last 4 years, our parish has had to put a hold on mission trips to Guatemala due to the pandemic, drug gang violence, and political unrest. However, the mission is still operating and we continue to support the Missionary Carmelites of Saint Theresa in their work. If you would like to help in this important outreach, and I hope you will, please know that it is very easy to do so. Donations can be made out to St John the Apostle, Patzún Mission. Also, there is a link on Faith Direct website that can use to easily sign up for a regular monthly donation. If you would like to sponsor a child for $30/month, this is the easiest way to do so, or you can make a one-time $360 gift to the mission through Faith Direct.
I will be offering more information from the pulpit about this wonderful outreach of our parish.
Thank you,
Father Jack.
Please contact the Parish Office at (817) 284-4811 for more information.
Durante los últimos 4 años, nuestra parroquia ha tenido que suspender viajes de misión a Guatemala debido a la pandemia, la violencia de los maras o pandillas, y los problemas políticos. Sin embargo, la misión sigue trabajando entre los pobres y continuamos apoyando a las Madres Carmelitas en la escuela allá. Si usted desea unirse en esta importante obra de misión, y esperamos que sí, por favor sepa que no es difícil hacerlo. Las donaciones se pueden hacer a nombre de la parroquia, St John the Apostle, Misión de Patzún. También, hay un link en el sitio web de Faith Direct, que puede utilizar para inscribirse para hacer donaciones mensualmente. Si desea apadrinar a un niño o niña en la escuela por $30 por mes, esta es la mejor manera de hacerlo, o puede hacer una donación única de $360 por el ciclo escolar, a través de Faith Direct.
Yo hablaré más sobre la misión durante la Misa en las semanas que vienen.
Gracias por su interés,
Padre Jack.
Comuníquese con la Oficina Parroquial al (817) 284-4811 para obtener más información.