Every day we are confronted with so much need. Need for food, need for financial support, need for comfort and friendship. How can you help serve those in need right here in our community?
Serving Our community
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Friends of Maggie
Over 300,000 children annually in the United States are at risk of becoming victims of modern day slavery (human trafficking). With our proximity to I-25, Denver, and Convention Centers, children in Douglas County are extremely vulnerable. Pax Christi’s Friends of Maggie Ministry supports From Silenced to Saved, serving those who have fallen victim to human trafficking. We work together to provide backpacks for victims containing every-day essentials. Click here to make a monetary donation. For more information, contact Celeste Lafferty, or Melanie Brown.
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The Gabriel Project
The Gabriel Project® is a confidential and compassionate outreach to women who have an unplanned pregnancy. A trained "Gabriel Angel" supports the woman's choice for life through friendship, encouragement, and prayer throughout her pregnancy. In addition to providing emotional and spiritual support, the "Gabriel Angel" helps the expectant mom with various practical needs. There is no charge for our services and we do not discriminate because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, or religious affiliation of our clients. For more information contact Rachel Fitzgerald at 720-384-7727.
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Helping Hands - Funeral Meals
Our service to the Lord and our community is providing the funeral reception meal for the families of deceased parishioners. Immediately after the Funeral Mass at Pax Christi, family and friends are invited to the Christi Center for a reception meal. Volunteers contribute and deliver one dish (casserole, salad, dessert, etc.) the morning of the funeral. Food may be homemade or store-bought. Helping Hands Coordinators guide volunteers in the food category needed to ensure an assortment of food options. Volunteers are also needed to set-up, serve/replenish, and clean-up. The time commitment is minimal, but requests are often made on short notice. Contact Christy Felcyn at 720-419-0124 for more information or to volunteer.
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Knights of Columbus
We are men of faith and men of action. As members of the largest Catholic fraternal organization, we abide by the Knights’ core values of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. Our key focuses are building the domestic church and strengthening our parishes. We are dedicated to the well-being and support of Catholic family life. We provide spiritual and outreach activities that strengthen the church, families, youth, and community. To learn more, visit kofc10937.org or www.kofc.org. You can also contact Mark Daugherty, Grand Knight at 303-525-5725 for more information.
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Lunch Bunch
The mission of the Lunch Bunch is to serve God by making bagged lunches for those who are being served by Volunteers of America Mission. The VOA Mission is an organization that identifies and serves the basic needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families within the community. The lunches are prepared in your home and delivered to Pax Christi before Noon on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. Families purchase enough food to make 12 bagged lunches that include a PBJ sandwich, a bag of chips, dessert and a piece of fruit (optional). A volunteer driver will then drive the lunches to the VOA Mission downtown to be served to those needing lunch. For more information contact Suzanne Ross at 303-257-6135.
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Project Linus
Project Linus is an international organization of parishioners and community members who meet the third Saturday of each month at Pax Christi to create homemade blankets for children in need. Twice per year there are two community-wide events, too. Members of all skill-levels are welcome. Learn more about Project Linus at www.projectlinus.org. Hours are flexible besides the meeting dates. Work may be completed at home. Contact Darrel Ryan at 720-219-2913 for more information.
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Respect Life Apostolate
The mission of the Respect Life Apostolate is to spread the “good news” of the Gospel of Life through prayer, education and action so that we might help support marriages, families and build a culture of life in our diocese and beyond. To learn more about the Diocese of Colorado Springs Respect Life Apostolate, visit www.diocs.org/Respect-Life. Meetings are once a month after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Extra time depends on the activities in which you participate. Contact Michael and Denise McGinnis at 303-814-3990 for more information, or click here to learn more about the events we coordinate throughout the year.
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St. Elizabeth's Pantry
St. Elizabeth's Pantry is open to individuals and families on most Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We provide non-perishable foods, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. Most of our visitors are the working poor who struggle to make ends meet. If you are in need, please stop by our church on Friday any time between 10:00 a.m. and noon. You can also visit our webpage for up-to-date closure information.
If you would like to help with this ministry, you can volunteer, donate (click here for a downloadable shopping list), or pray for our guests. Volunteers restock the pantry and organize donations on Thursdays from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.; there is a donation box right inside the front doors to the Christi Center. To volunteer, contact Jean Henry.
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
This Catholic, worldwide ministry was founded in the 19th century and was inspired by Gospel values. Vincentian volunteer ministers confidentially and respectfully offer our “Friends in Need” financial assistance and resources to help with shelter, utilities, and food. Vincentians also offer spiritual fortitude to both clients and each other. Parishioners may support SVdP by becoming a Vincentian and/or donating directly to the SVdP conference at Pax Christi. Visit www.svdpusa.org to learn more about SVdP. For more information about volunteering, contact Denise Quartararo at 720-419-0101.