Social Services

MISSION STATEMENT
Serving God by Serving Others

 Ann McKown, Interim Director
Ann McKown, Director of Emergency Services
281-497-4434

 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Administrative Support

  • Writers, Translators, Accountants, Artists: Help with communications and special projects.
    Commitment: Flexible.
    Contact: Ann McKown, 281-497-4434,
  • Interviewers: Helps with food, utilities, rent, clothing, transportation, finding shelters, advice and referrals.
    Commitment: One morning a week for two to three hours.
    Contact: Ann McKown, 281-497-4434,
  • Coupon Clippers: Keep our coupon basket stocked with money saving coupons to help families on a limited budget.  

    Commitment: Flexible.
    Contact: Ann McKown, 281-497-4434,

  • Christmas Gift Giving Sunday: Distributes gifts received on Gift Giving Sunday to other Parishes and organizations in our community.
    Commitment: November-December
    Contact: Deacon Fred Kossegi 281-556-6535
  • Gold Card Volunteers: Help the uninsured obtain medical care through the Harris County Hospital District.
    • Commitment: One morning a week on Monday or Tuesday.
    Contact: Maria Harvey, 281-497-4434,

Food Program

  • Pantry Volunteers: Hand out groceries at the pantry.  
    Commitment: One or two mornings a month for three hours.
    Contact: Martha Simpson, 281-496-2472,
  • Shoppers: Keep the pantry well stocked.  
    Commitment: One or two times a month.
    Contact: Ann McKown, 281-497-4434,
  • Food Drive Volunteers: Collect food for the pantry after Mass.
    Commitment: Fourth Sunday of each month.
    Contact: Jane Doyle,
  • Gardeners: Plant and harvest vegetables for pantry. 
    Commitment: Saturdays, Fall and Spring
    Contac: Dick Horstman, 281-497-2682,
    Mike Haynes,
  • Delivering groceries to the food pantry of our sister parish, St. Francis of Assisi at 5102 Dabney St. Houston, TX 77026.
    Commitment: One morning every other month. Requires lifting of grocery bags.
    Contact: Ann McKown, 281-497-4434,

Joseph’s Coat Resale Shop selling quality used clothing at reasonable prices.  Your clothing, shoes, household and house ware donations are accepted during the following hours. 

Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Resale Store Phone Number: 281-752-2487

  • Director: Oversees the administration of the shop and volunteers.  
  • Day Managers: Supervise shop operations throughout the week.  
  • Shop Volunteers: Sort, price and sell clothing and help customers.
    The proceeds fund Social Ministry.
    Contact: Teresa O'Donnell, 1-832-586-6161,  
  • Respect Life
  • Advocates: Raise awareness and advocate for the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.
    Contact: Maria Harvey, 281-497-4434,

Gabriel Project: Pregnancy and Maternal Care

  • Angels: Provide companionship/spiritual support to the expectant mom.
    Commitment: Flexible.
    Contact: Maria Harvey, 281-497-4434,
  • Layette Makers: Prepare baskets of baby items for newborns.
    Commitment: Flexible.
    Contact: Delilah Hainey,
  • Crochet, Seamstresses: Make baby blankets.
    Commitment: Flexible.
    Contact: Maria Harvey, 281-497-4434,
     

Employment Ministry

  • Job Counselors: Help with résumé preparation and job search guidance.
    Commitment: Flexible daytime appt.
    Contact: Glorivel Rivas, 281-497-4434,
  • Open Job Listing: Compile job openings for posting on the SJV website.
  • Commitment: Twice a month.
    Contact: Glorivel Rivas, 281-497-4434,
  • Domestic Worker’s List volunteers: Staff the phones to compile a list of persons available for housekeeping and childcare. 
    Commitment: Once a month. 
    Contact: Glorivel Rivas, 281-497-4434,

CanCare

  • Volunteers: Provide emotional support to cancer patients and caregivers in our community.  
    Commitment: Flexible.
    Contact: Emily Prus, 281-558-6502

Mentoring Program with Spring Branch ISD

  • Volunteers are trained and become mentors to students at Nottingham Elementary and Northbrook Middle School.
    Commitment: Once a week for 45 minutes during the school year.
    Contact: Monica Creixell, 713-454-1511 ext. 2285
  • Assisting Older Adults
  • Home Repair with Rebuilding Together Houston: Volunteers paint and repair homes for adults with limited resources. 
    Commitment: Two Saturdays in the fall or spring.
    Contact: Mike Mansour, 832-467-2222
  • Meals on Wheels with Interfaith Ministries: Volunteers deliver hot meals to homebound individuals in the surrounding area. Meals picked up from north SJV parking lot.  
    Commitment: One or two mornings a month.
    Contact: Pat Gubera, 281-497-4201,
  • The Gathering Place with Interfaith Care Partners: Volunteers host a once a month gathering for guest with mild dementia, Alzheimer’s or other disabilities. The volunteers provide games, entertainment, and lunch.  
    Commitment: Four hours once a month.
    Contact: Ann McKown, 281-497-4434, amckown

Prison Ministry

  • Volunteers: Provide support, encouragement and mentoring to prisoners in the Texas State Prison in Sugar Land, Harris County Jail in downtown Houston and Youth Detention Center in Houston.
    Commitment: Flexible.
    Contact: Mickey Rotolo, 281-679-0020

Social Ministry Board

  • Board members: Provide managerial and fiscal guidance for Social Ministry. 
    Commitment: Six to nine meetings per year, three year commitment.
    Contact: Ann McKown, 281-497-4434, amckown

English as a Second Language (ESL)

  • Volunteers: Teach English to families in our community. 
    Commitment: Two evenings a week, one and one half hour each evening.
    Contact: Ann McKown, 281-497-4434,

Samaritan Ministry

  • Visitation to the Sick: Ray Hamby, 281-531-6132
  • Funeral Planning Assistance: Lloyd McChesney, 281-496-2570
  • Bereavement Support Group: Charlotte Maluski, 281-589-8936