Service to those in need
continues to be an
integral mission of the church. We need to be on the lookout for creative ways to build up
rather than destroy. One way is to put our time, talent and resources at the service of
our parish.
At St. Joan of Arc the poor and vulnerable are served through
a variety of programs which are listed in the table below.
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To extend Christian compassion to our brothers and sisters in Christ who are experiencing the loss of a loved one. The Bereavement Hospitality Ministry consists of men and women who offer to provide refreshments for the family and friends of the deceased on the day of the funeral. This hospitality may be arranged in the church hall, the home of the family, or a place of their choice.
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This ministry is based on the Scripture story of Mary's visit to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-45.) Our focus includes special concern for the babies and young children of the women that we visit. Mary's visit created excitement not only for Elizabeth but also for the child in her womb.
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To provide help and support to the needy of Harford County. The FISH Program, or Friends In Self-Help, is totally nonprofit and supported by donations and volunteers from churches and individuals. The unit of FISH supported by St. Joan's serves eastern Harford County, which includes Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, Riverside, Churchville, and Darlington.
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Parish Nursing is a ministry that combines the art of nursing the person as a whole--body-mind-spirit--with the healing ministry taught by Jesus. The Parish Nurse works with the members of the congregation to promote health and wellness, reaching out with support during illness, and provides educational opportunities on health matters for the congregation. We hold blood pressure screenings the first weekend of each month after each of the masses.
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To serve nutritional meals to the needy on a six-week cycle. Through the cooperative arrangements of eight Aberdeen-area Christian Churches, Martha's meal, an Aberdeen soup kitchen, was started under the support of the Aberdeen Ministerium. Meals are served every Thursday from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Grove Presbyterian Church Education Building on 50 E. Bel Air Ave.
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To provide emergency aid to individuals or families in need. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international organization of lay persons founded in 1865. It fosters volunteer involvement in personal service on the basis of need - not creed, race, or nationality. St Joan's Conference assists the following parish outreach ministries: FISH, Martha's Meal, and Christmas Helping Hands.
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