Outreach Program

Interested in volunteering with the Outreach Committee?

Come join our monthly discussions on the second Saturday of the month at 9:30 am

in the meeting room of the Parish Office adjoining St. Denis Church.

Outreach Calendar of Events

Jun 29, 2008	Each mass	5^th Sunday collection for outreach
Jul 12, 2008	9:30 am	Outreach Committee meeting
Aug 3, 2008	Each mass	Outreach Fair
Aug 9, 2008	9:30 am	Outreach Committee meeting
Aug 31, 2008	Each mass	5^th Sunday collection for outreach
Sep 13, 2008	9:30 am	Outreach Committee meeting
Sep 14, 2008	4:45 pm	Maple St dinner
Oct 2, 2008	7:00 am	? Shelter Network Breakfast?
Oct 11, 2008	9:30 am	Outreach Committee meeting
Oct 12, 2008	4:45 pm	Maple St dinner
Nov 2, 2008	Each mass	Outreach Fair
Nov 8, 2008	9:30 am	Outreach Committee meeting
Nov 9, 2008	4:45 pm	Maple St dinner
Nov 30, 2008	Each mass	5^th Sunday collection for outreach
Dec, 2008		Giving Tree
Dec 13, 2008	9:30 am	Outreach Committee meeting
Dec 14, 2008	4:45 pm	Maple St dinner

WANT TO HELP?

Maple Street Shelter Dinners

This outreach project of serving dinners at the Maple Street Shelter on Sundays is coordinated by Patricia Mach.

If you can help, please send a e-mail to outreach@stdenisparish.org

Anyone interested in leading the dinner effort please e-mail Pat Mach at

outreach@stdenisparish.org

Towels, sheets, pillows and blankets are always welcome donations for the residents at the shelter.

Read success stories of short term residents at Maple Street Shelter.

+ + +

I was hungry, and 
you formed a humanities club to discuss my hunger.
I was imprisoned, and
you crept off quietly to your chapel to pray for my release.
I was naked, and
in your mind you debated the morality of my appearance.
I was sick, and
you knelt to thank God for your health.
I was homeless, and
you preached to me of the spiritual shelter of the love of God.
I was lonely, and
you left me alone to pray for me.
You seem so holy, so close to God.
But I'm still very hungry and lonely and cold.

Author Unknown 

Annual Thanksgiving Food Collection

During the week of Thanksgiving it is our parish tradition to reach out to those less fortunate. Each year we invite parishioners to bring food donations (canned goods and non-perishable items) to the Parish Hall either the Sunday morning before Thanksgiving at all Masses…or to our 9:00 am Parish Mass on Thanksgiving Day.

Thinking About Donating Your Car to Charity?

    If so, check out the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Mateo County.  It's fast, easy, and convenient--besides helping a good cause.  Their car lot is located on the east side of the El Camino Real, where Redwood City and San Carlos meet--just north of Whipple.  They handle all the DMV paperwork; you get the proper forms for use when you file your income taxes.  For more information, give them a call at 1-800-YES-SVDP.

    In San Mateo County, the St. Vincent de Paul Society has a significant presence.  Here are some important numbers:

	To buy a used car from their lot, please call 650-598-9148.
	They have an outlet store in Redwood City.  For article pickup, phone 650-369-2837.
	For assistance with food, clothing, PG&E help, rental assistance, home visits, drug and alcohol referrals, shelter, and more, phone 650-343-4403.
	They accept monetary donations, phone 650-373-0622.
	To make food/clothing/furniture donations, phone 650-871-6844.

When Your Turn Comes To Be a Caregiver . . .

Or maybe your turn hasn't come, but your friend has a sick spouse or elderly parent.  There is help available.  The trick is finding it.  We have assembled the following resources:

	The Caregiver's Yellow Pages.  What to do, where to go, whom to call, and, most importantly, how to start.  This information is from Modern Maturity.
	The Elder Care Locator may be reached by dialing 1-800-677-1116.  You will receive the telephone number of the state or local agency serving the area where the older person lives.
	The Area Agency on Aging or Information and Assistance Program may be reached in California by dialing 1-800-510-2020.
	Here are several Bay Area-based sites for health care for the elderly and disabled:
	http://www.caregiverzone.com
	http://www.caregiver.org
	http://www.getcare.com
	http://www.caregiver.com
Religious Books Wanted--Soledad Prison Chaplain The Chaplain at Soledad Prison would like donations of Catholic devotional, spiritual, and educational publications and/or audio/visual material.  This material is for use by the inmates, many of whom have considerable time for introspect and reading.  It is a way for the message of Christ to be taught and exemplified throughout this prison.  Please send your donation to:     Catholic Chaplain     Salinas Valley State Prison     P.O. Box 1020 Soledad, CA 93960
Reuse Organizations--or maybe it's time to clean out your closets?     Don't have time to hold a garage sale?  Donate or sell your items to these Reuse Organizations.
Food, Clothing, or Toys to Donate? Mother Branch of the East Palo Alto Community Center, 2584 Farrington Way, East Palo Alto, is always looking for food, clothing, or children's toys.  It's an easy drive.  Call them at (650) 325-2848. The Ecumenical Hunger Program also provides food, clothing and toys to families in East Palo Alto who cannot provide for themselves. They will pickup at your home. EHP is located at 1836 Bay Road, Suite B, East Palo Alto, CA 94303. (650) 323-7781.

St. Denis Parish
2250 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Phone:  (650) 854-5976   Fax:  (650) 854-3754