“Effective social ministry helps the parish not only do more, but be
more-more of a reflection of the gospel, more of a worshiping and
evangelizing people,
more of a faithful community. It is an essential part of parish life.”
Social Ministry of the Parish, USCCB-revised 2006
St Jude Parish Social Concerns Ministries:
Deacon Freeman Ligon heads of the Social Concern’s Ministries for St. Jude. Click here to contact him.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Catholic lay organization supporting
those in need by going into homes to provide financial assistance and
referral.
Coordinator: Brian Burgess – 746-1299
Email: baburgess@gmail.com
Habitat For Humanity
Building homes in the community for those who
cannot afford them.
Coordinator: Deacon Freeman Ligon – 797-8299
Email: deaconligon@catholic.org
Souper Saturday
Preparing and delivering a meal to the elderly and
those in need every third Saturday in the month in partnership with
the Knights of Columbus.
Coordinator: Fred Reiling – 747-4715
Email: fredreiling@bellsouth.net
Pro-Life Ministries
Supporting the Ark-La-Tex Crisis Pregnancy Center
and evangelizing God’s gift of life to all persons.
Coordinator:Tom Guanella, 742-9554
Email:ecoair@bellsouth.net
Food Basket Ministry-Marcie’s Feast
Preparing and delivering Thanksgiving and
Easter baskets to families in need.
Angel Tree Ministry
Collecting and Delivering Christmas gifts to the children
of the families we minister to through Marcie’s Feast
Coordinator: Kristy Kempf
Email: kristy.kempf@bossierschools.org
Food Pantry (Christ the King)
Collecting and providing food for the
poor in Bossier Parish.
St. Jude Liaison: Larry Spohn – 746-0130
Emergency Provisions Ministry
St. Jude provides bags of food or gas cards to those in need who stop at the parish office. Help can also sometimes be given for lodging costs.
St. Jude Liaison: Mike Wise – 746-2508
Homebound, Hospital, Nursing Home Ministries
Visiting the sick and
elderly and providing the precious eucharist to those unable to
attend the mass.
Coordinator: Linda Sherwin – 949-3110
Email: overlyhelpful@yahoo.com
Military Boxes
Supporting our troops by collecting and sending
essential items to those deployed.
Coordinator: Linda Sherwin – 949-3110
Email: overlyhelpful@yahoo.com
Life Happens Support Group
Focus: Grief/Loss of any kind. Coping,
Deression, Anxiety, Codependency, Divorce, etc. Adults, Any age,
Married/Single, Parishioners & Public.
Coordinator: Laurie Nussbaum – MSW LCSW – 347-8427
Email: lauriebelle55@bellsouth.net
Knights of Columbus
Bossier Council (#4873) serves three Catholic churches in Bossier Parish, LA. The local knights support outreach programs such as the Special Olympics and the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. They are also well-known for their Lenten fish fries that support the annual Youth Mission Trip to Saltillo, Mexico.
Council: 4873
Grand Knight: Doyle Blasingame
Liason: Tom Koch
Interfaith
Politically active interfaith group addressing various
social concerns in the community.
Coordinator: Deacon Larry Mills – 979-777-0694
Email: pthomas@shreve.net
Empowerment Ministry
A confidential assistance program for St.
Jude parishioners who have lost their job. This comprehensive
ministry is designed to meet the unique needs of a jobless individual
including financial assistance, job-seeking skills counciling,
emotional/psychological counciling, and spiritual guidance. Strict
confidence is observed.
Liaison: Mike Wise – 746-2508
Email: adminstjude@bellsouth.net