A Child's Place Volunteers, Sept. 2007 Schedule:  click here.

Mission Statement:  Family Assist, a ministry that provides assistance to parishioners, and referral services to non-parishioners, is rooted in the Gospel call to love and our baptismal call to serve.  Through direct services we seek to offer compassionate concern and caring during times of difficulty or crisis, at all times respecting the dignity of each person.

Volunteers are asked to participate at their own level of comfort by providing services that include but are not limited to:
~providing meals on a short term basis
~providing transportation to medical appointments and church services
~providing grocery shopping and errand services
~helping with household needs, eg. cleaning, helping to move, small repairs
~providing relief for caregivers of homebound individuals
St. Matthew's on site social worker will provide services that include but are not limited to:
~assessment of financial, medical and legal needs
~referrals to agencies that can address needs

If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact Susan Staub, 704-543-7677 x 1013.
Respect Life Commitee                          

Description of Ministry

 This special ministry consists of members who are dedicated to the “culture of life.” Members renew their call to unite in a devoted effort to restore respect and legal protection for every human life. We focus on respecting and protecting the lives of the innocent unborn and those who are ill, disabled, or dying.

Mission Statement

The objectives of this committee are in accordance with the pastoral plan of the National Conference of U.S. Catholic Bishops. These are as follows:

·        Education regarding all pro-life issues: in the Catholic community

·        Care & Services: for women with problems related to pregnancy; for those who are disabled, sick, or dying and their families; and those who have been involved in abortion

·        Advocacy: for public policies that protect the lives of unborn children and those vulnerable to pressure to end their own lives.

·        Prayer:  that the culture of death will be replaced by the culture of life and love.         

Job Descriptions

No training is required. Members are asked to participate at their level of comfort and to offer the ministry their expertise in specific areas (e.g. marketing, writing, teaching, phone calling, etc.). Each member is part of a team and everyone strives to help each other.

 Please call Pat Rodite at (704) 541-9744 if you are interested in joining this ministry. We look forward to hearing from you.