The Peace and Social Justice Commission works in collaboration with the Diocese and other social outreach agencies in LaPorte County to promote Catholic social teaching on the dignity and rights of people who are disadvantaged and to integrate the Corporal Works of Mercy into every aspect of parish life.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."   1 Peter 4:10

Backpack Ministry
Parishioners who gather to pack for the weekend nourishing food received on Friday in back packs for local school children in need.  Hundreds of school-aged children are fed through the weekend through this program.  To help, contact Renee Organ at organ.renee@gmail.com , 219-380-6641.

St. Vincent DePaul
A ministry out of St. Joseph that distributes food and other items to the needy in our area on a weekly basis. Dick and Suzanne Sharp – wrssuz@comcast.net or 369-3347.

Sacred Heart Food Pantry
They collect and distribute non-perishable foods, monetary donations and personal care items for La Porte residents needing assistance.  Contact Louanne Kuzdas kuzdas@frontier.com or 219-575-8056.

Habitat for Humanity
Holy Family Parish partners with the La Porte County Habitat for Humanity on “home builds” throughout La Porte County. Parish members can volunteer for a variety of skilled or unskilled tasks at the building site. Information becomes available when new building sites are announced. Information: Deacon Frank at fzolvinski@holyfamilylaporte.org, 219-575-1090.

St. Francis Ministry
Promotes Catholic Social Teachings through formation programs, support of our parish food pantry, prison clothing drive, Veteran benefits and other needs in our community.  Contact the parish offices for more information.  (219) 362-2815

Brother's Bakers
Brother’s Bakers is volunteer ministry that bakes fresh bread for the Holy Family food pantries and other occasions. The recipe is a Holy Cross tradition handed down from Br. James Blaszak, C.S.C. They meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 9:00 a.m. in Holy Family/Sacred Heart Kitchen. Baking teams are coordinated by Greg Konieczny – 219-851-3609, gtkonieczny@gmail.com

Homebound Communion Ministry
An outreach ministry to include our homebound parishioners in the life of the parish by serving them communion.  For more information, contact the parish office: 219-362-2815

Nursing Home/Residential Care
An outreach ministry to serve communion to Catholics living in residential care facilities in our community. 
St. Peter’s - Jim Hannon at 363-8840 or hannon@casinet.net.
St. Joseph’s – Maggie LeRoy at 219-326-1837 or maggieleroylp@gmail.com.
Sacred Heart -  Tim Kempel at 219-379-7198

Nourish for Caregivers
Nourish for Caregivers is a Catholic support group for anyone juggling the challenges of life, health, career and caring for an aging or ailing spouse, parent, child or grandchild at home, in town or at a distance. It aims to support caregivers in finding peace, comfort and joy in their caregiving journey.
Each meeting includes a timely topic, participant handouts, discussion and prayer. There is no cost to the program.
For more information or to register contact: Deacon Frank J. Zolvinski at fzolvinski@sacredheartlp.org.

Red Cross Blood Drives
Holy Family Parish collaborates with the Red Cross to provide volunteer help with bi-monthly blood drives. Blood dives take place every 2 months from 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Activity Center. Volunteers assist with registration, hospitality and refreshments. For an upcoming Blood Drive contact coordinator: Mary Grott, gsrott123@csinet.net, 219 369-8738.

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Kroger Community Rewards

Our parish food pantries participate in the Kroger Community Rewards program. If you shop at Kroger Foods a portion of your sales are rebated back to our Sacred Heart and St. Joseph food pantries.  To Participate, click on the Kroger logo and sign up.  Our NPO number for Sacred Heart is GU841 or for St. Joseph is 10524. Or if you need assistance contact Karen Burns at 362-7990 or email: burns102@comcast.net.