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The Association of the Ladies of Charity seeks every opportunity to make Christ present by serving the material and spiritual needs of the sick, the poor and the marginalized of our society.
New members are always welcome to join the Ladies of Charity St. Catherine Laboure Parish. We meet on the first Monday of the month at 1:00 pm in LeGras Hall at St. Louise De Marillac Church. We would love to have you join us! Come to a meeting or contact us for more information at liz.seibert4@gmail.com
The Ladies of Charity 2023/24 Officers
President: Liz Seibert
Liz.seibert4@gmail.com
412-855-5207 (Cell)
Vice President: Pat Stuebgen
Pat610@msn.com
Treasurer: Lucy Taszarek
lucytaszarek@comcast.net
Secretary: Patty Kearney
Mup522@hotmail.com
Listed below are some of the many activities that Ladies of Charity participate in.
ALL SOULS DAY RECEPTION
We distribute candles at the Mass for all families of those who have died in the previous year.
ANGEL TREE GIVING PROGRAM
Ladies of Charity assists with the distribution of gifts to the sick and the shut-ins.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
Bereavement ministry minsters to families of our deceased parishioners. We pray the Rosary before the funeral or memorial Masses and assist with repast.
CARD MINISTRY
Cards and notes are sent out every month to parishioner and shut ins.
DONATIONS
Through the generous donations of the St. Catherine Laboure’ Parish Community, we have been able to assist several organizations including the Seton Center, St. John XXIII Food Pantry, St Winifred’s Food Pantry, Operation Safety Net among others. In addition, short term financial aid may be given to those who are temporarily unable to pay household bills which may include rent or utilities. We strive to meet additional needs on an individual basis. Confidentiality is always stressed.
FOOD PANTRY
Emergency Food Pantry to assist those in need. We have a food drive twice a year. Parishioners help stock our pantry.
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION
During Lent, we invite women of the parish and surrounding parishes to a day of reflection. We invite a speaker and offer refreshments to this free event.
MASS of ANOINTING
Mass and sacrament of Anointing in the fall with a lunch to follow.
MONTHLY ROSARY
We lead the rosary for the Parish the 4th Wednesday of the month for the intentions of the Pope.
PYRAMID/MINISTRY of PRAYER
In addition, an emergency prayer line is activated when the need arises, as well as the Ministry of Prayer list in the bulletin. We are sensitive to the suffering of others, and respond with compassion and confidentiality at all times with the help that is needed.
SPRING AND FALL GIVING
We provide small gifts in the Spring and Fall to the sick and the shut-ins along with visits during the year.
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