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St. Joseph Parish
371 E. Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
302-378-5800
psparks@stjosephmiddletown.com

We, the faithful of St. Joseph Parish, willingly accept our baptismal call
to gather and worship as a community, to proclaim the Word of God,
and to serve in the image of Jesus Christ.

Social Concerns and Outreach Ministries:
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Social Concerns Committee

    Recognizing our call to live the Gospel message more deeply, the Social Concerns Committee actively responds to Jesus’ call to love our neighbor. This is accomplished by assisting others through charity and outreach, advocating for those without a voice, and joining with the parish community and the community at large in serving those in need. Our ministry is grounded in prayer, nourished by the Eucharist and guided by Catholic Social Teaching.

  • Gifts Desired: Sensitivity to the gospel imperative for service, especially to those most in need.
  • Commitment: Committee meets as needed.
  • Opportunity: To put faith in action by serving the needy.
  • Contact:  Carol Russell - 302-376-7613

Community Kitchen

    We help provide soup and sandwiches, dessert or planned meal to all who come to the kitchen. Kitchen is located at Elkton Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Elkton, MD.

  • Gifts Desired: A willingness to meet and relate with people. Food for the meals is also needed.
  • Commitment: Approximately every two months on a Friday we serve between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Flexible for those who provide food, cooking.
  • Opportunity: To bring people in need together with those who wish to help. To recognize that the hunger we seek to alleviate is both physical and spiritual in nature.
  • Contact:  Val Hengst - 410-885-2180

Crisis Alleviation

    We provide emergency funds to prevent shut-off of utility, phone, or water, funds for medical prescriptions, shelter, etc. (within guidelines and with proper referrals).

  • Gifts Desired: Donations of any amount.
  • Opportunity: To assist families in times of crises.
  • Contact:  Pat Sparks - 302-378-5800

Advent Giving Tree

    We provide gifts at Christmas to needy families. Assistance is needed to sort and help with delivery of presents.

  • Gifts Desired: A willingness to share with those in need.
  • Commitment: Bring donated gifts last Sundays of Advent. Sorting and delivery to agencies a few days before Christmas.
  • Opportunity: To provide holiday cheer and brighten the lives of those less fortunate.
  • Contacts: 
    St. Joseph: Mary Lou Boyell (302-376-9744); Janice Vukich (302-378-9514)
    St. Rose:   Val Hengst - 410-885-2180

Friends of Bill W “Pass It On” Group

    Alcoholics Anonymous provides 12-step program for those suffering from addictions.

  • Gifts Desired: Desire to overcome addiction.
  • Commitment: Mondays at 8:00 PM; Thursdays at 7:30 PM
  • Contact:  Glenn - 302-293-0281

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