Ministries at Holy Family Parish
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is offered in the basement of St. Joseph's Church on two Tuesday mornings a month. Families and individuals are able to select canned and boxed foods to take home. For specific dates, please call the Church office at 401-724-9190. Volunteers are needed and should contact the Church office prior to the date they wish to volunteer. Whether you are able to volunteer or not, canned or non-perishable foods are always needed and can be left in the collection bins at both churches.
Food Pantry Dates 2023 (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month)
March 28, April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 &22, September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14 & 28, December 12 only.
Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Anyone interested in becoming a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
should speak to Fr. Craddock or call the parish office at 724-9190.
Lectors and Ministers generally serve once or twice a month at a weekend Mass and should plan to be at Mass 15 minutes before the Mass time.
Breadline
Breadline is a ministry offered once a month on Friday. Meals are assembled in the hall of St. Joseph's Church by volunteers. the meals are then delivered to Cathedral Square in Providence, feeding the hungry both a hot meal and giving them a bag lunch to take with them. Clothing is also delivered. For dates, call the Parish Office or check the Church bulletin. If you would like to volunteer one day a month for this ministry, contact the Parish Office.
Breadline Dates - 2023 (3:00 p.m. St. Joseph Church Hall
March 24; April 21; May 26; June 23
Pawtucket Soup Kitchen
The Pawtucket Soup Kitchen is an independent non-profit organization which is housed in the basement of St. Joseph's Church, 195 Walcott St., Pawtucket. Parishioners of Holy Family parish contribute in many ways. Anyone interested in helping should call Adrienne Marchetti, Executive Director, at (401) 258-4616.