The Human Concerns Ministry works to recognize and respond to the human needs of our parishioners, neighboring parishes, the Sheboygan interfaith community, and the world, serving the needs of all children, families, individuals, and elderly. This ministry includes the following projects: "Tree of Hope Giving Project" during Advent, and "Mitten Tree".
Human Concerns
This committee is composed of all the chairpersons of the sub committees within Human Concerns, and some members at large. Each parish, as well as the Hispanic community, has its own human concerns committee, collaborating on various community driven events and activities.
AGES: Adults.
TIME COMMITMENT: Varies, based on one's availability. Quarterly evening meetings.
The North Side Christian Food Pantry is located on the SD Campus and is open every Thursday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to approximately noon, or noon to 2:30 p.m. Another opportunity to help is on the Monday morning following the monthly food collection.
AGES: Adults, teens, and families.
TIME COMMITMENT: Varies, based on one’s availability.
Sheboygan County Warming Center, along with many community members and partners, coordinates the Community Cafe. It is hosted by St. Luke’s UMC, 623 Ontario Ave. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and offers free meals, coffee, hospitality, resources, and Wi-Fi, especially to Sheboygan residents who are experiencing homelessness, crisis, transition and poverty. Local restaurants, organizations, and individuals donate meals. With the guidance of the Cafe Manager, volunteers help take care of the guests, prep food, and clean up. Saturday’s Emmaus Meals are covered by various churches, for which we are asking volunteers to sign up. Individuals are also encouraged to sign up for weekdays. Monetary donations are also welcome; checks payable to your parish.
AGES: Adults, teens, and families.
TIME COMMITMENT: Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., several times/year; weekdays as desired.
Volunteers assemble and distribute food boxes to needy households in the Sheboygan area, with several volunteers also making arrangements in the days leading up to the event. (USE SEPARATE SIGN-UP in Fall)
AGES: Adults, older teens with parent, and families.
TIME COMMITMENT: A few hours on Saturday before Thanksgiving, and/or as set up beforehand.
Parishioners ring bells for the Red Kettle Program during the Christmas season.
AGES: Adults, teens, and families.
TIME COMMITMENT: A few hours, first part of December.
Individuals are needed to volunteer at Evergreen Park, for the Rotary Holiday Light Show. This event helps benefit the food pantries of Sheboygan County including our North Side Christian Food Pantry. (USE SEPARATE SIGN-UP in Fall)
AGES: Adults. (Teens 16 and older can participate with a parent.)
TIME COMMITMENT: Two-hour shift one evening in December.
Volunteers provide weekly visitations to parish members who are hospitalized, and/or in area assisted care/nursing facilities. This visit includes prayer time and spiritual support. At SD, volunteers may also deliver Easter lilies and poinsettias to its parishioners who are homebound and in nursing homes, accompanied with a handmade card and delicious treats. Handmade cards are made throughout the year for various occasions and delivered with treats. Contact the Parish Office.
AGES: Adults, Teens and Families (with discretion).
TIME COMMITMENT: Varies, based on one’s availability.
Volunteer at Midway Laundromat (1404 Michigan Ave.) – accept coupons participants have received from referral agencies, hand out quarters, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, bottled water, and laundry bags, as needed. Donations of these items can be dropped off at any parish office, during office hours, labeled "Laundry Love".
AGES: Adults.
TIME COMMITMENT: As available, 10 a.m. to Noon on the second Tuesday of each month.
Elizabeth Ministry is here to support women and their families during the joys, trials, and sorrows of the childbearing years and beyond. Elizabeth Ministry’s mission is to honor life, cherish children, encourage families, uplift the sanctity of marriage and build community. We provide spiritual nourishment through personal visits, playgroups, intercessory prayer, Rosary for Life, creation of new child blankets, quilts, and hats, and much more.
AGES: Adults, HS teens, and families.
TIME COMMITMENT: Whatever time and materials one cares to give, much is done in your home.
Floral Essence invites all gardeners to bring floral clippings to create bouquets for residents of Safe Harbor, Salvation Army and Pine Haven Christian Communities to enjoy. Join us behind the the Reinl Center on the Seton School Playground at 824 Superior Ave.
AGES: Adults and teens.
TIME COMMITMENT: Thursday mornings during the growing season from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m
The ladies make quilts to give to Rainbow Kids, Mary’s Room, local nursing homes and as donations for community fundraisers such as Seton School. No experience necessary. Open to all women of our parishes.
AGES: Adults.
TIME COMMITMENT: Monday afternoons for a few hours starting at 12:30 p.m., September to May
Volunteers of all ages are invited to make rosaries for the military. Training is provided for this very rewarding project. Groups such as the scouts are also welcome.
AGES: Adults, teens, and families.
TIME COMMITMENT: Whatever time one can give, much is in your home.
Persons interested in helping fellow parishioners with a ride to Mass, meetings, ministry work, etc.
AGES: Adults.
TIME COMMITMENT: When available.
