Outreach Ministries

Learn about the ways we join in service and outreach to the local and global community.

Care for Creation
Parishioners committed to advancing the call of Pope Francis to Care for God’s Creation in Laudato Si’ offer formation opportunities and offer resources for deeper understanding. Learn more
Contact:  Steve Lowrance, chairperson

Clothing Collections
Our community collects donations of clothing in clean, good to excellent condition for distribution to local agencies.  The collection bin is in the front foyer of Saint James Church, behind the divider.
Contact:  Sandy Rokosz, chairperson

Giving Garden
The Giving Garden Ministry grows vegetables to donate to local food pantries. The commitment is one hour every Wednesday during the summer months at 5:00 PM in the garden on the property of Saint Elizabeth Seton Church. Learn more
Contact: Claire Dalidiowitz , chairperson

Our Haitian Promise
Facilitate the “twinnned” relationship between Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish in Rocky Hill, CT and Saint Anne Parish in Saintard, Haiti.  Provide mutual support through prayer, cultural exchange, social action and resource assistance. Learn more
Contact:  Barbara Wysocki, chairperson

Homefront Day
Parishioners gather one Saturday each year to help rehabilitate a home for a family in need.
Learn more
Contact: Bob Manzi, chairperson

Monthly Food & Cereal Drives
Our parish collects cereal, non-perishable groceries & gift cards for distribution to local food pantries. Donation bins are in the kitchen area at Saint Elizabeth Seton Church and Fr. Shea Hall at Saint James Church. Learn more
Contact:  Jim Alexander and Denise Mazzamurro, chairpersons

Prayer Shawl & Knit, Crochet & Sew Good Works
Parishioners gather to knit, crochet, sew and craft items to be distributed to those in need in the parish and local agencies. Learn more
Contact:  Sandy Rokosz, Betty Catelli and Laura Pentland, chairpersons

Special Collections
Our community hosts the collection of high-demand items requested by local agencies, Thanksgiving Food Baskets, Holiday Gifts for local shelters, and other items on an as needed basis. Learn more
Contact:  Sandy Ambrose and Carl Bach, chairpersons

Shelter Dinners
Provide hot meals to the residents of ImmaCare Shelter in Hartford, CT. Parishioners donate, prepare and serve evening meals each month. Learn more
Contact:  Carl Bach, chairperson