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Christian Service
Program
The
McQuaid Jesuit Parents' Association would like
to share in the formation of our sons as
"Men For Others" by offering parents
the opportunity to participate in service
projects alongside of or in addition to
what our sons' do in their Magis projects..
Such an endeavor provides parents
with a unique opportunity to spend quality
time with their sons, serve the community
and fulfill McQuaid's Jesuit mission at
the same time.
The
Parents' Christian Service Project will
be largely self-directed by those parents
who participate with or without their sons.
In the near future, the Parents' Association
web pages at www.mcquaid.org will allow
parents to sign up and register for the
projects on which they would like to work,
and have links to the Magis web pages allowing
participants to record the services performed.
Web sites such as www. communitywishbook.com
or www.uwrochester.org. can provide participants
with many volunteer opportunities as can
the Magis web pages at www.mcquaid.org.
The Association will post notices and send
e-mails seeking volunteers for specific
one-time projects where there is a special
need.
Small
amounts of time can make a big difference
in the lives of those in need. In
serving others, we not only build up the
community and McQuaid Jesuit, but ultimately we
build up ourselves and give greater glory
to God. Serving with our sons in this
way can forge a bond that will last a lifetime.
When
the heart is touched by direct experience,
The
mind may be challenged to change. Personal
Involvement
with innocent suffering, with the
Injustice
others suffer, is the catalyst for solidarity
Which
then gives rise to intellectual inquiry
and
Moral
reflection.
Father
Peter Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., Superior General
of the Society of Jesus
Talk
on Commitment to Justice in Jesuit Higher
Educaion
Santa
Clara University, October 6, 2000
Listed below are just a few of the many
volunteer opportunities available.
McQ
at McD:
Join McQuaid
parents and sons in service to
those in need by helping out at Ronald
McDonald House (a great way for sons
to work on their Magis hours!). Our
dates for the fall will be announced soon. We typically
prepare food for the families of children
receiving medical treatment and other types
of care at local Rochester hospitals.
Contact
Joan
Halstead.
Help a Child to Learn - Project Unity
is a Diocesan effort to tutor students in
several of the city Catholic elementary
schools during the day. Only 40 minutes
a week can make a world of difference to
a child.
Contact Chrissy Carpenter - 381-1459
Special Olympics - Allow one volunteer
opportunities or ongoing events.
Contact Marian Turner at mturner@mcspecialolympics.org
or 586-7065.
Wilson Commencement Park - A comprehensive
support community for single parent families
in need. A wide variety of volunteer
opportunities are available.
Contact at 263-7930 or wilsoncommencementpark.org.
Advent House - Advent House is a home
for the dying and their families. This
is a beautiful ministry that relies heavily
on volunteers.
Contact Glenda Hastings at 223-6112.
Saint's Place - Saint's Place is a refugee
settlement ministry of St. Louis Church.
Diverse needs for volunteers.
Contact Colleen Knauf at 385-6860
Meals on Wheels - A program of the Visiting
Nurses Service. Drivers and meal delivery
volunteers always needed.
Contact Leah Warnick at 787-8325 or lwarnick@unsnet.com.
This is a great project for parent and
non-driving student with parent driving
and student delivering.
St. Joseph's House of Hospitality - Preparing
and serving lunch to those in need from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact George McVey at 232-3262
Birthright - Volunteer with the agency;
Participate in or hold a newborn clothing
drive.
Contact Jean Rohr at 385-2100
Sewing Chemotherapy Turbans
Contact Anne Paluskiewicz at 225-6444.
Until
this webpage is interactive and allows on-line
sign up for service projects and registration
of work done, please notify the Parents'
Association of your desire to participate
prior to doing so.
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