The organizations and groups in this section are a group of dedicated individuals who believe in supporting the community through active service.  Of course, that doesn’t mean they don’t spend time having fun and holding events just to build fellowship and enjoy each other’s company.  If you have a talent to share, or just two willing hands, these groups will keep you busy as you help to build a stronger community.


NAMI (Nat'l Alliance on Mental Illness)

NAMI Family Support Groups, offered by NAMI Affiliates in communities across the country, are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.

FAMILY TO FAMILY

For loved ones of adults living with mental illness. Helps family and friends understand and support their loved ones with maintaining their own well being.

DATES: Staring Thursday April 4, 2024

TIME: 6 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: St Agnes Church

Call (860) 882-0236 or visit http://namict.org/find-support/family-to-family/


Precious blood Ladies' Guild

There will be no meetings this January & February 2024 or July & August 2024!

The ladies guild has a threefold purpose:

1. Spiritual
2. Social
3. Charitable

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Officers:

President: Pam Amendola

Vice President: Martha De Feo

Treasurer: Janet Montalbano

Recording Secretary: Ellen Richetelli

Corresponding Secretary: Mary Jane Robbins

Nominations: Joanne Nesdale


John Rigely Food Pantry

The John Rigely Food Pantry at St. Mary Church continues to follow the mission of its founder Deacon John Rigely – to serve those less fortunate. Clients receive a variety of groceries and fresh foods on a monthly basis. It is through the generous support of the Precious Blood parishioners, Saint Mary school and community donations that the pantry is able to provide to our neighbors in need.

Our volunteers manage inventory, pack and distribute food weekly, and assist at the four food collections a year.  If interested in volunteering, please contact us.

Please contact appointment coordinator Barbara Sommers for further information on the pantry.

CONTACT
Pantry
Barbara Sommers
(203) 906-3848

Volunteers
John Tighe

LOCATION
St. Mary Church Hall

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John Rigely Shelter Program

The Shelter Program here at St. Mary Church helps these people in need quietly and confidentially. It is a program that is part of the John Rigely Food Pantry Program. While you, our very generous parishioners, give food to the pantry for those in need of groceries, monetary donations are also needed to build up the Shelter account.

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Knights of Columbus

Welcome to Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council #14546, the council serving St. Mary Church.

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Haiti Ministry

The Haiti Ministry is a unique program that was launched in spring of 2007 and linked St. Mary with Ste. Therese Parish located in Marbial, a mountainous region in South Haiti.

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HEALING TREE FOR HAITI

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During Lent the Mission to Haiti Committee of Precious Blood Parish is conducting its annual Healing Tree fundraiser to help the people of St. Therese parish in Marbial, Haiti. The fundraiser begins on the first Sunday in Lent when a bare and lonely looking tree makes its appearance on the St. Mary Church altar. By the last Sunday in Lent those bare branches are covered in brightly colored ribbons, the color of the ribbon signifying the amount of each donation.

Haiti’s political unrest has forced the cancelation of our medical missions and container shipments. The airport and seaports in Haiti are closed and roads are blocked by insurrectionists. The people of Marbial are starving. A drought followed by torrential rains has destroyed their crops. There is some food available in Jacmel, the nearest city, but it costs money.

The church has been sending money to Father Errol, the pastor, on a monthly basis. With that money he has been feeding the school children what is their only meal of the day. Leftover food goes to local families in need.

The people of Marbial are starving. Please help by contributing to the Healing Tree. Donation cards are available in the church or you can send a check to St. Mary Church, 70 Gulf Street, Milford Ct. 06460. Please write Haiti in the memo. We will put a ribbon on the tree for you!


St. Joseph's men Society

Days: 1st Monday of each month (September through June)
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: St. Agnes Church

Activities:

  • The 2024 Annual Golf Tournament will be announced soon! Any questions, contact Jerry Farina at (203) 623-4461

  • Annual Picnic (2nd Sunday in September)

  • Lenten Dinner (1st Friday after Ash Wednesday)

  • Communion Breakfast (March or February)

  • St. Patrick's Dinner

CONTACT
Patrick Manley


Social Action Committee

Days: Meets as Needed
Time: 7 pm
Location: St. Agnes Church Conference Room

Activities: Christmas & Thanksgiving Gifts for Needy Families

CONTACT
Mary Bissell


Pro-life (Helping hands & hurting hearts)

Days: Monthly or as Needed
Time: 7 pm
Location: St. Agnes Church Conference Room

Activities:

  • Takes care of the Pro-Life building which is behind the church. It stores baby items for mothers who choose life.

CONTACT
Barbara deFlumeri
(203) 877-2168)


Friendly Visitors

We are beginning a ministry here at Precious Blood Parish called Friendly Visitors. Parish members, who have been screened and trained, will offer friendly visits for parishioners in Milford who cannot get out on their own. Visits may be made by a phone call or a home visit, offering company and companionship. If you know of someone who would benefit from such a ministry, and would appreciate a call or visit, please contact us.

CONTACT
Deacon John
(203) 878-3571


Greeter Ministry

The Greeter Ministry at St. Mary Church was re-introduced in early September 2007 after a period of inactivity. The Greeter Ministry Committee recognizes its duty to welcome the congregation through the gift of hospitality which is shared with fellow parishioners as they come to worship at Saint Mary Church. Parishioners are warmly welcomed to our community celebration with fellowship, openness, genuine care and concern. This ministry of hospitality, by its actions and examples, reflects a sense of dedication and purpose as we prepare to worship together in joyous celebration of the mystery of our redemption. The participants of the Greeter Ministry help foster a true sense of belonging and comfort to all fellow believers as they come to the communal feast.

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Christian Formation Committee

The Christian Formation Committee seeks to renew and revitalize the life and vigor of our Parish. Our Mission is to help create a deeper understanding and excitement for our Catholic faith as we seek to provide ways for our parishioners to grow spiritually, intellectually, and as a community. We desire to teach and inspire the faithful members in our parish but also to reach out to those who have fallen away.

Our Mission will be accomplished through the model of apologetics and the New Evangelization. We seek to provide vibrant, relevant adult education, inspirational speakers, parish missions, and life-changing retreats, among other things. Our goal is to set Precious Blood Parish on fire one parishioner at a time and to make our Catholic faith become a living faith!