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Mission Statement: To provide meals, hospitality, and overnight accommodations to homeless families through Family Promise of Ontario County.
This Ministry Fulfills the Need of: Showing Christian love by welcoming the poor and the stranger to St. Benedict Parish.
Activities:- Volunteers provide meals, lodging, and hospitality to homeless families at St. Bridget's Hall in Bloomfield.
Scheduled Ministry Meetings Dates and Times: The Family Promise ministry of St. Benedict Parish takes place one week at a time, four times a year.
All trained volunteers will be contacted with sign-up opportunities approximately one month before each hosting date. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in this ministry, please contact the Parish Office at (585) 394-1220 and you will be put in touch with Jeanne Guastaferro, the ministry leader.
Ministry Leader:
TBD
Additional information:
Please visit Family Promise of Ontario County's website for detailed information about this ministry. The site can be reached by using this link: Family Promise
SUMMARY OF OUR INITIAL FAMILY PROMISE : For the first time, during the week of October 7, 2018, St Benedict Parish opened its doors and welcomed homeless families as our guests at St Bridget’s Hall. Each evening, caring volunteers provided meals, fellowship and lodging in a ministry called Family Promise of Ontario County. We are one of 13 host congregations in Ontario County who will provide overnight accommodations for these families one week at a time, four times a year. During the day, these families receive needed services to secure reliable housing and self-sufficiency at a permanent Day Center.