Social Action Ministry

Stephen Ministry is one-to-one lay caring ministry that takes place in congregations to equip and empower lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.

If you would be interested in having a Stephen Minister contact you, please phone the rectory 440.888.8220

BROOKSIDE CENTER
An opportunity to volunteer at a Near West Side Hunger & Outreach Center providing food, clothing and spiritual help to the needy of the near West Side of Cleveland.
All ages with willingness to help others and ability to have fun are welcomed.  Substitute or Part-time opportunities are available. About 4 community meals are served a year. Center volunteers can help out weekly.  The Brookside center is located at 3784 Pearl Road (just north of the zoo).
Age: High School age and older 
Time Commitment: Part-time, Full time and Substitute positions available 
Training/Qualifications: Compassionate Heart 
Contact Lourdes Santiago @ 216-749-4295

CONSOLATION MINISTRY- Contact a our Stephen Ministry

EUCHARST TO THE HOMEBOUND/CARE FACILITIES
Contact Rectory 440-888-8220

GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY
The Good Samaritan Ministry (formerly Saint Vincent DePaul) leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering of our parish.
Age: High School age and older 
Time Commitment: Part-time, meets monthly, provides service calls on a as needed basis
Training/Qualifications: Compassionate Heart
Contact:  Elaine Mieyal 440-842-6079

METANOIA PROJECT
An overnight hospitality center for Cleveland’s street people operates at St. Malachi Parish.  It is open 3 nights/week from November thru March.  Volunteers offer a hot meal, a warm place to sleep, showers, direction to local social services and a class called “Courage to Change”.  This class helps our homeless brothers and sisters take the next step forward
Contact Lynn Muniak
Metanoia Website www.metanoiaproject.org

MILITARY
Contact Chris Walter 440.888.8220

SOUTH HILLS CLUSTER PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE
Contact Mike Manocchio @ 216-374-5679 

VISITING HOMEBOUND/CARE FACILITIES
Visit parishioners who may be ill, hospitalized, reside in a care facility on a temporary or permanent basis.  Companionship and prayer are provided.
Age: Adult
Time Commitment: Per your availability 
Training/Qualifications:  A 2 hour diocesan training; Eucharistic Minister training 
Contact Rectory: 440-888-8220

WOMANKIND
Womankind is a prenatal care center assisting mothers-to-be with medical, counseling and educational services at no cost to the client.    
Committee members can have a variety of skills: nursing, administrative, marketing, communications or organizational.  However, all working hands are welcomed regardless of skills and age. There is much preparation needed for fundraisers and educational activities held by Womankind. The group meets on a per project/assignment schedule. 
Age: High School age and older 
Time Commitment: Part-time, Full time and Substitute positions available 
Training/Qualifications: Compassionate Heart
Contact: Patti Bertschler at 440-262-3700.
Womankind Website www.womankindcleveland.com