with St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center
If you’re looking for a specific way you can get involved, here is a list of current needs we have. Can you share your gifts?
If you’re interested in helping for these or anything else you can think of, contact Allison Holst-Grubbe, Director of Outreach & Volunteer Ministry by filling out the form here to volunteer.
Ministry of Liturgical Hospitality
Weekend volunteers needed during Masses
Weekend volunteers needed during the Saturday 4:00 pm, and Sunday 11:45 am and 5:00 pm Masses
We are seeking additional volunteers for our ministry of liturgical hospitality at our weekend afternoon Masses. Our sacristans, whom you see near the entrance of the church every weekend, are a small but mighty team who could use a week off now and then. Sacristans extend hospitality each week by opening the church, helping to prepare the sanctuary for Mass, greeting parishioners as they arrive, supervising the collection, and helping to clean up and secure the church after the Mass. This collection of tasks can be accomplished by one individual, in pairs or by a small team. If some of these tasks reflect your gifts and talents, please contact our Director of Volunteer Ministry, Allison Holst-Grubbe at [email protected] for more info!
Weekend Volunteer Opportunities
Weekends at St. Patrick – St. Anthony don’t simply “happen”. Many volunteers work together to help us gather as a community during and outside of Mass. Please consider whether these volunteer opportunities might be a way for you to share your gifts with us!
Front desk greeter before and during 8AM Mass on Sundays
Sacristan at weekend Masses
Livestream camera operator at 4PM or 10AM Masses
Interested? Contact Allison at [email protected] for more info!
Help feed the hungry at Hartford’s Warming Centers
Looking for an opportunity to feed the hungry? The no freeze shelter in Hartford opens for winter shelter for the homeless on December 1st and once again we will be providing Sunday dinners and Wednesday pasta nights to the clients of the shelter. We have our Sunday teams coming together nicely but still need help with both groceries and Wednesday dinners.
Update 1/10/23:
We are looking for trays of baked ziti for January 25th. If you would like to prepare a pound or two let us know.
Sunday, January 22, 2023 – all items have been provided – THANK YOU so much for you generosity! We will update with a new grocery list as soon as we have it ready.
Please note: your help in providing the following ingredients can take the form of providing all of any one ingredient or any portion thereof. For example, for the 15 lbs. of vidalia onions, you could provide all 15 lbs. or a lesser amount. You can also provide more than one ingredient, again, either the full amount or a lesser portion. Whatever you are willing and able to provide — we are grateful. We will put all the “pieces of the jambalaya puzzle” together!
Please click below to let us know what you would like to donate toward the warming center meals.
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity on December 10
The group had a great time helping others on October 16 at the Interfaith House. Watch the video here! Interested in learning more? We’ve got a build day coming up which will consist most likely of interior work. Read more. You don’t have to have any experience, but be open to learning and working with the team! If you’d like to join us December 10, contact Allison at [email protected] for the sign up link!
Altar Servers Needed!
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED No experience is necessary – we will train you. You can choose which Masses and how often you serve. Have you ever considered serving as a parent /child ministry? This could be a great experience for a parent and child to serve during Mass together. Please contact Deb Pelletier at [email protected] for more information.
Livestream Camera Operator
Have you ever wondered what it takes to stream one of our Masses? We have dedicated volunteers who cover each Mass, but one is graduating from high school! We are in search of someone who can come to Mass 15 minutes before starting time, stream the Mass from our control room, and put the equipment away. Contact Allison at [email protected] for more info!
Volunteer with our Partner Organizations
St. Patrick – St. Anthony and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry have many local organizations that we partner with to help more people. The below volunteer opportunities are directly with some of those organizations. Reach out to the contact info in each listing to get involved!
— more opportunities coming soon —
Levo International
Help Levo International get started for a new season of planting in the garden! Dates and activities are available on their website at https://levointernational.org/volunteer
Ready to volunteer?
Contact Allison Holst-Grubbe, Director of Outreach & Volunteer Ministry
Not sure what you’re looking for?
Check out our ministries page to see how you can get involved today!
Outreach events
Check out our Outreach events through the Franciscan Center
