Social Action Ministries and Programs - Church of the Holy Rosary

Habitat for Humanity

Lisa Link

404-966-1181

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Our parish participates in the Catholic Build each year.

We partner with other Catholic parishes to help fund the construction of a home for a needy family. The parish also supplies the workers for at least one of the four weekends necessary to build the house.

Ladies of Charity

Contact: Anne Erickson
(615) 889-6202
ma57@comcast.net

Coming from all Nashville parishes, the Ladies help over 10,000 people a year. Their Thrift Shop is open twice a year, their Welfare Office distributes 750 baskets for the needy at Christmas, and scholarships are awarded to students attending Catholic high schools. Meetings are quarterly.

Loaves & Fishes

TBD

Help prepare and serve a noon meal to the homeless of Nashville at Holy Name Church on the third Saturday of each month.

Prison Ministry

Contact: Suzanne Visitacion
615-476-8112
shvprison@gmail.com

Matthew 25:36 “l was in prison and you visited me”
Volunteering at the prison or jail is one option, but there are other opportunities, such as praying the rosary, sending birthday cards, donating religious books and cards. Finally before and during advent monetary donations to purchase Christmas packages for the incarcerated.

Pro Life Ministry

Contact: Assistance Needed (Call Church Office to Volunteer)

Participate in Pro-Life activities and support Pro-Life organizations such as Grace Pregnancy Resource Center, Caring Choices of Catholic Charities, and Tennessee Right to Life.

Room in the Inn

Contact: Margaret Maxson or Emily Carr
419-215-7512 or 615-883-7481
miaton08@aol.com or

ecgc13@gmail.com

Hosts 10-15 homeless men (or more depending on weather conditions) beginning the first Friday in November and ending the first Friday in March. A hot dinner and breakfast are served and a sack lunch is provided for each guest. Shower facilities are available and the guests sleep in the gym. Volunteers are needed as Meal Coordinators, Cooks, and Innkeepers. You can sign-up online here.

Safe Haven Family Shelter

Contact: Scott Weaver
520-990-3026
dscottweaver@hotmail.com

Providing temporary housing for families, it is the only shelter that accepts families with teen boys. Different groups prepare dinner each night. Holy Rosary provides the mean on the 4th Tuesday of the 4th month (January, April, July and October). Volunteer cooks also set up and a work on the serving line as needed.

Second Harvest

Contact: Jim Akin
(615) 541-0883
James.akin@comcast.net

Part of an ecumenical effort of several Donelson churches, volunteers distribute boxes of groceries to those in need. Donations of food are always welcome.

Sister Parish in Haiti

Contact: Jennifer Gourley
jlgourley@outlook.com

Holy Rosary participates in the Parish Twinning Program of the Americas. Our sister parish is Sacred Heart with is located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.