Human Concerns Committee
Human Concerns Committee fosters outreach to the parish community and beyond through a variety of projects and programs. This committee is headed up by Simone Cooney svcooney@gmail.com. If you are interested in participating in any of these outreach programs please contact the program leader or Simone.
Helping Hearts
Program Leader: Richard Buntzen r.buntzenartstudio@aol.com
Monthly collection of frozen casseroles for individuals and families in need
Diaper Drive
Program Leader: Simone Cooney sncooney@verizon.net
Diapers and baby supplies are collected twice a year for agencies that support mothers and babies in need of assistance. Baptismal Gifts received at each scheduled Baptism are also donated to the agencies.
St. Dorothea Food Pantry
Program Leader: Karen Kelly ka61kelly@yahoo.com
Bimonthly food collection that helps support our sister parish St. Dorothea Food Pantry in Eatontown, NJ
Holy Thursday Collection
Program Leader: Richard Buntzen r.buntzenartstudio@aol.com
Personal hygiene products are collected at mass during the offertory for individuals and families in need.
Support our Troops
Program Leader: Madeline Badalaty mbadalaty@yahoo.com
Memorial Day Weekend Care Package Collection to help support our active military members at home and abroad
Backpack & School Supplies Drive
Program Leader: Carol Luick strawberry3kids@verizon.net
Charity Kings Contact person: Sherrice Lyles sherrice.lyles@gmail.com
Annual collection of backpacks and school supplies to help support Charity Kings, a local outreach agency that helps prepare students in need that are returning to school
Blood Drive
Program Leader: TBD
COHORT Blood Drives in Parish Center. Supports organizations that save lives by providing safe, high-quality blood products and services to patients in need.
Jesse Tree
Program Leader: Kitty French kfrench758@gmail.com
Annual Advent/Christmas program that helps local agencies serve individuals and families in need of Christmas gifts.
Coat Drive
Program Leader: Monte Edwards edmo2928@gmail.com
Annual collection of gently used/new coats for local families in need in partnership with the YMCA of the Jersey Shore and Lunch Break.
Corona Self Help Center
Program Leader: Simone Cooney svcooney@gmail.com
Bi-annual presentation and collection to support Grupo Manhattan,
A NYC based DDA group. Drug Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have recovered from addiction and are committed to helping those who still suffer.
Role of the Chairperson:
The chairperson is responsible for overseeing the coordination of calendar dates for each project and program. The chairperson helps support project and program leaders when needed. The chairperson communicates with parish Pastor and office staff and reports to the parish council and shares current and updated information. During COVID-19 most programs were modified or canceled based on CDC and Diocesan/Parish directives.
