The Dinner Program provides meals for homeless and low-income members of our community every weekday evening in the Gavan Center. Volunteers help transport the food, set up, serve the meal, and clean up, 4:00–6:30 PM. Contact: Juan Somarriba at 202-234-8000
Home Ministry
This ministry trains Eucharistic Ministers to bring communion to our homebound parishioners who cannot attend Mass. Contact: Parish Office at 202-234-8000
E.S.L. Classes
These classes are offered in the Academy for those who want to learn English as a Second Language (1621 Park Rd NW). Volunteers are needed to teach or tutor one night a week (Tues., Wed., or Thurs.). Donations of office supplies or registration fees for new students are always appreciated! Contact: John Stapleton
Weekly Parish Food Pantry: Mission of Mercy
This mission has taken on special importance during the covid pandemic. A large group of parish volunteers unload, sort and distribute boxes of food for 350-400 families each Friday. The ministry has become very organized over the past several months. Throughout the day while most members of the team are working in the Gavan Center, some are praying in the Church before the Blessed Sacrament. Donations of non-perishable foods are needed, including: rice, beans, cereal, peanut butter, canned tuna or chicken, pasta, and sauce. Contact: Carola Cerezo-Allan at 202-234-8000.