Social Services
Lenten Almsgiving
Social Service Ministry promotes the causes and is the liaison from our parish to the recipients. St. Paul of the Cross-has contributed to projects in the United States and around the world.
Below is some information about prior year's projects
2023 Catholic Extension ($50,000)
We supported the hungry religious who serve in Cuba
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2022 Catholic Extension ($65,000)
Legendary Lodge, Helena, Montana
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2020 and 2021 Catholic Extension ($84,000)
Purepecha Community, Mecca, CA
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COVID 2019 Catholic Extension ($90,000)
Built a church in rural Warren, AK
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2018 Catholic Extension ($85,000)
Renovations after Hurricane Maria
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2017 Glenmary Society ($50,000)
Built a church in Grainger County, TN
2016 Catholic Charities ($55,000)
Homeless Veterans, Lake County, IL
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2015 Mission of Our Lady of the Angels ($49,000)
New boiler, Chicago, IL
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2014 Gingee, India ($61,000)
Built school
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2013 St. Jude's Mission ($30,000)
General Assistance in Tuba City, AZ
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2012 Center of Concern ($25,000)
Seniors at Risk, Homeless, Des Plaines IL
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2011 Mission of Our Lady of the Angels ($62,000)
Renovations, Chicago, IL
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2010 Food for the Poor ($50,000)
Haiti Earthquake Relief
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2008 Mission Impact ($29,000)
Helped build a new school in Guatemala
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2006 Solidarity Bridge ($33,000)
Supported Medical Missions in Bolivia
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2005 Maison Fortune' Orphanage ($63,000)
Built girls' dormitory, Haiti
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2004 Night Ministry ($20,000)
The Columban Mission and The Night Ministry
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2002 Heifer Project International ($26,000)
Trees and animals in Uganda
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