Church of Saint Joseph
A Roman Catholic Community of believers in Babylon,
on the south shore of Long Island, New York

St. Vincent de Paul

 

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY (Outreach)

    

Sr. Barbara St. Peter LCSW, Director (631) 669-0068 Ext. 128   
The Outreach Office is open Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and other hours by appointment.

Ozanam Sunday - Founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society      

“The Question which is agitating the world today is a social one. It is the struggle between those who have nothing and those who have too much, it is the violent clash of opulence and poverty, which is shaking the ground under our feet. Our duty as Christians is to throw ourselves between those two camps, in order to accomplish through charity what justice alone cannot do.”              Frederic Ozanam

 

FOOD PANTRY - Monday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 1:30 p.m.
Contact us at 669-4544.
 
We are located in the Rectory opposite the Thrift Shop.  The staff and volunteers (in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Society) are there to offer immediate assistance to people in need of:
 
bulletFood
bulletEconomic assistance
bulletBasic needs of living
bulletShort-term counseling
bulletCrisis intervention
 
Persons in need either call for an appointment or just "drop-in" to the Office.  During the initial meeting an evaluation and assessment of the needs are made and careful follow through is provided by the staff.
If you, a friend, or neighbor has an immediate need and are not sure where to turn PLEASE CALL US AT 669-4544.
 
If you have any questions regarding any of our programs, please call the Outreach Office.

Blood Drive   This is an annual drive in response to a community need. (See bulletin for details.) 

Hermanas Unidas Support group for Hispanic women to assist in personal and spiritual development.  Meetings are held on the second Sunday of the month following the 10:00 a.m. liturgy.

Individual Counseling

Short-term counseling is available at no cost with Sr. Barbara St. Peter LCSW (licensed psychotherapist).  This service is offered only to individuals who have had an intake at Parish Outreach and are in need of counseling to assist them in achieving the goals established at the intake.

Individuals who are need of long-term counseling are referred to the Catholic Learning Center located in various parishes in Suffolk and Nassau counties.  Please contact: George Giuliani PhD @ 631-243-2503.

Memory Garden
A memory garden is maintained by parishioners outside the convent building.  The plants have been donated to memorialize deceased loved ones.
 
Moms and Tots
One day each week, moms or dads gather for social interaction while tots play (Wed. 10:30 – 12 noon, room 260.)
 
Substance and Abuse Counseling
If you are interested in information relating to Alcohol and Drug recovery contact Deacon George at 669-0068 ext. 149.
 
Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop accepts donations from the community.  Items are then sold at reduced prices.  Profits help the Parish Social Ministry Office provide services for the poor.  The Thrift Shop is in the convent and is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.