Ways to stay connected
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ON LINE CATHOLIC RESOURCES
Parents - keeping the faith alive at home is not easy - here are some tools to give you a hand! Need more help - just email us at the Parish ! Volunteer@stjbabylon.org
Check out these timely webinars: https://nfcym.org/resources/webinars/
GRAB N GO MEALS
SADLIER RESOURCES FOR ALL GRADES
CATHOLICMOM.COM
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SOCIAL MINISTRY RESOURCES
Helpful Resources
Childcare Scholarships Available for Essential Workers
Essential workers can use the funding to pay for their existing care arrangement. If an essential worker needs child care, they can contact their local child care resource and referral agency (https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/ referralagencies.asp) (CCRR) to find openings. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services will administer the program.
Learn more or fill out an application here: (https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/news/article.php?idx=2119) . As funds are limited, if applicable, please take advantage of this resource before funds are depleted.
Counseling & Support for All Workers Affected by COVID-10 -
FREE Immediate assistance available 24/7 for Front-Line Healthcare Professionals and Staff, First Responders and all Essential Workers. Family Service League - Dash Center & Hotline – 631-952-3333or visit www.fsl-li.org
Economic Impact Payments have begun and are being distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the stimulus payment. Economic impact payments: What you need to know https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
IRS Free File online IRS Free File: Do Your Federal Taxes for Free https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
Helping Your Clients Navigate Economic Hardship During the COVID-19 Crisis https://switchboardta.org/blog/helping-your-clients-navigate-economic-hardship-during-the-covid-19- crisis/?mc_cid=67bf63cd15&mc_eid=1458e969be
Loss of Loved One from COVID-19 American Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance Center – 585-957-8187 Providing emotional and spiritual support. The following links can be submitted by a family member, a friend who thinks someone needs help, or an agency on behalf of the family.
English: www.redcross.org/NYSCOVIDFamilySupport
Spanish: www.redcross.org/NYSCOVIDFamilySupport
Support Services for Immigrant Communities Now & After COVID-19
Family & Children’s Association Helpline 516-546-0357
Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 7 pm
Together LI Connects You With The Community:
Growing Strong by Helping Each Other – Message Board/Directories of Resources
In these stressful times, we need community more than ever. Through these message boards and directories, you
can connect with neighbors, local businesses, job listings, food delivery and more
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GOALS & VISIONSt. Joseph Youth Ministry is open to all in Grades 6 – 12.We come together for prayer, for service, to share our Faith,
and to just have fun!
-Some events are grade specific, most are open to all-
Give it a try ! Hop in where you can. You've got nothing to lose!
Saint Joseph Youth Ministry
We share the goals of Youth Ministry Programs across the Diocese:
Goal 1: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
Goal 2: To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community.
Goal 3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
( USCCB Renewing the Vision: A framework for Catholic Youth Ministry)"The most effective catechetical program for adolescents are integrated into a comprehensive program of pastoral ministry for youth that includes catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Such programs aim to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person."
(National Directory for Catechesis, p. 201)