• A blind, extremely self-sufficient, 80-year-old woman, living in the vicinity of 75th and Simms, loves to come to Mass at Spirit of Christ but doesn't always have a ride.  She has often been transported by a member of a SCC whose family is currently experiencing some medical issues that don't allow continuing the transport.  If your SCC can help, please contact      John Capone at  303-278-2275.

• Growing Home, a Spirit of Christ outreach to homeless families, is in need of volunteers to spend the night with the families at the parish facility. Small Communities have always been great to furnish dinners and share them with the families.  The Spirit of Christ, Growing Home Core Team, who performs the major planning and recruitment of volunteers, is experiencing a hard time in signing up new volunteers to stay overnight (one night) with the families. 

Overnighters(volunteers) come in at 6 PM, dine with the

families, interact with the children, and talk in general   with the parents.  A van picks up the families at 7 AM the following morning, and the volunteers (2 per night) leave to go home or to work.  We think that one of the issues why potential overnight volunteers are hesitant is perhaps fear of the unknown.  For those who have volunteered and continue to help us out, their experience is a most positive one.  The vast majority find it most gratifying in interacting with families who are having difficulties, helping them to get their minds off their problems and providing some relief.  It is really a fun experience reading and playing games with the children.  They are God's angels.   No counseling is needed as Growing Home provides that service.  The Growing Home Agency has a strict intake policy and will not take in families where there is little hope that they can be trained to overcome their problems.  This should assure you that you will not be dealing with severe behavioral problems. Volunteers are provided with beds in the Youth Room, separate from the families who have private quarters off the hall outside the John Paul Room. The only things you need to bring are bedding, including your own comfortable pillow, and other personal items. If you have not completed the brief (1-2 hrs) child safety program, information and scheduling will be provided.  

Volunteers are now being invited for the next visit by Growing Home families scheduled for Sunday, February 5-11, 2012.  Your time and talent are so needed!  For more information or scheduling, contact Cathi Politano or Larry or Maria Seid .  Thank you so much.