Christian Service

Christian Service News:

AN OPEN HOUSE INVITATION...
Please join us at Lazarus House on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Allow us to take you on a tour of the “Lazarus House Campus.” Learn more about us and our mission as you walk through the Emergency Shelter including the Center for Transitional Living, the Women & Children’s Day Center and our newest blessing, the “Heaven House,” our Outreach Center. Take this opportunity to meet many of our Board Members and staff as you enjoy refreshments. We look forward to seeing you at 214 Walnut St., St. Charles.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE NEEDS HELP
The Deja Vu Store in Geneva is in need of volunteers. Volunteer hours are normally done in 2, 4, or 6 hour shifts between the hours of 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Men and women are welcome to help out in this ministry to support the Society’s mission of helping those less fortunate. The store is located at 427 S. Fourth St., across from the train station. Drop in or call (630) 232-6621 to volunteer.

PADS NEEDS YOUR HELP
PADS is seeking two couples to staff Hesed House for the 6-11 p.m. shift, on the second Thursday of each month, April through September. During this shift, volunteers are in charge of delivering food from SJN, preparing and serving dinner, and checking in guests. Normally there are a sufficient number of volunteers to assign two teams and therefore you will serve on alternating months. For more information call Larry Legatzke at (630) 377-0628.

- The DeJa Vu Store operated by St. Vincent de Paul, is a wonderful place to shop and  volunteer your time. The store is located in an old Victorian House at the corner of Fourth and South Streets in Geneva. Each room of the house contains high quality items that pertain to that room. Fabulous gift items such as crystal, collectibles, toys, clothing, electronics, etc. can be obtained at very good prices. Hours are 10-4 Monday through Saturday. For more information, call Rebecca at (847) 309-5656.
- The ReUseIt Center, 1530 Hubbard Avenue, Batavia, sponsored by Mid-Valley Neighborhood Improvement Assoc. Inc., provides a source of donated, cost-effective building materials for homeowners, while protecting the environment. Volunteers are needed for warehouse work, general office work, event planning, cleaning items for display, on-site deconstruction, etc. Hours and days are flexible to meet your schedule. Anyone who has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity or is interested in building materials would fit right in. This is also a good volunteer opportunity for teens. To begin helping, call or e-mail Kathy at (630) 584-1996.
- Habitat for Humanity’s Restore, 860 N. State St., Elgin, is seeking students 18 years of age and older who would like to commit to work one 3-4 hour shift per week.  Volunteers are needed to fill cashier, customer service and warehouse responsibilities.  Warehouse workers must be able to lift 50 pounds. Call or e-mail Connie at 847 836-1432. Extra info can be found at www.hfhnfv.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
“I wish I could do something to help the poor…” If you have ever said these words to yourself - now you can! All you need to do is commit a few hours of your time on a regular basis.
In conjunction with nine other St. Vincent de Paul Conferences within our district, we have taken over the operation of Deja Vu Thrift/Consignment store in Geneva. Operating the store gives us the opportunity to better serve the needs of our clients as well as make a profit, which will be devoted to the charitable works of our local St. Vincent de Paul Conferences.
If you have a few hours once a month and would like to do something to help the poor and needy in our community, please call Rebecca at (847) 309-5656.

St. Charles Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.6 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families, and young people. If interested in joining, contact Dennis at (630) 584-3574, e-mail: webmaster@kofc12497.org or go to the K of C website.

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