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St. Vincent de Paul Society Our parish volunteer Vincentians assist needy people regardless of religion. They put in much of their time to spread the bounty that is donated to them. They also work with other Vincentians from other parishes in the area and with the head Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the Diocese of Phoenix. St Clare Parish Emergency Assistance Hotline 623-975-5617. St. Vincent de Paul of Phoenix Home Page
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Respect Life and Human Dignity Committee This committee works in conjunction with the Diocese of Phoenix Office of Respect Life and Human Dignity, to provide education programs, resources and other events to protect human life at every stage and to bear witness to the Gospel of Life and the dignity of every human being from conception to the natural end of life. Through our Adopt-an-Unborn-Baby-Program, parishioners pray for the unborn for nine months leading up to a collection of baby items to share with local shelters for mothers needing support. Office of Respect Life and Human Dignity (Diocese of Phoenix) Pro-life Information from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Thanksgiving Food Baskets and Christmas Angel Program Every year we sponsor collection of non-perishable foods and Christmas gifts to make the holidays brighter for those facing economic difficulties.
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Collections for the Needy Through special second collections at the weekend Masses, our parishioners reach out to the missions in this country and around the world.
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The Catholic Outreach Center 12301 West Bell Road, Suite A-103, Surprise, Arizona. Phone: 623-933-4300 Serving the Sun Cities and Surprise Region. This agency is funded through the generosity of several parishes in the area, including our parish of St. Clare of Assisi. It provides a variety of services at no cost, or sliding scale or full cost to parishioners and non-parishioners. Services at a glance: Care management, Volunteer Program for grocery shopping, respite care, transportation in the area, visits to the housebound; grief support groups, Alzheimer's caregivers, spirituality support group; anxiety, stress and depression support groups; support group for single elders, anger management; access to parish nurse for health-related information. Foundation for Senior Living (Diocese of Phoenix) Catholic Outreach Center of Surprise and the Sun Cities
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Catholic Charities Community Service of the Diocese of Phoenix Member of Catholic Charities, USA Serving all races and faiths since 1933. 1825 West Northern Avenue, Phoenix 602-997-6105. Services at a Glance: Adolescent Services, Adoption and Pregnancy, Children Services, Counseling Services, Crisis and Emergency, Domestic Violence, Family Services, Head Start Services, HIV/AIDS Center for Hope, Information and Referral, Refugee and Immigration, Office of Peace and Justice, Senior Care. Catholic Charities Community Service (Diocese of Phoenix)
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