There's a ministry that needs your help

Do you feel like youl could have done a little bit more this Lent? There are more than 30 different ministries at St, Paul that could use your help. Here are a few:

Visiting our elderly parishioners
St. Paul is looking for cheerful, compassionate individuals who are willing to volunteer to visit our parishioners in one nursing home each month. Visits may be made on the day of your choosing and nursing homes are in and around the area. If you are interested in this worthwhile ministry, and would like more information, please call Terry Nesline 330 -724-1263.

Become a Hospice volunteer
Learn how to support families of Hospice patients and bring comfort to the patients themselves. Speakers trained in Hospice and Bereavement Services will speak to you on ways to bring comfort and peace to the patients and families of Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service. Sign up now for training classes scheduled for May 10 and May 17. You may choose the daytime class from noon to 4 p.m. or the evening class from 5 to 9 p.m. You must attend both sessions for a total of 8 hours of classroom training. All sessions held at Hospice of VNS Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road in Akron. Registration deadline is May 3 and there is no fee. Call Terri DeGeorge at 330-668-4650 or 1-800-335-1455, ext. 4650.

Knights of Columbus callng on young men 10-17
The Knights of Columbus South Akron Council 3410 announces the reinstatement of The Columbian Squires Program, open to all Catholic young men between the ages of 10 and 17. The purpose of the Columbian Squires: To mentor young men of character to help and serve the Church and community. For information call the K of C at 330-773-3410.

Sorrowful Mothers help the grieving
Anyone who has attended a funeral luncheon prepared by the St. Paul Sorrowful Mothers knows that it is a ministry of love. Any member of St. Paul Parish, new or longstanding is invited to join the Sorrowful Mother Ministry. It simply involves preparing any covered dish you prefer when called by a group leader. It means so much to the grieving family For information call Rosemary 330-724-9291.

Parish School of Religion needs help
Please consider sharing your faith with the children of St. Paul Parish. Requirements: A love of Jesus and the willingness to share that love of the Catholic Faith with others. You bring the enthusiasm and we will provide the information you need to pass on to our St. Paul Community. There are a variety of opportunities for you as a Catechist or Catechist Assistant with elementary students. Please call the Religious Education Office 330- 724-9311. Thanks, Shelly Hertzig.