CARE

Need a way to put Christ's Love into Action by truly living out your faith? Interested in meeting fellow Catholics who are passionate in caring for the needs of others. Then check out one of our many Care Apostolates and Programs.

Care Apostolates & Programs

Bereavement Ministry

Accompany your fellow brothers and sisters during their time of loss and grief.

Brown Bag Meal

Make Brown Bag Meals for SVDP Homeless Shelter on the second and third Wednesdays of the month

Blessings in a Bag

A collaborative effort among Miamisburg churches to provide weekend food for children in need.

Catholic in Recovery

Seeks to serve those suffering from addictions and unhealthy attachments by incorporating the 12 Steps with the Sacraments. Also provides a separate support group for family and friends.

Box Lunch Wednesday

We assemble and provide 120 sack lunches every Wednesday to underpriviledged clients of "The New Vine" pantry in Franklin.

Communion to the Sick

Bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend church.

Cookie Connection

Cookie Connection provides cookies and desserts for various parish events and meetings throughout the year

Meals for the Homeless

This monthly program asks parishioners to bake casseroles which are donated to the SVDP Homeless Shelter

Grief Ministry

Find comfort and support as you grief the loss of a loved one while being accompanied by others who have gone through similar loss

NAIM

A social and religous based organization for widowed Catholics

Inclusion Ministry

Create awareness and advocate for an inclusive community in order for persons with disabilities to be able to fully participate in all aspects of parish life

Nursing Home Masses

St. John Paul II Family offers Mass monthly or quarterly at several local nursing homes and facilities

Parish Family Support Network

Brings together parish family members who have special needs with parishioners who are willing to volunteer their service

Rosary Makers

We make rosaries for ministries and organizations who request them

Prayer Blanket and Shawl Ministry

Make blankets, which are blessed, and given to individuals who suffer physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually

School Supply Drive

Each summer, we provide help with school supplies for the coming school year for children in need

Prayer Chain

Parishioners are invited to send their prayer requests, which are passed on through a “chain” made up of parishioners who pray for those requested intentions

Seven Sisters Apostolate

A quiet group of seven women who pray a Holy Hour one day a week for the pastor and/or parochial vicars

St. Vincent de Paul

A faith-based nonprofit that works with area families in need of emergency assistance with food, utilities, rent, etc.

St. John Paul II Parish is served by three conferences:

OLGH SVdP Conference

SMA SVdP Conference

St. Henry SVdP Conference

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Respect Life

Walking with Moms in Need

Our parish will undertake a yearlong process to assess, expand, and better communicate resources to pregnant moms and families in our local community.

Vineyard & Wheatland Rosary Ministry

Join us in praying the rosary outside the abortion facility on the First Friday of the month at 9am

Support after Miscariage

Provides support and encouragement during a time that can leave you feeling confused and isolated, regardless of how recently or long ago you suffered a loss

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Jennifer Zwiers

Director of Care

jzwiers@stjohnpaulii.org