Corporal Works of Mercy Outreach

       Many of the parishioners are not aware of the ministries that are provided by our church and parishioners and these ministries are part of the works of mercy outreach.
       St. Stanislaus Church provides a sense of hope and stability to the neighborhood. St Stanislaus was recently recognized by Mr. Darryl Porter, a representative of Mayor Duffy’s office, as a ‘Beacon of Light’ in the northeast section of the city which is considered part of the ‘crime crescent’.
       Through activities such as the Polish Arts Festival- a 37 year community festival that has grown into a recognized county-wide event and maintaining the beauty of the church buildings and the grounds, including the planting of multiple gardens, St. Stanislaus is known throughout the area as a place of special beauty and peace.
       Below, we provided for you a list of ministries that our church is involved in:
       •Social Concerns at the parish level plus activities initiated by City East (outreach to the homebound, sick, elderly).
        •Golden Age Club - provides social interaction and community to the seniors in the Northeast quadrant.
       • Thanksgiving dinner - hosted and prepared by the parishioners for anyone in need.
       • Meals on Wheels - Volunteers from the parish including Fr. Adam delivering in the N Clinton/Hudson area.
       • Food Drives held throughout the year to support the Food Cupboards of St. Andrew and Our Lady of the Americas.
        • Clothing Drives- Jesse Tree and Lenten Projects to support various Catholic and neighborhood organizations, e.g. La Casa, ABC Headstart, Alternatives for Battered Women.
        • Support of our Troops - (books, cell phone minutes, snacks and personal items) • Support of city school students by providing school supplies and clothing.

        Spiritual Outreach:

        • Seasonal devotions in English and Polish (May and October Rosary devotions, St. Ann's Novena, Our Lady of Czestochowa Novena).
        • Bible study groups in Spanish and English • Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Spanish (English alternative is offered.)
        • Days of Reflection.
       • The ‘Ignites’- a men’s prayer group.
       • Inviting the surrounding communities to share the cultural heritage of the Polish people and providing a Catholic presence through:
        Polish religious and cultural traditions (e.g. Christmas Eve Pasterka, Christmas Jaselka, Easter Swieconka).
        Having prayer services/Masses for notable civil holidays and national crises such as Sept. 11th, Memorial Day etc.
       Carrying on visible traditions such as the Corpus Christi procession to outside altars. Host Site for the ‘wider church’
        • Polish Organizations including: Polish National Alliance, Polish Language School, Polonia Civic Centre, Polish Self Support Group, Polish Literary Society, Polish Dance Group, Polish Community Archives.
       • Holy Name of Jesus and Holy Name of Mary Societies.
       • The various ministries provided by the Sisters of Mercy.
       • AMDG Youth Group.
       • Friends of St. Stanislaus.
       • Latin Mass Community.
       • ABC Headstart Program- building leased.
       • AA meetings.