Family Life & Social Ministries
Family Life Ministries at SJV
Caregiver Support
This group meets once a month in the Vianney Room and presents relevant topics regarding caregiving and support for caregivers.
Contact: Health Ministry (563) 332-7910 ext 122,
health@sjvbett.org
Christian Family Movement
Contact: Maureen Conrad, (563) 940-5921 / Janene Misak, (563) 349-7832, janenemisak1000@msn.com
Donut Sunday Social Gatherings in the Activity Center when the space is available following Sunday Masses to enjoy refreshments and share in our community.
Contact: Julie Mishler (563) 332-7910 ext. 110, office@sjvbett.org
Grief Share (Health Ministry)
Individual / family support for those grieving the loss of a loved one is available year round. Please, call. There is a series of grief education classes, that are ongoing throughout the year, followed by a grief support group for learning, sharing and praying.
Contact: Deb Morse (563) 340-8585, health@sjvbett.org
Marriage Prep
Contact: Daryl Fortin (563) 940-5000, darylfortin@gmail.com
Social Action Ministries at SJV
Community Outreach
SJV supports our local communitues with Thanksgiving baskets, Angel gifts at Christmas, school supplies in the fall, and the local teenage pregnancy program throughout the year.
Contact: Jan Stevenson (563) 332-5001 x111, ym@sjvbett.org
Haiti Committee
The mission of the Haiti Committee is to help our twin parish, Notre Dame du Rosaire in Jean-Denis, Haiti, to improve the quality of their physical, economic social and spiritual lives. Our vision is to do this through a long term relationship with Notre Dame du Rosaire parish, through partnerships and projects and by working within the needs discerned by the Notre Dame parish.
Contact: Mark Blaser (309) 236-0865, blasermn@gmail.com
Mission Website: sjvhaiti.wordpress.com.
Health Ministry
Contact: Deb Morse (563) 332-7910 x122, health@sjvbett.org or dmorse919@aol.com
Hospital Communion Ministers
SJV Eucharistic Ministers take communion every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday to Trinity at Terrace Park.
Contact: Deb Morse (563) 340-8585, dmorse919@aol.com
Hospital Visitors
Hospital visits are made daily to Genesis East and Genesis West Campuses.
Contact: Deb Morse (563) 340-8585, dmorse919@aol.com
Knights of Columbus
Contact: Dan D'Alessandro (563) 289-8024, dandales99@gmail.com
Meal Site (formerly Free Kitchen)
A ministry that helps feed the poor and underprivileged. Once a month, SJV prepares, delivers and serves a hot meal for approximately 75 people in downtown Davenport. Volunteers are needed in 2 areas: 1) prepare food in the SJV kitchen (about two hours a month) and 2) bake homemade cookies or cupcakes.
Contacts: Diane Cassatt (563) 332-1247 or Sue Cassatt (563) 355-8187, cassattsusan6@gmail.com
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meets twice a month to knit and crochet shawls for those in need of comfort and prayer.
Contact: Helen Dorr (563) 343-7715, dorrchick1028@gmail.com
St Francis of Assisi Pet Ministry
Our mission is to promote compassion for all God's creatures and to encourage pet owners and caretakers with love; to support all who care about animals with prayer and action. Anyone and everyone can participate, you don't have to own a pet to get involved. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm in the Activity Center.
Contact: Kim McCool (563-340-0071), stfrancisatSJV@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stfrancisatsjv
Social Justice Committee
Contact: Allison Ambrose, (563) 508-6011, ambrose2022@gmail.com
Local Service Opportunities
Links to Related Organizations:
Sisters of Humility of Mary / Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Schedule
Benet House Retreat Center - Schedule
Bettendorf Food Pantry
We participate with The Churches United Network of Food Pantries to provide a free 3 to 5 day supply of basic food that will stave off hunger to those in need of assistance. We provide volunteers on Wednesdays from 9-11:00 AM and Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Cafe on Vine
This organization provides meals for the homeless and displaced in downtown Davenport. Volunteers are needed for preparing food, serving the meal and cleaning dishes.
Contact: Judy Benevento (563) 343-0443
Church United of the Quad Cities
This organization is a cooperative association of 136+ churches representing 20+ Christian Faith traditions in the greater Quad Cities area. www.CUqca.org.
Contact: Rev. Dr. Melvin Grimes (563) 332-5002
Habitat for Humanity
A group that volunteers to build homes for a nationally recognized home building program. Website: http://habitatqc.org
Contact: Bill Pajunen (563) 650-3284, wjpajunen@gmail.com
Humility Homes & Services
A group that helps with temporary housing, job training and mentoring.
Website: http://www.humilityofmaryshelter.com/
Congregation of the Humility of Mary
A women's group that serves the community and offers various educational classes through the Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center. Website: http://www.chmiowa.org.
