Service Opportunities

FR. SIMON PETER'S GOING AWAY PARTY, Saturday and Sunday, June 18/19. Join us as we say farewell to Father, who will be celebrating all Masses this weekend and greeting parishioners after all Masses as well. Help us celebrate and serve this man who has served us so well the past five years!

• Volunteer to pass the baskets at all Masses June 18/19.
• This collection will be for Fr. Simon Peter  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054DAAAF2BA20-passing 
• Here’s the signup for volunteers, appetizers and desserts June17/18 Volunteers: Fr. Simon Peter's Going Away Party (signupgenius.com)
• Here’s the signup for volunteers for hospitality on Sunday, June 19 Councils: Donut Sunday June 19, 2022 (signupgenius.com)

FAITH ALLIANCE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM, May 31-July 29. We are looking for volunteers for our Summer Lunch Program.  More volunteers are needed this year because Lakota is delivering lunch 5 days a week instead of only 2 days. Child volunteers are welcome to come with their parents. The links for volunteers and donations are listed below by lunch site.

• Meadow Ridge Apartments (West Chester) - Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAAA92BAAFFCE9-meadow
• North Pointe Apartments (West Chester) - Volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAAA92BAAFFCE9-north1                                                                                                            Donation of supplies: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/7ZW9OHVRDKVZ?ref_=wl_fv_le
• Princeton Village (West Chester) - Volunteers:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAAA92BAAFFCE9-princeton1
• Countryside Village (Liberty Twp) - Volunteers:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4dafaf22a7f85-mission2                                                                                                                  Lunch donations:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4dafaf22a7f85-mission3

FAITH ALLIANCE, Join volunteers from local Christian churches as we serve our neighbors in need. St. Max is the only Catholic church in the network! A variety of outreach opportunites are available year round.Outreach (thefaithalliance.com)

JUST SERVE, Check out various serve opportunities with non-profits in one click! https://www.justserve.org/projects?location=Ohio,%2045069-4231 

PROVISION LIVING, Enjoy working with our senior citizens? Checkout Senior Living Communities & Health Care Services | Provision Living 513-847-9050 to volunteer at one of our newest senior living communities in the area. 

SWEET CHEEKS DIAPER BANK, Donate diapers and/or volunteer https://sweetcheeksdiaperbank.org/ 

UC HEALTH WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL, The Caring Companion Program. Spend 2-4 hours a week giving back to our community. Complete the adult volunteer application at About The Adult Volunteer Program | West Chester Hospital (uchealth.com). Once your application has been processed, Christine Martin, WCH Volunteer Coordinator (513.298.7728) will reach out to schedule an interview and volunteer orientation.

CATHOLIC LAY MISSIONARY MINISTRY, short or long term, in the U.S. or overseas. Visit: Home (catholicvolunteernetwork.org)

SERVE CITY FOOD PANTRY, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, various times, click here to see available times and to sign up Serve City: Food Pantry (Open Hours) (signupgenius.com) and the link to the volunteer application Volunteer | Serve City (serve-city.org)

REACH OUT LAKOTA, various Saturdays, 10:00 AM - noon, help sort clothing at Reach Out Lakota, see sign-up for available dates. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C49A9AA2DA64-volunteer10

LAST MILE FOOD RESCUE is seeking volunteers who are hungry to make a difference in our city. Did you know that 35% of food goes to waste while 20% of Cincinnati’s population struggles with food insecurity? Last Mile uses the power of technology to connect volunteer drivers to good food in need of rescue. Our simple app takes you every step of the way – from picking up food to dropping off at local non-profits. Would you donate an hour of your time to help us rescue good food and deliver it to those who need it most? Last Mile has rescued 500,000 pounds of food in just seven months! Our goal is to hit one million pounds of food rescued by the end of 2021. Join us in the movement to #endfoodwaste and become a food rescue hero today! Get started by downloading the app! www.lastmilefood.org/our-app

MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES - Sending help to Ukraine https://www.journal-news.com/news/matthew-25-ministries-sending-help-to-ukraine/DLCVHAB5CJHPTCMZTHFA4JRWEE/

Product donations are being accepted at our facility located at 11083 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242:

• Personal care products: antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion, etc.
• Paper products: toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
• Clothing: New and gently-used clothing

For the most current information on Matthew 25: Ministries’ activities, go To https://m25m.org/disaster/ukraine22 or follow Matthew 25 on Facebook at facebook.com/m25m.org.