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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Ann Arbor,
Michigan
Parish Social Ministry Office
Parishioners Find Help
Here at Home!
We at St. Francis, during these troubled times
help each other through the following resources:
* Career Search
* Emotional & Health Assistance *
* Fiscal Assistance
* Spiritual Assistance * Family
Issues Help *
If you are not sure where to turn for help, please
call Scott Wright (821-2121).
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MY SITUATION
My family's been directly impacted by this economic crisis. ... ...
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Your participation really helps all of us to assist people like those
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Career
Search
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JOB SEEKERS Career Network (Network)
For on-going employment support/ideas & networking
contact (Network)
Scott
Wright (821-2121)
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Career Transition Workshops & Events Learn
more here. |
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Fiscal
Assistance
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St. Francis' groceries are distributed through pantries at:
Northside Community Center, 815 Taylor St., Ann Arbor (near Pontiac
Trail) (662-4462). & at: Hope Center, 518 Harriet St. Ypsilanti
(484-2989).
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St. Francis' serves a free meal at the Delonis Center, 312 W. Huron,
Ann Arbor (662-2829). Eat Monday - Friday, Lunch 12:00-1:00pm &
Dinner 5:30-6:30pm. (More
Information)
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St. Francis’ Giving Tree gifts are distributed through
several organizations. (More
Information) or call (821-2121).
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Frugal Francis
This is our parishioners list of ways to live frugally and faithfully
during the challenges which the current economy posses. Share
ways you are reducing expences, like: Home Energy;
Food, Recipes & Groceries; Fun/Recreation; Auto gas for traveling for
Easter/Spring break. You are invited to, "Write down
ideas and toss them into the collection basket or email them to
or enter them at: http://frugal-francis.blogspot.com/
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Budgeting 101: Savings, Credit & Debt - Meet with
instructor: Terry Jones of the MSU Extension by calling (734-222-3943).
(More Information)
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Home Buying? Afraid of Losing Your Home? Need
Housing
Foreclosure Prevention? Help is Available. Homeowners
in Washtenaw County can access a housing counselor by calling (734-222-9595).
(More
Information on Housing Foreclosure Prevention) And/or, contact:
Scott Wright at the parish office 734-821-2121
(More
Information on Buying or Selling a Home)
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What to Do when in need of "Emergency Assistance":
For
a list of contacts on "Emergency Assistance" Click here!
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Spiritual
Assistance
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Stephen Ministers (info)
We all like to talk after significant life changing events, especially
when we can find someone who will listen. The St. Francis'
Stephen Ministers are well trained lay ministers who are ready to come
alongside you to listen one hour each week for as long "after" as you need.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: The identity of those
receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains
private. Call Scott at 821-2121. wwww.stfrancisa2.com/stephen/
More
information on Stephen Ministry.
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Spiritual Direction
Call Janene Ternes at 821-2122 for more information or to arrange an
exploratory, confidential visit with one of our experienced Spiritual Directors. |
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Emotional
& Health Assistance
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Health Care Ministry (info)
Learn ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, promote health, & prevent
disease. Please direct any health questions to
or leave a message at our Parish Health
Ministry voicemail (734) 821-2115. Danaica Watson, Parish Nurse
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Parish Counseling Assistance Program (CAP) (info)
Seeking a professional's help in addressing an issue you are facing?
Licensed professional therapists from our parish are available to meet
with you privately and confidentially at the Parish Offices. Call
the Parish Office at 734-769-2550.
More
information on our parish Counseling Assistance Program (CAP).
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Substance Abuse? (info)
What Are Your Obstacles? Recovery is Everywhere.
Help Is Available for you and for your loved one. The community
of St. Francis cares. Call with confidence to the Parish Health
Ministry number, 821-2115 for a caring referral to a St. Francis Parish
- Recovery Community Contact Person. Strict confidentiality will
be respected. Learn
more! |
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Family
Issues
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Retrouvaille
Do you want help for your troubled marriage? In the Lansing
Diocese call 517-290-5596 or visit stfrancis.ws
(click on Retrouvaille). In metro-Detroit
800-470-2230, or visit our website at: www.retrouvaille.info
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Divorced and Separated Companions
Are you in the midst of a divorce or separation?
You are not alone - Your St. Francis community cares.
Men and women who have been through divorce and/or separation themselves
are available to listen and walk with you on this journey. For more
information contact Janene Ternes at 821-2122 or email her at
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Scott Wright (734-821-2121)
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Parish Social Ministry
Office,
2150 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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