The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities.²⁴² 

Instructing, advising, consoling, comforting are spiritual works of mercy, as are forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently.

The corporal works of mercy consist especially in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and burying the dead.²⁴³ 

Among all these, giving alms to the  poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity: it is also a work of justice pleasing to God:²⁴⁴
 
If a brother or sister is ill-clad and in lack of daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what does it profit?²⁴⁷
Source: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2447

• Set-Up Shift: pre-arrange, contact Frank Mattison
• Cooking: pre-arrange, contact Wendy Mattison
• 1st Shift - Training is available - Manager: OPEN
• 2nd Shift - Training is available - Manager: Ron Wendell
• 3rd Shift - Training is available - Manager: Andy Wunch
• Clean-up Shift: 

• Volunteers from 7th – 9th grade are now able to volunteer when guests are present with a parent, guardian or group chaperone.  
• Volunteers from 10th – 12th grade may volunteer when guests are present without parental supervision, but must work side by side with an adult volunteer.  
• All volunteers younger than 7th grade may volunteer when guests are not present.
• Youth opportunities may vary at PADS Sites based on  limitations and shift availability. Please contact Brian for more details

Corporal Works of Mercy –Shelter the Homeless

http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/jubilee-of-mercy/the-corporal-works-of-mercy.cfm

CLOTHING (New/Gently Used)

• Men/Women’s underwear (new)
• Socks
• Sweatpants - Large to X-Large
• Sweatshirts
• Thermal underwear
• Rain ponchos

• Body wash
• Brushes & Combs
• Dental Floss
• Deodorant - Men & Women’s
• Hand lotion
• Lip balm
• Q-tips
• Razors (disposable)
• Reflective tape
• Sewing kits
• Soap
• Sunscreen lotion
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Tissues ​

 



Journey from PADS to Hope
honors Saint Alphonsus Liguori for 30 years of Volunteers and serving others through PADS.

https://www.journeystheroadhome.org/pads-shelter-program.html

Saint Alphonsus is a Saturday Evening PADS Site
October 1, 2022 - April 29, 2023

Our doors have ben opened since 1990, Joseph N. Le, Pastor

This is an overnight shleter for our local homeless community. Every Saturday night during these time, we provide a hot dinner, a warm place to sleep, plus breakfast and a lunch for the following day. All guests are vetted through PADS.

• Set-Up Shift - please plan and pre-arrange through the director weeks ahead of time.
• Cook Dinner - please contact Wendy at 224-402-1968
• 1st shift: 7:00pm - 9:00pm/11:00pm
• 2nd shift: 11:00pm - 3:00am
• 3rd shift: 3:00am - 7:00am
• Clean-up shift: 6:00am - 7:00/7:30am

JOURNEY's Headquarters

Volunteers (from all faiths and parishes) are always needed. We volunteer in many shifts throughout the night; and in some areas there are Familiy opportunities, as well as service hour opportunities!

• Click Here to learn more about the volunteer shifts at PADS

The season normally begins the first week of October through April.

Due to current circumstances, all on-site volunteers must be vaccinated. 


2021 Training Video - Site Specific - See Below
https://youtu.be/jCVaQQAtHjY

(Download the PDF of documents so you have a copy and you can follow in the video)

PDF of 2021 training documents

Please contact a director below to volunteer (information below)

• Cooking: Wendy 224-402-1968

• Other: Frank Mattison 224-402-1964

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