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Community Outreach
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"For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me." - (Matthew 25:35-36)

Outreach is a major part of our community. Therefore we give of our time and money to minister to people that need help within our community and within the Greater Berks Area as well. In addition to the Parish Council, the Philoptochos, and our Youth Groups (all of which do various outreach projects), here is a list of additional Home-based Mission projects we have at our parish:

Habitat for Humanity
The mission of Habitat for Humanity is driven by the life and teachings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to love our neighbor as ourselves. God intended that we live in relation with one another... Read more...

Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels group was formed a few years ago, consisting of a group of women of all ages, who have volunteered their time and talents... Read more...

Emergency Shelter
The Volunteers of the Emergency Shelter in Reading offer their time once every month to assist the shelter in making and distributing meals. This group, lead by Kalliope English... Read more...

St. Xenia Knitting Group
The St. Xenia Knitting Group is somewhat of a unique ministry in our parish. This group is comprised of ladies, mostly who are members of our parish's St. Xenia Philoptochos Society (hence the name)... Read more...