activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 20
- Administer Catholic sacraments Women's Faith-Based Bible Study & Prayer GroupsProvides Anointing of the Sick during First Friday mass or by appointment, offers Baptism by appointment requiring registration and attendance at classes, offers Confession on Saturday or by appointment, and facilitates Marriage sacraments with at least four months' advance notice.
- Administer Catholic sacraments and services Women's Faith-Based Bible Study & Prayer GroupsProvides Anointing of the Sick, Baptism (requiring registration and classes), Confession, and Marriage services (requiring advance notice).
- Conduct home visits for assistance Home and Welfare Check ServicesConducts home visits to provide assistance during the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month.
- Manage a columbarium Memorial Structure ManagementManages a columbarium with 96 niches, expanded to include additional niches on North, East, and West walls, including oversized niches for brass urns.
- Manage a columbarium Memorial Structure ManagementManages a columbarium with 96 niches, which was expanded to include additional niches, generating profit for the organization.
- Operate Rita's Pantry On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates Rita's Pantry, a food distribution program, on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Operate a Jail Ministry Prison and Jail Ministry ProgramsOperates a Jail Ministry program.
- Operate a Jail Ministry Prison and Jail Ministry ProgramsOperates a Jail Ministry to serve individuals who are incarcerated.
- Operate a gift shop Onsite and Online Gift ShopsOperates a gift shop featuring handmade items by local artists to support the church and local community.
- Operate food pantries and distribute food boxes On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesProvides food through a small on-site food pantry and operates Rita's Pantry on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Also distributes Thanksgiving food boxes.
- Provide altar server trainingProvides training and practice sessions for altar servers before their first service at Mass.
- Provide emergency assistance to individuals and familiesOffers medical/dental co-pay assistance, utilities payment assistance, food through an on-site food pantry and Rita's Pantry, vouchers to the SVdP Thrift Store, referrals to other social service agencies, and Thanksgiving food boxes. This assistance is provided during office hours and through home visits.
- Provide financial and material assistanceOffers medical/dental co-pay assistance, utilities payment assistance, food through an on-site food pantry and Rita's Pantry, vouchers to the SVdP Thrift Store, referrals to other social service agencies, and Thanksgiving food boxes. Assistance is provided through office visits and home visits.
- Provide financial assistance for medical/dental co-pays and utilitiesOffers financial assistance to individuals and families for medical/dental co-payments and utility bills.
- Provide religious education Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOffers religious education for children and youth from age three through grade 10, focusing on Catholic teachings, the Bible, and faith formation, including preparation for sacraments like Confirmation.
- Provide religious education for children and youth Children's Faith-Based Educational ProgrammingOffers religious education for children and youth from age three through grade 10, focusing on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Bible, and faith formation to prepare for sacraments and active faith practice, culminating in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- Provide vouchers for the SVdP Thrift StoreOffers vouchers that can be used at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.
- Refer to other social service agencies Community Resource Navigation & ReferralProvides referrals to other social service agencies to connect individuals with additional support.
- Sponsor food drives and charity auctions Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsSponsors food drives and charity auctions to support the community.
- Train altar serversProvides training and practice sessions for altar servers before their first service at Mass.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Community Collaboration for Ministry Advancement community_collaborationThe organization builds and strengthens its church ministry through active collaboration with the wider community to effectively advance its mission.
- Community-Supported Retail for Economic Participation community_supported_retailThe organization supports both the church and the local community by selling handmade items created by local artists, thereby fostering economic participation and providing mutual benefit.
- Community-supported retail for local economic and organizational support community_supported_retailThe organization supports both the church and the local community by selling handmade items created by local artists, fostering economic participation and providing a funding mechanism.
- Data-Driven Planning and Pre-Sales Funding Model data_driven_fundingThe organization uses research and data (e.g., local death rates) to inform project planning and employs a pre-sales funding model, requiring deposits for future services, to finance construction and development.
- Data-driven planning and pre-sales funding for infrastructure projects data_driven_planning_and_pre_sales_fundingThe organization conducts research (e.g., on local death rates) to inform the appropriate scale of projects and utilizes a pre-sales funding model (e.g., deposits for niches) to finance construction.
- Faith formation for sacramental and active Catholic participation faith_based_religious_educationThe organization uses a faith formation curriculum based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Bible to encourage sacramental participation and cultivate an active Catholic faith in children and youth.
- Faith-based Community Service and Engagement faith_based_community_serviceThe organization operates with a mission rooted in faith, utilizing Gospel Values and Catholic teachings to inspire and guide its services. It engages individuals and families in liturgical and community activities, fostering active participation and addressing regional needs through formal parish structures and ministries.
- Faith-based Community Service and Engagement faith_based_community_serviceThe organization operates with a foundational commitment to faith-based principles, utilizing Gospel Values and Catholic teachings to inspire and guide its service to the community, church, and individuals in need. This approach fosters sacramental participation, active faith, and addresses regional needs through formal parish structures and ministries.
- Faith-based community service and support faith_based_serviceThe organization operates with a mission to serve the community, church, and individuals in need, inspired by Gospel Values and Catholic teachings, establishing formal parish structures to address regional needs through faith-based community services.
- Multi-Generational Community Engagement multi_generational_community_engagementThe organization actively involves children, couples, and multi-generational families in liturgical service, promoting community participation across different age groups.
- Multi-Generational Community Engagement in Liturgical Service multi_generational_community_engagementThe organization actively involves individuals across different age groups, including children, couples, and multi-generational families, in liturgical services to promote community participation and strengthen communal bonds.
- Multi-generational engagement in liturgical service multi_generational_community_engagementThe organization engages children, couples, and multi-generational families in liturgical service as a means of fostering community participation and involvement.
- Volunteer-Driven Direct Support volunteer_driven_direct_serviceThe organization relies on dedicated volunteers to provide direct, person-to-person support to individuals in need, emphasizing personal connection and assistance.
- Volunteer-Driven Direct Support volunteer_driven_direct_serviceThe organization relies on dedicated volunteers to provide direct, person-to-person support to individuals requiring assistance, emphasizing a hands-on approach to service delivery.
- Volunteer-driven direct support volunteer_driven_direct_serviceThe organization utilizes dedicated volunteers to provide person-to-person support to individuals in need, emphasizing direct engagement and assistance.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Religious Education Program
Offers faith formation and sacramental preparation for children and youth from age 3 through 10th grade
Rita’s Pantry
Monthly food distribution event held on the third Saturday of each month from 8:00 to 10:30 AM
St. Vincent de Paul Conference
Provides emergency assistance including food, utility payments, medical/dental co-pays, and referrals to social services for residents in need
Thanksgiving Food Boxes
Distributes special food boxes to individuals and families in need during the Thanksgiving season
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Albert Hopper Partner — Worked with architect Albert Hopper to select the site for the columbarium.
- Brian Donahue Partner — Local artist who designed and gifted the ornamental artwork for the columbarium.
- Burdin Bell Manufacturing Company Partner — Supplied a new bell for the OLM Church in 2001.
- Cochise College Partner — Collaborated with a friend at Cochise College to gather information on death rates in Cochise County.
- Diocese of Tucson Government — Received permission from the Diocese of Tucson to build a columbarium.
- Maryann Haines Partner — A church member who provided a sketch and model for the columbarium design.
- Mickelson & Ray Partner — Contracted Mickelson & Ray to build the columbarium units and additional niches.
- Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church Partner — Collaborates with the Knights of Columbus Council 10799 on community events and outreach.
- Roman Catholic Community Network — Part of the Roman Catholic faith community, delivering religious education aligned with Catholic doctrine.
- SVdP Thrift Store Partner — Provides vouchers for clients to use at the SVdP Thrift Store.
- Teresa Aguirre Partner — Local artist whose handcrafted religious items are sold in the gift shop.