Becoming a Holy Cross Man
Here at Holy Cross, we have the ability to show our faith and love of our Catholic faith. One of the groups, Campus Ministry, strengthens not only our students' minds but their hearts. We believe that our faith is a soul part of the Holy Cross tradition. Through Campus Ministry students achieve a better understanding of what it means not only to be an adult but an adult who is both intelligent and spiritual, which is the Holy Cross Man.
Community Service Opportunities
The Miracle League of Greater New Orleans
The Miracle League of Greater New Orleans is looking for volunteers to help children with disabilities play baseball. The league starts Saturday March 19 and runs eight weeks until May 14 with Easter weekend off. Games are at 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Noon, 1 p.m.
You will be assigned to a buddy and you will have that buddy for the entire eight weeks. This is a very rewarding experience for all involved.
If you are interested please contact:
Gina Lorio
Executive Director
Miracle League of Greater New Orleans
200 Henry Clay Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-894-5415 (office)
504-896-3934 (fax)
"Every Child Deserves A Chance to Play Baseball"
St. James Major Fish Fry
Every Friday during lent except for Good Friday the Knights of Columbus will host a fish fry at St. James Major Church in Gentilly. Students can come right after school to volunteer. The Fish Fry usually ends between 6 and 7:00pm. Please wear clothes to work in. St. James Major Parish is on the corner of Gentilly Blvd and Franklin Ave.
If you are interested please see Coach Jackson or just show up at the church to volunteer.
New Orleans Children’s Museum:
The Museum will need volunteers to help in exhibits, do face painting, and arts and crafts with families visiting the museum. Service opportunities will be on the third Sunday of the month. Here are the upcoming dates are: Sunday, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 19. Volunteers will work from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Students must be at least 15 years old to volunteer.
If you’re interested in this event please contact Simonne Robinson at 504 586-0725 ext. 204 or srobinson@lcm.org
Catholic Charities of New Orleans
Catholic Charities of New Orleans has several volunteer opportunities for students. For more information please visit:
www.ccano.org
Xcel Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
The tournament will be held at Kenner’s Laketown on March 19-20. You can earn service hours by refereeing games or volunteering in other capacities at the event.
If you are interested please see Coach Jackson or Mrs. Shelly Raynal to sign up. You can find more information on volunteering at www.neworleans.xcelhoops.com .
Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association
The residents of Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association are organizing a neighborhood cleanup on March 12, 2011.
The volunteers will meet at the Gentilly Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, located at 3708 Gentilly Blvd. at the corner of Franklin Ave and Gentilly Blvd. at 9:00am. Once there we will split into groups to walk through the neighborhood picking up litter. The group is expecting to be finished around 1:00pm and return to the Gentilly Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall for refreshments.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Mrs. Alma Dixon at 504-451-6885 or email at almdixon@aol.com.
Jefferson Parish Parks & Recreation Dept.
Summer is near, and the Jefferson Parish Parks & Recreation Dept. is looking for outgoing and well-rounded young people to partake and volunteer as student workers for our 2011 summer day camp programs. Have fun and earn service hours at the same time.
If you are interested please contact Todd Pereira @ 504-736-6999 Ext. 110, or tpereira@jeffparish.net .
Peer Ministry
The Holy Cross Peer Ministry group is under the umbrella of Campus Ministry and was formed by choosing seniors who were interviewed and completed a personal
questionnaire. This procedure is open to all seniors. The Peer Ministers explore a variety of methods and styles of prayer and discover the meaning and value of ministry to others while practicing the skill by reaching out to others on and off campus. The Peer Ministers develop effective leadership skills through work in campus ministry.
The Peer Ministers are charged with and share in enhancing the sacramental life of our student body through planning and providing meaningful Liturgies and facilitate activities such as reconciliation services and prayer meetings. The Peer Ministers plan, implement and effectively evaluate a meaningful retreat program for students at all grade levels.
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