Mission Statement: "...Then the just will ask him: 'Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you or see you thirsty and give you drink? When did we welcome you away from home or clothe you in your nakedness? When did we visit you when you were ill or in prison?' The King will answer them: 'I assure you, as often as you did it for one of my least brothers you did it for me...'".  -  Matthew 25:31-46 As Catholic Christians, the Human Needs Committee is committed to the teachings of Christ as they relate to serving the physical and spiritual needs of others. This committee shall establish, administer and promote social and educational programs that offer parishioners the opportunities to serve those in need, especially the least of our brothers and sisters. This committee shall also attempt to raise the awareness of others to the issues of social justice, peace and human rights. Our mission is to translate our inner faith to words and acts of Charity. "Faith without works is dead..." James 2:14 Sub-Committees Heart Ministry – Assistance to Sacred Heart and St. Richard Parishes through a Fall School Supply Shower and Christmas gift bags to the elderly. Assistance is also given to the Sacred Heart neighborhood with a monthly donation for food for the elderly. Health Ministry – Visiting the sick in hospitals and supervising the pray Chain. Bereavement – Provides support for families who have lost loved ones through cards, information and a remembrance Mass on All Souls Day. Easter/Thanksgiving Meals – Providing holiday meals for families in need. Christmas Families – Christmas assistance to families that are identified both in St. Wenceslaus and the larger community as having need. St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Wenceslaus – Provides financial assistance and help to those in need and provides service to the elderly and those with special needs. Food Drive – Collection of canned food for the St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Charities pantries. Helping Hands – Provides help as needed to parish families in times of sickness, death or crisis. Dorothy Day House – Both financial and volunteer assistance to the downtown day shelter. Jail Ministry – Assistance and support for those imprisoned. BeFrienders Ministry - a confidential one-on-one listening ministry that responds to the emotional and spiritual needs of others at times of special need. Habitat for Humanity – Builds and remodels homes for selected needy families. St. Richard Parish – Financial and volunteer support for St. Richard Catholic School. The Latinia's Resource Center – Financial and volunteer support for the South Omaha Women's Center. Francis Sienna House – Receives a monthly donation. Emergency Pregnancy Services – Receives a monthly donation. Read Me A Story – Receives a yearly donation. Pastoral Ministries Home Page