“Amen, I say to you, what ever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” - Matthew 25:40
One Saturday each month, Saint Andrew’s donates 300 sandwiches to Shepherd’s Table, located in downtown Silver Spring. For 38 years, Shepherd’s Table has provided basic services to men and women experiencing homelessness and living in poverty. A Sign-up Genius allows 10 parishioners to each make a total of 30 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at home and then bring them to the Saint Andrew’s parking lot. A designated volunteer driver delivers them to Shepherd’s Table. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Nancy Shea-Starkenburg at [email protected] or 240-535-3838.
Shepherd’s Table is located at 8106 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910. Other opportunities to volunteer at Shepherd’s Table are described <HERE>.
Food Drive Wednesdays
Parishioners are asked to bring nonperishable foods (canned goods, boxed goods) each Wednesday for delivery to food pantries in the area.
Volunteer needs: Bring bags or boxes of nonperishable food to the hallway outside of the church vestibule.
Focused Parish Service Projects
Throughout the year there are projects which focus on special community needs. A collection is made of Christmas presents for an adopted parish. Blanket and coat collections have taken place during the winter.
Please call the rectory for information about the parish projects or other needs or concerns.
Archdiocesan Legislative Network
This organization communicates with the Maryland legislators to advocate for passage of legislation affecting important and long term solutions to issues such as partial-birth abortions, assisted suicide, death penalty, education, food stamps, and health care. Parish members meet with the legislature and advocate for these issues on President’s Day in February in Annapolis.
Volunteer needs: Join the network throughout the year, and particularly during the legislative advocacy meetings.
Contact: Archdiocese of Washington, Manager of Policy & Advocacy, 301-853-5341
Action in Montgomery County (AIM)
AIM is an advocacy group consisting of Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and other faith groups who advocate for social justice in Montgomery County. The current issues include all day kindergarten, senior services and affordable housing. Annual conventions and small group meetings within faith groups, with the county executive, and with the county council members are held.
Volunteer needs: Participate in the advocacy conventions, forums and meetings.
Contact: AIM Office, 301-588-0330.
Arcola Health and Rehabilitation Center
The nursing home on Arcola and University Blvd. needs volunteers to assist residents in recreational activities. Call the volunteer coordinator at 301-649-2400.
ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
The nursing home on 11901 Georgia Avenue needs volunteers to help residents in social activities, bingo, etc. Call the volunteer coordinator at 301-942-2500.
St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home
St. Ann’s, located at 4901 Eastern Ave, Hyattsville, provides residence and services for mothers and infants. Volunteers are needed for recreational projects, direct assistance to infants (feeding and care), and mentoring to expectant and new mothers. Call Franciena Turner at 301-559-5500, Ext 168.
McKenna’s Wagon and Martha’s Tale
McKenna’s Wagon is a mobile food truck run by Martha’s Table which delivers food to the needy in Washington, DC seven days a week. McKenna’s Wagon is named for the late Father Horace McKenna, a Jesuit priest who made it his mission to serve the poor of inner-city DC.
Additional Volunteer Activities Offered through Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities believes that each person is endowed with the desire to love and care for others, especially those who society marginalizes and who need assistance. So, they incorporate volunteers from all walks of life into their work. Check out all the opportunities to get involved <HERE>.