As these words become flesh, the mission of evangelization extends not only to those in need, but to those who minister as well. The presence of Jesus challenges us to understand and respond ever more deeply to the call of discipleship received through baptism. Our call thus becomes one of inviting others to share the story. With that message in mind, the house is open to guests who hunger for fulfillment that cannot be found in a shallow world. Short and long-term stays are available for young adults who seek to experience God through persons in need and their peers.
Retreats are also an option for individuals or groups in search for that same vision.
You will meet people here who work to alleviate sub-standard housing, who minister with persons who were formerly homeless in ways that empower them to live with dignity, who help the sick at a free medical clinic. You will also meet persons, who are passionate about issues such as ending the economic sanctions in Iraq, which have killed over one million children in the last ten years. If your desire is to engage in social activism, hands on ministry with the abandoned poor, retreat ministry with young adults, there is a place for you here at the Sarnelli House. Volunteers involve themselves in one or more of the concerns raised above, but are not limited to what is already in place. Any gift a person brings to the community in response to the gospel finds a welcome.