We are also supporting creation of a children s library and a health clinic in Anapra. We are anticipating a visit to Good Shepherd by the members of our Sister Parish during the year 2001. Recipients have included Foster Parents, the Salvation Army, Catholic Center for Concern and our own parishioners. On the first weekend of each month nonperishable food, paper items and sundries are collected and delivered by this committee to the various food pantries around the city. CASA CASA participants assist in programs designed to help keep the homes of its elderly clients safe and warm through the winter months and in the summer providing house and yard maintenance as required.
Volunteers do everything from caulking windows to painting house trim and building wheelchair ramps.
The third weekend of each month a collection is taken for the Baby Basket, a Pro-Life Subcommittee. Collections have included layettes for newborns, disposable diapers, clothing as well as school supplies for such agencies as Pro-Life Center, Catholic Center for Concern and Foster Parents. The High School and Middle School Youth Ministries also work with CASA each summer conducting one week work camps as a part of their community service. This committee provides help to the Hispanic communities in both Albertville and Athens with donations of food, clothing and household items as needed. The Neighborhood Committee provides, through Neighborhood Coordinators and Telephone Trees, a means to welcome newcomers and support parishioners in need.