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WilT said:
Thank you for the vote of confidence but I’ll leave it to the Holy Father to get to his Bishops and Cardinals to be more aware of this situation. 👍
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Sorry to hear this. Do you ever think that the Holy Spirit is speaking to you to do this.
 
Stilldreamn said:
I have been a volunteer at a Catholic church’s meal program for a few years, and from what I can see, at least the urban parishes are very active in providing meals and assistance to the homeless. Co-ordinated through the diocesean offices, we couldn’t do what we do without the financial support of the suburban parishes!

We also have an organization, Memphis Interfaith Association that grew out of an ecumenical gathering of local ministers and rabbis in the 1960s that supports the poor, homeless, and seniors - over 50,000 each year.

Works of mercy and pro-life efforts are points of unity for Christians of all stripes and I cherish the opportunity to work with my brothers and sisters.
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Much appreciated, SD. When you come down to it, I don’t think either “side” is doing better/worse than the other on this matter.

On a side note, I think readers on this thread might enjoy the mentions of charitable work in this video.
 
WilT said:
No rinnie it’s not for me to do nor is the Spirit pushing me too.
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Then don’t complain. You have stated that you are too lazy to do something constructive about helping the poor.

Go and volunteer an hour that you waste on the internet with St Vincent De Paul services or read to the aged at a Catholic nursing home or hospital.

It doesn’t take the movement of the spirit or the Bishop to move for people to do the right thing.

If there aren’t Catholic services for the poor in your area (which I highly doubt) why don’t you and other parishioners create one.
 
WilT said:
Many protestant faiths are helping the homeless and poor in my area. When people on the streets go hungry, they would go and visit many of these Churches for meals. Thank you! Unfortunately, the Catholic parish and Diocese does very little for the homeless and the poor. We can surely learn from you. You are people of the Book.
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Where I live, there are many outreaches to the poor in both the protestant and Catholic communities, although there are probably more protestant ministries due to there being a majority protestant population in my area. However, Catholic Charities has a reputation for doing good that is second to none in the local community. It is highly respected and well known.

Some of the bigger local churches where I live have a direct ministry to the poor, while other local churches donate to local rescue missions that provide shelter and food for those in need.

I applaud everyone who helps those in need whether they be Catholic or Protestant. When people look out for the needs of the poor, they are putting Matthew 25:35 into practice, which is awesome. 👍
 
I’m pleased to report that in my neighborhood in California, there are many churches involved in helping the poor and homeless. One protestant church provides lunch for the poor on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and another Protestant church on the weekends. The Catholic Church provides lunch on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Toiletries and clothing are available during lunch. Most of the churches I am aware of have food banks and assistance available. The majority collect clothing, food, toiletries and money for homeless shelters. I’m very proud of the Christians, Catholic and Protestant, in my part of town. We have homeless who travel from quite far away to eat in our neighborhood because the meals are so tasty and generous. We take turns hosting the annual Thanksgiving dinner.

We have an unusual problem right now. My church has a Christmas party each year for underprivileged children where we provide lots of gifts. We don’t know where to find children this year because there is so much competition from all the other churches wanting to help.

And I am grateful that my church will accept anyone who wants to volunteer to help the needy. Often, churches seem to have too many volunteers and turn people away. My help was welcomed here even on days when we really have too many people trying to be useful.

If your church doesn’t have a program to help the needy and you see a need for that, you should start something or form a group of people who will help you start something. I guarantee there are people out there who want to help, but don’t know how to start or don’t have the will to organize something.
 
Tommy999 said:
Where I live, there are many outreaches to the poor in both the protestant and Catholic communities, although there are probably more protestant ministries due to there being a majority protestant population in my area. However, Catholic Charities has a reputation for doing good that is second to none in the local community. It is highly respected and well known.

Some of the bigger local churches where I live have a direct ministry to the poor, while other local churches donate to local rescue missions that provide shelter and food for those in need.

I applaud everyone who helps those in need whether they be Catholic or Protestant. When people look out for the needs of the poor, they are putting Matthew 25:35 into practice, which is awesome. 👍
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Thank you again for your wonderful thanksgiving meals served this past Thursday. Once again the 1st united Methodist came out with joyful smiles and kind hearts to serve the poor and the homeless. God Bless you and your works.
 
whatsmyname said:
I’m pleased to report that in my neighborhood in California, there are many churches involved in helping the poor and homeless. One protestant church provides lunch for the poor on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and another Protestant church on the weekends. The Catholic Church provides lunch on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Toiletries and clothing are available during lunch. Most of the churches I am aware of have food banks and assistance available. The majority collect clothing, food, toiletries and money for homeless shelters. I’m very proud of the Christians, Catholic and Protestant, in my part of town. We have homeless who travel from quite far away to eat in our neighborhood because the meals are so tasty and generous. We take turns hosting the annual Thanksgiving dinner.

We have an unusual problem right now. My church has a Christmas party each year for underprivileged children where we provide lots of gifts. We don’t know where to find children this year because there is so much competition from all the other churches wanting to help.

And I am grateful that my church will accept anyone who wants to volunteer to help the needy. Often, churches seem to have too many volunteers and turn people away. My help was welcomed here even on days when we really have too many people trying to be useful.

If your church doesn’t have a program to help the needy and you see a need for that, you should start something or form a group of people who will help you start something. I guarantee there are people out there who want to help, but don’t know how to start or don’t have the will to organize something.
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Some good news. Thank you for letting us know what happens in your area.😉
 
WilT said:
Many protestant faiths are helping the homeless and poor in my area. When people on the streets go hungry, they would go and visit many of these Churches for meals. Thank you! Unfortunately, the Catholic parish and Diocese does very little for the homeless and the poor. We can surely learn from you. You are people of the Book.
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Have you researched this, or this pure anecdotal evidence?
 
SuperLuigi said:
Have you researched this, or this pure anecdotal?
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It is* my personal experiences *within my neighborhood. In my area, the most effective groups caring for the poor are the Protestant brothers. They even serve with kindness and joy. This is my observation in my area only. It may differ in yours.
 
Funny - your complaint about the Catholic Church and its people to help … as many have posted that is not our experience … I live in Oregon - a very anti-Catholic place - historically and even to this day … one of the most 'unchurched States in the nation - and we have a large presence in helping those in need both formally through Catholic Parishes with direct help - Soup Kitchens, food pantries, etc. … to Catholic Organizations and Charities like St Vincent de Paul, to Catholic Hospitals and Catholic Schools [one local high school was formed to directly assist inter city children most of who are not Catholic] to organizations started by Catholic lay persons that help the disadvantages …

Manned by Father and Volunteers - I know a rural parish that opens its parish hall in the fall until spring once the temperatures drop below 40 degrees - typically from November til April - every day from 5:00 PM til 8:00 AM - providing a simple dinner & breakfast, a shower, laundry to wash clothes and a warm cot to sleep on …

Too bad you wont identify your diocese … wonder what you are hiding from … glad the Methodists in your area feel more called then you to see the face of God in those less fortunate then you … perhaps the links below will give you some ideas of things to start in your area …

I will list a few - started by lay persons
blanchethouse.org/
[jo(name removed by moderator)dx.org/](http://jo(name removed by moderator)dx.org/)
saintandrechurch.org/

If you see a need being unmet - that is God calling you to action … you are the Church - it is not for the Pope, Cardinals and Bishops to do … Jesus said to you … as often as you do [or do not do - by do he said feed, give drink, clothe, visit, care for] unto the least of my brethren you do [or do not] do unto me … Jesus did not say for your Pope or Bishop - He did not say the government should … Jesus said “you” … You love your neighbor, You care for those less fortunate, You pick up your cross …
 
I’m very happy for you YADA. I’m glad your area is doing well with the poor and homeless. You sound some what paranoid and cynical about my posting so it’s not worth further explaining.
 
WilT said:
I’m very happy for you YADA. I’m glad your area is doing well with the poor and homeless. You sound some what paranoid and cynical about my posting so it’s not worth further explaining.
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Paranoid :confused: … do you know the meaning of that word???

It is you - who have refused the request of other posters to identify the diocese [no one asked for you parish] in which you reside and which you believe does not help as good as our separated brethren …

It was you who said you are not willing to start any Catholic effort … Both before I posted …

Praise for those doing good things does not mean you have to smear others … and you did so - broadly …

Perhaps your area does not need more then is already being done … perhaps your local Catholics do not need to provide Thanksgiving/Christmas Dinner because they provide food support the other 363 days of the year … we do not know because your posts are devoid of substance

I - unlike you - identified my state [which is one of the least ‘churched’ and does have quiet a history of being anti-Catholic] and my diocese with actual links to organizations that have a long history of helping the poor and Catholic ties … oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2013/02/oregon_not_quite_most_unchurch.html
depts.washington.edu/civilr/kkk_i49.htm
catholicsentinel.org/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=35&ArticleID=4960
catholicleague.org/an-anti-catholic-laws-troubling-legacy-2/

Your posts are full of - well - no real information … but lots of insinuations of how we - as a Church - are failing to live the Christian mission … We can always improve our efforts - but that does not mean we are failing …
 
Hmm interesting. Here where I’m at we serve the homeless and needy. Us the local Baptist Church and Jewish Temple and the food bank work together very closely helping the homeless.
 
jesuspsr said:
Hmm interesting. Here where I’m at we serve the homeless and needy. Us the local Baptist Church and Jewish Temple and the food bank work together very closely helping the homeless.
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WiLT From what I gather - only thinks gays and Methodists help the needy [based on his posts] and live as "people of the book - which is a Muslim saying by the way … and that Catholics need to learn and do better in this regard … no one is sure where he hails from as he declines to identify his diocese … but hey … we just know that wherever that is - the Church is absent … which is so different then my experience of Catholic parishes and organizations…
Many protestant faiths are helping the homeless and poor in my area. When people on the streets go hungry, they would go and visit many of these Churches for meals. Thank you! Unfortunately, the Catholic parish and Diocese does very little for the homeless and the poor. We can surely learn from you. You are people of the Book.
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One wonders why he is posting “THANK YOUs” to Methodists and Gays on a Catholic Forum :confused: instead of where the people he is actually “Thanking” would see it. 👍…

but then … perhaps WiLT has a different message and this Thanks is really meant to for a different audience 🤷
 
YADA said:
WiLT From what I gather - only thinks gays and Methodists help the needy [based on his posts] and live as "people of the book - which is a Muslim saying by the way … and that Catholics need to learn and do better in this regard … no one is sure where he hails from as he declines to identify his diocese … but hey … we just know that wherever that is - the Church is absent … which is so different then my experience of Catholic parishes and organizations…

One wonders why he is posting “THANK YOUs” to Methodists and Gays on a Catholic Forum :confused: instead of where the people he is actually “Thanking” would see it. 👍…

but then … perhaps WiLT has a different message and this Thanks is really meant to for a different audience 🤷
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Agree. Perplexing reading WiLT post.

I not only help with feeding the homeless, we give them clothing and blankets, Hygiene kits. And we visit the sick and needy at home or the hospital without race, gender, sex or religious affiliations.
All are welcome to the table we turn no one away.

Strange indeed.

God bless you all

jesus g
 
WilT said:
No rinnie it’s not for me to do nor is the Spirit pushing me too.
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Sorry to hear this. I thought that we were all called to do this. But I meant no disrespect in asking this of you.

Sometimes when I see things wrong this saying comes to me.

A Man goes into church and says Lord why don’t you do something, people here need your help. God answered, I did do something, I Created You. Just a little food for thought.😉
 
jesuspsr said:
Hmm interesting. Here where I’m at we serve the homeless and needy. Us the local Baptist Church and Jewish Temple and the food bank work together very closely helping the homeless.
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wonderful news. They can use all the help they can get.
 
hmmm! it seems that everybody’s diocese seems to have many different charities helping all kinds of people except for WilT’s… or is it???🤷
 
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