Parish Outreach Commission
Contact: Ann Moore 812.544.3284
In living the Gospel of Jesus Christ and implementing the corporal works of mercy, the Parish Outreach Commission strives to educate and involve parishioners in social justice issues both within the parish community and the larger civic community. Particular attention will be paid to assisting those in need, both within and beyond our parish boundaries.
Christmas Angel Tree
Contact: Janet Lifke and Karen Springston
The North Spencer County Community Action Center in Dale invites area parishes and organizations to join them in providing Christmas gifts for needy children. Each Advent a Christmas tree bears an angel with particular items needed for a child or teen-ager.
Habitat for Humanity
Contact: Roger Hayes
Habitat for Humanity is an international ecumenical organization that builds homes for people in need. The Spencer County Habitat for Humanity has built several homes within our county area.
The North Spencer County Community Action Center
Contact: Jim Martin
On the first full weekend of each month, perishable and/or non-perishable items, as well as cash donations are collected. They are then taken to the Community Action Center of Spencer County in Dale to provide for the financially needy.
Rice Bowl
Contact: Kristel Riffert DRE
Rice Bowl is a Lenten home program to assist people suffering from hunger locally and throughout the U.S. Small boxes are offered during the Lenten season to the school children for participation in this program.
Social Justice teaching of the Catholic Church
Contact: Dan Keefe
This committee, in cooperation with the Faith Formation and Education Commission, presents educational opportunities for our parishioners dealing with the social justice teaching of the Catholic Church.
Semi-Annual Blood Drives
Contact: Mary Sue Johnson
In early December and again during Lent, St. Nicholas Parish provides the setting for a blood drive to assist in providing blood to the larger community.
Parish Newsletter
Contact: Alexa Koch
The ‘St. Nick News’ is the Parish newsletter, which is printed on a monthly basis and distributed to all parishioners. Commissions and Committees update parishioners on events and schedules for the following month submit articles to be published.
