HELPLINE

HELPLINE was introduced in our Parish in the year 2000, with a heart for the poor of the parish and a spirit of reaching out to them, with the intention of helping them in some of their problems. The spirit of REACHING OUT has helped many in finding solutions to their pain and anxiety. Helpline continues its services to the poor and the needy of the parish in the following areas:

• Financial and other aid to those who are burdened with heavy hospital bills.
• Operates a free general Health Clinic which functions on Sundays through the generous services of Dr. Jack Mendes.
• Distributes clothes and food/ration to the needy parishioners on Sundays. Distributes used clothes to the needy regardless of caste and creed every month.
  
• Distributes free text books and note books to the poor children of the parish at the beginning of the year.
• Pay school fees of the poor and deserving children
• Gives gift hampers worth Rs. 500/- to nearly 50 poor families of our Parish. During Christmas so that they also celebrate the Christmas day with this hamper.
• Helped Fr. Lourdu of this Diocese who looks after the poor and street children. He was given used clothes, cash, grains, etc. Also helped Snehalaya – center for handicapped children.

Thanks a million to all who have contributed and are part of this committee and who give their time for the poor and the needy.