Family Life
The ministry of Family Life promotes the dignity and value of human life in all its forms, particularly in relation to the quality of family life within the parish and community. It proclaims that family life is sacred and that Godâs love is revealed and communicated in new ways each day through Christian families.
Family Life Ministries at SJV
Christian Family Movement (CFM) Groups of 6-8 families which meet in each other's homes monthly using the national CFM Program as their guide. Social events are planned throughout the year for couples and their families.
Contact person: Maureen Conrad 359-4379
Donut Sunday Social Gatherings in the Activity Center when the space is available following Sunday Masses to enjoy refreshments and share in our community.
Contact person: Sara Wells 355-7270
Forever Young (50+) A group of parishioners fifty years of age and over - single, married or widowed - who meet monthly to enjoy community within the church. Watch the weekly bulletin for details each month.
Contact persons: Jack & Sharron Hutcheson 441-0513
Grief Support Individual support for those grieving the loss of a loved one is always available. Please, just call. There is also a monthly group meeting for sharing, support, learning and praying.
Contact person: Nancy McBride 332-7910 x114 or 355-5766
Mom's Morning Mothers of all ages gather each week on Tuesday mornings from 9-11:00 for friendship, support, and laughter. Babysitting is available in our nursery during this time. It's a great way to meet other moms and have a much deserved break. We follow the Bettendorf School Calendar.
St. John Vianney/Lourdes Singles Group This group meets monthly for coffee and activities.
Contact person: Connie (309) 781-5662
Social Action
The ministry of Social Action calls us to go forth beyond the walls of our church building and be "salt and light" in our neighborhoods and communities. We do this by providing direct service to those in need as well as encourage participation of parish members in the apostolic work of the church through many community programs.
Social Action Ministries at SJV
Haiti Committee The mission of the Haiti Committee is to help our twin parish, Notre Dame du Rosaire in Jean-Denis, Haiti, to improve the quality of their physical, economic social and spiritual lives. Our vision is to do this through a long term relationship with Notre Dame du Rosaire parish, through partnerships and projects and by working within the needs discerned by the Notre Dame parish.
Kids Against Hunger - Quad Cities Kids Against Hunger is an international food relief organization working to save the lives of starving people. Kids Against Hunger uses teams of people who donate their time, energy, and finances to help bag life saving food. Quad City people of all ages package meals made up of: rice, soy, 6 vegetables & 21 vitamins and minerals.The cost of each meal is $.25. The meals are sent to starving and malnourished children around the world. St. John Vianney packages thousands of meals for this organization every year.
Bettendorf Food Pantry We participate with The Churches United Network of Food Pantries to provide a free 3 to 5 day supply of basic food that will stave off hunger to those in need of assistance. We provide volunteers on Wednesdays from 9-11:00 AM and Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. Contact person: Anne Kurth 332-1933
Birthright This is an emergency pregnancy service offering alternatives to abortion. Birthright believes that "It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth, and the right of every child to be born.â We offer love, friendship and hope.
Contact person: Linda Cox 359-4341
Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets twice a month to knit and crochet shawls for those in need of comfort and prayer.
Contact person: Nancy McBride 332-7910 x114
Back Pack Program This program works with Neil Armstrong School to provide, on a monthly basis, supplemental food supplies to the needy school children of the area. Backpack With Snacks List
Contact person: Nicky Stevenson 332-7564 x113
Habitat for Humanity A group that volunteers to build homes for a nationally recognized home building program.
Meals on Wheels We deliver lunches once a week to area homebound.
Contact person: Shirley Wadle 332-5798
Meal Site (formerly Free Kitchen) A ministry that helps feed the poor and underprivileged. Once a month, SJV prepares, delivers and serves a hot meal for approximately 75 people in downtown Davenport. Volunteers are needed in 2 areas: 1) prepare food in the SJV kitchen (about two hours a month) and 2) bake homemade cookies or cupcakes.
Contact person: Anne Colville 449-9515
Annual Red Cross Blood Drive As a parish, SJV conducts a blood drive in conjunction with QC Red Cross
Contact person: Joan Wysoske 332-8821
Flu Clinics SJV conducts on site, seasonal flu shots for parishioners, community.
Contact person: Mary Kelly 332-7910 x110
Café on Vine SJV supports with Food Donations and also has parishioner volunteers that work there.
Contact person: Judy Benevento
Bettendorf CareLink Program SJV supports Bettendorf residents in need of financial support for living expenses.
Contact person: Mary Kelly 332-7910 x110
Humility of Mary Shelter SJV supports with Thanksgiving Baskets, Angel Gifts, School Supplies, Furniture and Money.
Congregation of the Humility of Mary A women's group that serves the community and offers various educational classes through the Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center. Website: http://www.chmiowa.org.
Contact person: Mary Kelly 332-7910 x110
Scott County Teenage Pregnancy Program SJV supports with baby/Mom items, Thanksgiving Baskets, Angel Gifts.
Contact person: Jan Stevenson 332-5001 x111
Hospital Visitors/Communion Ministers Hospital visits are made daily to Genesis East and Genesis West Campuses. SJV Eucharistic Ministers take communion every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday to Trinity at Terrace Park.
Contact person: Nancy McBride 332-7910 x114
School Supply Distribution SJV distributes donations to local needy school children on an annual basis.
Contact person: Jan Stevenson 332-5001 x111
Angel Gifts at Christmas SJV program provides needy children with parishioner provided Christmas presents.
Contact person: Jan Stevenson 332-5001 x111
Thanksgiving Baskets Collects parishioner donated food stuffs and distributes to needy of parish, community to provide for a Thanksgiving Dinner.
Contact person: Jan Stevenson 332-5001 x111
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