Respect Life

If you are pregnant (or think you may be) and you need assistance, or if you know someone else who needs assistance with a pregnancy, the Respect Life Committee can put you in touch with someone who can help.

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Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry

The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry is located at 100 Flinn St. in Batavia, IL call (630) 879-3784 for hours of operation.

Hesed House (PADS)

Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) serves as the primary provider of services to homeless individuals at Hesed House.Through multiple programs, PADS is equipped to assist homeless individuals and families with all aspects of their lives.

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Ministry of Care

Members of the Ministry of Care visit and bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to worship with us here at Holy Cross due to illness, disability or convalescence. To schedule a visit to receive Holy Communion, please contact the parish secretary (630) 879-4750.

Helping Our Elderly

The Holy Cross Church Ministry of Care would like to thank the people who volunteered to be bus drivers or assistants to help the seniors get to Mass and other events. If you are interested or simply want to find out more at this time, please phone or e-mail Ed Barsotti (630) 879-1245; ebarsotti@sbcglobal.net or phone the parish office (630) 879-4750.

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St. Michael Ministry of Compassionate Care

St. Michael Ministry of Compassionate Care carries on with support after a funeral by providing ongoing care for Holy Cross parish members as time passes and the full impact of the death and loss becomes real and apparent in their everyday lives. We are a parish family and it is our hope that this type of caring will be meaningful and helpful to those in our midst who are grieving and hurting.

If you have questions, please call the parish office at (630) 879-4750 or Mary Ann Sestak at 879-8525.

Giving Tree

The Giving Tree provides Christmas gifts for individual families and various organizations throughout the Fox Valley area. These facilities include:

• Riverain
• Batavia Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
• Valley Sheltered Workshop
• Hesed House
• Crisis Pregnancy
• Batavia Access Toy and Clothes Closet
• Headstart
• Sacred Heart parish
• St. Mary's parish

If you would like more information, please contact Joann Spang at (630) 879-6939.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Organized locally, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul witnesses God's love by embracing works of charity and justice. The Society works with other people of good will to assist in relieving need and to address its causes. There is no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ. If you are in need of assistance, please call (630) 879-4750 ext. 307

Growing In Virtue

It’s not easy growing up in today’s mixed-up society with many challenging decisions to make about love, sexuality, and more. This web site is devoted to YOU! This web site is devoted to providing adolescents and teens with tools and resources to help them take an active role in shaping their futures, their dreams, finding real love, and becoming who God intended them to be!

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Catholics Celebrating Adoption

Catholics Celebrating Adoptionassists in raising the awareness of the gift of adoption and promotes adoption as a viable alternative in the formation of families.

Our members are always available to discuss adoption with anyone expressing an interest or desire for more information. For more information, please contact Denise Mroz at (630) 406-0574 or denise.mroz@sbcglobal.net

Meal Outreach Ministry

The purpose of the Meal Outreach Ministry is to serve the parish by providing meals to families in crisis such as a family member in or just home from the hospital, a family member with a serious illness or injury or a grieving family. We also bring meals to families who are welcoming a new child into their home. Meals provide a way to say we care and we suppport you through this difficult time or as a way to celebrate the gift of new life.

There are three ways to get involved in the Meal Outreach Ministry:

• Most importantly refer parishioners who would be helped by this ministy. Families shy away from referring themselves. They need you to advocate for them.
• Volunteer to cook and deliver meals to families. Your name will be placed on a list and you will be called as needed, four to six times a year.
• Let us know if your family would be helped by the meal ministry. We will bring hot meals to your door. You do not need to invite us in.

If you would like to refer a parishioner or volunteer to help cook, please contact Kelli Meyer at (630) 389-0618 or send an email.

RSVP Seniors

RSVP Seniors is a retired senior volunteer program that uses the gifts and talents of retired people to help the Batavia community of senior citizens. RSVP seniors provides:

• rides to seniors
• delivery of golden diner meals
• installation and maintenance of smoke detectors
• financial assistance for prescription medications (using donated funds to assist needy seniors with prescription drug costs)

For more information, please contact Nancy Brenski at nbrenski@mfire.com or contact the parish secretary.

Déjà Vu Thrift Shop

Déjà Vu sales benefit the Southeastern District of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul (SVdP). The SVdP assures that 99 cents of every dollar received goes to those in need. This upscale resale and consignment store features jewelry, books, furniture, clothes, toys, antiques and art among other items in its 12 themed rooms.

Are you looking for someplace to donate those former "treasures" that decorate your home now that the Barn Sale is no longer here? Have you considered donating them to our store, Deja Vu, in Geneva? We are in need of all types of household items and knick-knacks. You can drop off a donation anytime from 10:00AM to 4:00PM Tuesday thru Saturday at the shop. And, while you're there, do some shopping and find new "treasures" to replace the ones you're donating! Remember, 100% of the profits from the store go to help the poor in the community.

For more information please contact the store manager Bernie Schlameuss at (630) 232-6621 or bschlameuss@comcast.net.

Divorce and Beyond

Divorce and Beyond is a 10 week program at Holy Cross for women and men designed to address the issues confronting those who are experiencing divorce. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact the parish secretary.