Promotoras are state-certified community health workers who offer in-home parenting courses focusing on parenting strengths, growth and development of children, establishing nuturing routines, and guiding children's behavior. The parent education classes uses hands-on curriculum with a concurrent children's program, educational groups, follow-up services, and networking activities. The goal is to ensure children are kindergarten ready and children have a safe, nuturing home.

A unique pilot program created by Councilwoman Gonzales, along with Family Service, it uses a peer-to-peer mentor model, allowing trained community members know as Promotoras, also parents in the same targeted zip code areas, to provide valuable in-home healthcare education to families.

District 5, zip codes 78207 and 78205 primarily, but the Promotoras can serve families throughout Bexar County.

Please contact us if you are interested in a visitation.

You do not have to be an Orthodox Christian to receive a visit.

Free.

Please let us know if a parishioner is sick or if the person respectively would like to receive confession, receive communion, or to be visited.

We are always in need of volunteers! Please call the office for current opportunities: 210-227-5059.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary. Food service requires walk-in. Utility Assistance requires a home visit

The Society of St Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service.

An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served.

The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary.

CAPS (Caps Art Promotes Smiles) provides uniquely decorated ball caps to chronically ill children and adults. Through this program, blankets are also distributed to patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Chronically ill children and adults in San Antonio area hospitals.

Free,

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary.

Helping you and your family through difficult times by providing holistic care and an ear to listen.

Support through Hardships

We offer support in daily living and at times of need or crisis. We always want to hear from members when life changes occur. We hope that we can walk with you through the difficult task of making sense of life’s challenges and finding a way forward. You are not alone.

Hospital Visits

When you or a loved one are at your most vulnerable, we want to be a place where you can turn for support. If you know about a procedure beforehand, let us know so we can care for you.

Spiritual Guidance

When you need to help on your spiritual journey or find yourself in a spiritual rut, we're here for you. Growing as a disciple of Christ involves questioning. We welcome the skeptics, the outcasts, and the excluded, and hope to help you find your home here.

Referrals

While we desire to be there for you during all parts of your life, sometimes other professional services might be able to better meet your needs. When this is the case, we strive to connect you with the appropriate services. Let us know what type of help you need, and we will point you in the right direction.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul ministry provides aid to those in need who reside within our parish boundaries.

We also refer individuals to other agencies or organizations when needed.

We are sponsored by donations from the generous parishioners of Blessed Sacrament.

Requirements:

• Must reside within parish boundary.
• No Walk-ins, must make an appointment.
• Curbside Food Distribution

The mission of the homebound ministry at St. Anthony de Padua is to bring Jesus, both in the Eucharist and in the gift of our presence to our sisters and brothers in the community who are unable to be present at the Eucharistic table because of illness or disability.

This extends to those in nursing homes, retirement centers, hospitals, or private homes-wherever this need is present. We try to meet two times a year with the Pastor, so that the members can discuss and share any situations or ideas that can improve our ministry. Please call the rectory if you are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist.

There are four Nursing/Assisted Living or Independent Living Homes in the St. Anthony de Padua area that we visit regularly. Volunteers visit with the residents and on special occasions will provide gifts and goodies for them.

Each week there is a Communion Service or a Mass at the various homes and the Eucharist is brought regularly to all Catholic residents.

Our parish Nursing Home Ministry serves:

• Alamo Heights Rehab and Nursing Home
• Stone Brook Manor
• Emeritus at Lincoln Heights (Brighten Gardens)
• The Forum at Lincoln Heights

Our education program provides ongoing impact to families through classes, training and support in the following form: parenting support groups and classes, home-visits, tutoring, GED, computer and financial literacy, art and design, reading & writing and through it all, we provide mentorship

Sliding scale, some assistance may be available.

Hospice care emphasizes pain management and symptom control rather than curative treatment for those with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Dealing with these illnesses can be an overwhelming and challenging period for everyone involved. Overall, hospice is about providing comfort and personalized care for patients and their family.

Must have a qualifying diagnosis.

100% covered by Medicare and Medicaid.

Primary Home Care (PHC) is a form of specialized personal care designated for those unable to perform day-to-day tasks. It consists of medical and personal care services administered in your own home. Our team of caregivers provides patients with the opportunity to preserve independence and receive professional care in a family-centered environment.

Your physician needs to prescribe Primary Home Care (PHC) as this treatment is provided under their supervision.

Medicare, and other insurance providers accepted.

This ministry visits those of our parish that are homebound and offers them the Eucharist.  

Our homebound ministry does not always mean visiting and bring the Eucharist, it can mean sending a card or baking a treat.

Families wishing to place someone on the homebound visit list, please call the rectory 210-648-0123.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Requirements:

• Must reside within parish boundary
• Must show proof of government assistance

Free.

The Hospital and Homebound Ministry of St. Gregory’s consists of visiting parishioners in their homes who are not able to attend Mass in person. Regular visits are set up at the convenience of the homebound to pray with them, offer communion and let them know what is happening by bringing them the weekly bulletins and sharing community news with them. Just being able to sit and visit to let them know that we are thinking of them and praying for them is very rewarding and brings them joy. Some of the visits here at St. Gregory’s are done by our Legion of Mary groups, but we do have other individuals assisting us in visitations to hospitals and continued contact with our parishioners after their release to homes, rehab, nursing homes or hospice.

The mission of the Angels of Mercy is to provide comfort to those MMBC members experiencing the death of a loved one and provide visits to those who are hospitalized, homebound and in a nursing home.

Maintain consistent contact with the Pastor and church office to inform, and stay informed, of hospitalized members needing visits.

The Meals on Wheels San Antonio Friendly Visitor Program is a volunteer-based program where the goal is to provide companionship and a meaningful friendship to a homebound citizen in Bexar County. Friendly Visitors are matched with a homebound senior based on personality/interests and scheduling needs. Friendly Visitor volunteers usually serve one to three hours per week with a homebound senior and do things such as play games, take a walk, or chat over coffee or tea. This position is great for individuals who have a heart for helping out others and who would love to spend some free time with a person who needs a Friendly Visitor. Too often, seniors who are no longer able to leave their homes can start to feel isolated, lonely and depressed, which may worsen existing health conditions.

Friendly Visitor volunteers help to alleviate concerns by visiting a homebound senior to provide much needed companionship. Just a simple conversation can make all the difference to lonely person.

Volunteers interested in becoming a Friendly Visitor must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Pass a criminal and sex offender background check
• Complete a one-hour training/orientation
• Be a little flexible to care recipients' need for quality time
• Be able to relate in a positive and warm manner to older adults

Friendly Visitor volunteers are matched with older adults based on personality and interest, so that a bond can easily be developed. Once paired, volunteers are expected to provide friendship and conversation. In some cases, Friendly Visitors offer minor assistance where appropriate (e.g. walks in the neighborhood, computer assistance, etc.).

For more information about receiving services, or to volunteer, please contact Friendly Volunteer Coordinator, Daniel Garcia by email or call 210-735-5115.

Any Meals on Wheels client who is in need of companionship services, may be suffering from depression, or has experienced the loss of a loved one, may be eligible for service.

Inspired by Gospel values, the St. Vincent de Paul Society members offer person to person services to those in need, promote human dignity and personal integrity in all dimensions. We give priority to the poorest of the poor and to those rejected by society. Last year, the Society our Vincentians helped our brothers and sisters with food, clothing, household goods, rental, and utility assistance, bus tickets, and hope. Vincentians hold reverence for the poor; we do not judge, but seek to understand without being judgmental. We establish confidentiality by creating relationships based on trust and friendship. We promote self-sufficiency by helping the poor to help themselves forge ahead and change their own destiny.

Requirements:

• Valid ID.
• Must reside within parish boundary.
• Application with household members and information.
• Curbside Food Distribution.

Free.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique.

Aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service.

An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it also must assume a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Requirements:

• Must reside within parish boundary.
• Drive-Thru Food Distribution

HeavenSent is a mission to nursing homes that provides free greeting cards to encourage residents to reach out more to friends, family, staff, and each other through the love of Jesus. Residents are also prayed for and ministered to personally during regular visits, helping their faith in God to grow.

HeavenSent is a mission partner of Wildfire Network.

Our Current Services:

• Once a Month Food Distribution
• Once a month Clothing Allocation
• Weekly Bread Distribution - Wednesday (Bi-weekly service)
• Visitations - In home or office visits to listen to our brothers and sisters needs and respond with the resource available
• Honoring Mothers - During May we give a gift to each mother and have a prize drawing at the end of May.
• Thanksgiving Food Basket - Provide turkey and all the trimmings for as many families as possible
• Mini Food Fair - Periodic event distributing 10-13,000 lbs. of food from Food Bank
• Clothing Assistance - Bexar County Transition Center on Military Drive
• Sweets and "Goodies" - Adult Day Care Center on Marbach Road
• Support John Jay JROTC Program - Teach poverty awareness to students and support annual food drive.

Food Pantry Requirements:

• Must have picture ID
• Should live within parish boundary, please call before to confirm address.
• Food is given once a month to each qualiflying person.

K.I.T (Keeping In Touch) & Homebound Ministry reaches out to our friends that are homebound.

Contact us for more information. 

When life happens, when you feel lost and alone or overwhelmed, New Creation Christian Fellowship is here to come alongside and help you through it. 

New Creation provides support through a network of professionals, trained volunteers, and community resources.

We want you to know that you are not alone. Let us walk with you through life's traumas and transitions and with the help of the Holy Spirit, guide you to the other side toward health, healing, and wholeness.

We offer:

• Counselors and referrals
• Hospital and homebound visitation
• Bereavement and funeral planning assistance
• Pastoral care support groups
• Suicide prevention
• Prayer support

Click here to learn more about theses services.

Companions for the Journey is an organization dedicated to serving the home bound, the sick and those grieving. We will bring Holy Communion to the shut-ins as often as you like and pray with the family caretakers.

We offer our friendship by praying with you and for you. If you are grieving over a loved one, take comfort in knowing you are not alone.

We also have a Gathering of those Grieving on the 3rd Thursday of every month. We offer a forum to voice your feelings, topics to cope, and speak with a counselor if you wish. At the request of the family, a priest will visit the sick person and give the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. 

The St Vincent de Paul Society is an international Catholic organization of lay people, founded in 1833. The society is under the patronage of St. Vincent de Paul and derives its inspiration from its members, to help those who are in need, to relieve suffering and to provide a Christian outreach to our neighbors. Services include visiting the poor in their homes, providing food from the church food pantry, and assistance with emergency partial payments of utility, rent and medical expenses. We are mainly dependent upon the support of our fellow parishioners.

Our doors are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Must reside within parish boundary.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. It is this personalized involvement that makes the work of the Society unique. This aid may take the form of intervention, consultation, or often through direct dollar or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of those who are served. The Society recognizes that it must assume, also, a role of advocacy for those who are defenseless or voiceless.

Must reside within parish boundary.

Our Programs at St Mark:

• Food Pantry
• Home and church visits to those requesting help
• Serving Meals at St Vinnies Bistro at the Haven for Hope Prospects Courtyard.
• Emergency rent and utility assistance
• Christmas Giving Tree

If you, or a family member, are admitted to the hospital, let us know the name of the facility and the room number by calling the parish office.

New confidentiality laws can limit clergy access to names and room numbers of patients in hospitals and nursing homes, so please provide as much information as possible regarding the location and time of visit.

If you or the person you are calling about is being cared for at home, when giving the address, please also indicate the subdivision and/or main intersection closest to the home/subdivision.