Opportunities to Serve

Parish Ministries & Organizations

Bereavement Ministry

The ministry provides helps organize parish funeral receptions, prepare and cook food, set-up, and clean up the hall prior to and after funeral receptions.

If you are interested in getting involved in Bereavement Ministry or would like more information please contact Peggy Nelson by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

Prayer Chain

This ministry encourages all to pray for those in need of prayerful support.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Prayer Chain or would like more information please contact Nancy Adema by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

Culture of Life Ministry

This ministry promotes respect for all human life from conception to natural death.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Culture of Life Ministry or would like more information please contact Dave Condit by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://www.usccb.org/respectlife.

Welcoming Ministry

This ministry provides information about The Church of St. Luke and its various ministries. It also welcomes new individuals and families into our parish faith community.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Welcoming Ministry or would like more information please contact Rich Warcholik by phone at (619) 933-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

 

Communal Acts of Service as a Parish

Back to School Drive 

This is yearly collection of school supplies for local elementary schools.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Back to School Drive or would like more information please contact Carlos and Patti Cuellar by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

East County Christmas for Kids

This is a yearly event that is one of the largest in San Diego providing gifts and meals for families in need in the community of El Cajon.

If you are interested in getting involved in the East County Christmas for Kids or would like more information please contact Dave Sapper by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

Faith Formation Fundraising Ministry

This ministry coordinates fundraising events to benefit all parish faith formation programs.

If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Jane Cruz Alfano.

Giving Tree

An Outreach Ministry-sponsored service project that encourages our parish families to share the spirit of giving by providing gifts to families and individuals in need during the Christmas season.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Giving Tree or would like more information please contact Jane Cruz Alfano by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Jane Cruz Alfano.

Office Volunteers

This is an opportunity for volunteers with a welcoming personality and gifts of administration, typing, computer skills, and telephone etiquette to sign up for weekly shifts at various times throughout the work day to volunteer in the parish office.

If you are interested in getting involved in Office Volunteers or would like more information please contact the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Joanie Maitilasso.

Operation Stand Down

Provides food, beverages, hygiene products to our homeless and hospitalized Veterans of War.

If you are interested in getting involved in Operation Stand Down or would like more information please contact Carlos and Patti Cuellar by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

An Outreach service in support of Mama's Kitchen, a community-driven organization providing nutritional support to men, women, and children affected by AIDS or cancer and who are vulnerable to hunger.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Thanksgiving Food Drive or would like more information please contact Joanie Maitilasso by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Joanie Maitilasso.

San Diego Blood Bank

This ministry coordinates blood drives four times a year at the parish.

If you interested in getting involved in the San Diego Blood Bank or would like more information please contact Dave Sapper by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://www.sandiegobloodbank.org/.

 

Individual Acts of Holiness and Service 

Big Brothers/Sisters of SD

This organization helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth.  In order to take part in this organization you must be over 18 years, have a 1-year commitment and go through an interview process.

If you are interested in getting involved in Big Brothers/Sisters of SD or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Joanie Maitilasso.

For more information please visit https://sdbigs.org/.

Christopher J. Collins Foundation

This organization is dedicated to helping San Diego youths develop leadership and confidence. This organization also provides children with disabilities assurance in living productive lives.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Christopher J. Collins Foundation or would like more information, please contact Marty Collins by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://www.chriscollinsfoundation.org/.

Culture of Life Family Services

This organization provides medical, spiritual and material support for unplanned pregnancy.

If you are interested in getting involved in Culture of Life Services or would like more information, please contact Pat Riggs or Dave Condit by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://colfsclinic.org/.

El Nido Project

This is a transitional living project for homeless victims of domestic violence and their families.

If you are interested in getting involved in the El Nido Project or would like more information please contact Jane Alfano by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Jane Cruz Alfano.

God Box

This organization is a weekly prayer outreach project.

If you are interested in getting involved in God Box or would like more information, please contact Lynn Neu by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

Grossmont Hospital Volunteers

This organization is the largest rehabilitation program for the homeless in San Diego. Volunteers are needed in various programs such as food service or counseling. Orientation is required along with a minimum age requirement of 10 years.

If you are interested in getting involved in Grossmont Hospital Volunteers or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Joanie Maitilasso.

For more information please visit https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/grossmont/volunteers.cfm.

Holy Trinity Food Pantry

This organization supplies food to families in need in El Cajon.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Holy Trinity Food Pantry or would like more information please contact Mike Wasyliw by phone at (619) 442-1697or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

Hoover High Foundation

This organization raises scholarship funds for children with lower GPA who do not qualify for the upper division scholarships.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Hoover High Foundation or would like more information, please contact Robert Guarnotta by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

Kiwanis International

This global organization is dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

If you are interested in getting involved in Kiwanis International or would like more information, please contact Jim Cate by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve

For more information please visit https://www.kiwanis.org/.

Lions Clubs International

This organization empowers volunteers to serve their community, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding.  This organization is responsible for the annual eyeglass collection at the parish.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Lions Clubs International or would like more information please contact Kelly Sinclair by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://www.lionsclubs.org/en.

Mama's Kitchen

This is a non-profit charitable organization that delivers food and support to San Diegan's affected by AIDS.

If you are interested in getting involved in Mama's Kitchen or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Joanie Maitilasso.

For more information please visit https://www.mamaskitchen.org/.

Meals on Wheels

This organization enhances the quality of life for elder San Diego residents providing appetizing, nutritious meals, support and a warm friendly smile.

If you are interested in getting involved in Meals on Wheels or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Joanie Maitilasso.

For more information please visit https://www.meals-on-wheels.org/.

Nativity Prep Academy

This is a private, all-scholarship middle school in the Jesuit tradition dedicated to providing a rigorous college-prepatory education to young men and women of low income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.

If you are are interested in getting involved in the Nativity Prep Academy or would like more information, please contact Randall Sanner by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://nativityprep.org/.

Noah Homes

This organization provides residential homes and services for adults with developmental disabilities.

If you are interested in getting involved in Noah Homes or would like more information, please contact Kay Krueger by email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://noahhomes.org/.

Outreach to the Sick and Dying

This organization is a network of care and resources.

If you are interested in getting involved in Outreach to the Sick and Dying or would like more information, please contact Rich Warcholik by phone at (619) 933-8468 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

Prison/Detention Ministry

This organization visits prisoners and inmates for spiritual services and counseling, a background check and training are required.

If you are interested in getting involved in Prison/Detention Ministry or would like more information, please contact Dan Cannon or Dan Molden by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Church of St. Luke.

Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital

This organization raises money through various fundraisers to benefit St. Jude's.

If you are interested in getting involved in Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital or would like more information, please contact Carlos and Patti Cuellar by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://www.stjude.org/.

San Diego or Sharp Hospice

If you are interested in getting involved in Meals on Wheels or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Joanie Maitilasso.

For more information please visit https://www.sharp.com/services/hospice/.

Survivors Teaching Students

This organization brings together cancer survivors to share their stories with medical students, doctors and nurses.

If you are interested in getting involved in Survivors Teaching Students or would like more information, please contact Lynn Neu by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://ocrahope.org/get-involved/survivors-teaching-students/.

USO & Veteran's Village

This organization provides food for military families in need.

If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please contact Carlos and Patti Cuellar by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.

For more information please visit https://vvsd.net/.

 

Additional Resources

American Red Cross

For more information please visit https://www.redcross.org/.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

For more information please visit https://www.usccb.org/committees/catholic-campaign-human-development.

Catholic Relief Services

For more information please visit https://www.crs.org/.

Catholic Volunteer Network

For more information please visit https://catholicvolunteernetwork.org/.

Fair Trade USA

For more information please visit https://www.fairtradecertified.org/.

Habitat for Humanity

For more information please visit https://www.habitat.org/.

Heifer International

For more information please visit https://www.heifer.org/.

Home of Guiding Hands

For more information please visit https://www.guidinghands.org/.

Special Olympics

For more information please visit https://www.specialolympics.org/.

UNICEF

For more information please visit https://www.unicef.org/.

World Wildlife Fund

For more information please visit https://www.worldwildlife.org/.

If you are involved in an organization and would like to be included as a contact in our online directory, please call the Parish Office at (619) 442-1697.