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/.