At St. David's we are involved in many acts of reaching out; clearly extending services/activities beyond the “usual” limit.  Examples abound.  We rent space to community groups and another religious organization at below-market rates;  we provide meals to groups that are in need; we provide clothing and sundry items for those in need; we provide food coupons to those in need; we bring religious services to the shut-ins; we help provide needed gifts to local and international communities in need; we provide support services to families at risk. 

That’s a lot of giving, a lot of providing, a lot of “reaching out” or “extending” as old man Webster would say.  But is it all a one-way street?  No, in reality, we receive far more by giving.  Webster may have his definition but St. David’s view is that we “get when we give”, we share our time, our talent and our treasure to the less fortunate and in return we receive a satisfaction in knowing that others are better off for our activities.

If you have ever served a meal at the St. Paul’s Shelter for the homeless or at the St. Anthony’s Homeless Shelter or provided a religious service for the aged shut-ins or assisted the developmentally disabled crew at Willing Hands you understand the “getting” aspect of Outreach.

For more detailed information about St. David’s Outreach efforts, click the links in the side panel on the left.  If you would like to join in St. David’s Outreach efforts, if you are ready to start “getting by giving”, contact the Outreach Chairperson at outreach@stdavidskinnelon.org.