Community
Community
Service Opportunities
Through participation in community service projects throughout the year, learn about the needs of others in our community. Services include neighborhood cleanup, one-day home builds, making lunches and hot meals for those in need, special holiday events for the community and much more.
Blessing of Your Home
Home is where the heart is! St. Mel would like to bless your home and place Jesus at its center. Review the available slots by clicking the link below and sign up for a day to have your home blessed. If the dates/times do not work for you please contact Katherine Stark to schedule a home blessing for a time that works for you. We look forward to growing with you in faith!
Katherine Stark
(818) 590-8847
Service Opportunities
Through participation in community service projects throughout the year, learn about the needs of others in our community. Services include neighborhood cleanup, one-day home builds, making lunches and hot meals for those in need, special holiday events for the community and much more.
(818) 340-6020
Society of St. Vincent DePaul
The mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is to seek and help people in need (the poor, the lonely, etc.). SVdP welcomes more volunteers to help respond to the growing needs in our community.
We provide a range of assistance, including help with food/grocery scrip, rent and utility payments, car repairs, bus tokens, emergency hotel stays, etc.; and we coordinate many activities, including the Adopt-A-Family and Giving Tree at Christmas, the weekly collection of Bags in the Basket for Guadalupe Center, a Blanket and Poncho drive in the winter and the collection and assembly of personal hygiene care pack kits for distribution to the homeless in the spring.
Kent Gairdner
Society of St. Vincent DePaul
The mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) is to seek and help people in need (the poor, the lonely, etc.). SVdP welcomes more volunteers to help respond to the growing needs in our community.
We provide a range of assistance, including help with food/grocery scrip, rent and utility payments, car repairs, bus tokens, emergency hotel stays, etc.; and we coordinate many activities, including the Adopt-A-Family and Giving Tree at Christmas, the weekly collection of Bags in the Basket for Guadalupe Center, a Blanket and Poncho drive in the winter and the collection and assembly of personal hygiene care pack kits for distribution to the homeless in the spring.
Catholic Relief Services
Support programs for people in dire need around the world. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has established a Legislative Advocacy Chapter at St. Mel to bring attention to the root causes of poverty and advocate genuine change. Presently we are focused on early childhood development for children whose lives have turned upside down.
The CRS Lenten Rice Bowl Program is designed to bring awareness of the plight of people around the world to our parish families, children, and adults. Your help is greatly appreciated - please volunteer.
Catherine Ghaffari
Catholic Relief Services
Support programs for people in dire need around the world. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has established a Legislative Advocacy Chapter at St. Mel to bring attention to the root causes of poverty and advocate genuine change. Presently we are focused on early childhood development for children whose lives have turned upside down.
The CRS Lenten Rice Bowl Program is designed to bring awareness of the plight of people around the world to our parish families, children, and adults. Your help is greatly appreciated - please volunteer.
Brown Bag Bunch
Sack lunches for the homeless. Make 200+ sandwiches to give to MEND in Pacoima. Held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the St. Mel Parish Auditorium for about half an hour.
Catherine Ghaffari
Brown Bag Bunch
Sack lunches for the homeless. Make 200+ sandwiches to give to MEND in Pacoima. Held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the St. Mel Parish Auditorium for about half an hour.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus were founded over 130 years ago and have since become the largest Catholic service fraternity in the world. They support the clergy, the Catholic community, and Catholic families. There are spiritual, social, and financial benefits to being a member.
Pope Francis recently spoke highly of us for all the good works we do around the world and St. Pope John Paul II referred to us as “the right arm of the Catholic Church.” Both are or have been members. You can help by joining.
You can also learn more about the Knights at: www.KofC.org
Alex Recto
(747) 238-4323
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus were founded over 130 years ago and have since become the largest Catholic service fraternity in the world. They support the clergy, the Catholic community, and Catholic families. There are spiritual, social, and financial benefits to being a member.
Pope Francis recently spoke highly of us for all the good works we do around the world and St. Pope John Paul II referred to us as “the right arm of the Catholic Church.” Both are or have been members. You can help by joining.
You can also learn more about the Knights at: www.KofC.org
Parish Swim Team
The St. Mel Swim Team is open to registered St. Mel parishioners, ages 5-14. The Spartans compete against other parishes, as part of the San Fernando Valley Catholic Swim League, from September – November.
Tryouts are required for new swimmers, to be held in August, before the start of school. Contact us for team info, summer training options, tryouts, and other important dates.
Andrea McIntyre
Parish Swim Team
The St. Mel Swim Team is open to registered St. Mel parishioners, ages 5-14. The Spartans compete against other parishes, as part of the San Fernando Valley Catholic Swim League, from September – November.
Tryouts are required for new swimmers, to be held in August, before the start of school. Contact us for team info, summer training options, tryouts, and other important dates.
Filipino-American Community
Filipino-American community celebrating Filipino culture while serving the entire community.
Millete Cruz
Heart Filled Toastmasters
Helping create confident public speakers and leaders. Are you interested in achieving personal growth while:
Overcoming the fear associated with public speaking?
Learning Leadership Skills in a fun and effective way?
Gaining skills for community service and empowerment?
Incorporating dynamic growth while discovering authentic self-expression?
Join us Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Catherine Ghaffari
Filipino-American Community
Filipino-American community celebrating Filipino culture while serving the entire community.
Los Angeles Archdiocese
We, the People of God of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, accept our mission to continue the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Baptized into the Body of Christ, confirmed in the Holy Spirit, and nourished by the Word and Eucharist, we share Christ’s mission as priest, prophet, and servant kings. We are one with the Catholic Church throughout the world, in communion with the pope.
Contact Info:
Visit: https://lacatholics.org
Heart Filled Toastmasters
Helping create confident public speakers and leaders. Are you interested in achieving personal growth while:
Overcoming the fear associated with public speaking?
Learning Leadership Skills in a fun and effective way?
Gaining skills for community service and empowerment?
Incorporating dynamic growth while discovering authentic self-expression?
Join us Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Los Angeles Archdiocese
We, the People of God of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, accept our mission to continue the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Baptized into the Body of Christ, confirmed in the Holy Spirit, and nourished by the Word and Eucharist, we share Christ’s mission as priest, prophet, and servant kings. We are one with the Catholic Church throughout the world, in communion with the pope.
Contact Info:
Visit: https://lacatholics.org
United State Conference
of Catholic Bishops
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of bishops who jointly exercise pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Contact Info:
Visit: https://www.usccb.org
United State Conference
of Catholic Bishops
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of bishops who jointly exercise pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Contact Info:
Visit: https://www.usccb.org
The Vatican
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The Vatican
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