There can be no more eloquent witness or testimony to faith than simply “doing unto others” in the name of Christ. It is in the lived, experienced and reflected upon service to others that our teens truly learn who it is that is their neighbor and what it is to be transformed through loving that neighbor.  

Service opportunities that are on this page can be applied towards your ministry service hour goals (hours required for within CCOP), even if it is an opportunity that goes off site. Please check back often for new opportunities as this page will be updated as things become available.

​As long as we are under SIP orders, at home opportunities are available.  Please only sign up for in person activities if you are comfortable being out.  Masks and social distancing are required.

​In an effort to go paperless, service hours will now be tracked digitally.  Please submit any service hours completed here!  If at anytime you need to know where you are with service hours, don't hesitate to ask.  ​

Service Hour Submission

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Current Service Opportunities

Service opportunities

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St. Raymond's Food Bank
Let's open our hearts and help those in need of food and comfort this Christmas by donating to our sister parish St. Raymond Food Bank. Items requested: Canned chili, gravy, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, canned fruits, Top Ramen, Macaroni and Cheese, Muffins, Pasta, Spaghetti or Alfredo Sauce, Hot/Cold Cereal

Drop-off bins are available 24/7 in front of Moran Hall at St. Raymond Church, 11555 Shannon Ave, Dublin CA.

$10 Gift Cards from Walmart, Lucky, or Safeway are also most welcome and they can be dropped off every Saturday between 10am and 12 noon at St. Raymond Church Parking Lot along with food supplies.

If you are unable to drop the items off, reach out to Lien-Thi and we will arrange a pick up from you!

St. Vincent de Paul
In a typical week, six to eight or more families or individuals will call the parish office asking for some form of assistance. SVDP team members meet with the individuals, learn about their situations and needs, and determine how best to help them. The conference may provide a motel room stay for someone who is homeless, Safeway gift cards for people who need food or gas, or help people pay their delinquent utility bills or rent. A key aspect of the Society charter is to provide respectful, person-to-person assistance. Ending poverty through systemic change is the mission of the national organization.

Among the assistance given last year, the CCOP SVDP conference;

• Made 118 home visits to the needy in Pleasanton,
• Spent over $20,000 helping 160 people with rent, motel stays or utility bills, and
• Spent over $8,000 helping people purchase food or gasoline.

We are currently collecting gift cards for gas or fast food restaurants to help families and individuals with immediate needs.  You can drop off donations to the Faith Formation office at any time (there is a mail slot in the door).  Put them in an envelope marked "Confirmation SVdP."

CityServe
This group helps families all over and they are currently requesting new or gently used coats (all sizes), beanies, gloves, socks, scarves. We really need new women's underwear (M, L) and new men's underwear all sizes.  Blankets/sleeping bags/ tarps, deodorant and plastic panchos.

You can drop off during the day in front of Inklings Coffee in Pleasanton (there is a bin) 530 Main Street in Pleasanton.

Hively
​ Hively serves children and families in the area.  They are in need of granola bars and cereal.  This is to help make sure that children have breakfast!  This is about breakfast for children. You can ship direct to Hively at: 6601 Owens Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA  94588
This drive ends 12/30
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At Home Opportunities

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Cards for Meals on Wheels
​Decorate cards, notes or draw pictures to be delivered to people who receive meals on wheels!  You will get 1 hour of service for each hour you work on this!  This is ongoing!
SIGN UP HERE

Set up a Prayer space at Home
#10inToday?  Set up a prayer space in your home for your family to use.  It can be anywhere, using any items you already have.  Place a notebook, journal, Bible, religious items, etc on a table next to a chair.  Pick a spot in your garden, and clean it up and place a chair there.  Encourage your family to use the space regularly to get in the 10 minutes of prayer a day!  When your space is completed, snap a picture of it and text it to 925-474-2774 or email it to ldelapena@catholicsofpleasanton.org
You will earn 1 hour of service for doing this!

Cook Dinner for your Family
Treat your family to a dinner prepared by you!  Earn 1 hour of service credit for preparing a meal for your family that you can share together.  Be sure to snap a picture of it and text it to 925-474-2774 or email it to ldelapena@catholicsofpleasanton.org
You will earn 1 hour of service for doing this!

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Do you have an idea for a service project?  Reach out to Lien-Thi and let's chat!  In the past few months, teens have earned hours for collecting hoodies for farm workers, collecting stuffed animals for CALICO and making protein snack bags for frontline workers!

 "Whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did it for me" - Matthew 25:40-41

Hours completed after May 1 can count towards next year's service requirement.