Communion Ministry to the Homebound
This group of volunteers are responsible for visiting the homebound and those in assisted living facilities to provide regular communion services and visitation. Call Sara DeCrevel 707-226-7712 if you would like to help or if you have someone who is homebound and would like to receive Communion.
These volunteers do go to several of the local Assisted Living Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities, but also will go to a personal home if there is a need.
Hearts and Hands
Hearts and Hands is a subcommittee of the Women’s Guild that assists families with funeral/memorial receptions. We take care of set up of the parish hall with tables, tablecloths (white, or you may rent your own) and chairs. Hearts and Hands volunteers coordinate serving with the caterer arranged by the family and take care of drinks, coffee, tea, lemonade, coffee, and clean-up of the hall.
This is coordinated through the rectory who refers the families to us and then we call them to understand their needs.
For this service we ask for a $150.00 donation to cover supplies.
Contact the Parish Office for more information at (707) 257-2555.
St. Apollinaris Blessing Bag Ministry
This exciting initiative aims to provide essential items and comfort to those in our community who are in need.
The blessing bag ministry involves assembling bags filled with necessities such as toiletries, non-perishable food items, socks, and other essentials. These bags are then distributed to individuals experiencing homelessness, facing financial hardships, or in crisis situations.
For more information about how to contribute and participate in this meaningful ministry please contact Elise Finch via email at elise.gang@gmail.com
List of Desired Donations:
Gallon-size Ziploc Bags
Food: Non-perishable, items like granola bars, crackers, chips,
Toiletries: Mini deodorants, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, maxi pads.
Personal care: Mini hairbrushes/combs, nail clippers, and chapstick
Hygiene: Hand sanitizer and wipes
Survival: First-Aid items, water bottles, Advil/Ibuprofen,
Comfort: Instant hand warmers for shoes and feet
Clothing: Socks, gloves, beanies
Other: Gift certificate to fast food, and Kleenex
Mini umbrellas and rain ponchos
Prayer and faith-based cards
St. Vincent de Paul Mission Ministry
Provide food vouchers to low-income families at the rectory at St. Apollinaris on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm For information please email Sandy Jessell at email:sjessell2014@gmail.com sjessell2014@gmail.com The St. Vincent De Paul Board Members meet five evenings a year to review progress in the rectory. The funds to support the program come from the second collection taken up at St. Apollinaris on the 5th Sunday of the month (the 5th Sundays of the month throughout that year).
St. Apollinaris Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you sew, knit, crochet or quilt? If you do, you can help us with our Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Our supply of shawls is running low. We need your beautifully made lap robe, scarves and shawls. They can be made of any comfy material. We have them blessed before they are
distributed. Please contact Linda Olesen for additional information. She can be reached at
(707) 738-9728.