Service

The first duty is to try to enter the minds and feelings of others.
— Blessed John Henry Newman
 

Christ In The City

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Drexel Newman has been an integral part in the development of Christ in the City Philadelphia. Join us in serving the poorest of the poor in downtown Philadelphia.

We hit the streets every Friday evening!
5:30pm: Training for those who are coming for the first time
6:00pm: Leave from Newman Center (lower level of St. Agatha-St. James)

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Alternative Spring Break trip

Christ in the City: Denver, CO

Each year, Drexel Newman sponsors an alternative spring break trip for students who wish to spend their break doing service. This year, we will be going to Denver, CO to work with Christ in the City. The week will be spent serving both within homeless shelters as well as throughout downtown Denver. Participants will engage in education surrounding homelessness, spirituality, and Catholic Social Teaching, as well as have opportunities for prayer.

Interested? Email Sarah Cahill at sarahcahill02@gmail.com

March 24 - 30, 2019

Cost: $500 (airfare + program)

Application Deadline: Dec. 10


SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

A new initiative at St. Agatha - St. James Parish, the Society seeks to provide for the needs of the most vulnerable in our parish community. We visit our neighbors in their homes and find ways to help them with their needs.

If you would like to participate, or simply want to learn more, please email the Parish's Outreach Coordinator, Leo Negrini, at lnegrini@saintsaj.org.

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