Ascencion Amado
Director of Outreach Ministry
281-370-3401 EXT.5000
Grace@silcc.org

The Grace Disability Ministry offers social and educational opportunities for persons with disabilities and their families in a safe and welcoming environment. We strive to reach out to parish families, families from the surrounding community, and area organizations to offer networking opportunities and act as a resource for children and adult individuals with disabilities, their parents, and their caregivers. We encourage families to become active in our parish programs where they can be welcomed and accepted into the full life of the church. All ages and abilities, physical, mental and emotional, are welcome.

A monthly 'Saturday Social" event is scheduled each month. Families are invited to gather in Sexton Hall at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner and themed activities such as ping pong, basketball, crafts, card games and board games. Certain events are held off-campus. A Saturday 5:15 p.m. Mass is offered each week in the church prior to the Saturday Social. Parents are invited to network and attend scheduled presentations to assist them. See the Event Schedule below. 


For more information: grace@silcc.org

Ministry Coordinators:
Mary Ann Schultz - Co-chair
Juliana Lilly - Co-chair
Mary Wright - Event Coordinator
Belinda Gaddis - DSAH Liaison

Sacramental Preparation:
By welcoming developmentally disabled people into full and active participation in the Church the parish builds up the Body of Christ. If you have a family member with a disability who has not prepared and received sacraments, please contact the St. Ignatius Loyola Formation Office for information.

Advocates:
If you need assistance speaking to the appropriate person to receive resources, sacraments, etc. please email us at: grace@silcc.org.

Parent Support:
During the Saturday Socials parents are invited to network and share with other parents and volunteers to gain practical, emotional and spiritual support. Specific topics are scheduled with qualified presenters as well as informal discussions in small groups. 

Volunteers Needed:
At times volunteers who have experience working with persons with disabilities or who have a heart for this ministry and are willing to assist at events are needed to help with serving food, leading games, organizing a craft, etc. If you are called to this ministry, please contact us at grace@silcc.org

 

Grace Disability Ministry Social and Presentation
Saturday, November 17, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
"Fall Harvest" activities and games for persons with disabilities and their families and friends. Special presentation on Social Security/Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for parents (no fee).