The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities.²⁴² 

Instructing, advising, consoling, comforting are spiritual works of mercy, as are forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently.

The corporal works of mercy consist especially in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and burying the dead.²⁴³ 

Among all these, giving alms to the  poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity: it is also a work of justice pleasing to God:²⁴⁴
 
If a brother or sister is ill-clad and in lack of daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what does it profit?²⁴⁷
Source: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2447

• 1st Shift - Training is available - Manager: OPEN
• 2nd Shift - Training is available - Manager: Ron Wendell
• 3rd Shift - Training is available - Manager: Andy Wunch

• YOUTH POLICY UPDATE: 10/17/2016
• Volunteers from 7th – 9th grade are now able to volunteer when guests are present with a parent, guardian or group chaperone.  
• Volunteers from 10th – 12th grade may volunteer when guests are present without parental supervision, but must work side by side with an adult volunteer.  
• All volunteers younger than 7th grade may volunteer when guests are not present.
• Youth opportunities may vary at PADS Sites based on  limitations and shift availability. Please contact Brian for more details

Corporal Works of Mercy –Shelter the Homeless

http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/jubilee-of-mercy/the-corporal-works-of-mercy.cfm

CLOTHING (New/Gently Used)

• Men/Women’s underwear (new)
• Socks
• Sweatpants - Large to X-Large
• Sweatshirts
• Thermal underwear
• Rain ponchos

• Body wash
• Brushes & Combs
• Dental Floss
• Deodorant - Men & Women’s
• Hand lotion
• Lip balm
• Q-tips
• Razors (disposable)
• Reflective tape
• Sewing kits
• Soap
• Sunscreen lotion
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Tissues ​

The Hope Center will serve as a site 4 nights a week to supplement the open church sites.
So, it will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays.
 
We still have some volunteer staffing holes to fill past the first two weeks – so please review the Sign-up Genius to see if any of the open spots are calling your names.
 
Here is the SIGN-UP GENIUS Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4AAAAA23A0FF2-april7


Volunteers are still needed to fill shifts on some nights
(HOPE CENTER is located behind Arlington Race Park)

The HOPE Center is located at 
1140 E Northwest Highway
Palatine, Illinois 60074
​(847) 963-9163

https://www.journeystheroadhome.org/pads-shelter-program.html

The season normally begins the first week of October through April.

Due to current circumstances, all on-site volunteers must be vaccinated. In November, all sites took a pause. We resumed as a Saturday shelter  on  DECEMBER 4, 2022

2021 Training Video - Site Specific - See Below
https://youtu.be/jCVaQQAtHjY

(Download the PDF of documents so you have a copy and you can follow in the video)

PDF of 2021 training documents

Please contact a director to be a volunteer (information below)

• Parish Office

• Frank Mattison 224-402-1964

Joseph N. Le, Pastor

Saint Alphonsus is a Saturday Evening Site
October 2, 2021 - April 30, 2022
Since 1990

For our local homeless community, During this time, we provide a hot dinner, a warm place to sleep, plus breakfast and a lunch for the following day.

JOURNEY's Headquarters

Volunteers (from all faiths and parishes) are always needed. We volunteer in many shifts throughout the night; and in some areas there are Familiy opportunities, as well as service hour opportunities!

• Click Here to learn about the volunteer shifts at PADS

 



Journey from PADS to Hope
honors Saint Alphonsus Liguori for 30 years of Volunteers and serving others through PADS.