Parish Ministries
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Building Bridges
"Love shatters the chains that keep us isolated and separate; in their place, it builds bridges. Love enables us to create one great family, where all of us can feel at home… Love exudes compassion and dignity”.
- Pope Francis
At our parish - all are welcome, all are worthy, all are loved.
No asterisks, no exceptions - just as Jesus would do.
Our Bridges ministry provides a nurturing environment for LGBTQ+ , and ALL family, friends, or those who have questions; providing education, social activities, affirmation and support for one another as we walk beside each other in this journey of life. We need bridges, not walls.
The primary focus of the ministry is to continue building a bridge between the LGBTQ community and the Church, and the love that binds us together.
Whether you are 16 or 96, come, join us and bring a friend. For more information, call or text elaine at (559)307-4216 or email elaine@divinesavior.com.
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Community Meal
This ministry was formed to help improve the lives of those in our local community by providing a warm welcome, a good meal and companionship and to carry out Pope Francis' message that "The Catholic Church must strip itself of all vanity, arrogance and pride, and humbly serve the poorest in society."
When are the meals? Meals are hosted every Thursday Evening (except Thanksgiving) with dinner served from 6-6:45pm. Each meal is expected to need approximately 25 volunteers.
See this page for more information: Community Meal page
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Filipino Ministry
We seek to share our time-honored, cultural celebrations in order to enrich the spirituality of the parish community. Contact Priscilla Gonzales at (916) 533-2594 or email at Filipino Ministry/ Find them on Facebook: Divine Savior Filipino FB page
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Giving Garden
The mission of the Giving Garden is to grow healthy organic food to serve those in need in our Orangevale Community, particularly in cooperation with Divine Savior's Community Meal ministry and the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank. Contact Shery Maier (sheryannmaier@comcast.net) or Faith Denis (faithdenis@yahoo.com)
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Lay Salvatorians
We are committed lay members of the Salvatorian Religious Order. After completing a two-year formation program, we have made our commitment vows and work to make the Savior known to all by "all ways and means". Our goals are to serve God and make the Savior and salvation known to all through our lives and actions, to be as Christ to others and to support each other in our daily spiritual walk. Contact Jan Bencken at - jbencken@pacbell.net
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Loaves & Fishes
Participants drive to Loaves and Fishes in Sacramento on the second Wednesday of the month to help serve lunch to those in need. Contact Lupe or Don Marnach: lupemarnach@comcast.net
See their web page for more information about L&F: Loaves & Fishes website
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Manna Meals Ministry
Members prepare and deliver meals to those in need following surgery, an injury or illness, the birth of a child or death of a loved one. If you want to help with this ministry, contact Denise Verbeck at deniseverb@aol.com.
See our web page! Manna Meals page
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Ministry to the Homebound
The ministry serves those within our parish boundaries who are unable to join the larger community for our Eucharistic celebration. Some of these individuals reside in care facilities, some are in their own homes. Some are short term and others are long-term (assisted living, limited mobility). Ministers try to visit these individuals weekly.
See this page for more information: MTTH page
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Society
We seek to share with the Divine Savior community the rich Hispanic Culture by celebrating a Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe and by demonstrating love of the poor. Events include the Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home Baby Shower, Las Posadas, Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lenten Soup Night, Christmas Basket Donation, Stations of the Cross and the Ofrenda Table. Contact: Barbara Marquez bamarquez23@gmail.com or Terry Rodriguez mtrdrgz@att.net
See this page for more information: Our Lady of Guadalupe Society page
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Prayer Shawl
A group who meet every other Thursday morning in the library to knit/crochet prayer shawls. These beautiful shawls are given to individuals in need to provide comfort and to wrap them in love. Contact the parish office: (916) 989-7400
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Rosary Group
Pray the Rosary weekly for the needs of the parish and the community. Daily after weekday morning Mass, Sundays after 7:45 Mass & Monday evenings at 6pm.
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S.A.V.E. Anti-Trafficking
Salvatorian Advocacy for Victims of Exploitation - a non-profit organization of the Salvatorian Sisters in the U.S. Here at Divine Savior Parish, with the help of interested parishioners, the S.A.V.E./Human Trafficking committee hopes to awaken parishioners and the local public about how vulnerable people become victims of human trafficking, and explore ways to help them rebuild their lives.
If you would like to join this ministry please contact Dolly Winterton (dollywinterton633@msn.com)
See this page for more information: S.A.V.E. page
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Social JusticeLeadership Commission
Members are appointed by the Pastor to serve on this commission. Our goal is to provide formation and awareness about social issues, and the social justice principles of the Catholic church and to provide an overall vision for where our parish community can take action.
Contact Jen Yearwood at the parish office (916) 989-7400 jenyearwood@divinesavior.com
See this page for more information: Social Justice page
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Vocations
A vocation prayer group whose mission is to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. They pray for all of the baptized who have committed themselves to the sacrament of marriage and the single life. They encourage people to dedicate their lives to Jesus Christ and to be thankful for the gift of priesthood, the Mass and the sacraments. Families are invited to pray for vocation by participating in the Vocation Cross Program. For more information, contact Mona Varno, monavarno@ymail.com.
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Welcoming/Hospitality CommitteeFrom the beginning, Divine Savior has been known as a community that welcomes everyone. As we continue to grow our parish, we want to welcome our new members and make them feel a part of the community right from the start. We want to reach out to all parishioners and invite them to participate in this loving faith community. The goals of this organization are to welcome new members, engage with current members, hold events to attract families and younger generations, enhance hospitality after Mass, and share the welcoming sprit of our Divine Savior. Please join us. Mary Ann Mitchell: mitchell512@comcast.net
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