Social Concerns

The overall mission of the parish is to serve the people of God with a preferential option for the poor. The Social Concerns ministries work to welcome and to assist all our brothers and sisters who are unable to meet their daily living needs of food, clothing and shelter. The focus of each program is to enable each person too live in society with dignity, independence and pride as productive members. The work of these ministries is supported by Carmen Patlan as well as all the coordinators and volunteers to give so freely of their time, talent and treasure. For more information or interested in volunteering call 847 775-0858

Emergency Shelter

Community Social Services partners with PADS to provide shelter to 42 individuals each night, 365 days per year.

For further information or assistance, contact 847-689-4357

Soup Kitchen

Holy Family Bread Basket Soup Kitchen is a community outreach program that provides a nutritious dinner meal to an average of over 150 families per night, four nights per week (Wednesday – Saturday from 5:30 –6:30 p.m.).  All are

welcome no questions asked. For further information or assistance, contact 847-623-2112 (after 2:00pm) or 847-336-3072.

Food Pantry

Holy Family Food Pantry is a community outreach program that provides food basics for meal preparation, clothing, furniture, Kids Summer Lunch, Community Garden as well as refurbished BIKES.  The food pantry is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00am -1:00pm.   847-623-2112.

Compassionate Friends meets every first Thursday of the month to help parents cope with the loss of a child. 

847-623-2655.

Therapy is offered by our parish psychologist on an appointment basis.  Any family or individual who would like these

services is invited to call the parish office for more information. 847-623-2655.

SHARE FOOD: This program allows for the purchase of food staples at 30% less than retail/store prices. 847-623-3240.

CROP  (847) 623-2655

Annual CROP Hunger Walk sponsored by Church World Service. This is a 10 Kilometer (6.2 mile) Walkathon involving people of all faiths, races, cultures and ages to help people who are victims of hunger, poverty and other disasters. Many people in all parts of the world walk miles each day for food and fresh water. We walk in partnership with them. We walk because we care! Raise awareness, food and funding.

PRO-LIFE Ministry

This ministry’s focus is to respect life from conception through natural death by providing information and education on right to life.   847-623-2655.

RESPOND

This group consists of local service agencies that meet the first Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to brainstorm on how to better serve those most in need in our community.  847-623-2655.

Father Gary Graf Center:   Alicia Ibarra 847-775-0858

The Fr. Gary Graf Center offers the following assistance and classes:

Assistance to eligible legal permanent residents to complete the application for citizenship and Tutoring for the citizenship interview and test.

English as a Second Language, GED, Citizenship Test Preparation and Spanish Literacy classes.

Free Initial Legal Consultations by local attorneys in the areas of Immigration, Family Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Law, DUI, Criminal Defense, Wills and Social Security Disability.

Immigration assistance for legalization and family reunification.

Free Income Tax Preparation for low-income families during tax season.

We host the Mobil Unit of the Mexican Consulate for the issuance of Mexican identification cards and passports.

Legal and Social Services referrals.

House of Peace Shelter:

About Us

The unique nature of the House of Peace is born out of the needs of the culturally diverse community of Northern Lake County. Most Blessed Trinity’s Community Social Services launched the Phoenix Domestic Violence Program in 2007. While the program has aided over 500 women and children in need, it has lacked a shelter of its own that would enable women and children to escape their abusive environment. Existing local domestic violence shelters are full with waiting lists; some shelters are not able to accept individuals without documentation; emergency shelters are not equipped to deal with victims of domestic violence. The House of Peace shelter has been created with love by over 200 community volunteers who have labored since 2009. It provides temporary housing with culturally sensitive programming, resources and referrals for families in danger. Our goal is to enable these most fragile individuals to regain the dignity owed to every human being.