Upcoming Service Opportunities
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Saint Clement offers periodic and ongoing opportunities for parishioners to live their call to stewardship and justice by generously sharing their time, gifts, and talents in service with and for others. Please see below for upcoming opportunities!
For more information, or to sign up for any of these opportunities, please contact the staff member listed.
Sign up for our monthly Service Opportunities e-newsletter here. See past issues of this newsletter here.
Friday Sack Lunches & Hospitality
For many years, Saint Clement parishioners have generously prepared sack lunches for the hungry, which are distributed from the parish every Friday morning.
Before we distribute the lunches, we provide breakfast and hospitality to our brothers and sisters in need as they wait in line.
Please note, we have expanded our sack lunch opportunities! In addition to our usual Friday sack lunch distribution, we are committing to providing lunch once a week to each of the homeless shelters run by Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS). We value your dedication to those in need by preparing sack lunches regularly.
Lenten Almsgiving:
Support the Seniors in MOLA’s Food Delivery Program
Almsgiving is how we put mercy into action during Lent. This year, we’re supporting 300 homebound seniors served by Mission of our Lady of the Angels — many without basic household necessities or even working heat.
Our goal is to raise $25,000 - your gift helps provide food, essential household items, and dignity to those most in need.
Serve with us. Be the Hands of Christ.
Service Day 2026 - Saturday, April 25
Mark your calendars! Saint Clement’s Annual Service Day is happening on Saturday, April 25, and we can't wait to serve alongside you.
Service Day is a cherished opportunity for our parish community to come together and support our Saint Clement partner organizations by assisting with their most needed projects across the city.
New this year! Sign up on your own, with a partner, or as part of a group, whatever works best for you.
Registration opens today - Friday, February 27
Let’s make a difference, grow in fellowship, and live out our faith through service!
For questions or more information, please contact Christa Kingsley.
Monthly Collections in Support of Our Neighbors in Need
Caring for our neighbors is part of who we are at Saint Clement. Each month, we host a special outreach collection—typically on the last weekend of the month, unless otherwise noted—responding to the specific needs of our partner organizations. The requested items will change from month to month and will be announced in advance, along with instructions on whether donations should be made directly with the organization or brought to the parish. We appreciate your generosity and support!
MARCH 28/29, 2026 - Shoe Drive for LPCS
This March, in lieu of our monthly Food Drive, Saint Clement will host a Shoe Drive to support our partners at the Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS).
LPCS is in urgent need of sturdy footwear for their guests as they transition to work, training programs, and daily life.
We invite parishioners to donate the following:
Items Needed
Sturdy shoes or boots for men and women, sizes 7–11
New or gently used:
Work boots
Running shoes
Other durable, supportive shoes
Drop-Off Details
When: Final weekend of March
Where: Saint Clement Church vestibule
Items Not Needed*
Sandals
Dress shoes
Flip flops
*These items may be donated instead to a nearby Salvation Army or similar thrift organization.
Mercy Home’s March for Kids – March 14, 2026 (1:00-6:00 p.m.)
Venue 610, 610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
March for Kids brings families together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. Over 600 guests enjoy live Irish music and step dancers, kid and adult beverages, Irish-themed food buffet plus a build-your-own mac-n-cheese bar for the kids, special children’s activity section featuring carnival and arcade games, great prizes, balloon artists, and so much more — all from a beautiful venue overlooking the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Chicago’s Grant Park. We participate in the downtown (and South Side) parade as well.
See this flyer for Volunteer Roles and Shift Times
To attend the event, click here.
Lincoln Park Community Services
Three times a month, Saint Clement volunteers serve dinner for the Guests at LPCS! Volunteers can participate by cooking onsite at LPCS or by preparing part of a meal at home and dropping it off. Contact Christa Kingsley to sign up!
The listings below are the next available date.
New to this ministry? Fill out the interest form here.
Thank you!
1521 N. Sedgwick location (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Wed., March 25 - SIGN UP HERE
Wed., April 8 - SIGN UP HERE
600 W. Fullerton location (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Tues., March 31 - SIGN UP HERE
Fri., April 24 - SIGN UP HERE
Help keep our 40 year partnership with LPCS strong by getting involved with this ministry: Sign up HERE
LPCS in need of certain adult clothing items & linens
Lincoln Park Community Services is in need of new or gently used clean clothes and linens that do not require Dry Cleaning. Storage space is very limited at the shelter, so we ask you to limit your donations to seasonal items and to only adult items.
Outerwear: Adult coats, hats, gloves, scarfs
Clothes: pants, sweaters, tops, athletic wear & socks
Shoes and boots adult sizes 7 and up
New underwear all sizes
Blankets, sheets, pillowcases and pillows
Items can be dropped off at the LPCS Sedgwick location anytime: 1531 N. Sedgwick.
Questions? Please contact Christa Kingsley.
40 Years of Faith in Action: LPCS Anniversary Soup Gathering
FEBRUARY 12, 2025: Heavy snow was falling that anniversary night, yet about 30 friends of LPCS came to the chapel for a cup of bean soup (the first meal offered to the homeless Guests), and to celebrate an ongoing and inspiring commitment to helping the most vulnerable among us.
Thank you to George Kuhlman for organizing this wonderful celebration. Thank you as well to all the LPCS Staff and volunteers who joined the celebration and rolled up your sleeves to get it done.
Catholic Charities Soup Kitchen
On the 3rd Friday of the month, Saint Clement volunteers assist Holy Name Cathedral's sponsored Supper Service Meal Ministry at Catholic Charities. They serve over 200 individuals and need help packaging meals and serving dine-in guests. Your service is greatly appreciated and has a strong impact on our neighbors in need of a meal and fellowship. Volunteers are to report to Catholic Charities (721 N. La Salle) by 3:30 p.m., will begin serving at 5:00 p.m., and be wrapping up by 6:30 at the latest. Contact Christa Kingsley to sign up!
Dates: Friday, March 20 | Friday, April 17 | Friday, May 15
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle (between Huron & Superior)
Parking: Free on site
Kolbe House Jail Ministry Annual Palm Sunday Prayer Walk
Sunday, March 29 at 3 p.m., 2801 West 24th Boulevard
All are welcome on Sunday, March 29 at 3 p.m. to join together and commemorate the beginning of Holy Week with a procession around Cook County Jail. We will connect moments of Jesus's passion to the experiences of those impacted by incarceration through prayer, song, and reflections from our friends inside the jail. All are welcome to attend! For more information, click here, or contact Olivia Riddle at oriddle@kolbehouseministry.org. See event flyer here.
Together for Our Immigrant Neighbors
Encountering Christ in Our Immigrant Neighbors — How You Can Help
[Added 12/11/2025] - Immigrant families in our community continue to face hardship, and the need for support and prayer is great. Recently, young adults from Iskali, a Catholic organization empowering young Latinos from immigrant families in Chicago, spent Thanksgiving visiting families affected by detention and loss—bringing groceries, prayers, and presence.
Our parishioner Manuel Gomez joined the volunteers and was deeply moved by the courage and faith he witnessed. These encounters remind us all of the call to respond with compassion. We invite you to read about this experience here.
At Saint Clement, we are proud to partner with Iskali in this mission. Representatives recently spoke at our Immigrant Support Resource Night, and through Clement Commits, we donated $15,000 to help fund emergency food assistance for immigrant families.
We invite you to learn more about Iskali and explore ways to get involved—whether through volunteering, prayer, or supporting their vital work. Encountering Christ in our neighbors calls us all to act. For more information, visit Iskali Website or contact Vicente Del Real vicente@iskali.org.
Together, let us stand with our immigrant brothers and sisters with compassion and hope.
Letter from Christa Kingsley, Manager of Social Justice & Outreach
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Wednesday 11/12’s Mass of Solidarity and the Immigrant Support Resource Night. We hope you found meaningful ways to connect with the organizations doing vital work in neighborhoods across our city.
The evening was truly beautiful—full of energy, compassion, and a shared commitment to justice.
Each of the organizations that presented offers tangible ways to get involved, and I’d be glad to talk with you about how your interests and skills might align. Many of them are also in need of pro bono legal support, among other forms of engagement.
Please feel free to reach out directly using this list of key contacts for the organizations that participated:
National Immigrant Justice Center:
Mary Meg McCarthy, Executive Director
Iskali
Vicente Del Real, Founder
The Resurrection Project
Raul Raymundo, CEO and Co-Founder
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
Rebekah A. Rashidfarokhi, Dir. Of Guardianship and Immigration Programs for Children
If you have any difficulty connecting with these contacts, feel free to reach out to me (Christa Kingsley)—I’m happy to provide additional connections. Thank you for your generous spirit and commitment to supporting our fellow Chicagoans.
The Shared Table at Catholic Charities
Saint Clement volunteers serve a hot meal and provide a high-quality, restaurant-style dining experience to 100+ individuals experiencing food insecurity. Your service is greatly appreciated and has a meaningful impact on our neighbors in need. This service experience is fast paced, high energy, with various roles. Participating in setup and cleanup is required. Volunteers should arrive to Catholic Charities (721 N. La Salle) by 4:30 p.m., will begin serving at 5:00 p.m., and wrap up by shortly after 6:00 p.m. Sign up online as an individual here or contact volunteer@catholiccharities.net to sign up as a group!
Date: Tuesdays, select Fridays
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle (between Huron & Superior)
Parking: Free on site
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Catholic Charities accompanies and serves those on the margins, partnering with mission-driven organizations and individuals every day. Charities provide volunteers with the opportunity to encounter those in need, make meaningful impact in our community and live their faith in the world. Help combat food insecurity in Chicago by volunteering at weekly Shared Table community meals, the Loaves and Fishes sack sandwich ministry or food pantries. Empower and uplift mothers and families who are economically vulnerable or escaping violence by supporting residents in Charities domestic violence transitional houses or host a diaper drive.
Sign up for these and other volunteer opportunities HERE
Love Your Neighbor Ministry
Love Your Neighbor is a ministry created especially for our parish family. We strive to fulfill the spiritual and material needs of our community and foster a sense of family support. We invite all members of our community to join us in growing together as a parish family. Opportunities include Ministry of Care and more.
St. Mary of the Lake service opportunity
Saint Mary of the Lake in Uptown runs a weekly soup kitchen on Wednesday nights. With the growing number of refugees from South and Central America, the needs of the pantry continue to grow. As a part of this program, volunteers also provide sack lunches to the guests at the soup kitchen. These sack lunches ensure each guest who comes to the soup kitchen for dinner may also have a meal to-go. Volunteers may signup to provide 5 sack lunches by emailing Joe Henry or signing up on St Mary’s website HERE.
Mission of Our Lady of the Angels
Our Lady of the Angels is located in the Humboldt Park area of the city providing resources to those who are materially poor and sharing the Gospel with those they encounter. Volunteer opportunities include working in the food pantries and after school programs. All volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
HIGHLIGHTED UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY:
Easter Baskets! We are hoping to provide an Easter bag (basket) to all of the kids who attend the pantry the week before and the week after Easter. If you or your parish/ group are interested in making Easter baskets for the Mission, please reach out to Sr. Stephanie! Sign up to make/ drop off Easter baskets
If you have never volunteered at MOLA before, please sign up on the new volunteer form HERE first.
Please visit their volunteer page to learn more about ways to help!
Ignatian Spirituality Project
205 W. Monroe, Suite 317, Chicago, IL 60606 | info@ispretreats.org | ispretreats.org
Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP) offers experiences of hope, healing, and belonging to individuals recovering from homelessness and addiction. Our spiritual programs create the reflective space for people to make real, transformative life changes.
ISP has various types of service opportunities, ranging from pastoral to logistical. Learn more via their flyer here or visit ispretreats.org/joinus
Marillac St. Vincent (MSV) Harvest Hub Food Pantry - Volunteers Needed!
At Marillac St. Vincent, we understand that food insecurity is a pressing issue for many families in Chicago. Our Harvest Hub food pantries serve as a vital resource, providing essential nourishment to individuals and families facing financial hardships. Help support your neighbors in need! Volunteers are needed at both locations:
Lincoln Park @ St. Vincent DePaul Center, 2145 N. Halsted St
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Shop with Neighbors
Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Shop with Neighbors
Friday 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Unload Truck & Stock Warehouse
East Garfield Park @ Foglia Family & Youth Center, 2859 W. Jackson Blvd
Monday 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Set-Up & Prep Home Delivery Food Boxes
Tuesday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Set-Up & Prep Home Delivery Food Boxes
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Set-Up & Prep Store Shelves
Wednesday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Set-Up & Prep Home Delivery Food Boxes
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Unload Trucks & Stock Warehouse
Wednesday 2:00 – 5:30 PM Shop with Neighbors
Thursday 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Set-Up & Prep Home Delivery Food Boxes
Thursday* 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM Older Adults Pantry: Shop with Neighbors
Friday 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Shop with Neighbors
* 1st & 3rd Thursdays every month
Ready to Volunteer? Click here to complete online Volunteer Application. Someone will be in touch with you soon!
Questions? Call (312) 278-4273 or email volunteers@msvchicago.org or contact
Marillac Volunteer Manager Inda Montes at inda.montes@msvchicago.org
Aquinas Literacy Center
English Literacy Volunteers Needed
Help adult immigrants learn English at Aquinas Literacy Center! Volunteer as a one-on-one ESL tutor for just 90 minutes a week at 1751 West 35th Street in Chicago. No need to speak another language; all tutoring is in English. Training is provided!
For more information, please contact Sabrina Poulin at sabrina@aquinasliteracycenter.org or (773) 927-0512. Aquinas Literacy Center is sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters.
Volunteer with Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly!
Looking for a meaningful way to give back and connect with others in our community? Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, located at 355 N. Ashland, offers several impactful volunteer opportunities to brighten the lives of isolated seniors in Chicago.
Food Bag Delivery (Monthly)
Help pack and deliver over 150 food bags each month to elderly neighbors in need.
Tech Support & Brain Fitness
Volunteer to assist in restarting the Brain Fitness Center—teach seniors basic technology skills and help them stay mentally active and connected.
Coffee and Conversation
Join us on the first and third Thursdays of each month for Coffee and Conversation. From 9:30am-11:00am volunteers are needed to serve a light breakfast and, most importantly, spend quality time chatting with the elderly guests.
Whether you're looking to lend a hand or lend an ear, there’s a place for you at Little Brothers.
Get involved today: lbfechicago.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer
Your time and presence can make a lasting impact.