Welcome The Stranger

Contact: Larry Buettner
larrybuettner@outlook.com
847-507-0076
Myra Buettner
myrabuettner@outlook.com
847-609-3682
Holy Family has a long history of supporting Catholic social teaching through our various ministries, Lenten social justice programs and local community outreach.
The Welcome the Stranger Ministry is an extension of Holy Family’s mission statement. We look to address the humanitarian and spiritual needs of refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers as they seek status in the United States. We recognize the dignity of every man, woman, and child as they seek the basic need of shelter, jobs, and security as they progress through this trying process.
Our efforts reflect the Church’s call to welcome the stranger while respecting and supporting the United States’ process to obtain legal status. Our goal is to provide a compassionate bridge between these two. requirements.
Additional Resources:
Upcoming Events:
Exodus Refugee Household Goods Drive
Holy Family’ newest ministry – Welcome the Stranger – is partnering with Exodus World Service to assist refugees with their relocation into their new surroundings. Go to https://bit.ly/HFP_WTS for more details and a complete list of items. Items will be collected the weekend of June 24 and 25 in the east coatroom. For more information about this ministry, contact Larrybuettner@comcast.net.