CARE MINISTRY - LIFE MINISTRY - FOOD DRIVES - MIDNIGHT RUN
HOMELESS MINISTRY - CHRISTMAS STAR PROGRAM - BLOOD DRIVE

The Life Ministry
(YEAR ROUND MINISTRY)

ECCLESIASTES 11:5 As you know not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so you do not know the works of God who creates all things.

Purpose of the Life Ministry:

To provide the mothers of newborns who are in need of assistance
with essential items for their infant for the first three months of the
child's life.

The "Life Ministry" has started as part of the Philoptochos, at The
Greek Orthodox Church of St. Paraskevi in Greenlawn, NY, but it has its own working board of administration. The ministry offers assistance to those referred to us directly from approved outside agencies. The mothers are provided with pre-determined items for a three month time period.  

The starter package that each mother and child are provided with are as follows:

A&D ointment, Q-tips, saline solution, onesies (one-piece tee
shirt), diapers, wipes, baby wash, stretchy, 2 receiving blankets, 1 heavy blanket or a bunting suit during winter months, and a light blanket during the warmer months.  Diapers and wipes will be supplied every 2 weeks.

The hours of operation are from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The ministry is operated by volunteers from the parish community.  If you would like further information, or care to contribute to the St. Paraskevi Life Center, please call 1-631-261-7272.

Philoptochos's 
Care Ministry
(YEAR ROUND MINISTRY)

An effective visit to someone in a Nursing Home or shut-in is realized when you communicate Genuine Christian Love and Concern as an Orthodox Christian.

If you would like to help or if you know of anyone who has need of our services, please the Church, 631-261-7272.

 We collect non-perishable food items - canned soups, vegetables, coffee, sugar.  The food is given to homeless, needy and various food pantries.

As we give thanks for our meals, please do not forget these less fortunate.

If you would like to help or if you know of anyone who has need of our services, please contact the Church, 631-261-7272.

GOYA'S
Midnight Run
(HELD IN DECEMBER)

This event provides food and clothing for homeless and the needy living on the streets of Manhattan.

Through the months of November and December junior and senior GOYANS, with Advisors, collect clothes and food.  In December, they go into Manhattan from Midnight until 3:00 am and share this food with the needy.

If you would like to help or if you know of anyone who has need of our services, please contact the Church, 631-261-7272.

GOYA'S
Christmas Star Program
(CHRISTMAS)

Christmas Star Program For Christmas. Since 1998, the GOYA has sponsored the an annual "Stars of Love" Project.  Parishioners selected Stars with gift requests for local families, in need.  Gifts of toys, clothing and household items were lovingly purchased and wrapped, then brought in and placed under the St. Paraskevi Christmas tree.  This year, the generosity of the St. Paraskevi Parish allowed 23 children, and their parents, to enjoy the beauty and love of Christmas, with special gifts. 

If you would like to help or if you know of anyone who has need of our services, please contact the Church, 631-261-7272.

Homeless Ministry

coming soon

Semi-Annual Blood Drive

coming soon