The Office of Social Ministry identifies the need for social services within the parish community as well as outside the parish. As disciples of Christ we are called to reach out to those in need. We provide information, referrals and resources for emergency assistance. We are dependent on the service of many dedicated volunteers who donate their time and resources for all the programs offered in this ministry. Our services are designed to address basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and support for bereaved, homebound, elderly, incarcerated and the poor.
Baby World
This office is open to clients living in Tarrant County. They may come
once a month for clothing, diapers and infant formula for children from infant
through 6 years old.
Food Pantry
This office is open to clients living in zip codes 76053, 76054, 76117, 76118,
76180, 76182 and 76111. Clients may come once a month for basic canned
food items and other donated items such as toiletries.
Prescription Aid
This office is open to clients living in zip codes 76053, 76054, 76117, 76118,
76180, 76182 and 76111. A voucher to Kroger Pharmacy or JPS Pharmacy is
provided up to three times a year for most medications.
Financial Aid
This office is open to clients living in zip codes 76053, 76054, 76117, 76118,
76180, 76182 and 76111. This office operates by appointment only. On
Monday at 9:30 a.m. the phone is answered and the first 10 qualifying clients
form the list for the week.
Angel/Lamb Tree
Each Christmas and Easter the parish decorates a tree with angels or lambs on
which are written the names of children and nursing home residents and gifts
needed for each.
Bereavement Meals
A meal is offered to the families of persons whose funeral service takes place
at St. Johns. Volunteers donate food, prepare the food and serve it to
the families.
Care Corps
This ministry helps the elderly residents of Northeastern Tarrant County with
everyday tasks such as grocery shopping and other errands.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL classes teach English primarily to newly immigrated people of all
nationalities. Fort Worth ISD provides the teachers and the curriculum.
Gabriel’s Angels
This ministry of the Diocese of Fort Worth involves ministering women who
have decided against abortion. The ministry attends to the mother's spiritual
and emotional needs.
Meals on Wheels
St. John the Apostle has a large number of meals delivered to the community
from the city’s Meals on Wheels program.