OUTREACH MINISTRIES
We seek to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ remembering the words found in Matthew 25:34-40, " Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' "Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
The following ministries include outreach ministries of St. Peter's Parish, Diocesan ministries in which our parishioners are active participants, and ecumenical ministries of the community. Please use the following link to find the contact person for each ministry in our complete list of ministries:
AMOS: The Oxford-Lafayette AMOS network is a consortium of churches and other voluntary organizations that have united to address issues that affect the quality of life in our area and then work with government and business interests to accomplish their goals.
Campus Ministry/ECOM (Episcopal Church at Ole Miss): Campus ministry to University of Mississippi students, faculty, and administration as an outreach program of both the parish and the Diocese. Link to ECOM site.
Food Pantry: The combined community of Oxford/Lafayette County seeks to serve those local people in need of assistance with meals and food supplies. Church volunteers staff the pantry to distribute food and local suppliers donate the food.
Habitat for Humanity: Community group, representing several local churches, that works to build homes for low-income families.
Haven House: Parishioners offer a worship experience and other assistance to this facility which serves people who struggle with alcohol and drug dependency.
Hispanic Ministries: Our ministry serves Spanish speakers in the community by offering ESL classes every Sunday at 6 p.m. followed by Eucharist and Fellowship at 7 p.m., legal aide, medical assistance, interpreters and tutoring. More In-depth Summary of Hispanic Ministries.
Honduras Medical Mission: A yearly Diocesan sponsored trip offers medical, dental and veterinary assistance to the people of Honduras.
Interfaith Compassion Ministry: This ecumenical organization distributes money to those in need. Volunteers serve on the board of directors and organize fundraisers.
Leap Frog: This after-school tutorial and enrichment program serves at-risk first and second graders from the public schools. Volunteers tutor, provide refreshment, lead recreational activities and provide transportation to the students.
Manna: Balanced meals are prepared and delivered to members of the Oxford community by college students and parishioners. Volunteers cook, assemble and deliver the meals.
NMRC Worship: Parishioners offer a worship service on the 2nd Sunday of each month for residents and staff at the North Mississippi Regional Center.
Prison Ministry: Parishioners travel to Parchman Prison to offer Lessons and Carols before Christmas for the inmates. Gifts including personal grooming needs are provided. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew also maintains a library for inmates at the Lafayette County facility.
