Ministries

Grace of God Recovery House is a safe home for men recovering from alcoholism and drug addictions. Located at 120 Franklin St in downtown Rochester, it houses up to four men at a time. Residents stay in this supportive structured environment until they are ready to move on to a halfway house or independent living. Every Wednesday evening residents, former residents, staff and volunteers gather for a community meal and sharing group. The House was founded in 1999 by Sister…

Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center

The Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach (SCPO) is the only program in Monroe County offering residential wraparound support to individuals re-entering the community from institutions like jail, prison, and treatment centers. Since 1981, a robust network of peers and supporters has formed, providing an invaluable backbone to the suite of programs offered in our variety of residences. CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Prison Ministry Website

SPARC is a coalition of parishioners, community activists, youth and concerned citizens. We come together in the spirit and wisdom of Dr. King, Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, Margaret Mead, Nelson Mandela, Audre Lorde, Gandhi, and Rosa Parks to end racism in our community. Together we can make a difference while staying in the struggle to end oppression in all its forms. Our vision is for a socially and racially just city. We are committed to the intentional work of eliminating…

The Chiapas Mission at Spiritus Christi is for anyone who wants to walk in solidarity with families and organizations that represent and strive for social and economic justice around the world. Many people in the Chiapas Mission have experienced the Corazón de Chiapas pilgrimage, but it is not required for participation. Our group meets each month to discuss the various programs we support that help the families and organizations in Chiapas, Mexico. Come learn about our special bond with the people and families in Mexico, and join…

BACKGROUND Our outreach to Borgne, Haiti began in 1995 when Joseph Pierre, a Corpus Christi parishioner, asked the parish to consider an outreach to his hometown. Prior to that, Corpus Christi had a twenty-year history of giving money to Sister Isabel, a sister who worked in Cite Soleil, a slum in Port-au-Prince. Groups of parishioners had visited Haiti throughout the years. Now it was time to do more than just give money. We went from charity to solidarity. We wanted to know…

Spiritus Christi’s Buddy Readers Ministry pairs adult volunteers with young students to instill a love of reading and provide opportunities to practice becoming more fluent readers.

Our volunteer team helps to meet the diverse needs of our fellow parishioners at Spiritus Christi. The group is separated into four sub-groups to help meet these needs: The Communications Team: Provides encouragement and comfort through visitations to parishioners’ homes, sending emails, sending cards, and making phone calls during times of transition (i.e., medical issues, stressful/tragic circumstance/loss) Communion at Home Team: Provides Communion in the home of parishioners who cannot make it to church. Social Worker Resource Team: Links parishioners…

Mission Statement We share in the life of the Spiritus Christi Community by organizing opportunities around outdoor activities and by cultivating our connections to the Earth and each other. We increase awareness of the interrelatedness of life, further inspiring us to protect the natural world through stewardship, education, and action. Our monthly meetings are currently held on Zoom. VIDEOS COMPOSTING Did you know composting can have a huge impact on the amount of methane gas released into the atmosphere? Food…

SPEAKING FROM THE HEART A coffee hour event where refugees are invited to converse with Americans who are open to them and supportive of their efforts to express themselves in English over snacks and beverages. All are welcome to participate, regardless of their religious affiliation or lack thereof. The goals of Speaking from the Heart include:Dismantling the social and linguistic isolation surrounding many refugeesHelping refugees to practice English conversationExtending friendship to one another across linguistic, cultural and socio-economic barriersEducating each…

Last year, Spiritus parishioners and friends helped an unprecedented number of families — 172 in total! — enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and give presents to their children at Christmas. The outpouring of generosity was a beautiful thing to behold, as was the gratitude expressed. This year, we have been able to distribute Thanksgiving gift cards to over 100 families! We cannot thank you enough. We are now working on helping a minimum of 75 families in need buy presents for…