Community Mission Partners
Our Community Mission Partners are outside organizations that serve those in need and live out the Church’s mission in the community and beyond. These partnerships allow our parish to extend its outreach and make a broader impact through charitable works, evangelization, and social justice efforts.
40 Days for Life
Join the movement for life! 40 Days for Life is a powerful prayer and advocacy campaign that seeks to end abortion through peaceful vigil, fasting, and community outreach. By standing as a prayerful witness, we support the dignity of every human life.
How to Participate: Join our parish prayer team, sign up for vigil hours, or support this mission through spiritual and financial contributions.
For more information please visit: www.40daysforlife.com/orange
Family to Family
The Family to Family program allows parishioners to provide direct support to families in need. Whether it is through food assistance, financial aid, or essential household items, this ministry fosters deep personal connections while living out Christ’s love. For more information, please visit: www.family-to-family.org
How can you help:
- Sponsor a family in need.
- Sponsor a refugee or refugee family.
- Sponsoring a Veteran in need.
- Sponsor a struggling Holocaust Survivor.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal Catholic organization committed to faith, service, and brotherhood. Our council at Saints Simon & Jude actively serves the parish through charitable works, fundraising efforts, and faith-based initiatives. If you are a Catholic man looking for a way to grow in faith, serve others, and form lasting friendships, we invite you to join us! For more information, please visit their website at: 8336.knightspot.com
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Mental health is an essential part of our well-being. Through our partnership with NAMI, we provide education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness. No one should face these challenges alone—our parish is here to offer hope and healing. For more information, please visit: www.nami.org
RISE Against Hunger – Huntington Beach
RISE Against Hunger is a global movement dedicated to ending hunger by empowering communities and providing nutritious meals to those in need. At Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Community, we partner with RISE Against Hunger to host impactful meal-packing events, where volunteers of all ages come together to assemble life-saving meal kits for families worldwide.
How You Can Help:
- Join a meal-packing event and make a tangible difference.
- Donate to support hunger relief efforts.
- Spread awareness and advocate for food security.
For more information please visit: www.riseagainsthunger.org
SHIP (Self-Help Interfaith Program)
SHIP provides temporary shelter, meals, and job assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness. Saints Simon & Jude partners with SHIP by organizing volunteer efforts such as preparing meals, offering supplies, and providing friendship and encouragement to those on their journey toward stability.
Ways to Serve: Cook meals or donate supplies
For more information please visit: www.shipinoc.com
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is dedicated to serving those in need by providing food, financial assistance, and other essential resources. Rooted in the Gospel call to love and serve the poor, this ministry works to bring hope and support to struggling individuals and families in our community. If you or someone you know needs assistance, or if you feel called to serve, we welcome your participation.
How You Can Help: Volunteer your time, donate to our food pantry, or support our financial assistance programs. Please call the Help Line at (714) 964-5818 to request assistance or to volunteer.