Mater Dei Parish runs a Personnel Product Pantry that is entirely staffed by volunteers from Mater Dei Parish.  The pantry provides non food household items that help provide a better quality of life to those who have limited resources for daily items.  The pantry is open every Monday from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  The items are provided to families by address.  Each address can be served once every 8 weeks receiving nine items per visit.  There is a list  that patrons can choose from to supply their household according to their specific needs. Contact parish office at 712-226-4320 or [email protected] to find out how to get involved.

Items provided to choose from:
Baby Lotion                    Baby Powder                    Baby Shampoo                         Baby Wash
Baby Wipes                     BandAids                          Bathroom Cleaner                    Body Lotion
Body Wash                     Deodorant                         Depends                                     Diapers
Diaper Rash Cream       Dish Soap                          Disinfecting Wipes                   Denture Cleaner
Denture Cream              Fabric Softener                 Facial Tissue                             Garbage Bags
Hair Brush/Comb          Hand Soap (Pump)          Laundry Detergent                    Maxi Pads/Pantiliners
Men’s Shampoo             Paper Towels                   Plastic Gloves                            Poise Pads
Pull Ups- 4-5T                 Q Tips                               Shampoo & Conditioner           Soap
Shaving Cream/Razors                                           Sunscreen                                  Tampons – Regular or Super
Toilet Bowl Cleaner       Toilet paper                      Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

Both Nativity and I.C. Centers provide funeral luncheons when needed. Ladies and Men are most welcome to volunteer time helping with an occasional funeral luncheon or occasionally providing a salad or dessert.

If interested in this ministry or wishing more information Contact: 
Nativity Center -Deb Ammons 712-490-6818 and Pam Kramer 712-253-0899 and Donna Spieler 712-635-4877
I.C. Center - Parish Office 712-276-4821

Contact Jeff Schoep - [email protected]

- Personal Product Pantry - Click here to learn more

- Post Prison Ministry Mentor Program- Contact Deacon Dennis @ 712-226-4316

- Feed the Homeless - Contact Deacon Dennis @ 712-226-4316

- Good Samaritan - Contact Sam Hacker @ 712-226- 4318
 

Advises the pastor on what needs to be done to keep our facilities in the best working condition.

 

Members

Deacon Dennis Brockhaus
Al Fagan
Charlie Hacker
Greg Topf
Henry Henchal
Mike Neswick
Deacon Will Fergen
Dave Wrenn
John Pylelo

Helps with the decorating of the worship spaces throughout the liturgical year.

Helps welcome our newest members to the parish.

Individuals who seek to offer compassion and condolence to those experiencing death of loved ones.  This ministry is through the mail.  Members send cards to families after the funeral has been held. Communication through cards are notes continue through the first year of loss and beyond as the member of the committee feel called to continue.