Service & Outreach

This program pairs generous families from SRN with families in-need from the Grand Rapids area for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. Parishioners supply the ingredients for a festive holiday meal and deliver it before the holiday. Families are referred by HELP Pregnancy Aid, Bethany Christian Services, and San Juan Diego Academy. When:...

Sign Up for our Emails! Dégagé Ministries offers hope and opportunity to those facing homelessness and poverty. A group of dedicated St. Robert parishioners share in this support by preparing and serving lunch for around 100 women on the first Friday of each month on-site at Dégagé Ministries in downtown...

Employment Support and Career Coaching for Job Seekers People in our churches and communities experience job loss, unemployment, and career transitions. Through the Employment and Resource Network (EaRN), we walk alongside job seekers in a Christ-centered way, offering encouragement, practical resources, career coaching, and support. Employment support and career coaching...

One can of tuna and you’ve helped!  Help make a difference for our hungry in Grand Rapids. We support two local food pantries: The Other Way Ministries and Northwest Food Pantry. They rotate and pick up donations each Monday morning. Non-perishable food and personal care items can be placed in...

We seek to comfort families of our parish in their time of need by providing a luncheon for their guests after a funeral. This is a great way to get involved in church without having to spend too much time away from home. Volunteers are essential – thank you for...

Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that is committed to building decent, affordable, quality housing for families in need. St. Robert’s built its first Habitat for Humanity home in 1997. We build one house a year, helping financially and with efforts from our stewards. When we start construction we need...

Operation Santa Claus is a heartwarming, ecumenical community initiative that offers food, clothing, and toys to families in the Ada/Cascade/Forest Hills area identified by local churches and the Forest Hills school system as being in need. Volunteers, age 18 and up, are essential to the program, assisting by contacting families,...

Sign Up to Receive our Emails! Haiti Donation Form Haiti Donation Form Give Now Sign in 1. Student Sponsorship A gift of $300 provides one child with a full year of schooling, including daily meals. This support opens doors to education, stability, and hope for a brighter future. 2. General...

Holy Name of Jesus Parish & San Juan Diego Academy Over the years, St. Robert of Newminster and Holy Name of Jesus Parish and San Juan Diego Academy (SJDA) have developed a strong sister parish relationship. Each year, our pastors engage in a pulpit swap for Masses on one weekend...

The Renucci Hospitality House in downtown Grand Rapids provides affordable accommodations for families of patients at our local hospitals. Living the Saint Robert of Newminster church mission to serve God and neighbor, dedicated SRN parishioners support these families by cooking, serving dinner, and cleaning up on the first Monday of...

The St. Robert of Newminster Safety Team is dedicated to fostering a safe and secure environment in which parishioners, guests, and staff can worship with confidence and peace of mind. The team’s primary focus is providing support during weekend Masses and the weekly school Mass, responding promptly and appropriately to...

This annual picnic at SRN has been a tradition for over 35 years, started by Father Dave Hawley to connect St. Ann’s Parish in Baldwin with St. Robert’s. It has since expanded to include low-income seniors from local nursing homes and senior centers in the Grand Rapids area. For some...

Welcome Committee & Welcome Desk This ministry plays a vital role in shaping the first impressions of our parish. Through warm smiles, attentive presence, and a spirit of genuine hospitality, members help every person who walks through our doors experience the love of God in our community. The Welcome Committee...