Mary Sullivan
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The St. Brigid and St. James Social Outreach Committee supports many of the programs of St. Vincent de Paul and Highland Community Ministries.
We provide volunteers from our parishes, and other resources to those they serve. The goal is to work with non-profit, civic or community organizations to improve the quality of life for our neighbors, thereby giving our parishes a footprint in the community.
Supplies Over Seas
SOS is a Louisville, Kentucky-based nonprofit organization that meets critical health care needs in medically impoverished communities locally, nationally, and globally, by collecting and distributing surplus medical supplies and equipment.
St. James and St. Brigid volunteers gather quarterly on Saturdays at the SOS warehouse, 1500 Arlington Avenue (off Spring Street, in Butchertown neighborhood), 9 AM – 12 noon, to help sort supplies to be sent to those in need. The staff at SOS provides instructions and no medical knowledge/training is necessary. All volunteers must be 15 years of age.
2026 SOS Volunteer Dates
Saturday, February 14
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, August 8
Saturday, November 14
In the past, we have sorted supplies for the first Hospice in Sierra Leone and hurricane relief. Plan to come together with fellow parishioners in 2026 to spend a Saturday morning learning about this fine organization and sorting supplies. As our sort dates approach, watch the bulletin for additional details. For more information, please contact Aggie Noonan, 502 419-1779 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gilda's Club
All happen to be on Tuesday nights. Also, the time continues to be 4:30 - 7:00, and Dinner at 5:45.
2026 Gilda's club Volunteer Dates
Tuesday, March 3rd
Tuesday, May 19th
Tuesday, August 18th
Tuesday, October 27th
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Brigid and St. James parishes contribute money annually to support the financial assistance program of this agency. Below are other ways that we support SVDP.
- Serve dinner to homeless on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 5 pm – 6 pm
- SVDP Holiday Program – Hearts for the Holidays (Angel Tree) at St. Brigid Parish
- Volunteer to answer the financial assistance calls, see more.
Serving Dinner: Contact Leslie Fowler (502) 327-6550(H)
Hearts for the Holidays: Contact Mary Sullivan
Highlands Community Ministries
St. Brigid and St. James parishes contribute money annually to support the efforts of this agency. Additionally, our parishes each have one representative on the HCM board of directors. Below are other areas that we support HCM.
- Weekly and monthly food collections for the HCM Dare to Care food pantry
- Back to school supplies drive
- Christmas gifts for HCM Angel Tree at St. James Parish
- Auction basket for HCM annual fundraiser
Habitat for Humanity Build - Summer of 2026
St. Brigid & St. James will again partner with St. Agnes, St. Raphael, Holy Spirit, and Holy Trinity to sponsor our 11th Habitat for Humanity Home. Our coalition—formerly the Highland Five—is now known as the Catholic Six.
We will build a two‑story home for Kaylah Owens, a Louisville native and Fern Creek graduate who works at KORT Physical Therapy and is pursuing certification in medical coding.
Build Dates: Fridays and Saturdays: April 15–July 24
Location: 751 John Little St., Louisville, KY 40203
Volunteer Requirements: 16+ to work on site; 18+ to use ladders.
Registration: Required online at www.sbsjlou.org/hfh
We also need volunteers to prepare lunches or restaurants willing to donate meals for workdays.
Contact Mary Sullivan at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 502‑541‑1151
Images from our 2023 Build!
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We also plug into other existing community service organizations:
If you are interested in serving on this committee, or just helping when volunteers are needed, please contact Mary Sullivan.
