The Missions Outreach group identifies ways to share the love of Christ and the blessing of their time, talent, and treasure with the needy. They also travel to San Luis, Mexico to construct small homes for poor families, work at an orphanage and distribute food and Bibles at a “Soup Kitchen.” All trips are coordinated with Caring Hearts Ministries which is an interdenominational group based in Pittsburgh.

     In November 2000 St. Ferdinand Church joined with Caring Hearts Ministries by sending their first team of workers to construct a home in a one-week period in San Luis, Mexico. They also ministered in other ways to the people.  Each year since that time they have sent a group of mostly parishioners to continue the work of Caring Hearts in Mexico.
     After the team arrives home from a Mission trip their enthusiasm to help the needy continues at home where they have helped local needy people of the area as well. Each summer they work at the Annual Day of Caring at the Fresh Air Camp in Cranberry Twp. They also have done repair work and painting for elderly parishioners. 
     In November 2004 they partnered with St. Jude Parish of San Luis, Mexico to construct a clinic next to their mission Church Holy Spirit. This clinic, Casa Emmanuel, will house people who have no other place to go after illness or surgery. It will be open to all people regardless of their church affiliation.  
     For more information about local projects or trips to Mexico contact Walt Scott at 724-538-3071 or wally1949@zoominternet.net