Outreach Action Team (OAT)

At St. Mary’s, we believe that our faith is lived out in service to others. Our Outreach Action Team (OAT) is dedicated to supporting and uplifting our community by meeting practical needs, standing alongside those facing life’s challenges, and actively working toward justice and compassion for all. This team is committed to carrying out our mission by reaching beyond our walls and offering resources, time, and care to neighbors near and far.

Our Mission: Serving in Love and Compassion
The Outreach Action Team’s goal is simple yet profound: to be the hands and feet of Christ in our community. Our team embraces every opportunity to serve with love, respect, and compassion. Each outreach project reflects our core values of inclusion, kindness, and hope.

Programs and Initiatives
The Outreach Action Team leads a variety of initiatives to serve different needs:

• Faith Family Kitchen
  This program provides nutritious meals to anyone who is hungry at the Faith Assembly of God at 154 Bearse’s Way in Hyannis. It is run under the auspices of the Cape Cod Council of Churches and offers both dine-in and to-go meals on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. St. Mary’s parishioners volunteer on the fourth Monday of every month from 4:30 to 7:30 PM to serve dinner and distribute to-go meals. 
• Miracle Kitchen
  Once a month on Wednesday, St. Mary’s parishioners create healthy food and fabulous desserts to serve for lunch for 30-50 people at The Salvation Army on North Street, Hyannis.
• Amazing Grace
  St. Mary’s launched Amazing Grace in 2013 with the goal of breaking the cycle of family incarceration. Today Amazing Grace has grown into a non-profit organization that offers free summer camp experiences as well as year-round activities for children and families affected by incarceration. St. Mary’s parishioners are active as mentors during once-a-month activities (1-3 hours per month) and in August during the one-week camp experience as well as serving on the board and its committees.  

Outreach Grants Committee

St. Mary’s Outreach Committee is pleased to provide grants to support mission partners locally, nationally, and internationally. Our grants provide essential funding to organizations working to address issues such as homelessness, healthcare, mental health support, and more.

Local partners include: A Baby Center, Amazing Grace of Cape Cod, Angel House, and Duffy Health Center, among others. Nationally, we support groups like the Animal Rescue League and Hands of Hope. Internationally, we partner with Episcopal Relief and Development.

Outreach Grant Application