Actions of charity towards those in need of financial support are of the highest priority at Saint Mary’s Church. This is accomplished by well established aid programs that aim to put into practice the “Love Commandment” of the Lord.

There are three different aid programs:

1. Financial Support for Students belonging to the Parish.

This kind of aid is mainly given to students who are enrolled in K – Baccalaureate schools or technical schools and whose parents are facing difficulties financing their children’s tuition fees. Applicants to the program submit a documented application to the Church office. The social sub committee of the Parish Council first reviews all applications. Then, in consultation with the parish priests, allocates funds to the deserving students.

Financial assistance is also offered to university students, but this assistance is restricted to students who take an active part in the life of the Church.

2. Financial Support for the Elderly

The social worker of Saint Mary’s Church makes periodic visits to the homes of the elderly to establish the level of need in each individual case. In cooperation with the priests and the Parish Council, she then generates a list of support recipients. Those included on the list receive a monthly amount that secure their basic financial needs.

3. Basic Health Services

Basic Health Services are offered through the Saint Mary’s Dispensary. More about these services can be found in the document “Dispensary”.